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Collaboration Trend In Indian Business-Management Research: A Bibliometric Perspective, Rakhi V S

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study has brought out the current landscape of Indian collaboration in research in the discipline of Business management. Co-authorship patterns derived from 1997-2012 data in the EBSCO-Host BSP (Business Source Premier)dtabase are analyzed to show the status of Business Management (BM) collaboration in India. The growth of co-authored publications during the study period is calculated as 37.94 percent and single authored papers as 42.7 percent using the log- linear model. Three different levels of collaboration as local(LL) national(NL) and international(IL) are discussed. On examining the sectoral collaboration measured as papers authored by academic and non-academic authors it is found …

Theses And Dissertations At The University Of The West Indies, St. Augustine: A Liaison Librarian’S Input., Rabia Ramlogan Mrs

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Academic libraries’ traditional and central role is largely supporting the teaching, learning and research objectives of their parent institutions. To this end, many libraries utilize liaison librarian programs, one type of an academic library service model to make connections with faculty, students and researchers.

This paper, in the context of academic library services and academic research output, looks at a unique service, namely that of thesis checking, provided by liaison librarians at the Alma Jordan Library (AJL), the University of the West Indies (UWI), St. Augustine (STA) Campus.

Faculty are the leading researchers on campus but graduate students also contribute …

Rdfa And Microdata, Bethany Wetherill

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This project seeks to explore and observe differences in RDFa and microdata and their ability to retain proper schematization and syntax when converted back to RDF/XML. Online conversion tools were used to transpose existing RDF/XML files from online data dumps to RDFa and microdata, and then back to RDF/XML, offering some insights into RDFa and microdata’s capabilities, as well as a taste of what may happen in the future if major search engines decide to move away from microdata and developers need to convert to a different semantic markup language. Multiple online converters were employed in the conversion process in …

Enhancing Students’ Skills Through Technology (Esst) : A One-To-One Computer Solution At Fiji National University, Chaminda Jayasundara Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Fiji National University has come a long way from its time of inception in terms of information and communication technological resources and capabilities. Achievement of its primary responsibility of human capital development depends largely upon its teaching and learning resources. Research has confirmed that ICT has significant potential to assist students who are currently disadvantaged by gender, disability, ethnic and socio economic background. Total student population of the FNU comprises of 75% students who are basically from lower income families of which the annual income is lower than FJD 15,000/=. Therefore, majority of the students do not have their own …

Analysis Of Training Initiatives Undertaken For Professional Development Of Library Professionals In Pakistan, Ahsan Ullah

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study has investigated the training initiatives undertaken for professional development of library professionals by different organizations in Pakistan to increase their competence to make them responsive to needs of library users and aggressively fulfill the needs of digital age. Pakistan Library and Automation Group (PakLAG) and Pakistan Library Cooperation Group (LIBCOOP) were used to collect data about the training initiatives uploaded for maximizing participation and sharing reports of initiatives for their knowledge. The messages were searched from these groups from year January, 2009 to 31 December 2013 on yearly basis and all the relevant messages were copied and pasted …

Collection Development In The Humanities And Social Sciences In A Transitional Age: Deaccession Of Print Items, David E. Woolwine

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

A literature review of user preferences, research habits and needs, and citation studies are used to argue that deaccession of print titles in the humanities and social sciences in academic libraries should occur in a conservative fashion as libraries transition to greater digital holdings. The issue of retention of translations is given special emphasis. The centrality of engaged research for undergraduate education makes the retention, at present, of both a rich print and digital collection necessary as the distinction between a collection geared toward faculty research and one for undergraduate research becomes less important.

Exploratory Study Of Online Refrence Services Of Libraries In Nigeria, Helen Nneka Eke Mrs, Vincent Onyeacholam Ekwelem Mr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study reports an experiment that examines the availability of online reference services in libraries in Nigeria. 500 questionnaires were randomly distributed among Nigerian Library Association(NLA) conference attendees. The respondents were drawn from different types of libraries. A total of 311 questionnaires were usable, resulting in a 62 percent response rate. Data’s were analyzed using percentage cross tabulation. The majority of the participants in Nigeria indicated that they are not aware of the existence of Online Reference Services (ORS), yet the project has been in existence for years .The present study was conducted to address five research questions. First, what …

Internet Search Strategies Employed By Library And Information Science Students Of University Of Nigeria, For Research., Helen Nneka Eke Mrs, Charles Obiora Omekwu Prof., Juliet Agbo Miss

