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Academic Records Management Systems (Arms) And Students' Academic Records Maintenance In Nigerian Universities, Godswill Okon, Eboro E. Umoren, Kathryn Philips

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Librarians organize information resources of all kind for easy access and retrieval; organizational records are one of such information resources that librarians organize for quick access and easy retrieval when needed by the organizations. Academic records being vital information resources that determines the future of students and the efficient workability of academic institutions like universities and other schools are to be well managed and organized so as not to get them mutilated, destroyed or missing. These academic records which include course registration, results, transcript and the likes are supposed to be well managed as they contain delicate information concerning the …

Conservation And Preservation Of Manuscripts In The Nazrul Academy Town Library: A Study And Proposal For Their Modernization, Kousik Samanta, Subhas Chandra Majhi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

ABSTRACT

Presently information technology age, most of user’s are dependent on digital information, but we have to go to library for very rear and ancient information. Manuscripts are the major source of information to know about the historical facts, cultural heritage and bygone traditions of the previously. Libraries are the only safe place were preserved manuscripts, old records like hand written, poems, documents, letters etc. The manuscripts collection and preservation are influence to the human community, researcher can measure the usefulness of worth collection, who they are able to access them. The present study represents to conserve and preserve the …

Preservation Of Library Materials In Selected Public Colleges Of Education In Ghana: Strategies And Challenges, Hafiz Abubakari, Dawuda Issah, . Yakubu Baba, Abdul-Majeed Bawa Wumbie

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigated the preservation practices selected teacher colleges of education libraries in Ghana. The study examined the existence of preservation policies in the teacher college libraries, preservation techniques in place, level of training given to library staff on preservation and barriers to effective preservation of information resources in the teacher college libraries. The study adopted a survey research design and the instruments used were structured questionnaire administered to forty-four (44) library personnel in six teacher colleges of education in Ghana. The population of the study consisted of para-professional and professional librarians. Descriptive statistics methods were used to analyse the …

An Analysis Of Preservation Methods In Nigerian Television Authority (Nta) Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, Tangkat Yusuf Dushu Mr., Emmanuel Uche Okwu Ph.D, Haliru Bah Haliru

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study analyzed the preservation methods in Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Yenagoa. Objectives such as: identifying the types of records kept; preservation methods of records and Challenges encountered in the preservation of records in NTA Yenagoa. The population comprised of 67 records managers in the area of study, a questionnaire was used to collect the data, Descriptive statistics of frequency, and tables were used to analyze the data in line with the research objectives. Findings of the study include: Records created, used, kept, and maintained by NTA as examined were payroll, personnel, security, management meetings, sales, production, and news records; …

Preservation Of Library Materials: A Case Of A Public Library Within The Accra Metropolitan Area Of Ghana, Deborah Nyamewaah Amankwah Mrs., Albert Paa Kojo Ebi Bilson Mr., Gloria Atisoe Ms.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Preservation is an important component of the library as it is designed to prolong the lifespan of library collections in order to provide access to users. The study was achieved through different reviews on literature in relation to library preservation. Globally different kinds of literature have been reviewed on the preservation of library materials and specifically narrowed to Ghana. The purpose of the study was to review the literature on the prospects and challenges of library materials in Ghana. The study further sought to find out the benefits of preserving library materials and identification of the internal and external factors …

A Perusal On Preservation And Conservation Techniques In The Government Aided College Libraries Of Diamond Harbour And Alipore Subdivision In South 24 Parganas, Bibhash Ram Singha, Bikash Kumar Halder

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present study is exhibited the preservation and conservation techniques in the college libraries of Diamond Harbour and Alipore subdivisions in the district of South 24parganas. It also discusses degradation problems of print and non-print materials, causes of deterioration of library documents, and different obstacles to using preservation techniques. To secure the library materials in a good manner need to apply the preservation and conservation techniques which include cleaning and dusting, use of insecticides and insect repellent such as Thymol, Dichlorovos, Dursban, Naphthalene balls, Neem leaf, etc., besides that there is a provision for security systems of the college libraries …

