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LIS Education Research in IndiaBy K. Rajaram, S. Jeyachitra, S. Subha
Abstract: AbstractLibraries and Information Centres (LICs) play a vital role in the socio-economic development of a nation. The accelerated growth in research and developmental activities in sciences and technology and also in the fields of social sciences and humanities contributed to a phenomenal growth in the universe of subjects resulting in information explosion and interdisciplinary approach to research during the second half of the 20th century. These developments generated new demands …
Published in Journal of Communication Engineering & Systems · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 17–27 Read article →
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Performance Evaluation of Library and Information CentersBy K. Rajaram, S. Jeyachitra, D. Lavanya
Abstract: AbstractTraditionally, libraries have been evaluated in terms of input or available resources, such as number of volumes, number of staff members, size of facilities, and so on. More recently, there has been a vigorous movement toward evaluating libraries according to their output of performance. This latter evaluation focuses on what was accomplished with the library’s resources. Many of the performance measures developed thus far have concentrated on such factors as …
Published in Journal of Communication Engineering & Systems · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 5–8 Read article →
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Evaluation of System Study in Library and Information ScienceBy K. Rajaram, S. Jeyachitra, BS Swaroop Rani
Abstract: AbstractThe word ‘system’ has become a common term, often applied to things which seem large or complex. It is so frequently encountered, that it can become quite difficult to decide what it means even within a defined context. When a manufacturer of washing powder, computer programmers, doctors, economists, astronomers and ecologists use the same word, ‘system’, in describing their interests, can anyone be sure what they mean? What is the …
Published in Journal of Communication Engineering & Systems · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–4 Read article →
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New Generation of Knowledge Management in LIS ProfessionalsBy K. Rajaram, S. Jeyachitra, BS Swaroop Rani
Abstract: AbstractKnowledge management is concerned with creating organizations and societies in which subjective or tacit knowledge can be converted into objective knowledge and shared in the pursuit of communal or organizational objectives; and is the domain of politicians, chief executives and senior managers.Keywords: Knowledge management, information management, information strategic, knowledge workersCite this ArticleK. Rajaram, S. Jeyachitra, B.S. Swaroop Rani. New Generation of Knowledge Management in LIS Professionals. Journal of Communication Engineering …
Published in Journal of Communication Engineering & Systems · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 26–29 Read article →
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Library Resource Sharing and NetworkingBy K. Rajaram, S. Jeyachitra, B. S. Swaroop Rani
Abstract: AbstractLibraries in the past had only written or printed documents. Written documents are manuscripts. These documents are always kept away and are not shared with other libraries. The users are expected to visit the library for consultation. The other category; the books were also not loaned to everyone and they were seldom shared with other libraries. With the introduction of printing by movable types, books started appearing in good number …
Published in Journal of Communication Engineering & Systems · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 15–18 Read article →
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Hypothesis Analysis in Library and Information ScienceBy K. Rajaram, S. Jeyachitra, BS Swaroop Rani
Abstract: AbstractHypotheses can be regarded as suggestions of possible connections between actual facts or imagined ones. The question of the truth of hypotheses need not, therefore, always be raised. The necessary feature of a hypothesis, from this point of view, is that it should be stable in a determinate form, so that implications can be discovered by logical means.Keywords: Hypothesis and scientific method, need and purpose, collection of dataCite this ArticleRajaram …
Published in Journal of Communication Engineering & Systems · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 36–43 Read article →
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Intellectual Property Rights in LISBy K. Rajaram, S. Jeyachitra, BS Swaroop Rani
Abstract: AbstractIn the world of intellectual creativity, the rights of the owners of copyright have taken a long time to be understood. The concept of copyright that it is the outcome of the hard labor of a creative person has been difficult for people to understand. Not long ago, people thought that they could use and enjoy the writings of an author, the music of a composer and the paintings of …
Published in Journal of Communication Engineering & Systems · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 44–49 Read article →
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User, User Studies and User Education in LISBy K. Rajaram, S. Jeyachitra, BS Swaroop Rani
Abstract: AbstractUser education is a programme designed and operated by the library/information personnel to teach the users about the resources, the ways to locate the resources and exploit the resources. The user education programmes are to be organised on a regular basis and from time to time. User education range from initiating a fresh user into the library/information system – teaching about the layout of the library, various units and their …
Published in Journal of Communication Engineering & Systems · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 27–35 Read article →
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Trend of LIS Education in AbroadBy K. Rajaram, S. Jeyachitra, T. Rajan
Abstract: AbstractIn the current world scenario, where the whole world has become a digital village, students are more comfortable using digital tools rather than looking into books. Instead of looking for information in books like encyclopedia’s today’s generation is more dependent upon websites like Yahoo, Google and OPAC etc. The paper analyzes the nature and extent of major curricular change in LIS education. Multiple methods were used to collect data, including …
Published in Journal of Communication Engineering & Systems · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 30–33 Read article →
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Recent Development in LISBy K. Rajaram, S. Jeyachitra, T. Rajan
Abstract: AbstractInnovation of information and communication technology has made a new era of library and information sector. The high speed data processing techniques, advancement in the storage medium and improved telecommunication systems have made profound impact on the activities. Keywords: information and communication technology, library and information science (LIS), web, blog
Published in Journal of Communication Engineering & Systems · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 10–14 Read article →