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Citation Analysis Of Doctoral Theses Of Physics: A Bibliometrics Study, Mithu Anjali Gayan, Sanjay Kumar Singh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Citation analysis is one of the thrust areas of research in Library and Information Science. It provides very useful insights to librarians and policy makers in terms of which sources to be purchased and what to be replaced. The current study was carried out to understand different characteristics of Physics as a discipline by analysing the citations appended at the end of Doctoral theses of Physics, Tripura University. A total 5640 citations were analysed from 18 theses during the 10 years period of 2007 to 2016. Bradford’s law of scattering of periodical was tested as it did not fit in …

Analysis Of Library Professional’S Opinion In Implementing The Social Network Media In Academic Library, Sebastiyan R ,Research Scholar, Rameshbabu V ,Librarian

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present compact research study aims to find the opinion of Library Professional by approaching a well structured, informative questionnaire which was distributed and gathered with the help of electronic channel of e-mail, WhatsApp and Facebook for refreshing goods and services of academic library on SNM with ICT for getting maximum satisfaction from academic users. The various observations have been evaluated as in the form of result that most of librarian suggested that the SNM is an essential tool for updating the educational resources such as employment news, previous question paper and educational e-resources for the purpose of remote scholars …

Cloud Computing Adoption In Higher Education: A Comparative Study Between Public And Private Universities In Sub Saharan Africa, Valentina Arkorful

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Cloud computing is fast gaining a significant ground as a solution to offer institutions with competitive advantage compared to the old traditional Technology. Despite the potential benefits that is associated with cloud computing which includes reduction of total costs of acquisition or ownership (TCO) of hardware, software and skilled resources, the adoption level of cloud services is still very low in higher institutions of learning due to security issues, especially trust issues which remain a major concern over cloud solutions. The study was carried out in some selected public and private universities in sub Saharan Africa to determine the reason …

Impacts Of Information And Communication Technology On Libraries In Ghana: A Review, Albert Paa Kojo Ebi Bilson, Evelyn Dedei Markwei (Dr.)

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of this article was to provide a review of literature on the impacts of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on Libraries in Ghana. Some of the ICT impacts identified were in the area of cataloguing and classification, online public access catalogue, acquisitions, video conferencing, web 2.0 and social media tools, online searching and retrieval, electronic resources, digitization, electronic/digital libraries and institutional repositories, library website, indexing and abstracting, technical services, bibliographic instruction/library instruction, mobile digital library, interlibrary loan and document delivery, information access and video and photo libraries. Our review indicates that despite the tremendous changes brought about by …

User Perception Of Library Services In Public Libraries In Western Tamilnadu With Special Reference To Salem District: A Case Study, N Sundareswaran

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Public libraries are always called ‘People’s University’ as it provides education to all and to improve Information literacy, empowerment, and cultural heritage. Public libraries facilitate a variety of services to the user community. This study has made an attempt to investigate the current trends of user perception in terms of library services and availability of resources in public libraries in western Tamilnadu particularly in District Central Public Library at Salem. This study tried to focus to evaluate regarding the gender and age wise distribution, Marital status and Educational qualifications, Occupation wise distribution, and Membership status, Residence wise distribution, Availability of …

User Perception Of Dspace In Pdpu Library: A Case, Bharat M. Chaudhari Mr., Gita S. Patel Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper examines the extent use of DSpace open source software and its adoption and users perceptions among PDPU libraries as an intuitional repository. Two separate questionnaires were used to gather data. 118 users are selected from stratified random sampling technique from total population of 400; questionnaires were shared to 118 users. The findings revealed that 94 responses were obtained. It is a clear sign coming out from this study is that DSpace software is becoming adoptable option to managing digital collections and building digital repository in Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University Libraries, Gandhinagar, and Gujarat. The current research is a …

Scientometric Mapping Of Research Output Of Nirf First Ranked Institute Of India: Iisc, Bangalore, Satish Kumar, Senthilkumar R.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study is aimed to investigate the scientific research productivity of India’s NIRF first ranked higher academic & research institute, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore for a period of 05 years during 2014-2018. A total of 12,130 research papers were retrieved as SCIE publication from WoS bibliographical database and analyzed. The study is focused to find out the year wise institutional contribution in research, compound annual growth rate, areas of interest, collaborating institutions and countries, mode of publications, research funding agencies, prolific journals, prolific authors, authorship pattern, degree of collaborations etc. Different scientometric tools and techniques were used to …

Scholarly Communication Trends In Environmental Sciences Documented In Worldcat, Asifa Ali, Afreen Niyaz