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examined Internet Search Strategies employed by undergraduate students of Library and Information Science (LIS), University of Nigeria, Nsukka for research. The study was guided by five research questions. 100 students were randomly selected from the undergraduate students of LIS, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Questionnaire was used as the main instrument for the gathering of data. Data collected were analyzed using simple frequency tables and mean. The study revealed that most of the students were using the Internet to search for materials for writing term papers, projects and other assignments in other to enhance their academic work. The study …

Student’S Perception Of New Security Measures In Nnamdi Azikiwe Library, University Of Nigeria,Nsukka: Implications For Efficient Library Services., Helen N. Eke Miss, Vincent O. Ekwelem Mr., Rosemary Anazodo Mrs

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This article reports a survey on the students’ perception of new security measures in Nnamdi Azikiwe Library, University of Nigeria Nsukka. Data were collected by using a questionnaire and follow up interview with students of the institution. The response rate was 70%. Result showed that the majority of the respondents (213(51%) are undergraduates, the majority of the respondents are in year 2, 141 (33%), majority of the students used the library to a large extent for space or table to study, 168 (40%). It also revealed that the majority of the respondents strongly disagreed that after the search at the …

A Study Of Harold Borko's Contributions To Information Science, Nestor L. Osorio Mr

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Harold Borko a prominent information scientist, psychologist, and educator made durable contributions to the development of modern information science. In this paper, his scholarly production is analyzed, it includes articles in scholarly journals, papers published in conference proceedings, chapters in books, books and technical reports from 1961 to 1995. Data was retrieved from various bibliographic databases such as Library and Information Science Abstracts; Science Citation Index, Google Scholar, the Publish or Perish bibliographic analyzer, and other sources. The results show Borko's contributions to library and information science by publication productivity, subject distribution, collaborative authorship and other scientometric parameters.

Much Obliged: Analyzing The Importance And Impact Of Acknowledgements In Scholarly Communication, Joshua Finnell

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Author rights, peer review, open access, and the role of institutional repositories have all come under scrutiny by scholars, librarians, and legal experts in the last decade. Much of the conversation is centered on liberating information from the confinements of legal, financial, and hierarchical restraints. The relevancy of traditional citation analysis too, understood within the framework of an h-Index and Eigen factor, is under scrutiny with the rise of altmetrics. Collectively, these issues form the core of the scholarly communication process, from creation to dissemination to impact. However, an overlooked facet of the scholarly communication process is the acknowledgement. …

Sustaining Professionalism In The Fields Of Library And Information Studies, Don Hamerly, Bill Crowley

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This essay analyzes the development and status of professionalism in general and in the fields associated with library and information studies (LIS) in particular. The notable American resistance to educated professionalism is explored and placed in its historic, multinational framework. Throughout, the limitations of various theoretical approaches to analyzing professionalism are addressed and more realistic methods of defining professionalism in context are offered. The field of school librarianship is examined as a domain where professionalism and appropriate LIS education are sustained to some degree in law and regulation but face challenges at the system and building level. Expressed preferences of …

Application Of Bradford's Law Of Scattering To The Literature Of Library & Information Science: A Study Of Doctoral Theses Citations Submitted To The Universities Of Maharashtra, India, Vijay Ganesh Wardikar Viju

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

ABSTRACT

Application of Bradford's Law of Scattering is one of the bibliometric law, which is used most commonly in bibliometric research. The paper gives a review of the contribution in Library & Information Science & theoretical aspects of the law. A study carried out on the data of journals cited by Ph.D. research scholars at the universities in Maharashtra for their doctoral research. To examine the applicability of Bradford's Law of Scattering, study include 798 periodical containing 5467 references collected form 138 theses during the period 1982-2010. Rank list was prepared and Annals of Library Science and Documentation took top …

Linked Data And The Library Of Congress, Corinne M. Laurence

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The Resource Description Framework (RDF) is a machine-processable metadata standard created to link pieces of data from around the World Wide Web. It does this by creating meaningful statements about resources, which are identified by Uniform Resource Identifiers (URIs). The Linked Data (LD) that emerges will be part of the Semantic Web, a new way of linking, searching, and finding information on the Web. Libraries around the world have begun to adopt RDF for their metadata in an attempt to make their metadata more discoverable on the World Wide Web, where the majority of their users are. The Library of …

Converting Vra Core Records To Marc Records: A Study In Crosswalking, Mathew Senander Iii

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper explores the process of converting records created with the Visual Resources Association (VRA) Core metadata scheme to records that comply with Machine-Readable Cataloging (MARC), using the J. Paul Getty Museum’s Metadata Standards Crosswalk. Justification for conducting such conversions in actual information organizations and challenges presented during the crosswalking process are explored.

