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Offering Web-Based Tools Via Library Websites For Academic And Research Progression: An Analytical Study, Tanmay De Sarkar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of the present study is to explore the possibility of integrating various online tools and apps with the library website and to identify the issues and benefits of implementing these tools. Quantitative online survey method was used using Google form in the present study to investigate the perception of the academic community involving students, teachers, and research scholars across higher education institutes in West Bengal, India about the online tools and apps and how they respond while interacting with these tools. Based on the responses to a series of questions, the study analyzed user observation and found purposive …

Reference Services In Private University Libraries Of Assam: A Study, Shyamanta Boro Mr, Sanjay Kumar Singh Dr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

Objective:

The present study intends to investigate the private university libraries of Assam and their different kinds of library services and reference services, web 2.0 features and its different adopted methodology for the advancement of library services and how these library services are being provided and what are the technical or non-technical measures adopted by the library professional to perceived job performance. It also intends to carry out additional library facilities like an online learning support system and enabling future generations to utilize acquired knowledge from the study libraries.

Methodology:

For this study, both qualitative and quantitative approaches for …

Content Analysis Of Top View Youtube Videos On Open Educational Resources, Alekha Karadia

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

YouTube is a Web 2.0 platform of distributed video sharing, widely used by students, universities and scholars. This article looks into the Content Analysis of Top Viewed YouTube Videos on Open Educational Resources. The focus of analysis is on the sample of videos each scholar uploaded and categorized as “Open Educational Resources” in YouTube. To find out subject orientation of the videos such as business, entertainment, education etc. The data collected from the content analysis allows to understand what content is being shared and with what approach. All the videos address similar concepts and ideas regarding the integration and use …