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Understanding the experience of smaller New Zealand academic libraries implementing discovery systems

Philp, Heather Jean (2017)

Research problem: For smaller academic libraries that are considering implementing web-scale discovery, there is a lack of relevant literature specific to their context which library directors can use to guide their decision ...
“Unique tales of home and nation”: How have our cookbooks changed over time, and what do they show of our culinary identity? A content analysis of New Zealand baking resources

Reilly, Rohan Margaret (2018)

This selected annotated bibliography describes baking cookbooks published in print in New Zealand. A qualitative content analysis investigates how New Zealand baking recipes and cookbooks have evolved, and how our national ...
Unlocking the Potential of School Libraries: What Actions are New Zealand Primary School Principals Taking to Integrate the School Library in Information Literacy Initiatives? Final Report

Ngan, Elisabeth Mei-Xing (2011)

Information literacy is implicit in the national education curriculum’s key competencies for students, yet primary schools lack an explicit path to develop students’ information skills. The literature shows that school ...
"Unveiling the Agatha Christies of Aotearoa." A selective annotated bibliography on crime fiction by New Zealand women writers from 2000 - 2019

Paul, Rachel (Victoria University of Wellington, 2020)

Since the early nineteenth century, crime fiction has since become extremely popular and the genre had grown into multiple subgenres. Some of the more common subgenres are – • “whodunit” fiction which is the most common ...
The Use and Ease of Access of EBooks in Public Libraries

Ross, Nichola (2013)

Research Problem: The purpose of this research project is to examine how patrons are using the eBook collection at a New Zealand public library. Specifically the research examines the relationship between print and eBooks ...
The use of Information and Communication Technology in Teaching and Learning within Higher Education Sector of a Small Island Developing State: The Case of the Maldives

Kinaanath, Mohamed (Victoria University of Wellington, 2013)

This study sought to a) discover the specific factors that influence Information and Communications Technology (ICT) use in higher education teaching and learning in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) such as the Maldives; ...
Use of Wikipedia by Legal Scholars: Implications for Information Literacy

Maher, Darryl (2014)

This study examines the use of Wikipedia across a broad range of judicial and administrative bodies within New Zealand. The primary focus of the study is the use of Wikipedia in courts (and other legally influential bodies) ...
Using an Experimental Online Digital Collection with Interactive Features to Investigate Attitudes Towards Archives 2.0

Perkins, George Reid (2011)

Research Problem: The concept of Archives 2.0 is currently generating much interest within academic and professional discourse in the cultural heritage sector. As yet, however, little research has been done in New Zealand ...
Using social media for student engagement: A study of two New Zealand academic libraries

Rehman, Rida Noor (2019)

Research Purpose: This research is an exploration of the content created for social media by two New Zealand academic libraries: Auckland University of Technology libraries and Massey University libraries. It analyses the ...
The Utilisation and Perceived Value of Archives: New Zealand’s Recordkeeping Standards by Public Sector Recordkeepers

Currie, Grace Elizabeth (2016)

Archives New Zealand has issued and revised seven recordkeeping standards since the passing of the Public Records Act 2005, four of which are mandatory compliance standards for all public offices and local authorities. ...
The Value of Verbal Praise and Recognition Amongst New Zealand Library Staff

Jenkins, Adrian Giles (2012)

Research Problem Today, more than ever, library and information centre managers are looking for the best way to motivate their staff and to keep them motivated. One of the easiest ways to do this is by verbally praising ...
The value Pacific Youth place on librarianship as a potential career

Misilei, Richard (2017)

Research Problem: The purpose of this research is to uncover the value Pacific Youth place on librarianship as a viable career or future profession. Methodology: This research employs qualitative research methods. This ...
‘Waking the dead’: Preserving obsolete audiovisual formats in New Zealand heritage libraries and archives

Mills, Amanda (2017)

Physical preservation of obsolete audiovisual (AV) formats is complex. Many aspects must be considered around storage, care, and access of these items before any preservation methods can begin. There has been much written ...
We've deposited our archives, now we need access; A Comparative Study of national archives policy in Australia and New Zealand

Pincott, Vivienne (2013)

Preserving the memory of a nation for current and future generations is the core business of an archive. Archives must be deposited with an archive to bring about continuation of this memory. Fundamental to making this ...
Whāia te mātauranga - How are research libraries in Aotearoa New Zealand applying Ngā Ūpoko Tukutuku / the Māori Subject Headings and offering them to users?

Bryant, Melissa (2015)

Ngā Ūpoko Tukutuku/the Māori Subject Headings (MSH) were released in 2006, with the aim of “provid[ing] a structured path to subjects that Māori customers can…use to find material in libraries…using terms familiar to Māori ...
What Are the Opinions of New Zealand Public Library Staff on Ebooks?

Percy, Megan Adelle (2013)

RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to discover the opinions of New Zealand public library staff on ebooks. While there are studies on opinions on ebooks, there is less emphasis on public library staff. Ebooks ...
What are the perspectives of a Ngāti Rākau community towards a potential digital repository for urupā records?

Kauri, Caroline (Victoria University of Wellington, 2020)

Research problem: Little is known about management of urupā records. The objective of this research was to explore the need for a digital repository. This research project explored how Ngāti Rākau urupā records are currently ...
What Factors Influence Subject Librarians’ Promotion of Open Access Scholarly Resources?

Coventry, Donna (2018)

Research Problem: In the past twenty years, open access has grown as a movement in the dissemination of, and access to, academic research. This has been in the context of rising subscription costs and constraints in academic ...
What is the impact of the South Auckland Geek Camps in developing young people's confidence in the application of their digital competencies?

Munro, Sonia Fay (2016)

Auckland Libraries is the largest public library system in Australasia. Mangere Town Centre Library, a community library located in South Auckland, embarked on a journey to reposition itself as an innovative digital space ...
What Roles do Auckland Libraries Play in the Lives of Chinese Immigrants?

Wang, Jiannan (2011)

The aim of this research is to investigate what roles Auckland libraries have played in the lives of Chinese immigrants in New Zealand from the viewpoint of nine Chinese library users who are members of Auckland libraries. ...