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269 articles for “Library Science Journal”
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Trends in Private Engineering Education Institutions and their Libraries Services in West Bengal: An Overview
Abstract: AbstractThe growth and development of private Engineering & Technology institutions in the state of West Bengal has been accelerated throughout the 9th, 10th and the 11th Five years Plan Period and the beginning of the 12th Plan period. The demand for techno-savvy manpower is high to fulfill the void and much stress has been given on expansion, modernization and reorientation of engineering education in the state. To attain the purpose, …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 32–40 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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Application of OPAC in Central Library of Jawahar Lal Nehru University and Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
Abstract: AbstractThe present paper examines the utility and application of two Central University Libraries of India. Findings clearly revealed that the majority of the users extensively use the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) because it saves the time substantially. However, the OPAC is the most popular and successful way of indicating the holding and shelves of items in a library. The study reveals that most of the users of JMI and …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–8 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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Pros and Cons of Current Licensing and Pricing Models of Electronic Resources
Abstract: Abstract The paper aims to explore and identify the recent contributions to the literature available in the current developments and issues in licensing and pricing models in electronic resources (e-resources). An extensive literature survey was performed in an attempt to identify substantial works published to date concerning pricing and licensing issues coupled with the publishers and librarians. It is evident from the scrutiny of related literature that there are still …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 20–27 Read article
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Zotero Software for Effective Reference Management
Abstract: AbstractZotero is a personal research assistant.“Zotero is the only research tool that automatically senses content in your web browser, allowing you to add it to your personal library with a single click” (1). Zotero is free and open source reference management software. This software is used to control bibliographic data and such other related research material (like PDF files). Firefox web browser is the enabler to use Zotero. Zotero is …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 36–47 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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Status of Library Automation in University Libraries a Comparative Study of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
Abstract: This article is an attempt to illustrate the present status of library automation in the selected university libraries in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The findings of a survey conducted in 2017 form the basis of the discussions and questionnaire for the librarian. The status of library automation with all modules is described, and the survey conducted is explained in terms of methodology and findings. From the university libraries of Karnataka …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 5–14 Read article
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Usage Trends of External Storage Media in N-List E-Resources by Select Degree Colleges Affiliated to Panjab University, Chandigarh: A Comparative Analysis
Abstract: This study analyses the Usage trends in external storage media for N-LIST E-resources among the student and faculty members provided by the various select Degree Colleges affiliated to Panjab University, Chandigarh. A questionnaire method was used as a tool for collection of data from the 32 select degree colleges in Punjab and Chandigarh. From the 513 respondents, the total data was collected from the 466 respondents. Therefore, the overall response …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 91–96 Read article
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Library Discovery System in Bengali Script: An Experiment with VuFind
Abstract: Owing to the improvement of web scale resource discovery systems on one hand and the Unicode-compliant Indic-scripts based retrieval systems on the other hand provided libraries unique opportunity in integrating these two parallel development processes. The services are called Web-scale Resource Discovery and generally considered as next generation library interface. VuFind is a highly customizable open source Web-scale Resource Discovery (WSRD) product that allows information repositories and integrates multiple services …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 20–26 Read article
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The Library User Education Program in an Academic Library: An Experience of the SVKM’s Shirpur, Indore, and Dhule Campus Faculties
Abstract: In todays world of digital information, user education is very important in any kind of library because it bridges the gaps between library user and various resources and services available in the library. In this study, we discuss the user education provided to the teaching faculty members of SVKM institutes in Shirpur, Dhule, and Indore campus and their feedback analysis on user education received through the questionnaire. Keywords: Academic library, …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 103–109 Read article
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Fingerprint Pre-processing and Features Extraction
Abstract: Fingerprint is broadly utilized biometric recognizable proof to distinguish the personality of a man due unwavering quality and adequacy. Identification based on biometric is a well-known technique that recognizes identity of a person. Fingerprint identification system contains pre-processing (PP), features extraction (FE) and matching. In this study, we discussed about pre-processing (PP) and features extraction (FE). The pre-processing steps contain in this study are segmentation, normalization, Gabor filter. The main …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 40–45 Read article
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A Bibliometric Analysis of Research Output on Aromatherapy
Abstract: This paper presents quantitative assessment of world literature on aromatherapy research as indexed in PubMed database during the period 2001 to 2015. Data on 785 publications were collected by conducting an advanced search in PubMed database. The highest number of papers (81) was published in the year 2014. Most of the publications (77.84%) were contributed in collaboration. About 17.96% papers were the outcome of collaboration of more than five authors. …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 128–132 Read article
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Study on the Utilization of Digital Resources by Faculty Members of Shri Vishnu Educational Society, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh
Abstract: In the present scenario, users are more particular with digital resources as these provide nascent information with the current trends. The faculty members frequently ask for the digital resources for their teaching, research, and academic purposes. This study focuses on utilization of various digital resources and their usage by the faculty members in particular. Keywords: Digital library users, digital resources, faculty members, information technologyCite this ArticleA. Kaladhar, B.R. Doraswamy Naick, …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 32–39 Read article
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A Simple and Effective Method for License Plate Localization
Abstract: Today the world is growing with new advancements and technologies. These new technologies save the processing time that was consumed by doing manually. One of these technologies is automatic license plate recognition that is used in daily life at toll bars, parking, security, criminal case, and so on. License plate recognition consists of three main stages—plate localization, plate segmentation, and character recognition. Among these, localization is the performance enhancement stage …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 79–84 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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DSpace—A Base for Developing Repositories in India
Abstract: DSpace is an open source dynamic digital repository. Web- based interface makes it easy for a submitter to create an archival item by depositing files. It was designed to handle any format from simple text document to datasets and digital video. Data files also called bitstreams are organized together into related sets. Each bitstream has a technical format and other technical information. This technical information is kept with bitstreams to …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 85–92 Read article
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Library Resources and Services Utilization by Users in Women Universities in South India
Abstract: The study examined the use of library resources and services among the users of South Indian women’s university such as Karnataka State Women’s University, Bijapur, Mother Teresa Women's University, Kodaikanal, and Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati. Questionnaire was used as the main research instrument. 1500 copies of the questionnaire were distributed to above-mentioned universities; the returned filled Questionnaire was 1277. The major findings were: majority of the users use the …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 115–122 Read article
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Information Literacy among Female Postgraduate Students of Karnatak University, Dharwad: A Study
Abstract: Due to the rapid increase in information sources as information proliferates multidimensionally in various forms and formats, therefore it has become difficult for any information user to get the required information when it is needed. Hence, it is prudent for every individual to be wise, informed user to assume greater control over their own learning by acquiring the information literacy skills. Keeping with this view, the present study was undertaken …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 42–56 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