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A helping hand for queer & questioning youth – provision for young LGBTIQ people in Irish public libraries
(Dublin Business School, 2018)This research offers a review of the current state of provision for young LGBTIQ people in Irish public libraries. No previous published research exists within an Irish context, and this thesis seeks to open the discussion ... -
Identifying and investigating strategic management practices in diverse libraries in the Republic of Ireland
(Dublin Business School, 2018)Strategic management planning is a style which has been widely adopted by various organization types since its initial implementation in business after the Second World War. By adopting this approach organizations can ... -
The impact of organisational culture on knowledge management practices: a case study of a small to medium sized Irish software company
(Dublin Business School, 2017)This dissertation explores, by means of a mixed methods research process, the impact of organisational culture on knowledge management practices. Much research exists in the fields of knowledge management and organisational ... -
In an era of fake news, information literacy has a role to play in journalism education in Ireland
(Dublin Business School, 2017)With the overabundance of information available now, Information Literacy skills are essential for today’s learners. Rooted in the field of Librarianship, Information Literacy encourages critical thinking – finding ... -
Information literacy competencies and schools' curricula : investigating teachers' preparedness, attitudes and understanding of information literacy in Irish education
(Dublin Business School, 2016)This dissertation has created an illustration of the extent to which IL infiltrates the Irish education system. In a threefold investigation a mapping exercise was carried out, librarians in the two main teacher training ... -
Information literacy in the context of public library business services in the Republic of Ireland
(Dublin Business School, 2020)Efforts to extend Information literacy (IL) to the business workplace is not well explored. The research aims to understand how Public Librarians working in business services in the Republic of Ireland perceive IL. The ... -
Investigating the effects of the implementation of open access publishing on the roles of academic librarians
(Dublin Business School, 2020)This research study aimed to determine if academic librarians in Dublin have redefined their role after implementing open access publishing in their libraries. This was done through semi-structured qualitative interviews ... -
An investigation into the existence and structure of Irish public art museums’ online collections
(Dublin Business School, 2020)This dissertation aimed to examine public art museums and galleries online collections that are available to the public and the quality of those collections. The research was completed using an online survey, sent to public ... -
Investigation into the level of involvement of subject librarians with VLEs (virtual learning environments) in Irish universities
(Dublin Business School, 2014)Educational institutions use Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) as content delivery platforms that connect students, academics and administration together. In this context, library participation in VLEs can increase ... -
An investigation into the marketing policies of local authority public libraries within the Republic of Ireland
(Dublin Business School, 2016)This research project aims to address the question of how Irish local authority public libraries market their products and services to residents of their respective local authority jurisdictions within the Republic of ... -
An investigation into the nature and practice of marketing in Irish academic libraries
(Dublin Business School, 2013)Academic libraries play a valuable role in supporting the learning and teaching objectives of its parent institution and responding to the learning and research needs of its users. However recent technological, social and ... -
An investigation into the use of volunteers by special libraries in the Republic of Ireland
(Dublin Business School, 2020)This study aimed to investigate the use of volunteers in special libraries in the Republic of Ireland. The research showed the various effects of volunteers on library services. Seven qualitative semi-structured interviews ... -
An Investigation into the Value of Children's Reading Programmes from the Perspective of Irish Public Librarians
(Dublin Business School, 2021)The aim of this research is to investigate the value of children’s reading programmes in Irish public libraries specifically ‘Spring into Storytime’, ‘Family Time at Your Library’ and ‘Summer Stars’. This research focused ... -
Librarians' perspectives on digital literacy in Irish third level education
(Dublin Business School, 2016)Digital literacy has emerged as a key concept in recent years in Irish third level education. Calls by the Irish government to promote and expand digital literacy have been plentiful, with many academic institutions ... -
Open education policies in Irish higher education and the role of librarians: review and recommendations
(Dublin Business School, 2020)This research aims to highlight the role librarians can play in OER policy, development, design, collaboration, publishing, teaching and management. This research will interview key experts, advocates, and librarians working ... -
Patrons’ health queries for Healthy Ireland: are South Dublin public librarians prepared from their perspective.
(Dublin Business School, 2019)This study aimed to investigate if South Dublin public librarians are confidently prepared for dealing with patrons’ health queries for the Healthy Ireland (H.I.) initiative from the librarians’ perspective. Seven qualitative ... -
Perceptions and awareness of special collections in Irish academic libraries
(Dublin Business School, 2016)Scant research has been conducted examining special collections from the perspective of library staff. This dissertation seeks to fill this gap in knowledge by examining levels of awareness and perceptions of special ... -
Public libraries demonstrating value to the organisation. Fingal County Libraries and Fingal County Council - a case study
(Dublin Business School, 2018)This study explores the perception of councillors and senior management of Fingal County Council of the contribution and value Fingal Libraries Department adds to the organisation. The aim of the research is to get an ... -
The public library service of Fingal County : a study of the response of a public library service to the recession 2009 - 2012
(Dublin Business School, 2012)This dissertation examines the response of the Public Library Service of Fingal County to the onset of the recession since 2009. It is a qualitative study, undertaken in July and August 2012, interviewing the members of ... -
The public library, health promotion and older adults: exploring challenges and opportunities
(Dublin Business School, 2019)Health promotion has gained increasing importance in public library programming as part of wider community services and needs. In parallel, recent years have seen a greater focus on library servicing and programs for older ...