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

WorldCat which is an online library catalog, the collections of libraries in our scholarly community and thousands more around the globe.With the help of WorldCat, one can get access to various research articles as well as digital items that can be directly viewed or even downloaded for later use. The present study explores the accessibility and availability of the collection in the stream of Environmental Science indexed by WorldCat. The data collected from the WorldCat database pertaining to the field of Environmental Science, in the month of May, 2019 and was then analyzed using the quantitative techniques. The results showed …

Awareness And Perception About E-Resources Among Faculty Members In Selected Self-Financing Arts And Science Colleges Of Chennai – A Study, M Thamaraiselvi, S Lakshmi Dr, M Manthiramoorthi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present study analyses the awareness and perception about e-resources among faculty members in selected self-financing arts and science colleges of Chennai. The major objectives of the study are to analyze the purpose, level of awareness, perception, and satisfaction towards the use of e-resources. Data was collected from designation wise faculty members like professor, associate professor, and assistant professor. The findings of the study reveals that the majority of the respondents were aware about the e-resources, and it also found that the majority (31.95%)of the respondents are using e-resources for teaching, and preparing study materials for the students, and only …

Indian Research Information Network System (Irins): An Overview, Dr Chaman Sab M, Dr Dharani Kumar P, Dr Biradar B S

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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IRINS is web-based Research Information Management (RIM) service provided by the Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre, An Inter-University Centre of University Grants Commission, Gandhinagar, Gujarat developed a database called “VIDWAN: Expert database and National Research Network” which is a premier database of research profiles of scientist/ researchers and faculty members working in leading academic institutions and research & Development organisations involved in teaching and research across India. The academic, Research & Development (R&D) Organisations and faculty members, scientists to collect, curate and showcase the scholarly communication activities and provided an opportunity to create the scholarly network. The IRINS …

User’S Satisfaction With Library Resources And Services In Polytechnic College Libraries In Coimbatore District, Arumugam J, Balasubramani R, Pratheepan T

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This present study is an investigation of user’s satisfaction with library resources and services in polytechnic college libraries in Coimbatore district. A survey research method was adopted to address the research questions. 150 questionnaires were distributed among final year graduate students, postgraduate students, research scholars and faculty members of polytechnic college libraries to collect relevant data regarding their satisfaction. 130 filled -in questionnaires were received and analyzed. On the basis of finding, some suggestions have included in this study to increase user’s satisfaction from libraries.

Computer Self-Efficacy As Determinant To The Use Of Online Public Access Catalogue: A Case Study Of Selected Universities In Niger Delta Region, Rachael Ejovwokoghene Eserada, Stanley Efe Okolo, Peace Nkemdilim Ideh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The research surveyed computer self-efficacy as determinants to the use of online public access catalogue. Based on a detailed literature review, a total of three research questions were raised: What are the available access points for the use of OPAC by the library users? What are the various search methods/technique used by users to locate needed materials through the OPAC? And what is the level of the user’s computer self-efficacy? The study adopted the descriptive survey design. The population of the study is made up of 18,332 registered under -graduate library users and the sampling size of 920. The findings …

Rejuvenating Libraries From The Cloud: A Bibliometric Analysis Of Cloud Computing, Vijay Kumar Bharati, Assistant Librarian, Mahender Pratap Singh, Professor And Head,Dlis,

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Cloud computing is a service through which we access in a remote application server and consume computing services through the internet. This modification of cloud computing has been quite popular since the last decade in enabling computing. Cloud computing plays a key role in the development of Modern Library. Modern libraries are being rejuvenated rapidly through cloud computing. The Bibliometric study of the publication on cloud computing has been done in the research paper presented. Web of Science Core collection database has been used for data collection. Total 11776 articles were retrieved on Cloud Computing through Web of Science database. …

A Study On The Use Of Selected Open Access Resources Among Faculty Members Of Christian Colleges In Kerala, Joicy A J Ally Sornam

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examines the use of Open Access resources by faculty members of Christian colleges in Kerala. Structured questionnaire was used to collect data from a sample of seven hundred faculty members from Kottayam District Kerala. The analysis declared that faculty members are not using open access resources. Open access directories, institutional repositories, Courseware and Databases are not familiar with faculty members. Majority of the faculty members are not aware of open access resources. Lack of awareness and lack of guidance and support are the main impediment in the access and the benefit of open access resources. Majority of the …

Changes In Information Seeking Behavior And Reading Patterns Of Law Students In Digital Environment: A Case Study, Banalata Pradhan Mrs, Annapurna Pattnaik

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present study analyzes the data collected from 65 students on their changing information seeking behavior. It is observed from the study that books and subscribed online legal databases are the main source of information to them and it is necessary to help and guide the students in using the library resources and services to meet their information requirement. Most of the students use Manupatra, WestLaw and LexixNexis online Legal databases to meet their information requirement.