Documentation And Preservation Of Endangered Manuscripts Through Digital Archiving In North-Eastern States Of India, Dibanjyoti Buragohain, Manashjyoti Deka, Amit Kumar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The preservation and conservation of traditional manuscripts is an age old practice. But for the past two decades or so, preserving the endangered manuscripts through digitization has become the prime concern of governments so that such manuscripts can be kept safely for future generations as manuscripts are considered to be an important asset to know our culture and tradition better. The present study primarily highlights the conservation and archival policies adopted by the British Library to digitize the ancient manuscripts of the North-Eastern states of India. The analysis highlights that the state such as Mizoram, Sikkim, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh …

The Creation Of Primary Sources Digital Collections In An Academic Library, Keren Barner

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This article discusses the creation of primary sources digital collections in an academic library, including implementation, work processes, digitization and providing accessibility of visual materials. These reflect the practical application of the approach developed in The Younes and Soraya Nazarian Library at the University of Haifa regarding the library's position in the field of digital collections. The article denotes the work process model created for these collections, from their reception, through classification, cataloging, scanning and digitization, and to the digital publishing which provides access. Special emphasis is given to practical ways to manage the challenges that arise from handing unique …

A Perusal On Preservation And Conservation Techniques In The Government Aided College Libraries Of Diamond Harbour And Alipore Subdivision In South 24 Parganas, Bibhash Ram Singha ,Librarian, Bikash Kumar Halder Librarian

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present study is exhibited the preservation and conservation techniques in the college libraries of Diamond Harbour and Alipore subdivisions in the district of South 24parganas. It is also discusses about degradation problems of print and non-print materials, causes of deterioration of library documents and different obstacles to use preservation techniques. To secure the library materials in a well manner need to apply the preservation and conservation techniques which includes cleaning and dusting, use of insecticides and insect repellent such as Thymol, Dichlorovos, Dursban, Naphthalene balls, Neem leaf etc., besides that there is a provision for security systems of the …

Scenario Of Archives Management In Some Selected University Libraries Of Bangladesh, Anowar Hussain Md., P. K. Barooah Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purposes of the paper is to analyze and assess the current state of archives and records management in some selected university libraries of Bangladesh as well as to evaluate professionalism towards the existing preservation systems.

To draw inferences and make recommendations, a survey was conducted in selected public and private university libraries of Bangladesh. The universities were selected for this study on the basis of their position within 10^th in the 2020 UniRank list published in Bangladesh. The primary data were collected through questionnaire, interview and observation methods and secondary data were derived from literature search. The findings …

Safeguarding The Indigenous Knowledge From Past: A Case Study In Kolkata Region, Tathagata Dhar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

A manuscript is a handwritten document. It contains thousands of years of information. There are so many unrecognized histories of the year is hidden in these manuscripts. For that reason, we need to preserve and conserve this treasure of knowledge. There are numerous study has been done which deal with preservation and conservation of manuscripts of many regions. As we all know that Bengal has a rich heritage of literature, so it is our liability to protect that precious information from decay or damage, which is in the form of manuscripts. Hence, a study named " Safeguarding the Indigenous Knowledge …

Digital Preservation Of Library Resources: Strategic Planning A Management Perspective, Dr. Rakesh D. Parmar, Dr. Urmila Pravin Rawat

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

Our cultural heritage has been presented on many different materials, including stone, vellum, bamboo, silk, paper and etc. these all materials for information storage had been found in physical medias. That time the attention had been focused only on preserving physical media. Now a day a variety of information exists in digital forms, including emails, blogs, social networking websites, national elections websites, web photo albums, etc.US Library of Congress, had reported(1998) that 44% of the sites available on the internet. It means technology help us to access the cultural heritage from storage of digital memory. However technology creates some …

