Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences
Volume 1, Issue 1 (2014)
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Collection Development at MM Engineering College Library: A Case Study
Abstract: AbstractCollection Development plays a vital role in fulfilling ever growing and changing demands of users. A library is relevant to its users only when it provide relevant information to its users. The collection should be quality based rather than quantity. The paper presents different aspects of collection development and analyzes the growth of collection in the library so far with particular reference to books and e-resources. This article provides guidelines …
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Information, Technology and Knowledge Management
Abstract: In this information and knowledge age, libraries must come out from back of the screen to the centre stage of the organization. With the excellent skills in organizing and codifying information sources and making information accessible to others, library professionals can play an important role and contribute more for organizational development. To sustain in technologically competitive global market, libraries must have a strong information system in order to increase the …
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Online References Management System: An Examination into BibMe
Abstract: AbstractThis paper is on online Reference Management System, called BibMe which supports the researchers in compiling of bibliographical references for writing papers, thesis and books. The procedure to search on the home page of BibMe is easy, automatic and simple. It is quick and standardized way to prepare bibliographical references using different referencing styles like APA, MLA and so on. The screen shots are collected from the home page of …
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Opinion of Young Adults towards Extension Activities of Public Libraries in Karnataka: A Study
Abstract: AbstractThis paper examines the young adults opinion towards extension activities of public libraries in Karnataka, the purpose of the study is to know the demographic characteristics of young adult public library (YAPL) users and their opinion about the academic and cultural activities of public library. The structured questionnaire was designed and distributed randomly to 1680 users between 15 to 40 years of age out of which 1021 filled-in questionnaires were …
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Assessing Cataloging Curriculum Offered by LIS Program in Malaysia
Abstract: AbstractThe cataloguing courses offered vary in Library and Information Science (LIS) Programs in Malaysia. With the fast technological change, faculties are responsible in giving the most appropriate learning education in preparing their students with skills and competencies as well as ensuring what students need to know to do their jobs well. The objectives of this study are to identify the current practice of teaching and learning of cataloguing course in …
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Cloud Computing : Opportunities and Issues in Library Environment
Abstract: AbstractCloud computing provides many opportunities for libraries to offer services to users in innovative ways. Cloud computing is user-centric, task-centric, powerful and is always accessible. These features of cloud computing offer many opportunities for libraries to reshape their services. At the same time, libraries should also give attention to many issues that come up when cloud computing is employed in library environment. Libraries should invest a lot of thinking before …
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Deep Web Harnessing Tools
Abstract: AbstractMuch of the information is valuable and accessible on the internet, but a vast amount of high-quality information is not searched even by the best search engines. Estimates put the volume of the hidden internet at up to 500 times the size of the surface web. Surfing the visible web failed to satisfy many searchers’ information needs. For this reason, the deep web lying outside the scope of Google and …
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Evaluation of Search Interfaces of Online Resources: A Literature Review
Abstract: AbstractThis paper aims at exploring the literature available on the evaluation of online resources on the basis of their search interfaces. The available literature is scanned deeply in order to discover the preferable works related to the evaluation of search interfaces. Various online resources like search engines, databases, e-journals, etc., are used to retrieve the necessary literature. The main purpose of this work is to identify, explore and document the …
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Information-Seeking Behavior among PG Students of University of Kashmir: An Analytical Study
Abstract: AbstractThe aim of this study is to reveal the information-seeking behavior of postgraduate students in different departments of the University of Kashmir. A well-framed questionnaire was used to gather the data related to the problem. Questionnaires were distributed among postgraduate students of the University of Kashmir. The students were selected using a random-sampling approach and the departments were randomly selected. The findings reveal that the majority of the students use …
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Importance of Information Literacy Skills in the Digital World
Abstract: AbstractInformation literacy is a basic human right in the digital world as it empowers individuals in all walks of life of life to seek, evaluate use and create information effectively to achieve their personal, social, occupation and education goals. This paper attempts to explain the various aspect of information literacy to possess for the professionals to provide effective services in the digital world.Keywords: Information literacy; information retrieval; information skills
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 8–10 Read article