2025

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Assessment and Adoption of Cloud Computing among Academic Libraries in Philippines
(Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Dnipro, 2025) Malabanan, Elizabeth D.
ENG: Objective. Because cloud computing offers adaptable, scalable, and affordable technological solutions, it has profoundly changed academic librarianship. However, despite its growing use worldwide, its adoption in Philippine academic libraries remains underreported. Many institutions continue to struggle with economic, technical, and administrative barriers that affect implementation. This study explores how cloud computing is currently being used in higher education libraries in the Philippines, looking closely at how extensively it is adopted, how stakeholders perceive it, and what challenges arise throughout the process. Methods. Information was collected using both printed and online survey forms, following strict ethical guidelines that ensured informed consent and protected participant confidentiality. Descriptive statistical techniques, including frequency counts, percentages, weighted averages, and standard deviations, were then used to analyze the data. A total of 101 librarians and library employees from various higher education institutions participated in the study, which employed a descriptive-quantitative design. A validated survey instrument was employed to assess how these libraries adopt, integrate, and maintain cloud-based technologies. Results. The study revealed that cloud technology is already well-integrated into many academic libraries, with 73% of respondents reporting more than four years of cloud service use. Content Delivery Networks and Database-as-a-Service tools were the most commonly used, reflecting a strong focus on improving access to and delivery of digital resources. Cost savings and the ability to easily scale systems were the main reasons libraries chose to adopt cloud services. On the other hand, limited funding, worries about data security, and a lack of technical expertise were identified as the most significant challenges. Conclusions. It is concluded that cloud computing is a practical and sustainable way to improve library services in Philippine higher education institutions. However, its long-term success will depend on greater financial investment, enhanced training and capacity-building for staff, and the implementation of more robust security measures.
Digital Tools of the Academic Library: Automation of Publication Activity Monitoring
(Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Dnipro, 2025) Shevchuk, Oleksandr A.; Saltykova, Anastasiia A.
ENG: Objective. This publication studies the potential for using artificial intelligence and open APIs (Application Programming Interface) to automate publication activity monitoring. Methods. This study analyzes and experimentally tests the capabilities of open APIs and artificial intelligence in automating bibliographic data monitoring and processing. Results. The authors tested the potential of artificial intelligence to create an automated application that processes large volumes of bibliographic data, generates accurate bibliographic descriptions, and exports them in a tabular format. Conclusions. The developed prototype demonstrates that, when combined with open APIs, artificial intelligence can effectively automate the creation of bibliographic descriptions and the processing of publication data in academic libraries.
Social Media as a Tool for Academic Library Interaction with Users
(Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies, Dnipro, 2025) Aivazian, Olena B.; Molchanova, Svitlana A.
ENG: Objective. The article aims to analyse the possibilities and practices of using social media as a tool for effective communication between academic libraries and participants in the educational process, and to identify the ways to increase student engagement with library resources and services through social networks. Methods. The authors used a comprehensive approach, combining theoretical and empirical research methods, in particular, analysis of professional literature, content analysis of library pages on social networks, questionnaires and informal surveys of students. This made it possible to identify trends in the information preferences of young people and the characteristics of their interaction with the library. Results. The analysis showed that students are open to communicating with the library through social media, provided that the content is relevant and adapted to their information needs and the format of modern digital communication. Conclusions. Analysis of the data obtained indicates that successful library practice should be based on a combination of informational, educational and visual components, as well as a flexible communication strategy that takes into account analytical data and feedback from users.