The Role Of Federal Varsity Libraries In Collecting And Preserving Indigenous Knowledge For Sustainable Development In South East Nigeria, Rebecca Chidimma Ojobor Dr., Elizabeth Titilope Babarinde Mrs, Victoria Olayemi Fagbemi Mrs, Evangeline Uchechi Nwankwo Mrs

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examined the role of federal varsity libraries in collecting and preserving indigenous knowledge for sustainable development in south east Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey design to study a target population of 166; which contains all the academic librarians in the five federal varsity libraries in the study area. Two research instruments – structured questionnaire and unstructured interview were used for data collection. The data collected was analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The findings of the study revealed that indigenous knowledge is indispensable to sustainable development in the society as its contribution in various aspects of …

A Study Of Sanchipat Manuscripts Found In Assam: Techniques Adopted For Preventive Conservation Of Manuscripts By Different Institutes Of This Region, Prarthana Borthakur

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose: The present study is made to document old and rare Sanchipat manuscript found in different parts of Assam and to highlight on the role institutions of this region are playing in creating awareness among the local people regarding its significance.

Methodology: For the present study, information is collected through personal interview with management authority of The Research institutes and Museum. Secondary sources (Books, e- journals, Newspapers) are also been consulted for obtaining secondary information.

Findings: reveals that numerous important manuscripts are lying untouched and in deteriorating condition which needs to be taken care of in order to …

Conservation Of Indigenous Tribal Culture At Tripura, India: A Proposed Model In E-Environment, Sudip Bhattacharjee

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The tribal communities (indigenous groups) of Tripura have their respective arts and cultures or folklores or folktales which are initially oral and passed down to the younger generations by the senior members from generation to generation. Due to the modernization and influx of migrated people from the neighboring country to Tripura, created threats among the tribal communities for maintaining their unique identity and traditional cultures. Their enriched culture is getting mix-up and they are wondering to save their culture for the next generation. The present study discusses the issues and challenges faced by tribal communities to maintain their enriched arts …

Conservation And Preservation Of Manuscripts At National Library Of India And Rampur Raza Library: A Study, Nida Khan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Manuscripts are the major source of information to know about the historical facts, cultural and old traditions of the past. They are scattered all over the world and in India about six million manuscripts are present in different languages and scripts. Therefore, steps have been taken to conserve and preserve the available manuscripts by every possible technique in the libraries. The present study examined the process of conservation and preservation of manuscripts adopted at National Library of India (NL) and Rampur Raza Library (RRL) along with the present conditions of manuscripts using the questionnaire and personal visit as the sources …

Role Of Libraries In Preservation And Accessibility Of Indigenous Knowledge: A Study Of University Libraries In Northeast India, Jangkhohao Hangshing, Bikika Laloo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The significance of Indigenous knowledge and its role are being recognized worldwide today. However there is the grave danger of its extinction due to internal and external factors. That the preservation of indigenous knowledge is a pertinent and urgent matter is being acknowledged by the stakeholders – indigenous communities, researchers and libraries alike. Print and Digital preservation in the library are among the best means for managing information including indigenous knowledge. This study reports results of a study on challenges in digital management and accessibility of indigenous knowledge in select university libraries of Northeast India. It found that though …

Preserving The Knowledge Of Indigenous Primary Health Care Practitioners: A Case Study Of Practitioners And Librarians In The Mishing Community In Dhakuakhana (Assam), Anjuma Saikia As, Ranjeet Kumar Choudhary Rks

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The preservation of Indigenous knowledge of indigenous health practitioners is incredibly significant for society. The Indigenous health practitioners play a vital role in disseminating their service to the society. There are numerous studies have been conducted on the use of indigenous knowledge for various purposes, but this study is conducted to know the different preservation methods to preserve indigenous health care knowledge. In India Traditional Knowledge Digital Libraries take initiatives to preserve indigenous knowledge for future use. This study was conducted among 100 indigenous health practitioners and 70 rural librarians to know for what type of disease indigenous knowledge can …

