Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences
Volume 3, Issue 1 (2016)
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Collection, Organization and Proper Dissemination of E-Resources and Services: Role of Librarian
Abstract: AbstractThe information need and information seeking behavior of the users have already changed due to massive development of information communication technology. In the modern digital era, most of the libraries have not only changed their library collection but also changed their services pattern. Most of the private engineering college libraries have started to subscribe the electronic resources. Libraries provide not only collection of e-resources, and their e-services but also proper …
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The “Less Paper” Library and Its Effects on Environment, Economy and Efficiency
Abstract: AbstractDuring the last 40 years, people began talking about the option of a “paperless library”. The concept of electronic format has been emerging out, i.e., everything is available on the internet; everything is now in electronic form so there is no need of paper. It coincided with the advent of the personal computer, and the hope was that all documents could be processed electronically and that paper would become inappropriate. …
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Acquaintance on National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL Online Information Literacy) among Library Users of Central Library, Anna University, Chennai: An Online Survey
Abstract: AbstractNPTEL is an acronym for National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning that is an initiative by seven Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT Bombay, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras, and Roorkee) and Indian Institute of Science (IISc) for creating course contents in engineering and science. The article aims that survey of awareness regarding the available NPTEL information resources consulted by the library users. Results show that for 50.60% library users there …
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Reference, Information and Referral Services in LIS
Abstract: AbstractRight document Reference Service is the contact established between the reader and the right document there must be of use to him. To provide the right document there must be an intimate communication between the reader and the librarian, when the user asks for help, there should be the personal involvement of the reference librarian right from the beginning to the last moment when he gets all his documents. Therefore, …
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Linking Data for Library Services
Abstract: AbstractSince its inception, the web is changing and evolving continuously to make the web more structured and accessible. It has evolved through the “web of hypertexts” into “web of data” where the data gets the primary citizenship of the web. Linked Data is a data-publishing technique that enables related data to be connected and easily accessible using common Web technologies. The data published could be read and interpreted not only …
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The Role of Financial Management in Library and Information Science
Abstract: AbstractGenerally, a budget is prepared for one year. It may be in some cases for two years and sometimes development budgets are prepared for five years and ten years also. While preparing a budget one has to take into consideration, the previous years’ expenditure, proposed new programmes and schemes. It is also necessary to take standards on various aspects for estimating from the standard figures. However, standards provide a rough …
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Changing Dimensions in Development of Open Access Repositories: An Analytical Study of OpenDOAR
Abstract: AbstractPaper evaluates the growth and development of open access repositories of the world covered under the umbrella of OpenDOAR. Data gathered from the OpenDOAR website and growth rate has been calculated by the given formula. Several parameters have been identified for the analysis of open access repositories. Scope is limited to the 2729 repositories listed in the OpenDOAR as on given date. Paper concludes with maximum, operational, open access institutional …
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India's Contribution to Women's Studies during 1990–2015: A Bibliometric Analysis
Abstract: Abstract This paper is analysis of 439 articles from India's contribution to women's studies, during the year 1990–2015 are taken up to observe the year-wise growth, authorship pattern, keyword analysis, and sources of publications and top rank organization. Results indicate that most frequently occurred keywords were gender, the highest contributing source title found from the Indian Journal of Gender Studies and among the institutes the University of Delhi contributed highest …
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A Study on the Use of Wi-Fi Service by the Users of Mirza Mehmood Beg Library, Zakir Husain Delhi College (University Of Delhi), New Delhi
Abstract: AbstractIn the era of exponential growth and development in the field of Information Communication Technology (ICT), it has become essential for the libraries to provide services to their users in accordance with their present day needs based on and using Internet. Internet has become most powerful and fast growing segment in library services [1]. Keeping in view the needs of the users, majority of the libraries have started providing facility …
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A Scientometric Analysis of Graphite Research in India: 1989–2014
Abstract: AbstractThe present study is an attempt to examine the mosaic of the literature of graphite using scientometric as research tool. The data are collect for period of 25 years, spanning from the year 1989 through 2014. The main objective of the study is to identify the form of literature; institution affiliation; journal ranking and prolific authors. The findings reveal that the journal papers account for 98.08% (3168). The most ranking …
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Web-based Marketing of Information Products and Services in Arts and Science University Libraries: A Study
Abstract: AbstractThe paper aims to access the attitude of library professionals towards web-based marketing of information products and services in the university libraries. A structured questionnaire was administrated collecting data from eight arts and science university library professionals in Tamil Nadu. Statistical method includes for data analysis and five-point Likert scale used to measure the marketing attitude of the respondents. Findings showed that the respondents web-based marketing attitude was positive; majority …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 62–73 Read article