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174 articles for “Library and Information Science”
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Central and State Police Training Academy Libraries, Government of India: A Special Study
Abstract: Police academy libraries play a vital role in supporting professional education, training, research, and informed decision-making among police personnel. They provide access to specialized information related to police administration, criminal investigation, law and order, counter-terrorism, security, crime prevention, and related areas. The present study examines the existing organizational and management structure of Police Academy Libraries, identifies major deficiencies, and explores measures for improving their effectiveness in accordance with contemporary information …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2026 Read article
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Information Services for the Visually Challenged Students in India: A Case Study
Abstract: The study looks into the information services available for the visually challenged students of secondary and higher secondary level in the blind schools in Burdwan division, i.e., one of the divisions among the five administrative divisions in the state of West Bengal in India. There are seven (07) such schools in the division spread over the districts. Semi-structured questionnaire with Likert-type questions have been prepared to collect data from the …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 93–102 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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Role of Information in LIS
Abstract: AbstractInformation is regarded as vital for all industries ranging from rural handicrafts to large-scale heavy manufacturing. Medium and large-scale industries can afford to have their own information units. Even then, they have to depend extensively on sectoral, national and international documentation/information centres for meeting their information needs. Of late, many industrial associations have started establishing research and information units on cooperative basis.Keywords: Information Explosion, Information Pollution, Technological Information, Social Planning, …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 12–18 Read article
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Google Classroom as a Tool for Effective Teaching, Learning and Information Delivery Systems
Abstract: Active teaching and learning activities is one of the important aspect in higher education. Technology has gained immense importance in all stages of education but faculties have not been able to find out which of the many available technological tools useful for their classroom activities. On the other hand, Students should able to see concept dealt in action and relate theory more closely to reality. However, the students’ reaction is …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 400–405 Read article
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E-Resources: User’s Perception and Preferences at International Institute of Information Technology, Pune
Abstract: AbstractThe nucleus of this study is to intensely observe the use behavior of e-resources by the faculty members working with the International Institute of Information Technology, Pune. The overall response rate was 85.18%, the responses were collected from 46 full time faculty members. It has been found that faculty members accessed and subscribed open source e-resources for the upliftment of educational as well as research boundaries. The usage of e-resources …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 Read article
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Assessing Digital Literacy Skills of Research Scholars of Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana: A Study
Abstract: The present study explores the status of digital literacy skills of research scholars of Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, their purpose and frequency of using digital tools, their familiarity with digital devices and the usefulness of Information and Communication Technology tools to them. A well-structured questionnaire was designed to collect data for the present study. The major findings of the study are that majority of the students are familiar with using …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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Use of Electronic Information Resources by Engineering Students in Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology, Bangalore: A Study
Abstract: AbstractThis study reports the use of electronic information resources by engineering students at Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology (Sir MVIT), Bangalore. This study is trying to verify and evaluate the purpose, frequency, reasons of using and place of students’ access to e-resources, and survey method was used for the study. A structured questionnaire was administered to the 80 engineering students. Data collected were analysed using simple descriptive statistics. It …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 Read article
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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 …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 35–38 Read article
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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, …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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Library and Information Policy At The National Level
Abstract: AbstractThe libraries for special groups should be built in areas of tribal concentration or of minority communities to develop their distinctive cultures. Government will provide all encouragement for such communities to develop their distinctive cultures and to develop their own libraries through voluntary effort. Each public library should have a section for children and, in addition, separate libraries for children with attractive books and audio-visual supporting material should be established …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Information Transfer Chain in LIS Professionals
Abstract: AbstractEvery scientist forms a link in information chain. On one side, he receives information on scientific advances in his field and allied fields for which he has an interest. On the other side, he processes results of his own experiments and put into circulation for the benefit of other scientists. New scientific ideas create a chain reaction among scientists. They test the validity; try to identify the potential areas of …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 18–23 Read article
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From Cave Paintings to Virtual Web-based Information Resources: Expedition of Library Collection Formats
Abstract: AbstractThe study confers the trends in information storage mediums offered by libraries i.e. collection formats to bring to light the development and advancement in the formats of collection from cave paintings to the virtual web-based information resources. In the beginning, information storage formats tend to be crude and rough in response to the available demand for information as well as the technique available, to store and preserve information that ultimately …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 57–70 Read article
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An Evaluative study of Electronic information of Madhya Pradesh Government Agricultural University Libraries
Abstract: It was was inferred that the electronic information services and INFLIBNET services are quite useful to the users in agricultural university libraries in Madhya Pradesh. Electronic Information for Libraries (EIFL) works with libraries worldwide to enable access to digital information for people in developing and transition countries. They are a universal not-revenue driven association situated in Europe with a worldwide system of partners. Founded in 1999, EIFL started by pushing …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 25–31 Read article
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Use of Career Information Resources at Bangalore University Library: A Study
Abstract: Of late, most of the academic institutions have started establishing career information resources centers to cater to the needs of users. These resource centers help students to appear for different entrance examinations leading for higher education and achieve their dream of getting employment in government and other establishments. The Bangalore University has established a well equipped career information resource center at its main library with books, magazines, and newspapers dealing …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 113–117 Read article
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Diversity of Information Sources in the Digital Age: An Overview
Abstract: AbstractModern tech savvy age is brimful with different types of information sources. Having a plethora of information sources at our fingertips, a user is does not knowing where to start, access, sort and select the best sources to his needs. Moreover, the amount of information in the sources can be vast and confusing. This paper provides a list of general types of print, electronic as well as online sources of …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 53–61 Read article
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A Survey of Information Literacy Programmes in Engineering College Libraries in Bangalore
Abstract: The present study is an attempt to examine the implementation of information literacy programmes in engineering college libraries in Bangalore. The major objective of this study is to assess the importance and competencies of information literacy programmes in undergraduate level colleges, understand the implementation status and developing trends in information literacy programs and practices, to know how the information literacy programmes were planned, designed, delivered and also to know the …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 65–75 Read article
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Assessment of ICT Literacy Skills of Library and Information Professionals in Selected University Libraries in Gujarat, India
Abstract: This study presents the systematic overview of ICT literacy among the library professionals working in the university libraries in Gujarat. It provides an overview of current literacy of library professionals in the use of ICT-based tools, resources, services, library automation software, digital library software and institutional repository etc. The study helps to identify the training methods attained by library and information professionals to improve the level of ICT literacy. It …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 81–87 Read article
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Information Security Measures for Web Based Digital Library Management System
Abstract: Growing access and demand of electronic information, the academic libraries tend to operate their services in computerized network environment. The libraries are rapidly coming out from their hybrid library identity and functioning in fully web-based digitized infrastructure on the surge of ICT. The modern web-based digitized appearances of academic libraries are may be potentially vulnerable for range of cyber security threats and attacks due to basic ignorance and security flaws …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 90–98 Read article
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Use of Information Resource in Ayurveda with Special Reference to Medicine and Samhita
Abstract: Library is a growing organism; it is repository system of institution. collection and development of library is become important. Needs of users are gradually increased and it is major responsibility to develop libraries according to users need. Both resources, traditional and e-resources are equally collected and developed. Ayurveda is one of the oldest branch of medicinal field which is based on traditional references. Vedas upvedas, upnishadas and slokas. Theses references …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 492–498 Read article