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Electronic Theses And Dissertations (Etds) At Shodhganga With Special Reference To Alagappa University, Karaikudi, India, Chinnasamy Muthurasu Muthurasu

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A reservoir of Indian theses is a digital repository of theses and dissertations submitted to Indian universities. It is maintained by INFLIBNET centre which is an autonomous inter-university centre of the university grants commission (UGC) of India, was initially located in the campus of Gujarat University, Ahmadabad. As of January 2013, INFLIBNET centre has moved to its new institutional building at infocity, Gandhinagar, capital of Gujarat. As on 28 November 2019 as many as 415 Universities contributing in India have signed MoUs with INFLIBNET Centre to participate in the shodhganga project. The full texts of all the documents submitted to …

Information Seeking Pattern Of School Teachers In Sri Lanka: Discovering The Associate Factors, Chamani Gunasekera, R. Balasubramani

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The purpose of this study is to investigate whether any association between some of the factors selected and information-seeking activities of school teachers in Sri Lanka. A survey method was adapted and a self-administered questionnaire was distributed among school teachers who work in government schools in the Kandy district, Central province of Sri Lanka. This study extended that work to examine relationships between teachers’ information seeking activities and some of their demographical, professional and environmental factors. A series of Chi-square test of independence was conducted to examine the relationship between the selected factors such as gender, age, experience and school …

Application And Utilization Of Ict In The Degree College Libraries Of Assam, Prafulla Kumar Mahanta

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The study has investigated the application and utilization of ICT in the degree college libraries of Assam. Two sets of structured questionnaires have prepared to collect the data from the respondents. The questionnaires were distributed to 192 colleges, out of which 126 colleges have responded. Again, user questionnaires were distributed to 784 users of different colleges, out of which 540 questionnaires have received. The findings of the study have revealed that the use of ICT in college libraries has improved the management of library activities. The users’ opinion on the use of ICT in college libraries is found satisfactory. The …

The Manuscript Collection Values Of Radya Pustaka Museum, Surakarta, Indonesia, Margareta Aulia Rachman

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The purpose of this paper is to identify the value of the manuscript belonging to the Radya Pustaka Museum Library and explore the fundamentals of collecting the manuscript in the museum by describing the history of the manuscript for the Javanese community. The manuscript collection of Radya Pustaka Museum Library is one of the cultural heritages of Indonesia. The collection of such manuscripts has historical, cultural, archeological, artistic and educational values; therefore, all these are valuable for education to be preserved. The history of Radya Pustaka Museum functioning as a site to store manuscripts has significance, especially, to Javanese and …

Awareness And Use Of Social Media Platforms For Information Dissemination By Librarians In Benue State Schools Of Nursing And Midwifery, Makurdi, Tofi Simon Ternenge Cln

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ABSTRACT

The study examined awareness and use of social media platforms for information dissemination by librarians in Benue State Schools of Nursing and Midwifery, Makurdi-Benue State, Nigeria. Four (4) objectives with corresponding research questions guided the study. The study adopted descriptive survey design. Questionnaire was the instrument used to collect data for the study. The population of the study comprised of 4 professional librarians in school of Nursing and 4 librarians in school of Midwifery library, Makurdi which gives a total population of 8 library staff for the study. A census of all librarians in the schools was carried out …

Information Needs And Seeking Behavior Of Rice Farmers: A Case Study At Cengkong Village, Karawang Regency, West Java Province, Indonesia, Giani Betria Amran, Yeni Budi Rachman

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This study discusses about information needs and information seeking behavior of farmers in Cengkong Village, Karawang, West Java, Indonesia. The purposes of this study are to identify information needs and information seeking behavior of farmers in Cengkong Village. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. The results show that the farmers in Cengkong Village able to identify and to express their information needs regarding to their activity. There are two kind of information needs: agricultural and non agricultural information needs. The result also shows that there are four type of information-seeking behaviors of farmers, including passive …

Bibliometric Analysis Of Contributions To Journal Of Ornithology, Vellaichamy Alagarsamy

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This paper deals with the analysis of the 1353 contributions of the journal entitled ‘Journal of Ornithology’ published during 2000-2015. It examines the year-wise distribution of publications, Relative Growth Rate and Doubling time, authorship pattern, degree of colloboration, document-wise publication, language-wise publication, most productive authors and country-wise contributions etc. The study shows that majority of the contributions were contributed by three authors and country-wise distribution shows that majority of the papers were contributed from Germany. From top 10 ranked lists of authors, Wink, M (Institute of Pharmacy and Molecular Biotechnology, Heidelberg University, Germany) has contributed highest number of papers.

