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269 articles for “Library Science Journal”
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Application of RFID Technology in Library Automation
Abstract: AbstractsA Library is a growing organism. As it grows in size, the problems associated with the maintenance and security of the documents also grows. To solve the problems of arranging documents, problems of searching documents & problem of space and time, there is need of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology is needed to provide right information to right user at right time. RFID is a rapidly emerging technology, which allows …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Database Search Strategies in Lis Professionals
Abstract: Abstract Search specialists can be found in libraries of all kinds, but are located especially in college and university libraries and in the information centre and other special libraries associated with business and industrial organizations, law firms and medical establishments. Some search specialists are freelance entrepreneurs, in business for themselves and actively marketing their services to special user populations. clients of online information retrieval search specialists include undergraduate and graduate …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 7–11 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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Effective Use of Social Media in Libraries
Abstract: AbstractThe article entitled effective use of social media (SM) in libraries deal with different aspect of SM, starting from the pre internet age to Web 4.0. It discusses how the modern libraries can take note of the changing canvas of SM to provide effective library services. Main features of the types of social media such as blogs, Facebook, wikis, etc. is described. The application of theses SM tools for promoting …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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Bibliometric Analysis of an Open Access Journal ‘Fixed Point Theory and Applications’ (2006–2010)
Abstract: AbstractThis article presents bibliometric analysis of open access scholarly journal ‘Fixed Point Theory and Applications’. The analysis covers the journal’s articles from the year 2006 to 2010. The bibliometric analysis looks into the issues like total number of articles published during given time period, citation analysis, authorship pattern, forms of documents cited, year-wise distribution of citations, geographical distribution of contributions, authors with maximum contributions and journal metrics. The findings reveal …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 35–49 Read article
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Bibliometric Analysis of Open Access Journals in Mathematics Indexed in DOAJ Database
Abstract: Abstract The article reports the findings of bibliometric analysis of open access journals available in the subject of ‘Mathematics’ indexed in directory of open access journals (DOAJ). The bibliometric attributes used are; journals with subject heading ‘mathematics’, country of publication, language used in journals, publisher of journals, co-relation of mathematical journals with other subject fields, peer review policy, archiving policy, security and standard features followed by journals. Total 556 journals …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 50–88 Read article
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Webometric Analysis of Universities in Gujarat
Abstract: AbstractIt has been observed that web-based resources of information have great role to play in academic and research activities. Millions of users are using the web as primary source of information, communicating and sharing the knowledge. University websites are gateways of the virtual location and important information regarding the admissions, various academic announcements, infrastructure and facilities, information related to examination and results, news and views etc. for their students and …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 103–111 Read article
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Collection, Organization and Proper Dissemination of E-Resources and Services: Role of Librarian
Abstract: AbstractThe information need and information seeking behavior of the users have already changed due to massive development of information communication technology. In the modern digital era, most of the libraries have not only changed their library collection but also changed their services pattern. Most of the private engineering college libraries have started to subscribe the electronic resources. Libraries provide not only collection of e-resources, and their e-services but also proper …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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The “Less Paper” Library and Its Effects on Environment, Economy and Efficiency
Abstract: AbstractDuring the last 40 years, people began talking about the option of a “paperless library”. The concept of electronic format has been emerging out, i.e., everything is available on the internet; everything is now in electronic form so there is no need of paper. It coincided with the advent of the personal computer, and the hope was that all documents could be processed electronically and that paper would become inappropriate. …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 13–17 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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Linking Data for Library Services
Abstract: AbstractSince its inception, the web is changing and evolving continuously to make the web more structured and accessible. It has evolved through the “web of hypertexts” into “web of data” where the data gets the primary citizenship of the web. Linked Data is a data-publishing technique that enables related data to be connected and easily accessible using common Web technologies. The data published could be read and interpreted not only …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 29–34 Read article
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Changing Dimensions in Development of Open Access Repositories: An Analytical Study of OpenDOAR
Abstract: AbstractPaper evaluates the growth and development of open access repositories of the world covered under the umbrella of OpenDOAR. Data gathered from the OpenDOAR website and growth rate has been calculated by the given formula. Several parameters have been identified for the analysis of open access repositories. Scope is limited to the 2729 repositories listed in the OpenDOAR as on given date. Paper concludes with maximum, operational, open access institutional …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 42–49 Read article
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India's Contribution to Women's Studies during 1990–2015: A Bibliometric Analysis
Abstract: Abstract This paper is analysis of 439 articles from India's contribution to women's studies, during the year 1990–2015 are taken up to observe the year-wise growth, authorship pattern, keyword analysis, and sources of publications and top rank organization. Results indicate that most frequently occurred keywords were gender, the highest contributing source title found from the Indian Journal of Gender Studies and among the institutes the University of Delhi contributed highest …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 50–55 Read article
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A Study on the Use of Wi-Fi Service by the Users of Mirza Mehmood Beg Library, Zakir Husain Delhi College (University Of Delhi), New Delhi
Abstract: AbstractIn the era of exponential growth and development in the field of Information Communication Technology (ICT), it has become essential for the libraries to provide services to their users in accordance with their present day needs based on and using Internet. Internet has become most powerful and fast growing segment in library services [1]. Keeping in view the needs of the users, majority of the libraries have started providing facility …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 56–61 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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Purpose of Accessing INDEST e-Resources by The Faculty Members of IITs: A Study
Abstract: Abstract The study examines the purposes (both core and augmented) of accessing INDEST e-resources by the faculty members of IITs. It also highlights the basic advantages/disadvantages of accessing e-resources. The paper presents the availability and accessibility, expected facilitation and value addition of accessing INDEST e-resources. The investigators distributed 1050 questionnaire through e-mail to faculty members of top seven IITs and received 411 filled questionnaires making a moderate response rate of …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 24–33 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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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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Adequacy of Library Collection and User Satisfaction in Mysore Region Engineering College Libraries (MRELC) in Karnataka: A Study
Abstract: AbstractLibraries are the heart of all the academic libraries, which assists to conduct research and teaching programs successfully. Engineering college libraries are no less in this direction. The present study explores to identify the adequacy of library collection and user satisfaction in Mysore region engineering college libraries. Adequacy is based on quantity, quality and accuracy of the collection. This will automatically lead to user satisfaction. Thus, both adequacy of library …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 25–31 Read article