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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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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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CALIBRE: E-Book Management Software in Digital Library Environment
Abstract: This paper aims to provide an overview of Calibre in electronic environment. Calibre is helpful to manage the collection of e-books; create cataloge, read e-book etc. Compared to other e-book software, Calibre is having more advantages as an application that is used for managing our eBook files. In Calibre we can think of our own personal automated library and can import the eBook files automatically sorts out for us, allowing …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 460–465 Read article
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Information-Seeking Behaviour of B.Ed. Students in Indore Region College Libraries: An Empirical Study
Abstract: The study titled “Information Seeking Behaviour of Users in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) College Libraries of the Indore Region: A Study” examines how students, faculty members, and research scholars locate, access, and utilize information resources within B.Ed. college libraries. Using a mixed-method research design, data was collected from 535 respondents through standardized questionnaires—distributed in both physical and digital formats—and supported by informal interviews and personal observations for deeper qualitative insight. …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 43–55 Read article
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Evaluation of Job Satisfaction on the Basis of Existing Rules and Working Condition of Female Library Professionals in Uttar Pradesh
Abstract: AbstractThe present paper highlighted the present status of job satisfaction on the basis of existing rules and working condition of female library professionals in Uttar Pradesh. Survey method is used to collect the data. To know the satisfaction level in the analysis on the basis of existing rules and working condition, the strongly satisfied as well as satisfied have been added together and the satisfaction level of the respondents has …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 9–19 Read article
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Hypothesis Analysis in Library and Information Science
Abstract: AbstractHypotheses can be regarded as suggestions of possible connections between actual facts or imagined ones. The question of the truth of hypotheses need not, therefore, always be raised. The necessary feature of a hypothesis, from this point of view, is that it should be stable in a determinate form, so that implications can be discovered by logical means.Keywords: Hypothesis and scientific method, need and purpose, collection of dataCite this ArticleRajaram …
Published in Journal of Communication Engineering & Systems · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 36–43 Read article
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Webometric Analysis of Indian Institute of Management Libraries Websites
Abstract: The study explored different characteristics of linking study of fifteen Indian Institute of Management (IIM) websites. All the IIMs has their own websites, and all websites working under homogeneous Domain Name System “.ac.in” and “ernet.in.” To achieve the goal, these are a need to have websites of each academic institute to perform well and stay in the competition. The World Wide Web has now become one of the main sources …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 24–31 Read article
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Awareness and Utilization of UGC-Infonet Digital Library Consortium among the Library Users of Universities of Haryana
Abstract: In India, the scenario of the higher education system is very complex and large. As per the latest statistics from the UGC website, it consists of 47 central universities, 381 state universities, 123 deemed universities, 291 state private universities and 91 institutes of national importance. The university libraries play a significant role in higher education system. The UGC launched the UGC-Infonet Digital Library Consortium as an emerged "state of art" …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 6–15 Read article
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Open E-Journals in Library and Information Science: An analysis of its Facilities and Features
Abstract: ABSTRACTThe development in information technology has made drastic changes in the way the information is collected, stored, retrieved, and distributed. E-Resources are one of the products of information and communication technologies. The revolution in information and E-Resources is registering significant changes everywhere and have been playing substantial role in library and information systems ever since its inception. The advancement of E-Resources during recent years has given libraries a powerful new …
Published in Journal of Computer Technology & Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 30–34 Read article
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Open Source Software For Digital Library
Abstract: Libraries have got a new outlook in the age of information communication technology. New and advanced technologies have brought significant changes from collection of books to a single window knowledge bank. Open source software has opened up new vistas in the arena of library automation. This paper highlights the definition and features of open source library management software, advantages and limitations which are useful for developing digital library and institutional …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 395–399 Read article
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Federated Search Systems Employed in Different Libraries: An Overview
Abstract: AbstractThe purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of federated model of information search and retrieval, and to explore various federated search products employed in different libraries. Limited search of literature was carried out by employing search terms as “federated search”, “cross-search”, “metasearch”, interoperability and digital libraries-federated search in various nationally and internationally reputed databases and a collection of literature on federated model and search products was identified …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 57–62 Read article
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A Comparative Study: The Usage of Electronic Resources by Library Users of Desh Bhagat University and Chitkara University (PB.)
