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23 articles for “engineering college libraries”
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The Popularity of In-house Library Software in Engineering College Libraries of Punjab: A Study
Abstract: In the domain of library and information science, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) plays an important role. Automation is the key factor in the provision of library services and resources. This article outlines the importance of library automation and seeks the use of various library software and the popularity of in-house developed library automation software in engineering college libraries within Punjab state. The study further analyses various modules being employed …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 109–113 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
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E-resources on the Websites of Engineering College Libraries in the Marathwada Region
Abstract: E-Resources are short term for Electronic Resources or electronic information resources. An electronic resource is any information source that the library provides access to users in an electronic format. The libraries of engineering colleges have purchased subscriptions to many electronic information resources in order to provide access free of charge to the users. This paper aims to study the electronic information resources and services available on the library websites of …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 479–487 Read article
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A Survey of Information Literacy Programmes in Engineering College Libraries in Bangalore
Abstract: The present study is an attempt to examine the implementation of information literacy programmes in engineering college libraries in Bangalore. The major objective of this study is to assess the importance and competencies of information literacy programmes in undergraduate level colleges, understand the implementation status and developing trends in information literacy programs and practices, to know how the information literacy programmes were planned, designed, delivered and also to know the …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 65–75 Read article
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Implementation of Literacy Programmes in Autonomous Engineering College Libraries in Karnataka
Abstract: AbstractThe aim of this study is to determine the implementation of Literacy programmes in Autonomous engineering college libraries in Karnataka. The researcher formed a structured questionnaire, surveyed and reviewed the publications on literacy programmes. Findings- It may be observed from the study that all autonomous engineering college libraries were conducted information literacy programmes for users. Best practice of Information literacy programmes effects on users benefits in the library, helps to …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–6 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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Developing Print Collection at Mysore Region Engineering College Libraries (MRECL) in Karnataka: A Study
Abstract: AbstractThe present study focuses on the growth of different kinds of printed library materials available at Mysore Region Engineering College Libraries (MRECL) of Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Karnataka, India. From this region a total of 52 engineering colleges were identified. Of this 47 colleges responded to the questionnaire served to all the librarians of these sample colleges. The responses thus received were categorised into six groups such as; books, journals, …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–11 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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Collection Development at MM Engineering College Library: A Case Study
Abstract: AbstractCollection Development plays a vital role in fulfilling ever growing and changing demands of users. A library is relevant to its users only when it provide relevant information to its users. The collection should be quality based rather than quantity. The paper presents different aspects of collection development and analyzes the growth of collection in the library so far with particular reference to books and e-resources. This article provides guidelines …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 1–7 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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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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Use and Awareness of E-Databases in Engineering College Faculties of Karnataka: An Analytical Study
Abstract: This paper aims to assess and evaluate the use of e-database in engineering college libraries of Karnataka, use of e-databases by the faculty members of various engineering colleges through a survey based on a structured questionnaire. Various statistical methods have been used for data analysis. The study confirmed that faculty members are aware of the edatabases and various types of e-resources, e-thesis, and e-journals. The highly significant difference ( …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 58–67 Read article
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Library Automation: A Case Study of the Central Library of BGS Institute of Technology, BG Nagara
Abstract: AbstractThe study focuses on the automation process in the BGS Institute of Technology, BG Nagara. Library automation is very important task for engineering college libraries, today is information technology era, we update to advance technologies in field of library and information science, major automation areas and outline the various factors needed to be considered by the librarians while doing automation work for their respective libraries. We have been using NewGenLib …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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Automated serials control at the B G S Institute of Technology Central Library: an overview
Abstract: Serial management module is a main subsystem of library automation in engineering college libraries in India. Its includes the following processes: new subscription, place firm order, receive subscription invoice, subscription invoice payment details, register serial issue, serial routing list, serial binding management (prepare logical binding list, place binding order, receive binding order, accession bound items) and add to renewal list. B. G. S. Institute of Technology central library started the …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 70–80 Read article
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E-Information Usage among Engineering College Faculties in Karnataka with Special Reference to Mysore Region
Abstract: The main objective of this paper is to analyse and evaluate the use of e-resources by the engineering college faculties in Mysore region. It aims to consider the various factors of e-resources usage such as purposes, impact, importance, problems, acceptance, and satisfaction with e-resources. A survey method of research was applied to ascertain the present status of use of e-resources. The investigator will adopt survey method. The tools for collecting …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 90–98 Read article
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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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Efficacy of Electronic Resources in Teaching–Learning Process for Faculties in CMR College of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad, Telangana: A Survey
Abstract: This paper evaluates the use of C M R College of Engineering and Technology, College Library in Hyderabad (Telangana), India. A survey of 73 faculty members is conducted through a questionnaire. The analysis of the collected data covers the use of electronic resources and how the electronic resources are improving the academic careers of the faculty and also what are the problems that are faced in using the electronic resources. …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 85–88 Read article
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Awareness and Usage of Electronic Resources by the Faculty and Students of self-finance Post Graduate engineering colleges affiliated to GTU : A Study
Abstract: The study was conducted to find out the use of Electronic Resources by the students of Faculty members and students of self-finance post graduate engineering colleges affiliated to GTU. Objectives of the study were to determine the frequency of utilization, major problems users face while using e-resources, to study the purpose of use, to determine the advantages and disadvantages, and to find out the format which users usually prefer. The …
Published in Journal of Web Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 5–13 Read article
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Adoption of Policies and Procedures to Curb Plagiarism at PES College of Engineering, Mandya
Abstract: AbstractThe present paper illustrates the policies framed and procedures adopted at PES College of Engineering, Mandya, in curbing the plagiarism in scholarly materials. The paper also highlighted the similar content allowed for various research outputs explaining the possible punishments for proven plagiarism. The feasibility of iThenticate in complying the UGC guidelines with respect to implementation of plagiarism prevention tools is explained.Keywords: Academic integrity, adoption policies, iThenticate, plagiarism, PES, TurnitinCite this …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 100–104 Read article
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Aware and Use of Social Network Media among Academic User
Abstract: The compact tiny research study finds the best social network media for promoting the academic library based on the structured questionnaire among academic users from the engineering colleges, and the arts and science colleges. The WhatsApp and Facebook have been highly accessed by academic users for their personnel as well as educational rather than other media in this report. Keywords: Staff, student, social network media, academic library, academic user, WhatsApp …
Published in Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 110–114 Read article