Utilization Of School Library Resources In Karaikudi: A Study, Muthumari Selvi

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The research is concerned with the study of the utilization of school library resources by students of Chettinad public school. The study was carried out based on some objectives. These include period students’ visit the library, purpose for students; use of the library, available resources for students’ use, satisfaction derived from the use of library resources, extent of information provisioning, problems militating against utilization of library resources, subject areas the library has more collection, if allowed to borrow books from the library, the types of materials allowed to borrow by the students, if the students know how to use the …

The Pace Of Digital Libraries: Academic Libraries Perspective, Dr Kaladhar Arnepalli, Somasekhara Rao Kalepuss Dr.

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Digital libraries are playing a prominent role in information services in general and information retrieval in particular. Users are giving more preference to digital than print resources. The metamorphosis of libraries from traditional to digital, information services to access providers, Document custodians to Knowledge managers forced library professionals to evolve themselves as information providers. The topics like a user-centric digital library system, leverage of social media in digital library services and other aspects are discussed in detail.

Impact And User Observation Of Online Journals In Periyar University (Pu): An Empirical Study, Chandran Velmurugan Dr

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This paper has made an attempt to investigate the usage and impact of electronic journals or online journals among the users such as postgraduate students, MPhil scholars, and Ph.D.researchcandidates from the department of School of Social Sciences at Periyar University, Salem, Tamilnadu, India. It foundforthe analysis the filled questionnaires rate was 83% and also found among the four departments, Journalism and Mass Communication department has got ranked first with 24% to fill the questionnaire. The main purpose of this research is to analyze the impact and utilization of electronic journals that are provided by the University Library to the user …

Improving Records Management And Security For Successful Business Performance: The Role Of New Media, Olufemi K. Aramide Phd, Rita E. Ajibola, Olusoji S. Olatunji, Peter Oduroye

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The paper identifies how New Media has become one important phenomenon in shaping records management and security of information for successful business performance. With the advent of new media, paper documents could be read and converted automatically into electronic files thereby saving man hour of expensive data entry labour. The paper examines how records stored on electronic media can be readily accessed, and the importance of document security through proper document management. The paper findings reveals that records management plays a vital role in running a successful business and that businesses maintain sensitive information daily, as a result security measures …

Changing The Ways The Libraries Reach To The User: Rss And Its Applications In Libraries With Special Reference To Feedburner, Badan Barman

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Purpose: To describe the RSS technology along with its brief history and how it can be used by taking help from Feedburner in the library environment.

Design/Methodology/Approach: The paper is based on the previous literature on the topic of RSS technology and experience of the author in using the technology for last 12 years.

Findings: RSS technology can be used effectively in the library environment to provide Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI) and Current Awareness Service (CAS) service to the library patron.

Research Limitations/Implications: The author has only basic knowledge of the computer coding, so, some other people who have …

Digital Technologies In Nursing And Midwifery Education In Ghana: Educators Perspective, Practice And Barriers, Harry Barton Essel, Theodore Awuni, Shamsudeen Mohammed

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This study assessed the perspective, practice and barrier that mitigate the integration of Information and Communication Technologies into nursing and midwifery education in Ghana. With purposive and convenience sampling techniques, a sample size of 108 health tutors was involved in the study. The findings revealed that most of the health tutors utilised information and communication technologies in the presentation of lessons to students and the management of examination results. Social media platforms, productivity tools and E-books were the most used technologies among health tutors. Barriers identified related to unavailability of task-appropriate ICT resources, and inadequate training for teachers to use …

Usage Of Information And Communication Technology In The Degree College Libraries Of Assam: A Study, Prafulla Kumar Mahanta

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The aim of the study was to know the usage of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the degree college libraries of Assam. For solving the research objectives, questionnaire, interview and observation method have been used to collect the primary data from the respondents. The findings of the study have shown that among the 126 college libraries surveyed, 55 libraries are fully automated and 67 are partially automated while 51 libraries have developed institutional repositories. The study also tried to identify the problems associated with the implementation of ICT. Lack of IT skilled manpower to perform ICT related activities in …

Digital Literacy Education Training Model For Youth, Hana Silvana, Ninis Agustini Damayani, Dian Wardiana Sjuhro, Prahastiwi Utari

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This research aims to the description of developing literacy digital education for youth. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. The subject research is youth internet users age between 17 – 25 years old. Youth are digital natives who use the internet range 3 hours until 7 hours a day. Digital literacy training consists of several stages following the model used. The first stage is related to knowledge about mass media. Participants initially have no knowledge related to digital and technology literacies. Theoretical knowledge is given so that participants have a similar understanding of the topics. …

Information Seeking Behavior In E-Environment: A Study Of Mass Media Professionals In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, Shehzad Ahmad Dr, Sajjad Ahmad Dr, Riaz Ghafur Mr

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Purpose: This study investigates the Information-Seeking Behavior (ISB) of mass media professionals in E-environment working in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the most important strategic area of Pakistan. To explore the perceptions of mass media professionals towards information seeking in e-environment is significant, because traditional print newspapers, radio and electronic media (TV) face a steady decline in their information sharing due to the growth of free online contents available through internet.