Managing Disaster In Select Institutional Libraries In Delhi, Vikas Singh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstracts:

The present paper seeks to contribute some insights into the different potential disasters that libraries are vulnerable to. The study is primarily built upon a comprehensive review of the literature. Further, the study is divided into two parts; first part, covers different disasters, policies, insurance, and role of the government in managing such disasters. The second part of the study throw light on the level of preparedness for mitigating different disasters, frequency of inspection of the equipment’s, safety guidelines and so on, to lessen the impact of disasters, basic strategies to protect any disaster in the library, frequency of …

Documentation And Preservation Of Rare Manuscript Collections In Bomdila And Tawang Monasteries Of Arunachal Pradesh: A Study, Nandita Barman, Aimy Tatuk, Amrita Devi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Cultural heritage reflects as an indispensable part of any country’s identity and manuscripts uplift the entire picture. But it can be noticed that most of these manuscripts are in a state of damage and extinction due to various aspects related to it such as the prevailing climatic conditions, lack of preservation policies, lack of interest and initiatives, etc. The concept of preservation, conservation, restoration has not been able to be implemented soundly in many places so far due to a lack of technical knowledge and manpower. For this reason, there must be a proper action plan defined before taking up …

Rethinking Fine Art Libraries: Issues, Challenges And Status Of The Libraries Of The Institute Of Fine Art In New Delhi, India, Ridip Jyoti Kalita, Dipen Deka

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract:

Purpose and objectives of the study: This purpose of the paper is to explore the collection, services, challenges and prospects of the libraries of the institute of fine arts in New Delhi, India. Fine arts and performing arts library specialize in collecting items relating to any faction of the art including music, poetry, sculpture, painting, theatre, dance, film and recorded sound etc.

Scope: This study is confined to the libraries of the institute of the fine arts in Delhi, the capital city of India, which are approved and funded by the concerned government.

Methodology: The authors …

Preservation Of Medical Information In Healthcare Facilities In Delta State, Nigeria: A Survey, Isaac E. Anyira

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study surveyed healthcare facilities in Delta State, Nigeria in order to discover the major threats to medical records, to examine the strategies and methods of preserving medical information , and to examine the challenges militating against effective preservation of medical records in Delta State. The concepts of medical records and preservation of records were reviewed in literature. The survey method was used for the study. Medical staff members who are involved in handling health records in selected health facilities in Delta State were the target for this study. The questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. The instrument …

Influence Of Preservation Techniques And Access To Digital Resources On Research Outputs Of Academic Staff In Federal University Libraries In Northern Nigeria, Katamba Abubakar Saka, Gideon Adesina Babalola, Abdulganiy Okanla Ahmed, Abubakar Abdullahi Mohammed

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study investigated influence of preservation techniques and access to digital resources on the research output of Liberians and lecturers in Federal university libraries in Northern Nigeria. Three research questions and research objectives respectively guide the study to capture types of digital resources and preservation techniques utilized as well as access tools that facilitated the use of digital resources to enhance research output of librarians and lecturers. Descriptive survey research design was used and the target population consisted of 12,691 academic staff with breakdown of 161 librarians working in ICT unit of university libraries as well as 12,539 lecturers in …

A Study Of Preservation Aspects Of Libraries In Srinagar, Dr. Mohammad Ishaq Lone, Abdul Wahid, Abdul Shakoor

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Although libraries are in existence from the time writing got evolved. However, preservation aspects were not taken into consideration seriously till recent times when the damage by different factors was noticed. The damage by insects, human, environmental factors and others could cause a vacuum to the already accumulated knowledge over the centuries of human history. The present study is an effort in this direction to ascertain the various facts related to preservation in different libraries in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir. The situation can be considered to be threatening as there is lack of awareness among the …

Cultural Memory In Danger: Sustainable Information, Preservation, And Technology In The Humanities: A Theoretical Approach, Casey D. Hoeve

UNL Libraries: Faculty Publications

Management of library collections is an inherently collaborative process. Spanning multiple generations, materials are selected that support user communities, as librarians strive to achieve optimization of storage and access at the lowest cost.i While established partnerships are crucial for the survival of libraries, within any cooperative network, there exist opportunities for divergent practices. Alternative initiatives may have progressive intentions, but competing systems and groups have the potential to disrupt recognized standards and infrastructure, some of which can prove detrimental to information organizations.