Gender Differences In Internet Usage Among College Students: A Comparative Study, S Thanuskodi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

In today’s work environment there is a drastic change in the way how information are shared as well as networking and socializing take place in every society. No doubt that the Internet has become a powerful tool for communication purposes, to exchange ideas, and even used in participation in local, national and international networking. The history of the Internet emerges back in 1960s when several computer scientists were hired by Pentagon to build a system to decentralize communication network. As a result the Arpanet was born. Over time the network grew rapidly to interconnect numerous universities, research centers as well …

Reconsidering The Relationship Between Generic And Situated Il Approaches: The Dreyfus Model Of Skill Acquisition In Formal Information Literacy Learning Environments, Part Ii, Robert Farrell

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This is the second of two papers discussing the application of Berkeley phenomenologist Hubert Dreyfus’ five-stage model of skill acquisition to information literacy (IL) theory and practice. This second paper will consider in detail how Dreyfus’ model might be used by academic librarians to scaffold information literacy learning opportunities that foster students’ development of information behaviors characteristic of experts within various disciplinary contexts. The article draws on several of the models mentioned in the previous article as well as representative works in the IL field that have put forward instructional activities and pedagogical strategies both for teaching generic IL skills …

Poets Of Kashmir: A Digital Library, Mudasir Khazer Rather, Bilal Gani Bhat

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

Kashmir has remained a seat of learning and knowledge, religious and philosophical discourses since centuries. Kashmir has a rich and vibrant cultural history and a tradition of learning and scholarly pursuit since times immemorial. Through the ages, it has been a melting pot of ideas, which have been distilled into the finest traditions of learning, tolerance and cultural cohesion. These ideas have been portrayed by different writers, Poets and historians from time to time. Unfortunately, very less information pertaining to these cultural icons is available. The main aim of this work is to build a Digital collection of biographies …

Information Needs Of The Allopathic Medical Practitioners In Tamilnadu, India: An Analysis, Sathivel Murugan Bo, Allysornam S, Mohan Kumar V

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose: The paper finds out the information needs of the allopathic medical practitioners in Tamilnadu and analyse the influencing factors.

Methodology: Survey is conducted among the allopathic medic al practitioners working in five districts of Tamilnadu. Five point Likert-type structured questionnaire as a tool is used for collection of primary data. Average weighted scores, students-t-test, one way ANOVA and post-hoc tests statistical tools are used for data analysis.

Limitation: Only allopathic medical practitioners are used. Other systems of medicine practitioners are not included.

Findings: Allopathic medical practitioners top priority information needs are treatment-drug- therapy, differential-diagnosis, disease-complications, diagnostic-procedures, drugs-adverse-effects. Workplace and …

Gender Implication In Awareness And Use Of Search Engines By Private University Lecturers In South-South, Nigeria., Isaac E. Anyira

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigated the implication of gender in awareness and use of search engines by private university lecturers in South-South, Nigeria. Descriptive survey method was used in this study. Lecturers in private universities in South-South, Nigeria were the target for the study while those in Delta and Edo States were selected through a balloting process from a ballot container involving all the six South-South States with equal chance of selection. The other States that were not selected are Akwa-Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River and Rivers States. The questionnaire was used in the study and 75 copies were duly completed and returned. …

Use Of Information And Communication Technologies (Icts) By Yam Farmers In Boluwaduro Local Government Area Of Osun State, Nigeria., Adewale Joel Sobalaje Mr., Ganiyu Ojo Adigun Mr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study focused on the use of ICTs by yam farmers in Boluwaduro Local Government Area of Osun State. The study made use of cross-sectional research design and data were collected with the aid of structured questionnaire from 150 respondents selected through random sampling technique from five towns in the local government area. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis in finding relationships between variables. The findings show that most of the yam farmers in Boluwaduro that use ICTs as a source of agricultural information had secondary education and they were between the average ages of …

Linked Data In Libraries: Library Of Congress’ Bibliographic Framework Transition Initiative, Michelle L. Halla

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This research paper examines Library of Congress’ Biblographic Framework Transition Initiative, or BIBFRAME, through the lens of current Library and Information Science literature on introducing Linked Data principles into cataloging. This research paper aims to find whether BIBFRAME fulfills expectations of Linked Data based cataloging as well as whether BIBFRAME shows promise in overcoming drawbacks to MARC-based cataloging as expressed in the literature.