Adoption Of Social Networks Media For Reference Services In Academic Libraries, Stanley Efe Okolo, Rachael Ejovwokoghene Eserada

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study was carried out to investigate the adoption of social networks media for reference services in academic libraries. Thus, the study discovered among others, the meaning of social networking media and the types of social networking media tools that can be applied in the reference section by the reference librarian for the provision of reference services in academic libraries. To achieve the objectives of this study, four (4) research questions were formulated. The study pointed out among others, that there are two major types of reference services which are: direct and indirect reference services and they are in use …

Role And Support Of Libraries Towards India’S Start-Up And Stand-Up Entrepreneurship Movement Program, Susanta Kumar Khuntia, Manoj Mishra

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Now a day’s India is one of the major markets in the world which is still achieved common growth in both print and digital media. It’s start-up and stand-up movement campaigning program is based on the major action plan aimed for promoting sufficient bank finance towards a new start-up ventures to boost and generate entrepreneurship and also to promote start-ups with much more job creation facilities. Start-up India should be coincident with public libraries and will also provide the supporting infrastructures like; accessories, equipments, computer peripherals with good amenities and well accommodation for reading and learning facilities for …

Library Web Portal For Academic Libraries In India: A Case Study, Rajesh Das

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper is focused on library web portal for online information services. The library web portal contains the different types of web based services. The library information professionals and researchers are taking interest to use of library web portal as a central component of their integrated online library information system constructions. In this regard, the FOSS-based library web portal has drawn a considerable attention amongst library and information professionals and researchers in the field of integrated online library and information services through internet. There is a need of library web portal which is easy to design, implement and maintain by …

A Survey Of The Resources And Roles Of Nigerian University Libraries In Imparting Knowledge, Ferdinand Ezekwe

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Universities are charged with the responsibilities of imparting knowledge and conducting research among other roles. They must therefore be equipped with relevant resources if they must meet challenges placed on them by academic activities. In this regard, this paper has surveyed the essence of university education and its history in Nigeria. The objectives of university libraries and their true characters are also under the purview of the paper. Further, the types of users and the roles the university libraries play are x-rayed. Based on the identified problems recommendations for giving the university libraries a befitting status are made.As education forms …

Awareness Of E-Journals Among Library Users In University Of Delhi And Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow: A Study, Divyanshu Gupta, Manir Uddin Ansari

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

In this digital environment, the use of electronic resources is very common and as of today almost all the libraries compatible with electronic resources. Both the Universities has the collection open as well as the subscribed database. The present study is on the use of e-journals by the research scholars in the libraries of the University of Delhi (DU) and Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Lucknow. It is intended to evaluate the purpose, types, problems in assessing the e-journals. The finding of the study revealed that a greater number of users from both the university use e-journals for their study …

Awareness, Accessibility And Factors Hindering Utilization E-Journals At The Institute Of Finance Management, Tanzania, Christian Michael Mubofu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study focused on the awareness, accessibility and factors hindering the utilization of e-journals at the Institute of Finance Management. Specifically the study sought to identify the level of awareness, accessibility and factors affecting students and academic staff in utilizing the e-journals. To achieve these objectives the study employed mixed method research designs in which in-depth interviews and questionnaire were used to collect data from a sample of 141respondents i.e. 100 students and 41 academic staff. The surveyed data has been analysed by using SPSS (20.0) and content analysis for quantitative and qualitative data has been undertaken respectively. Table presentations …

Research Contributions And Utilization Of Researchgate By Central Universities In India: An Analytical Study, Jeyapragash Balasubramani, Rajkumar Thangavel

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper examines the research contributions and utilization of ResearchGate by Central Universities in India. The study considered only Central Universities in India which are listed in UGC website. A total of 49 Central Universities available in India only 45 universities are contributed their research activities in ResearchGate. Further the data was analyzed by ResearchGate (RG) scores, memberships, publications, research contribution wise top ten universities and top ten members in ResearchGate by central universities in India. It is found that the University of Delhi has highest (21338.47) RG score, 3868 members with 8906 publications and Banaras Hindu University” has …

An Analysis Of Indian Research Information Network System (Irins), Jeyapragash Balasubramani, Muthuraj Anbalagan, Kannan Palavesam