Abrupt format changes and technological advancements have altered the ways in which materials are currently acquired, accessed, and …

An Assessment Of Preservation Activities In School Libraries, Okonkwo Ebubechukwu, Evangeline Nwankwo Mrs, Adeyemi Emmanuel Tosin

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The necessity of preservation activities in libraries cannot be over emphasized. Without preservation, no informative, educative, and historical materials of yester years cannot be made available for today’s development. Libraries will not be in existence, serving their clientele, if their collections are not preserved. This research tries to evaluate the strength and weakness of preservation activities in school libraries, using Federal Government Academy, suleja as a case study. The investigation shows factors that cause deterioration of materials in school libraries, and it also tries to proffer solution via recommendation; and how the effects of these agents can be brought to …

Keeping Our Story: Preservation Of Audio Visual Archives In Ghana, Monica Mensah Ms, Emannuel Adjei Dr, Musah Adams Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

ABSTRACT

To find out the state and challenges of preserving audio visual archives in Ghana.The study was qualitative. In depth interviews were used to obtain data used for analysis. Data used for analysis were obtained from eight (8) respondents comprising of staff of the AV archives in the University of Ghana Library System and the J.H Nketia AV archives in Ghana. Data obtained have been analyzed and presented under major themes. A key finding of the study was that although there was a fair degree of operational direction for the preservation of AV collections, both units studied were faced …

Laws On Erasure Of Online Information: Canada, France, European Union, Germany, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Russia, Spain, United Kingdom, Luis Acosta

Copyright, Fair Use, Scholarly Communication, etc.

Comparative Summary by Luis Acosta, Chief, Foreign, Comparative, and International Law Division II, Law Library of Congress (United States), Global Legal Research Center

This report describes the laws of twelve jurisdictions that have some form of remedy available enabling the removal of online data based on harm to individuals’ privacy or reputational interests, including but not limited to defamation. Six of the countries surveyed are within the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area, and therefore have implemented EU law. Five non-EU jurisdictions are also surveyed.

Comparative analysis across jurisdictions presents terminological challenges, because legal language across jurisdictions seems …

Collection Development And Preservation Of Indigenous Knowledge In Selected Federal University Libraries In South West, Nigeria, Abiola Abioye, Sunday Abiodun Oluwaniyi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

In view of the importance of indigenous knowledge in development process, this paper investigated the efforts of selected federal university libraries in South West, Nigeria in indigenous knowledge collection development and preservation. The study adopted a descriptive survey design that involved the use structured questionnaire, unstructured interviews and observation as instruments for data collection. Seventy six (76) professional librarians constituted the target population of the study; therefore seventy six (76) copies of questionnaire were administered to the professional librarians in the selected university libraries. The data collected using the questionnaire complemented by interview and observation were analyzed using Statistical …

A Selective Review Of Scholarly Communications On Palm Leaf Manuscripts, Jyotshna Sahoo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The very purpose of this paper is to provide a meticulous review of literature on various aspects of palm leaf manuscripts. Through the process of review, it aims to highlight the antiquity of palm leaf manuscripts, the process of seasoning and writing over the leaves, the physical, chemical and biological factors of deterioration, the classification and cataloguing process of manuscripts, different traditional / modern methods of preservation and conservation as well as the viability and prospects of digital preservation of manuscripts and the attempts taken by various manuscript libraries for digitization.