Research Design: A quantitative survey approach was adopted and 130 structured questionnaires were distributed and received back from the working journalists selected through snowball sampling.

Key Findings: Findings of …

Comparison Of E- Resources With Their Usage Statistics In Southern Region, Dr. Senthilkumar Kr, Maniiarsan P

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Perception is the ability to see, hear or understand things related to an awareness of information sources. The study reported that the impact of electronic resources on the higher education community has considerably increased. Consortia access of electronic resources has increased the level of library services and convenience for the patrons of large libraries with "global access". The major findings of the study were that maximum number of the respondents had good awareness and adequate knowledge with electronic resources and were satisfied with the use of electronic resources.

This study dealt with the perception of electronic resources provided by Bharathidasan …

Integration Of Dmaic With Library Acquisition: A Phenomenal Approach, Dr. Abdulaziz Ibrahim Alomran Dr, Dr. Imtiaz Basha Dr

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The quality becomes indispensable in all sectors as it is forced to improve and maintain the universal quality oriented standards in any institution / organization. The library is no mean to exception on it. One of the imperative departments / unit in the library is acquisition, because the library stands on its collection and development. Authors had an attempt the DMAIC application to improve and maintain the acquisition in academic libraries to maximize the highest level of satisfaction and minimize the grievances from its patrons. This paper aims to eliminate the gap between the documents and the users'. Authors applied …

Impact Of Covid-19 Pandemic On Children’S Libraries: A Study Of Children’S Centre Library, University Of Nigeria, Nsukka., Ngozi Eunice Osadebe Mrs, Ezi Onwuka Njoku Mrs, Martina Ugwuona Mrs, Judith Ezugwu Dr.

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This study aims to examine the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on children’s libraries using the Children’s Centre Library, the University of Nigeria Nsukka as an example. It is a descriptive study that employed the qualitative method. Oral interview was used for data gathering. Four members of the Children’s Centre Committee served as respondents to the interview questions. The data collected from the interviews were analysed using content analysis. The results showed that the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown affected the Children’s Centre Library in a number of ways. On the negative side, the COVID-19 pandemic brought about the lockdown of the …

Users’ Perception Of Print Media Retention In A Digital Era., Obia Inyang, Margaret Umoh Dr

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Print media usage presented some important qualities overtime, which have made it an advantageous medium of study regardless of the technological advancements of the contemporary times popularly described as the information age. The value, as perceived by scholars in training (users of academic libraries especially), were sort by this research to analyze why prints are still glamour for, in a digital era with all the improvements made by digital adoptions. This study revealed that 378 respondents returned their questionnaire copies out of the 500 sent out and constituted 75.6% returns. Results for objective 1, revealed among others that, clients’ have …

Tacit Knowledge Sharing Among Lecturers: Observations From Nigeria’S Premier University, Amiolemen Clement Ehijiagbone, Prof. Wole Michael Olatokun

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Abstract

Introduction. The study examines the tacit knowledge sharing (KS) practices among lecturers in the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. It explored the presence of tacit knowledge sharing culture, KS processes, factors affecting the sharing of tacit knowledge, how the University supports the sharing of tacit knowledge, and the challenges of tacit knowledge sharing.

Method. Case study research design was used. The population composed academic staff in the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Data was collected from thirty-one purposively selected lecturers using an interview schedule. Responses were audio recorded, transcribed and analysed using Nvivo 12.

Results. …

Information And Communication Technology Projects And Nigeria's Academic Libraries: A Design-Reality Approach, Odomero E. Omohwovo, Wole M. Olatokun, Ifedapo R. Ojutawo

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Instances of information communication technology project failure are being recorded in Nigeria. This paper focuses on a design-reality gap to assess the selected information communication technology (ICT) projects in federal universities, South West of Nigeria. We determine the success and failure rates of the selected ICT projects based on the design-reality gap model dimensions: information, technology, processes, objectives and values, staffing and skills, management systems and structures. The outcome of the study showed that, of all the ICT E-library projects assessed, only FUTA E-Library was a success, while the rest E-Library projects were partial failures and only FUNAAB E-Library project …

Incorporating The Internet In Learning By The Management Science Students And Its Effect On Their Academic Achievements, Shehzad Ahmad Dr, Rafiq Muhammad Dr, Sajjad Ahmad Sajjad

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Abstract

Purpose: The study was planned with a clear purpose to examine how Management Science students incorporate the internet in their education and what outcomes it has on their academic performance.

Research Design: A quantitative survey approach was adopted. For this purpose data were collected from a sample of 225 Management Science students scattered in five selected universities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan using non-random proportionate sampling technique.