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Indian Research Information Network System (IRINS) developed by the Central University of Punjab, Bathinda in collaboration with Information and Library Network Centre (INFLIBNET) which can be used for higher education institution and research institutions to showcase the research contribution to the scholarly community. The data were taken from Indian Research Information Network System (http://irins.org/irins/) of 15 instances for the Academic and Research Organisations. The objectives of the article is to analyze the faculty members, department and their scholarly publications with citations and its impact. It is found that KL University, Guntur has highest 836 (17.22%) faculty member. The …

Vedic Education: The Only Means To Realise Sarvam Khalu Idam Brahman, Vandana Sharma

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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[1] Hindustan Times, By Leena Dhankhar, 13^th November 2018

² Hindustan Times, 3^rd November 2018

³ The Deccan Chronicles, by Sonali Telang, 20^th November 2018

⁴ Times of India, 21^st October 2018

⁵ Hindustan Times, 30^th August 2017

Today we live in constant fear of being victims or witnessing someone being a victim. Such is the condition of our society. Leave alone the world and let’s merely concentrate upon what India is facing in today’s time. On November 13, 2018 a 3 year old girl was raped in Gurugram and was later put to …

E-Learning In Lis Education In India: Status And Efforts For Improvement, Ankit Mishra

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The paper portrays the need for e-learning condition in LIS training and major an e-learning system for LIS training all through the world. It features the significant difficulties to look before the LIS experts to adapt up to the changing essence of the e-learning condition for LIS training. It likewise proposes a few suggestions to survive and confront difficulties. A short history of e-learning is given which is trailed by the activities which the legislature has taken to give instruction through advanced mode. The organizations which are giving e-learning courseware are examined alongside the portrayal of LIS courses which they …

Role And Impact Of E-Journals: A Case Study Of University Institute Of Engineering And Technology (Uiet), Kurukshetra University, Sukhbir Singh, Neha Garg, Dr. Chetan Sharma

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Present study aims to determine the use and awareness of e-journals among teachers and research scholars of University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET). Study also targets to define the purpose of e-journals’ use, access place, preferred format and frequency to use. Data was collected from 60 users of different departments of UIET. Study indicates that majority of the respondents use e-journals for their research assignments, they prefer to retrieve e-resources mainly through simple search techniques such as key word, author and title.

Use Of Library Resources And Services Among Pg Students And Research Scholars Of Alagappa University : A Study, Murugan M, Jeyshankar R

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The main purpose of the study and use of Library resources and Services of Information. The researcher prepared questionnaire with 13 questions to be answered by the respondents about the level and Use of Library Resources and services of the 100 Questionnaries distributed 90 taken for the analysis 65.55% the respondents belong to Female category, 42.22% of the respondents belong to the age group of 26 – 30, 40.00% of respondents belong to the category of Ph.D scholars, 43.33% of respondents belong to the rural area, 42.22% of respondents belong to the Access at Library, 33.33% of respondents belong to …

Collection Analysis Of Print Resources In Tezpur University: A Study, Mr. Anjan Gohain Tezpur University, Mr. Dipak Sarma Tezpur University, Dr. Mukesh Saikia Librarian Tezpur University

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of this study is to investigate school and year wise growth and amount utilized for print books and periodicals collections in Central Library, Tezpur University during the period 2013-2017. Data about new addition, year wise expenditure of books and periodicals for the period under study were collected from the annual reports, NAAC reports and from the available records maintained in the library. Finally depending upon the findings authors suggested that there is urgent need to allocate more funds to the university library to acquire more number of books and periodicals to satisfy user’s information need with changing …

Awareness And User Pattern Of E-Resources Among The Research Scholars In Alagappa University: A Study, Ayyanar K, Thirunavukkarasu A, Jeyshankar R

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study analyzed the awareness and usage of e-resources among 110 research scholars of Alagappa University. A well-structured questionnaire was used for data collection and MS Excel software was used for analyzing the data. The study revealed that majority of the respondents are female 84(76.4%) and 75(62.8) % of respondents are M.Phil. research scholars and less respondents from Ph.D. scholars. Most of respondents 30(27.2%) used the library fortnightly, 22(20%) of respondents use library daily. Further the study found that 83(75.5%) of using Google Search engine; 17(15.5%) of the respondents use the yahoo. The study identify the 35(31.8%) of the respondents …

Changes In Information Seeking Behavior And Reading Patterns Of Law Students In Digital Environment A Case Study, Banalata Pradhan Mrs, Annapurna Pattnaik

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present study analyzes the data collected from 65 students on their changing information seeking behavior. It is observed from the study that books and subscribed online legal databases are the main source of information to them and it is necessary to help and guide the students in using the library resources and services to meet their information requirement. Most of the students use Manupatra, WestLaw and LexixNexis online Legal databases to meet their information requirement.