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222 articles for “staff”
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Investigation into the Use of Social Media by Selected Hotels in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
Abstract: Many organizations today use social media as a vehicle to reach out to millions of customers. Hospitality business also has joined in the new age interactive media for marketing and public relations. This study is therefore focused on the use of social media by hotels in Akure, Ondo State. The purpose is to create the awareness for hotels on the benefits of the use of social media. 150 respondents for …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 27–31 Read article
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HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT IN LIS
Abstract: An essential aspect of library administration is personnel management. An older term sometimes used for this activity is “staffing,” but personal management” better reflects the many components of this function. Personnel management typically encompasses, at the very least, recruitment and classification of employees; salary administration; training and staff development; performance evaluation; personnel policies, including grievance procedures; and possibly unionization.
Published in Current Trends in Information Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 21–25 Read article
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Course Selection by Machine Learning
Abstract: A module to recommend various courses on the basis of learning outcomes and studentselection. Students choose specific courses of study because of their interests and possiblefuture development upon graduation. It is a unique form of student counseling that proposes avariety of student strategies and resources for developing skills and knowledge. It collectscourse information and commends them according to their students' preferences, interests andneeds. Choosing the wrong subjects means the discrepancy …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 20–26 Read article
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Barriers to the Use of Library Collection vs. Demographic Characteristics of Engineering College Library Users in Karnataka: A Study
Abstract: AbstractThis paper focuses on the barriers of using library collection vs. demographic variables of the users of Mysore region engineering college libraries (MRECL) in Karnataka. The principal objective of the study therefore, is to assess the relationship between the four demographic variables such as gender, age, educational qualifications and designation with that of barriers to the use library collection. This is shown by the way of cross tabulation of barriers …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 46–56 Read article
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Application of OPAC in Central Library of Jawahar Lal Nehru University and Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
Abstract: AbstractThe present paper examines the utility and application of two Central University Libraries of India. Findings clearly revealed that the majority of the users extensively use the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) because it saves the time substantially. However, the OPAC is the most popular and successful way of indicating the holding and shelves of items in a library. The study reveals that most of the users of JMI and …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Aware and Use of Social Network Media among Academic User
Abstract: The compact tiny research study finds the best social network media for promoting the academic library based on the structured questionnaire among academic users from the engineering colleges, and the arts and science colleges. The WhatsApp and Facebook have been highly accessed by academic users for their personnel as well as educational rather than other media in this report. Keywords: Staff, student, social network media, academic library, academic user, WhatsApp …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 110–114 Read article
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Library Resources and Services Utilization by Users in Women Universities in South India
Abstract: The study examined the use of library resources and services among the users of South Indian women’s university such as Karnataka State Women’s University, Bijapur, Mother Teresa Women's University, Kodaikanal, and Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati. Questionnaire was used as the main research instrument. 1500 copies of the questionnaire were distributed to above-mentioned universities; the returned filled Questionnaire was 1277. The major findings were: majority of the users use the …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 115–122 Read article
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Cloud Storage of CD/DVD Data in Nirma University Libraries: Future Service
Abstract: Cloud computing technology is emerging technology for libraries to give different services to the patrons with the help of cloud. This paper may be helpful to storage of non-book material like CDs, DVDs in cloud era. It helps in reducing cost, time and manpower of library staff and solving current resource sharing problem to utilize library resources. In the first part, paper describes present situation of storage of CDs/DVDs and …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 84–89 Read article
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Public Libraries, Children, and Literacy Development in West Bengal
Abstract: This study aims to explore the initiatives which are taken by the public libraries in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal for the development of children education, recreation and relaxation. However, the scope of the present study is limited to the district of Murshidabad which has 21 libraries covering one district, three towns, two sub-divisionals and fifteen rural libraries. One of the investigators has personally visited these libraries and distributed …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 20–26 Read article
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Use of Information Resources and Services in PVP College Library, Kavathe Mahankal: A Study
Abstract: This study has been undertaken to identify how the information resources and services of library are being utilized by the faculty members and final year students of Padmabhushan Vasantraodada Patil (PVP) College Library, Kavathe Mahankal. A well-designed questionnaire was used for collecting opinions of the library users about usage of information resources and services. The investigator distributed 49 questionnaire to the permanent faculty members and 470 to final year students …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 115–119 Read article
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Layar: Augmented Reality Application for Converting Print Material into Interactive Print Material