Abstract: The research areas of the study were Desh Bahgat University Mandi Gobindgarh and Chitkara University, Banaur, Rajpura on the title of “A Comparative study Usage of EResources by the Library Users of Desh Bhagat University and Chitkara University, (Pb.)”. The knowledge was collected for the same thorough questionnaire and the sample size of the respondents was 200 only, from which, 25 were faculty members, 25 were research scholars and 50 …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 101–108 Read article
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A Study on Use of Ebsco and J-Gate E-Journals by the Management Students at the Chetana’s R. K. Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai
Abstract: AbstractE-journals are scholarly journals accessed through Internet. The authors’ library is subscribing to Ebsco and J-gate online journals. This study addresses the results of e-journals usage by the management students. Questionnaire method is used for data collection from the respondents. Majority of the students are aware about e-journals available in the library, i.e., 82.86% of respondents. However, it is found that handling the huge data is one the major problems …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 1, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 37–42 Read article
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Utilization of Library Services by National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Library users: A Study
Abstract: The study indicates the Utilization of Library Services by 16 National Institute of Fashion Technology campus library users of India as a sample for the study.Objectives: The result is to discover the utilization of library services by 16 National Institute of Fashion Technology campus library users. to examine the awareness of craft repository and OPAC service by NIFT library users, to understand the purpose of using Swatch Library, to know …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Current Status, Development and Services in Private University Libraries of Malwa Region: An Overview
Abstract: In current scenario, the Private University Libraries are growing but not fully facilitate that is why I tried to show that problems and suggestion with this study. As per my view, it will become to almost developed in upcoming 5 years. Those are requiring for financial support and government cooperation. For such institutes, both the government and private body management can be together as building infrastructures, collection of resources, human …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 38–41 Read article
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Journal Reading Preferences among Ophthalmologists: A Study in India
Abstract: Background: Scientific journals provide evidences and facilitate to build the core knowledge in a professional field. Ophthalmologists/eye doctors working in academic eye hospitals read journals to do evidence-based practice, research, and teach. The purpose of this study is to determine journal reading preferences among those ophthalmologists. Methodology: The study design is cross-sectional and convenience sampling method is adopted. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data. SPSS 18 PASW Statistical …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 44–51 Read article
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Use of E-Journals in Engineering College Libraries Located in IT-Highway, Chennai
Abstract: ABSTRACTThis paper discusses use of e-journals in the engineering colleges located in IT-Highway, Chennai. The data were collected from the respondents by using a structured questionnaire. Now a day’s e-journals give many chances to users that not much available predecessor. Since the enormous potential of e-journals, not only research institutions academic institutions are also using their purpose. Questionnaire-based survey method has been used with undergraduate, postgraduate, and faculty of engineering …
Published in Journal of Software Engineering Tools & Technology Trends · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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Tools to study Service Quality and User Satisfaction level for Law Databases: A Basic Outline for Future Research
Abstract: Testing of User satisfaction has to study what are the things which are contributing for user satisfaction. Assessment of User satisfaction is the most important and recognized library outcomes measurement. Physical appearance and ambience of library facilities is also important part of assessment. In other way, assessments are the user’s collective experience of service quality measure. It is nothing but the gaps between their expectations of good service and also …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 265–267 Read article
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Use of Internet Facility and Its Services Impact on the Faculty Members of SPBPEC and SPIT of North Gujarat Colleges: A Study
Abstract: The present study is aimed at analyzing the internet use and its services impact among the faculty members of SPBPEC and SPIT of North Gujarat. The study factors affecting the use of internet, purpose, services, infrastructures facilities, problems of using library resources, most use of database, etc., were studied. The research methodology tool, method of questionnaire was adopted to collect the data followed by both of the college faculty members. …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 19–28 Read article
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Status of Open Source Software for Digital Libraries in Telangana (A Study Conducted on Private Colleges)
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to highlight the importance of digital libraries and digital resources through open source software which is highly in demand in the private colleges of Telangana. This study was conducted in 123 private colleges of Telangana only. These colleges were divided subjectwise like Engineering, Pharmacy, and Management. This paper is based on survey methodology and a sampling technique was used for the collection of data. …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 7, Issue 4, 2020 · pp. 27–31 Read article