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Role of Total Quality Management in Academic Libraries and Information Services
Abstract: A key point in an organisation, total quality management (TQM) must be introduced and led by the top management. Mostly, it focuses on customer needs and their satisfaction. No organisation can accomplish its goals with it. In fact, it directs and guides an organisation to achieve its goals. The present study talks about the importance of TQM in context with academic libraries. Principles and features of TQM have been also …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 32–37 Read article
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Prototype Model of Newspaper Clippings in Academic Library
Abstract: AbstractThis paper discusses in detail all the issues related to the development of Prototype Model of newspaper clippings in academic library using ‘Greenstone’ open source software. An experiment collection has been developed to demonstrate the various steps involved in the development of newspaper clippings. The entire process of developing such collection in Greenstone explains how librarians use it to create and customize such newspaper clippings, through an end-user interface, they …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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The Awareness Regarding Basic ICT Skills and Use of E-Resources among the PG & UG Students in RSB College, Aundh Dist. Satara: A Study
Abstract: AbstractToday, Technology has become an essential part of every sector which is belonging to human beings. Academic libraries and Information centers are the soul and core part of any academic institutions which plays the significant role in supporting and disseminating learning resources. Electronic resources are become popular in this ICT era and hence researcher has attempted to know the awareness of e-resources and basic skills of ICT for using these …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 22–26 Read article
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Application of Google Tools in Library and Information Services
Abstract: AbstractInternet and ICT have opened up new opportunities and challenges before the libraries and library science professionals. Most of the libraries are now using online ICT applications to cater their user’s versatile demands. This research paper is an attempt to draw the attention of library community about Google products/ tools that to become a boon and smart assistance for them. The paper also explains how these products/ tools can be …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 82–89 Read article
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Innovative Paradigms in Libraries by Technological Reforms
Abstract: Libraries have an educational and communal mission which involves in providing collections and services to gather a community’s information requirements. It is the local gateway to knowledge and provides a basic condition for lifelong learning, independent decision making and cultural development of the individual and social groups. The modern library is changed its traditional face and functioning in a more innovative way in this age of information. This paper highlight …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 133–137 Read article
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Acting tools of ICT to tackle Covid19
Abstract: Abstract:This paper draws the reports on the case of the COVID-19 Lockdown system in the world. In the voice of the World Health Organization (WHO), here it's a bit dangerous for our society cause it's now moving into community transmission. For this pandemic COVID-19 we are in huge problem. And the whole world economic factor may down approx 1% until (December 2020). But, there is a huge impact on computer …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Large Scale Demonstration and Farmers Perception on Improved Maize Variety in Worabe Town Administration, Silte Zone, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Large scale demonstration of improved maize (BH661) was carried out in Worabe Town Administration in Southern Ethiopia in 2022 main cropping season with the objectives of demonstrating improved maize technologies in wider scale. On the basis of the crop's technology gap, two potential kebeles from the district were chosen. On 30 hectares of clustered land from selected kebales, this technology helped 85 farmers. Farmers Research Group trained 115 members (102 …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 30–38 Read article
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Spice Production and Marketing in Kaffa Biosphere Reserve, Ethiopia
Abstract: Ethiopia has suitable climate condition for production of various spices, herbs, aromatic and medicinal plants useful for food seasoning, aroma, medicinal and income generation. Ethiopian is the largest consumers of spices in Africa, but the contribution of this sub-sector to national economy is very low. The study area are endowed with diversified spice types with different purpose but it is not well announced, attention is not given and still many …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 32–42 Read article
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Social Media Use in Academic Libraries: Advantage and Disadvantage
Abstract: Academic libraries are increasingly using social media to serve the users community because of the changes in reading online information services, changes in adopting technologies, changes in social interaction, changes in service context, changes in procurement of information resources. Of late academic libraries are using social media extensively for communicating with their library member groups. The development of ICT and social media plays vital role for collecting information and distribution …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 440–442 Read article
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Human Library: Sharing Tacit Knowledge Through Human Books
