Using Lean Concepts to Enhance Electronic Resource Workflows and Operations at an Academic Library in South Africa
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| author | Rafiekah Abrahams Patrick Ngulube |
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| contents | Using Lean Concepts to Enhance Electronic Resource Workflows and Operations at an Academic Library in South Africa Rafiekah Abrahams Patrick Ngulube Foreign Countries Academic Libraries Electronic Libraries Library Services Librarians Librarian Attitudes Job Analysis Occupational Information Organizational Effectiveness Management Systems Efficiency Accessibility (for Disabled) Access to Information Information Retrieval Library Personnel Administrator Attitudes This study assessed how an academic library implemented lean principles to enhance its electronic resource workflows and processes. Twelve librarians who managed access to electronic resources at the library participated in the study. Data were collected through interviews and observation. Reflexive thematic data analysis revealed that knowledge and skills were necessary for librarians to function effectively. The systems for facilitating access to electronic resources were ineffective, and there was a need for procedures to be documented and streamlined to reduce waste through adopting lean concepts. This case study contributes to the literature on improving access to e-resources and professional practice. |
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| spellingShingle | Using Lean Concepts to Enhance Electronic Resource Workflows and Operations at an Academic Library in South Africa Rafiekah Abrahams Patrick Ngulube Foreign Countries Academic Libraries Electronic Libraries Library Services Librarians Librarian Attitudes Job Analysis Occupational Information Organizational Effectiveness Management Systems Efficiency Accessibility (for Disabled) Access to Information Information Retrieval Library Personnel Administrator Attitudes Using Lean Concepts to Enhance Electronic Resource Workflows and Operations at an Academic Library in South Africa Rafiekah Abrahams Patrick Ngulube Foreign Countries Academic Libraries Electronic Libraries Library Services Librarians Librarian Attitudes Job Analysis Occupational Information Organizational Effectiveness Management Systems Efficiency Accessibility (for Disabled) Access to Information Information Retrieval Library Personnel Administrator Attitudes This study assessed how an academic library implemented lean principles to enhance its electronic resource workflows and processes. Twelve librarians who managed access to electronic resources at the library participated in the study. Data were collected through interviews and observation. Reflexive thematic data analysis revealed that knowledge and skills were necessary for librarians to function effectively. The systems for facilitating access to electronic resources were ineffective, and there was a need for procedures to be documented and streamlined to reduce waste through adopting lean concepts. This case study contributes to the literature on improving access to e-resources and professional practice. |
| title | Using Lean Concepts to Enhance Electronic Resource Workflows and Operations at an Academic Library in South Africa |
| topic | Foreign Countries Academic Libraries Electronic Libraries Library Services Librarians Librarian Attitudes Job Analysis Occupational Information Organizational Effectiveness Management Systems Efficiency Accessibility (for Disabled) Access to Information Information Retrieval Library Personnel Administrator Attitudes |
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