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    Zotero Software for Effective Reference Management

    By Khaiser Nikam

    Abstract: AbstractZotero is a personal research assistant.“Zotero is the only research tool that automatically senses content in your web browser, allowing you to add it to your personal library with a single click” (1). Zotero is free and open source reference management software. This software is used to control bibliographic data and such other related research material (like PDF files). Firefox web browser is the enabler to use Zotero. Zotero is …

    Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 36–47 Read article

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    Adequacy of Library Collection and User Satisfaction in Mysore Region Engineering College Libraries (MRELC) in Karnataka: A Study

    By Khaiser Nikam, K.N. Shivakumaraswamy

    Abstract: AbstractLibraries are the heart of all the academic libraries, which assists to conduct research and teaching programs successfully. Engineering college libraries are no less in this direction. The present study explores to identify the adequacy of library collection and user satisfaction in Mysore region engineering college libraries. Adequacy is based on quantity, quality and accuracy of the collection. This will automatically lead to user satisfaction. Thus, both adequacy of library …

    Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 25–31 Read article

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    Developing Print Collection at Mysore Region Engineering College Libraries (MRECL) in Karnataka: A Study

    By K.N. Shivakumaraswmay, Khaiser Nikam

    Abstract: AbstractThe present study focuses on the growth of different kinds of printed library materials available at Mysore Region Engineering College Libraries (MRECL) of Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Karnataka, India. From this region a total of 52 engineering colleges were identified. Of this 47 colleges responded to the questionnaire served to all the librarians of these sample colleges. The responses thus received were categorised into six groups such as; books, journals, …

    Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–11 Read article

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    Attitudes and Perceptions of the Research Scholars towards the Use of Anti-Plagiarism Software for Quality Research Output: A Study

    By Khaiser Nikam, Mahadevaswamy M

    Abstract: AbstractPresent study is an attempt to identify the attitudes and perceptions of the research scholars towards the use of anti plagiarism software for quality research output. Research is a process of conducting enquiry to create new knowledge. In the process of writing research papers and books, authors tend to copy existing content from other subjects without paying due acknowledgement to the original work. This results in violating copyright law and …

    Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 7–17 Read article

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    Effective Use of Social Media in Libraries

    By Khaiser Nikam

    Abstract: AbstractThe article entitled effective use of social media (SM) in libraries deal with different aspect of SM, starting from the pre internet age to Web 4.0. It discusses how the modern libraries can take note of the changing canvas of SM to provide effective library services. Main features of the types of social media such as blogs, Facebook, wikis, etc. is described. The application of theses SM tools for promoting …

    Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 19–24 Read article

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    Big Data and Libraries

    By Kumar Patil, Khaiser Nikam

    Abstract: AbstractVery large amounts of data are being generated due to digital technologies and online activities. Traditional database solutions, which were used as intelligent tools to handle small data, are ineffective in handling the present day big data which has the characteristics of high volume, velocity and variety. Big data analytic tools are employed to get useful insights out of big data. There are some open source big data analytic tools …

    Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 56–62 Read article

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    Opinion of Young Adults towards Collection Management of Public Libraries in Karnataka

    By Jaya kumara, Khaiser Nikam

    Abstract: AbstractThe paper aims to look at the Young Adult Public Library (YAPL) users’ opinion towards collection of public libraries in Karnataka. A well thought-out questionnaire was administered to gather data by using random sampling method and collected data were analyzed with the help of SPSS version 16. The key findings of the current study are; Majority of the respondents numbering 775 (75.9%) are male, nearly 457 (44.8%) users are UG …

    Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 49–55 Read article

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