Abstract: Human beings are influenced by their surroundings in many ways. The basic influence is of one human on the other. The Human Library was build to have a positive conversation that can challenge stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue. This dialogue gives rise to several questions which are answered in the process of conversation to get satisfactory results to the reader. It is a place where real people take form of …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 378–381 Read article
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Science Mapping and Visualization Tools Used for Bibliometric and Scientometric Studies: A Comparative Study
Abstract: In the fastest growing technological world of information and communication technology, scientific research and development, an overwhelming amount of information / data in various formats is generated directly or indirectly. As far as academic and scientific community is concerned, a large number of scholarly articles are being published on daily basis by research scholars and academician across the world. After the introduction of Computer Technology computerized data processing has become …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 382–394 Read article
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Moral Myopia: A Need of an Hour to Robust Our Social Setup
Abstract: The present paper is made to highlight the need of getting aware of Moral Myopia. It is defined as the inability to see social ethics. Some people neglect what happens around them if it is none of their concern and mostly ignores injustice and unethical chores. Also, they don’t indulge in any social cause until and unless it leads to their self-interest which is one of the biggest problems we …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 12, Issue 03, 2022 · pp. 28–34 Read article
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Developing Metadata Schema for Traditional Medicinal Knowledge (TMK) from Maharashtra, India
Abstract: Around hundred indigenous communities are there in Maharashtra. For their day to day activities they make use of traditional knowledge. Many of them are using their Traditional Medicinal Knowledge (TMK) for curing different disease. Due to benefits of this TMK, many have started to collect, recording, storing and documenting it into a digital format. There is no specific metadata schema for describing digital data of TMK. There are many metadata …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 30–39 Read article
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Users Perception about Library Facilities and Services of Degree Colleges in Warangal District, Telangana: A Study
Abstract: The present study is an attempt to evaluate user perception regarding different Library facilities and services Degree Colleges in Warangal district, Telangana. The primary data collected through a questionnaire of 1234 respondents of students of degree colleges in Warangal. The survey to examine the purpose of visiting the library is evaluated to find the satisfying level of the services of the library. The findings of the survey help the library …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 133–140 Read article
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Steps and Planning in Setting up Digital Libraries and Repositories
Abstract: With the impact of technologies, the format of information is changing rapidly. To use the collection effectively, it is very essential that it should be well managed and organized whether it is traditional library or digital library. The project should be with a plan. Without planning, any project may fail at any stage. This study briefly introduces the Digital Library and Repositories creation. The planning steps are discussed for setting …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 73–76 Read article
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Medicinal Plants for the Treatment of Malaria used by Various Tribes of Bankura, West Bengal, India
Abstract: AbstractMalaria is one of the most common major health problems all over the world. With the increasing levels of malaria parasite drug resistance, the herbal knowledge of indigenous communities for malaria treatment can play an important role in identification of any new anti-malarial drug that is yet to be discovered. The present paper documented 22 ethno-medicinal plants of Bankura district, West Bengal, India, belonging to 15 families which were used …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 33–36 Read article
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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 …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 48–56 Read article
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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 …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 64–72 Read article
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An Introduction to Social Media Tools for Academic Libraries
Abstract: AbstractAs the digital environment continues to become more pervasive in the libraries, academic libraries are also adapting to ensure that their services remain relevant to users’ needs and requirements. The academic libraries are transforming their spaces into new environments with the information needs of the 21st century users. Now-a-days libraries are using social media for providing reference transactions, build online communities, receiving and resolving queries and complaints of their clientele. …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Ethno-medicinal Plants of the Family Euphorbiaceae in Southern Bankura of West Bengal
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents documented potential ethno-medicinal plants of family Euphorbiaceae. Use of different plants for medicinal purpose is very common among the tribal communities of southern Bankura of West Bengal. In this present study, the 13 plant species of Euphorbiaceae were found effective in curing some common diseases. These plants are enumerated with binomial names, vernacular names, parts sued, habit ethno-medicinal uses by different tribes. Religious and cultural faith, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 36–39 Read article