Abstract: As technology becomes increasingly available and digital information expands on a daily basis, academic library use is on the decline. A nationwide report in March 2004 indicated that over the previous 10 year period, overall library usage declined 21% and circulation fell 35%. The report further claimed that libraries within the United Kingdom could be unused and irrelevant by 2020. Research libraries on college and university campuses are finding that …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 149–154 Read article
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‘Agastya’ to ‘E-Agastya’ by using open source CMS: A study of ‘E-Agastya’ Magazine of Agasti Arts, Commerce and Dadasaheb Rupwate Science College, Akole
Abstract: College Magazine is the only unique platform for college youth, teachers, & staff, which can represent power of thoughts comes from college youth on specified subject chosen for particular annual issue of college magazine. College magazine is most popular media of communication of college youth and faculty. Which is available in the form of hard copy before developing web portal. Transforming college magazine into interactive web-based online magazine is challenging …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 211–215 Read article
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Use of Irphan View in Library Membership Procedure to Process Members Photographs
Abstract: Majority of the library management softwares includes membership under circulation module. Members photograph is mandatory. LIS professionals having trouble in obtaining quality photographs of the library members in least file size, appropriate image format in minimum time to upload with library members profile. Use of free software to process members photographs has been prepared for the LIS professionals to overcome barriers in members photograph processing. It is useful for LIS …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 235–239 Read article
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Library Stock Verification as Collection Evaluation Tool: A Survey of College Libraries of Bundelkhand University, Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh), India
Abstract: AbstractThe study defines the concept of stock verification and describes different policy issues, the frequency with which the job of stock verification should be undertaken and norms for inevitable losses as well as using stock verification methods, reasons of stock verification, attitudes of library staff towards stock verification and responsibility for losses of books in the college libraries of Bundelkhand University, Jhansi. The article also highlights the advantage of stock …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 69–75 Read article
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Assessment of RFID Enabled Libraries: A User Perception
Abstract: AbstractThe paper aims to examine the level of awareness about Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) among library users and reveal the impact of the same on various library procedures performed by users in library. To address the research objectives articulated in this study various departments from the faculty of science, University of Kashmir were selected on randomly in order to study the level of awareness about RFID technology. The survey …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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E-Library Resources Available and Use for Information Services by Users in University Libraries of North West Zone of Nigeria
Abstract: This paper examined the E-library resources available, types of E-library resources frequently used and utilized for information services in North West University in Nigeria. A survey research method was adopted to carry out the study using descriptive research methodology. The population used under this study comprised all the state—federal, state, and private universities in North-west geopolitical zone of Nigeria comprising seventeen (17) studied universities. The population considered to be the …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 18–26 Read article
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Mapping of Research Output of Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali: A Scientometric Sketch
Abstract: The main aim of this study is to evaluate and analyse the research publication of the Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali, from 2012 to 2021. The present study has been selected from the SCOPUS database for selecting affiliation Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali, in the last ten years of research publications. The study revealed the growth & impact of publications, productive authors, subject-wise & document-wise distributions, …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 20–34 Read article
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Usage of Electronic Resources by Faculty of Ballari Institute of Technology & Management During COVID-19 Pandemic
Abstract: This paper aims to analyze the usage of VTU-consortium e-resources through library remote access during pandemic COVID-19. The disturbing effects of the lockdown on the world economy are felt nearly in all circles of life. One of the sectors which are worst hit by the virus is the higher education sector where the students and staff are confined in their homes and educational transaction among them is completely dependent on …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 42–46 Read article
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Optimizing Electronic Resource Accessibility and Utilization: Strategic Suggestions for RTU-Affiliated Institute Libraries
Abstract: This research article is based on the future strategy of libraries based on the research study done on the availability and use of e-resources in the libraries of institutions affiliated to Rajasthan Technical University (RTU). The article presents strategic recommendations aimed at shaping the libraries of the future. These recommendations include selection process of e-resources, IT infrastructure development in libraries, need for IT skilling in library staff and best practices …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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Biomedical Waste Management System in Hospitals
Abstract: Medical care is essential for our lives and health, although medical waste is a real problem of the life and world of man. Inadequate waste management in health facilities directly affects patients, the population, health professionals, and the environment. In health hospitals and facilities around the world, relatively large amounts of potentially infectious and dangerous waste are generated every day. The indiscriminate dumping and exposure of BMW and hospital waste …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–5 Read article