The Ict Based Library And Information Services: A Case Study Of B-Schools In Delhi And Ncr Region, Akhtar Hussain

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study investigated the ICT based library and Information services: a case study of B-schools in Delhi and NCR region. The present study demonstrates and elaborates the primary way to learn about ICTs, the purpose of using ICT enabled library services, to assess to what extent users are utilized ICT based library services and facilities, various aspects of Internet usage, favorite search engines, and problems faced by the users in using the ICT in libraries. The papers also determine the satisfaction level of users regarding research work, online database services and infrastructure facilities. Suggestions have been given to make the …

Information Seeking In Primary Care: A Survey Of Doctors Working In Remote Government Health Facilities In Pakistan, Salman Bin Naeem Salman, Shamshad Ahmed, Amjid Khan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The objectives of this study were to describe the information-seeking pattern of primary care doctors and to examine the present position of clinical information availability at remote government health facilities in the District of Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. The participants of this study were all the medical officers working in Basic Health Units (BHUs), Rural Health Centers (RHCs) and Tehsil Headquarters (THQs), as these doctors met the established criteria. Criteria included Health Facilities run under Executive District Officer (EDO) Health, Multan. A descriptive survey was conducted for data collection. A close ended questionnaire was developed after relevant literature review and also …

Utilization Of Journal Publications By Undergraduate Students Of Babcock University, Nigeria, Itunu A. Bamidele, Saturday U. Omeluzor, Hannah U. Amadi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper appraised the utilization of journals by undergraduate students of Babcock University, Nigeria. The study population comprised 400 level students of 2012/2013 academic session totaling 1359. All 400 level students were selected because they had completed their final year research (project) work for the award of Bachelors’ degrees in different areas of study. Simple random sampling was used to select 815 respondents which was 60% from the total population. The instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire designed by the researchers. A total number of 815 questionnaires were administered on the respondents at one of the graduating …

Research Publication Trend Of Utkal University’S Researchers Indexed In Scopus During 2008 To 2012: A Bibliometric Analysis, Rabindra K. Maharana, Prangya Das

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Abstract

Purpose- The present study is a bibliometric analysis of research papers of Utkal University published in various research journals of repute which were indexed in Scopus (officially known as Sciverse Scopus) during 2008 to 2012. It also identifies the annual growth of university publication, authorship pattern, author productivity, degree of collaboration, length of paper published, most prolific contributor, prolific institution/ organization, geographical distribution etc.

Design/ methodology/ approach- For information retrieval “Utkal University” and “India” were the keywords used as affiliation and “2008” to “2012” selected as the time span of the study, further, the result was refined only …

Usability Evaluation Of Online Digital Manuscript Interface, Yushiana Mansor, Faizal Hazri Mat Ripin

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Manuscripts are among the special collections of most libraries. The collection of manuscripts of the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) library can be retrieved from the Digital Manuscript interface of the IIUM Library website. User evaluation of the interface is much needed to enable library administration know users’ experience while interacting with the interface.

This study attempts to evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency and user satisfaction with the IIUM Digital Manuscript interface among the library users, based on the usability metrics established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Questionnaires were administered to gather information about users’ background and their satisfaction …

A Study Of Information Needs And Seeking Behavior Of Faculty Members Of Darul Ihsan University In Bangladesh., Sk. Mamun Mostofa

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Abstract

This article focuses on how electronic information resources influence the information-seeking process in the different faculty members of Darul Ihsan University. The study was conducted at Darul Ihsan University (DIU), the first private university in Bangladesh. Teachers of various faculty members were interviewed about their use of electronic information resources for research purposes, their perception of electronic and print materials and the problems faced by the faculty members during information search.The statistical population is all members of faculty of Darul Ihsan University, Dhanmondi Dhaka. In order to make samples, given to the limitation of the statistical population, based on …

Influence Of Demographic Factors On Use Of Online Library Resources By Undergraduate Students In Two Private Nigerian University Libraries., Ganiyu Oluwaseyi Quadri

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study investigates the influence of demographic factors on use of online library resources by undergraduate students in two private Nigerian university libraries. Descriptive survey design was adopted for the study and the study population consisted of 7500 undergraduates from Babcock University and 2200 from Redeemer’s University. Random sampling was used to select a sample of 291 and questionnaire was the main instrument used for data collection. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics consisting of tables of frequency and percentage for the demographic characteristics and spearman non-parametric correlation was used for the hypotheses. The findings revealed that there was significant …

Information Use And Job Performance Of Senior Non-Academic Staff In Nigerian Universities, Ezinwanyi Madukoma, Roseline Oluremi Opeke

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study surveyed information use and job performance of senior non-academic staff in Nigerian universities. Senior non-academic staff are responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of activities within the university. However, in the context of information use and job performance little or no evidence is found of any investigation done. Survey research design was employed to carry out the stud; the population comprised 112 approved universities in Nigeria. Multistage sampling technique was used to select 27 universities that took part in the study. 1804 senior non-academic staff comprised the sample size of the study. Structured questionnaire was used for …