Key Findings: The findings of the study indicate that 55% of students do not possess personal computer/Laptops. A vast majority of the respondents (79%) used the internet at their homes and 80% students …

Challenges 1to Building Synergy Between Indigenous Knowledge And Academic Libraries In Ghana, Florence Dedzoe-Dzokotoe Plockey Mrs., Charlotte Yembil, Banleman Konlan

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Literature on libraries in Africa have tended to focus on changing from oral culture to a written one. This article focus on the indigenous knowledge traditions and academic libraries to unveil emerging forms that forge complementarities as a basis for building synergy. The paper support the argument that academic libraries are critical contributors to knowledge generation/production. However, researchers further accords a similar role for Indigenous Knowledge (IK) and its producers. Thus, the IK community becomes a critical player rather than mere beneficiaries of knowledge production. They are essential collaborators in the production of a decolonized, inclusive and functional knowledge system. …

Citation Patterns Followed In Research Papers Of The Desidoc Journal Of Library & Information Technology, Geeta Gadhvi, Parul Chavda Ms, Piyush Pandya Mr.

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The paper presents Citation patterns of 6914 citations appearing in 399 papers published in DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology from 2012 to 2018. The researcher identified in the paper were Volume-wise Analysis of Citations per Article, authorship pattern, forms of literature, Chronological Analysis of Citations and a ranked list of top 25 cited Library Science journals. The most cited author of DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology was Gupta B.M. The study finds that highest number of citations was single-authored (51.59 %), and 6.72 % citations were from books and only 55.07% citations were from journals. Chronological …

Exploring The Usage Of Information Communication Technology Tools And Their Benefits In Basic Schools In Ghana: A Case Of Agorpko D.A. Junior High School In The South Tongu District, Ghana, George Tesilimi Banji, Stephen Okyere, David Dogbe

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This paper seeks to identify the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools available for students. It also investigates how Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools benefits students’ in learning in a basic school in Ghana. A total of 60 students from Agorkpo D.A. JHS in the South Tongu District were surveyed. A descriptive design was used for the study. A set of questionnaires was used to collect data from the respondents. The entire questionnaires were retrieved and IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 22.0 in combination with the Microsoft excel were used to analyse the data. Simple frequency tables …

Media Literacy To Overcome Cyberbullying: Case Study In An Elementary School In Bandung Indonesia, Nuning Kurniasih, Engkus Kuswarno, Andri Yanto, Dadang Sugiana

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Cyberbullying of children is a very worrying phenomenon. Media literacy is needed to avoid children from cyberbullying. This study aims to formulate media literacy in children in primary schools on several research focuses, namely on how students' understanding of cyberbullying, efforts of students and schools to overcome cyberbullying and media literacy to overcome cyberbullying in elementary school students. The method used in this study is a qualitative research method with a case study approach. We selected the 5th-grade students and the teachers from a Private Elementary School in Bandung Indonesia to become research informants. Meanwhile, the triangulation is done through …

Use Of Electronic Information Resources By Post Graduate Students Of Jss Ahear Constituent Colleges, Shylendra Kumar B Librarian, Kishore Kumar S Deputy Librarian, Jeya Chitra M Library Professional

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The present work explains the E-resources utility by 200 students of JSS AHER constituent colleges and departments. A data’s were collected through a standard questionnaire. The study explores the level of understanding and usefulness of e-resources. It was identified from the study that the electronic resources are slowly replacing with print media. A sample of 200 students from the various colleges &departments of JSS AHER was evaluated and the response rate was found to be 80per cent. The aim of this study was to assess the level of information accessed by the students. The data was collected through structured questionnaires …

Webometric Analysis Of Icssr Sponsored Research Institutions In India, Ashok Pal Dr., Sanjoy Kar, Sovan Sardar

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The main objective of this paper is to evaluate the websites of social science research institutions in India; especially Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) sponsored institutions and ranked them accordingly. Using various online SEO tools websites of these institutes have been analysed. Gujarat Institute of Development Research holds the numero uno status on the basis of Simple Web Impact Factor (0.6736) and Internal-link Web Impact Factor (0.6551). Institute for Studies in Industrial Development holds the rank one position on the basis of External-link Web Impact Factor of 0.0404. Centre for Policy Research with 53 Domain Authority score and …

Componential Study Of Lis Websites And Blogs As Tools For Communication, Mohammadi Asra Sultana

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Library and Information Science professionals are using technology indigenously to their benefit. Websites and blogs serve their purpose of communicating with their users and bringing to the fore the diverse resources, services and requisite information which is of immense utility to the users as utmost care is taken to create a well designed, organized and structured portal. This study is taken up to investigate the features included in LIS websites and blogs which guides and helps our fraternity to develop a state of the art site.