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171 articles for “Library service”
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Electronic Resources of University Libraries: AI-Driven Management and Optimization
Abstract: In order to maximize accessibility, utilization, and efficiency, university libraries’ growing reliance on electronic resources (ER) has prompted the creation of sophisticated management techniques. The difficulty of handling enormous volumes of data has increased as educational institutions move from conventional physical collections to massive digital repositories. A key instrument in revolutionizing library operations, artificial intelligence (AI) offers creative ways to improve retrieval methods, manage digital resources more effectively, and customize …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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Cloud Computing : Opportunities and Issues in Library Environment
Abstract: AbstractCloud computing provides many opportunities for libraries to offer services to users in innovative ways. Cloud computing is user-centric, task-centric, powerful and is always accessible. These features of cloud computing offer many opportunities for libraries to reshape their services. At the same time, libraries should also give attention to many issues that come up when cloud computing is employed in library environment. Libraries should invest a lot of thinking before …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 43–47 Read article
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Application of Radio Frequency Identification Technology use in Bhavnagar District Library user’s information- seeking behavior
Abstract: Purpose: Bhavnagar District Library to provide faster information services to the users through new technology by using radio frequency identification technology in the information seeking behavior of the user. When it comes to providing information services to users through old traditional methods, it takes time to get information. Today, RFID (Radio frequency identification device) has become very necessary regarding the behavior of getting information through new technology. The users of …
Published in International Journal of Radio Frequency Innovations · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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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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Transforming the Public Library Status in India
Abstract: Libraries of all kinds promote the individual opportunity that ultimately drives the success of our communities and our nation. Public libraries support people at every phase of life. They encourage life-long learning and help to develop skills and promote social inclusion. Libraries are a key contributor to the social, cultural, economic growth, health and well-being of communities and also contribute to ensure that the county remains a vibrant place to …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 97–103 Read article
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Perception of Users towards Public Libraries: An Evaluative Study of Sri Pratap Singh (SPS) Public Library
Abstract: AbstractPublic libraries are a living force for education, culture, information and development of the common people living in a society. These libraries are spread all over the country, which consist of state central libraries at state level while district, urban public libraries and rural public libraries at the village level. In this milieu, owing to immense importance of public libraries, the main aim of the present study is to ascertain …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Evaluation of Open Source Software in University Libraries of Madhya Pradesh
Abstract: This paper present the open source software (OSS) for library management study. It focuses on the analysis of OSS on the idea of sure vital checkpoints. It conjointly highlights the importance of library automation, library activities, and services. All libraries should strategically arrange so as to fulfill the strain of patrons wants to use new technology to access info from databases worldwide. Open source software as an alternate model of …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 99–106 Read article
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Harnessing AI in the library of IITs: A Journey Towards Automation to Intelligence
Abstract: This study carries out an in-depth analysis of the impact and execution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in one of the noteworthy libraries in the twenty-three (23) Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). It would be pertinent to mention that there is hardly any doubt that one of the most radiating technologies in the field of computing technologies is Artificial Intelligence which in turn is rendering a profound impact on the …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 95–105 Read article
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Transition/Transformation of Libraries: An Overview
Abstract: AbstractIn the today’s world, information technology is making revolution in all fields and is to be ever present. Information technology is bringing tremendous impact and change on the library and information professions. The existence of electronic environment is bringing marvelous changes in information landscape and it has made challenging environment for the information creators, providers and users to learn new skills, particularly for information professionals and librarians, consequently leading them …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 50–55 Read article
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Library Resources and Collection Development: A Study
Abstract: The selection activities of the public, academic and large special libraries will also vary depending upon their sizes. In small public libraries, most of the librarians are involved in the selection procedure. As the library system grows, adds branches and expands services, selection is usually delegated to the departmental heads or branch library supervisors. A large metropolitan public library system frequently assigns the selection activities to a committee composed of …
Published in Current Trends in Information Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 29–34 Read article
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Information-Seeking Behavior of the Students of Lovely Professional University: A Survey
Abstract: This study inspects the utilization of collection of resources and services at Library of Lovely Professional University, Punjab. To determine the information-seeking behaviour of the undergraduate and postgraduate users, 600 questionnaires were distributed during the November 01, 2017 to December 15, 2017. Out of 600, 528 filled questionnaires were returned by users. On the basis of that the present study focuses on utilization of resources, meaning of the library, purpose …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 49–55 Read article
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Usage of Electronic Library Resources in Agricultural University Libraries: A Study Based on Northern India
Abstract: This paper investigated the current Status of Electronic Library Resources in Agricultural University Libraries in Northern India i.e., Ten Agricultural University Libraries in Northern India under the study, and five agricultural university libraries under the study have implemented Koha Integrated Library Management Software to automate for smooth functioning. All the agricultural university libraries have implemented RFID. Beside this, collection and services of these libraries are improving and creating user satisfaction.
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 28–33 Read article
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Gender Differences in Job Satisfaction among Indian Library Professionals and Influential Factors
Abstract: Job satisfaction is essential for the efficient performance in an organization. It is very much in-evitable in-service oriented professions such as library. Women have traditionally made up the majority of library profession. India is rich in both natural resources and human power and has fastest growing economies in the world, but the employees in organization of India are not completely satisfied with their job. In India, very few research works …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 58–70 Read article
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User, User Studies and User Education in LIS
Abstract: AbstractUser education is a programme designed and operated by the library/information personnel to teach the users about the resources, the ways to locate the resources and exploit the resources. The user education programmes are to be organised on a regular basis and from time to time. User education range from initiating a fresh user into the library/information system – teaching about the layout of the library, various units and their …
Published in Journal of Communication Engineering & Systems · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 27–35 Read article
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Usability Analysis of Indian Institutes of Management Libraries Websites: An Evaluative Study
Abstract: This paper evaluates the usability, efficiency, and effectiveness of Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) libraries’ websites. For conducting the study, online survey and observation methods were found appropriate. Two different approaches were selected for online survey i.e. checklist/parameters and online automated tools. Study reveals that selected IIMs’ libraries had useful websites but ignored the basic usability features and thus seem to be in primitive stage of website development. Most of …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 23–32 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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Applications of Koha in Maulana Azad Library, Aligarh Muslim University, and the Central Library and Knowledge Resource Centre, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad: A Comparative Study
Abstract: The present study analyzes the use and application of the Koha open-source integrated library management system in two academic libraries: Maulana Azad Library, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, and the Central Library and Knowledge Resource Centre, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad. The study examines the level of implementation and effectiveness of major Koha modules from the perspectives of both library staff and users. A descriptive survey method was adopted, and data were …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 33–47 Read article
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Awareness of Web Resources among the Research Scholars of South Campus, University of Delhi
Abstract: The paper intended to evaluate the awareness of web resources among the research scholars of South Campus, University of Delhi. Survey method was applied in which structured questionnaire was distributed randomly among the scholars. The study found that scholars are aware of web resources and mostly use it for research purpose. Also, the research scholars are satisfied with the use of web resources for their research work as it helps …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 11–16 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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Application and Management of Metadata of an Institutional Digital Repository Through DSpace: A Practical Approach
Abstract: Open sources are commonly used in libraries and information centers across the globe. As the libraries have different natures and services being provided, they are facing different challenges in implementing and adopting open sources like DSpace, Koha, Greenstone, and so on. These open sources are very popular among Library and Information Science professionals in the world for rendering automation and network-based services to the users’ community. While implementing or installing …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 33–44 Read article