Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences
Volume 4, Issue 1 (2017)
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Maker Libraries: Public Libraries as Centers for Experiential Learning
Abstract: The traditional definition of a library is a place to collect and provide access to resources. In response to the 2008–2009 economic crisis, numerous state and city governments had to make hard budget choices. Some of those choices involved cutting the funding for human services departments, which include after school programs. Of those programs affected by budgetary cuts most fall into the category of experiential learning, a necessary inclusion in …
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Citation Analysis of British Journal of Cancer During 2005–2015
Abstract: Citation Analysis of British Journal of Cancer During 2005–2015AbstractThis study observed the citation analysis of research publications of the British Journal of Cancer (BJC) during the ten years between 2005 and 2015 and the analysis cover various parameters like year wise citation analysis, most productive authors, and histographic analysis. I have used a software package called Histcite and VOS Viewer for generating chronological tables and histographic analysis. The data on …
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IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking: A Bibliometric Study
Abstract: This study analyzes the bibliometric characteristics of the journal “IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking” published by IEEE Networking Society during 2012–2016. Data were collected from the online archives. The study focuses on year wise publication pattern of articles, reference pattern, authorship pattern, degree of collaboration, citation analysis, geographical distribution of papers etc. The study reveals that most of the papers are multiauthored and authors from United States contributed the most. Keywords: …
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Internet of Things: A Route to Smart Libraries
Abstract: Internet of Things: A Route to Smart LibrariesInternet of things (IoT) is the ubiquitous technology in the present scenario. The possibility of connecting various objects in the library with human–human, thing–human, thing–thing without human interference is possible through these embedded technologies. The artificial intelligence of this kind helps mankind in various aspects in daily life. This paper discusses the concept of IoT applicable to library housekeeping activities. Radio-frequency identification (RFID), …
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A Study on Uses of Educational Information Services in Agricultural Libraries (Madhya Pradesh)
Abstract: AbstractAgricultural libraries are widely recognized as one of the most significant tools for sustainability of agricultural productivity and economic development in the developing countries. The policy makers, researchers and stakeholders in agriculture are also of the opinion that educational information services provision and utilization are key components of libraries and development efforts in agriculture, thus the need for effective library and educational information service provision. Modern agricultural libraries and development …
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Use of Rotated Component Matrix technique to Access E-Resources by the Academia: A Study
Abstract: This study examines the use reliability test for different factors, ways and means of obtaining and using, skills required, purpose of using, limitation, availability and accessibility, core purpose and satisfaction of using INDEST E-Resources by faculty members of top seven Indian Institutes of technology (IITs). The Rotated Component Matrix to different factors affecting the use of INDEST E-Resources by the faculty of top seven IITs. The investigators distributed 1050 questionnaire …
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Information Seeking Behavior of Users of Maharajas College of Mysore, University of Mysore
Abstract: The paper presents a study of the library services and its users information seeking behavior in Maharajas College Libraries. The study examines several aspect of library use and also assesses the use preference of information resources. The study also focuses to know the tools used to access information resources and also the satisfaction level of users. The understanding of user behavior that can be gained through a particular user study …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 47–52 Read article