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38 articles for “Library Staff”
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Correlational Analysis of Technostress and Job Productivity of Library Staff in Selected Academic Libraries in Kwara State
Abstract: This study investigated correlational analysis of technostress and job productivity of library staff in selected academic libraries in Kwara State. Descriptive survey research design was adopted and a sample of 53 library staff were selected from Kwara State University Library, Al-hikmah University Library and Crownhill University Library by using total enumeration sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was designed to obtain information from 53 participants, 51 were returned and fully completed. …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 12–23 Read article
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Utilization of Library Resource Among the Staff Members and Students: A Case Study
Abstract: This research paper explores that, how staff members and students use the library resources in effective ways. The growth and victory of all libraries hang on its resources and its resources utilized by users. Staff members and students were selected as sample for this study on the basics of their availability. The data for this study was collected from staff and students. Availability sampling method was used for this research …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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User accessibility to information during the COVID – 19 Pandemic: A Practical Experience at Seshadripuram Institute of Management Studies (SIMS) Bengaluru
Abstract: The present article highlights the accessibility of information provided by the Seshadripuram Institute of Management Studies (SIMS) during the pandemic of COVID -19. Library staff must show their expertise and experience by adopting new skills and ideas to support the entire user community for their academic needs. To ensure complete user satisfaction with the availability of information offered by SIMS library, it is necessary to rephrase the sentence. The study …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 15–20 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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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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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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User Satisfaction of Library Resources and Services in Central University of Kashmir: An Evaluative Study
Abstract: This paper examined the user satisfaction and quality of service provided by Central University of Kashmir (CUK) from the perspective of the users of the library. The study assessed the users’ perceptions of the services and determined the level of user satisfaction at the CUK. The intention of the study was to measure the users’ perceptions of the quality of the collections, library facilities and staff services. The results will …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Cloud Storage of CD/DVD Data in Nirma University Libraries: Future Service
Abstract: Cloud computing technology is emerging technology for libraries to give different services to the patrons with the help of cloud. This paper may be helpful to storage of non-book material like CDs, DVDs in cloud era. It helps in reducing cost, time and manpower of library staff and solving current resource sharing problem to utilize library resources. In the first part, paper describes present situation of storage of CDs/DVDs and …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 84–89 Read article
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RFID and Libraries
Abstract: RFID or Radio Frequency Identification is a technology that is used for tracking and identifying objects or, in other words, inventory control. RFID has been widely used in passports, smartcards, home appliances, merchandise tags, animal’s tags, automobiles, for monitoring heart patients and has even gone as far as in the operation of satellites and spacecraft. RFID technology has also entered the library space. This paper lays out the basics of …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences Read article
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Use of Irphan View in Library Membership Procedure to Process Members Photographs
Abstract: Majority of the library management softwares includes membership under circulation module. Members photograph is mandatory. LIS professionals having trouble in obtaining quality photographs of the library members in least file size, appropriate image format in minimum time to upload with library members profile. Use of free software to process members photographs has been prepared for the LIS professionals to overcome barriers in members photograph processing. It is useful for LIS …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 235–239 Read article
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Library Stock Verification as Collection Evaluation Tool: A Survey of College Libraries of Bundelkhand University, Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh), India
Abstract: AbstractThe study defines the concept of stock verification and describes different policy issues, the frequency with which the job of stock verification should be undertaken and norms for inevitable losses as well as using stock verification methods, reasons of stock verification, attitudes of library staff towards stock verification and responsibility for losses of books in the college libraries of Bundelkhand University, Jhansi. The article also highlights the advantage of stock …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 Read article
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Optimizing Electronic Resource Accessibility and Utilization: Strategic Suggestions for RTU-Affiliated Institute Libraries
Abstract: This research article is based on the future strategy of libraries based on the research study done on the availability and use of e-resources in the libraries of institutions affiliated to Rajasthan Technical University (RTU). The article presents strategic recommendations aimed at shaping the libraries of the future. These recommendations include selection process of e-resources, IT infrastructure development in libraries, need for IT skilling in library staff and best practices …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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Use of Information Resources and Services in PVP College Library, Kavathe Mahankal: A Study
Abstract: This study has been undertaken to identify how the information resources and services of library are being utilized by the faculty members and final year students of Padmabhushan Vasantraodada Patil (PVP) College Library, Kavathe Mahankal. A well-designed questionnaire was used for collecting opinions of the library users about usage of information resources and services. The investigator distributed 49 questionnaire to the permanent faculty members and 470 to final year students …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 115–119 Read article
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Assessment of RFID Enabled Libraries: A User Perception
Abstract: AbstractThe paper aims to examine the level of awareness about Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) among library users and reveal the impact of the same on various library procedures performed by users in library. To address the research objectives articulated in this study various departments from the faculty of science, University of Kashmir were selected on randomly in order to study the level of awareness about RFID technology. The survey …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 6–12 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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Design of Automated Student Permission System using RFID and NodeMCU
Abstract: Automated Student Permission System is a system that can be used to automate the process of monitoring students attendance and granting permission to students to leave college early. The system works by having a sign-out sheet placed at the college's entrance that students can access using their college ID. When a student wants to leave the college early, they log in to the electronic sign-out sheet using their college ID. …
Published in International Journal of Mechanical Dynamics and Systems Analysis · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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Mapping of Research Output of Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali: A Scientometric Sketch
Abstract: The main aim of this study is to evaluate and analyse the research publication of the Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali, from 2012 to 2021. The present study has been selected from the SCOPUS database for selecting affiliation Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali, in the last ten years of research publications. The study revealed the growth & impact of publications, productive authors, subject-wise & document-wise distributions, …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 20–34 Read article
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Evaluation of Collection Development Provided by NIT Libraries in North India
Abstract: AbstractThe purpose of this paper is to know about the collection development policies and the users’ views about various aspects of their respective libraries’ functioning like working hours, collection, services, staff, space available for seating, etc. It was also intended to know their suggestions about any improvement, change required in the existing library functioning and services. This study investigates existing collection in NIT libraries and trends of collection development being …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Layar: Augmented Reality Application for Converting Print Material into Interactive Print Material
Abstract: As technology becomes increasingly available and digital information expands on a daily basis, academic library use is on the decline. A nationwide report in March 2004 indicated that over the previous 10 year period, overall library usage declined 21% and circulation fell 35%. The report further claimed that libraries within the United Kingdom could be unused and irrelevant by 2020. Research libraries on college and university campuses are finding that …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 149–154 Read article
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Public Libraries, Children, and Literacy Development in West Bengal
Abstract: This study aims to explore the initiatives which are taken by the public libraries in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal for the development of children education, recreation and relaxation. However, the scope of the present study is limited to the district of Murshidabad which has 21 libraries covering one district, three towns, two sub-divisionals and fifteen rural libraries. One of the investigators has personally visited these libraries and distributed …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 20–26 Read article