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Faculty Information-Seeking Behaviour In The Changing Ict Environment: A Study Of Commerce Colleges In Mumbai, Jayadev Kadli, B. D. Kumbar
Faculty Information-Seeking Behaviour In The Changing Ict Environment: A Study Of Commerce Colleges In Mumbai, Jayadev Kadli, B. D. Kumbar
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Changing technologies have brought a more sophisticated and higher speed of communication. Academic libraries are responding to this change in the learning and research environment. It changes in the behaviour of library users. Libraries are adding new electronic information resources and bringing services for the benefit of users. Developments in ICT have made drastic changes in the way the information collected, stored, and distributed by libraries and accessed by users. Information-seeking behavior is expressed in various forms, from reading printed material to research and experimentation. Scholars, students, and faculty actively seek current information from the media available in libraries. This …
Database Searching In Central University Libraries In India, Shailendra Kumar, Projes Roy, M. P. Satija
Database Searching In Central University Libraries In India, Shailendra Kumar, Projes Roy, M. P. Satija
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Database searching practice in central university libraries in India was the focus of this study. Eight central university libraries were selected on the basis of their bandwidth use ranking and grouping. Seven universities have been member of University Grants Commission-Infonet Consortia. Databases are available in seven of the eight university libraries are: ACS, AIP, APS, Annual Review, BWP, CUP, IOP, ISID, JCCC, JSTOR, OUP, RSC, SIAM, Springerlink, and Taylor & Francis. There are 77 databases total in these eight universities. Only Project Muse is common to all the universities, and 69 databases are subscribed by single universities. Some universities provide …
Student Preferences In Library Website Vocabulary, Mark Aaron Polger
Student Preferences In Library Website Vocabulary, Mark Aaron Polger
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study explores student preferences to library website vocabulary and compares the data with what librarians report on their library's website. Two questionnaires were distributed in the fall of 2009 to students (N=300) and librarians (N=527). Students were asked to identify the terms they prefer from a larger list of library website vocabulary. Librarians were asked to report the terms that were used on their library's website. Twenty-seven terms were selected for both the student and librarian questionnaires. The 27 terms were culled from library literature, library instruction classes, and reference desk interactions. Of the 300 students, 54% were freshmen, …
A Survey Of User Perception And Satisfaction With Reference Services In University Libraries Of Punjab, Shafiq Ur Rehman, Farzana Shafique, Khalid Mahmood
A Survey Of User Perception And Satisfaction With Reference Services In University Libraries Of Punjab, Shafiq Ur Rehman, Farzana Shafique, Khalid Mahmood
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
User satisfaction and maximum use of library services and resources have become important topic for libraries. Many libraries, especially university libraries, are focusing on evaluation of user needs and satisfaction. User surveys can provide better understanding of user perception of service quality. Providing high quality reference service is not easy, and it needs regular feedback and assessment. In Pakistan, very few studies are conducted on the status of reference services, and there is no data available on user satisfaction with reference services of university libraries. The purpose of this survey is to get the broad understanding of user perception of …
Use Of Internet By The Social Science Faculty Of Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, India, S. Thanuskodi, S. Ravi
Use Of Internet By The Social Science Faculty Of Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, India, S. Thanuskodi, S. Ravi
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
In the IT era, academic libraries and information centers have radically changed the information environment in higher education institution with the introduction of electronic resources. This paper examines the use of the Internet by the members of Social Science Faculty of Annamalai University. The results indicate that the use of Internet services by the faculty members is associated with an increase in the number of research papers and with improvement in the quality of research and teaching.
Patron-Driven Purchase On Demand Programs For Printed Books And Similar Materials: A Chronological Review And Summary Of Findings, David C. Tyler
Patron-Driven Purchase On Demand Programs For Printed Books And Similar Materials: A Chronological Review And Summary Of Findings, David C. Tyler
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
There has been a flurry of interest in patron-driven acquisitions in the library literature of late, but there has also been some suggestion that libraries are hesitant to incorporate patron-driven acquisitions into their collection development models. This article reviews the findings of the several case studies in the literature in the hopes that this will aid librarians who are still considering whether or not to implement a purchase on demand program for books and similar materials requested by patrons.
Effective Communication For Reference Service Delivery In Academic Libraries, Felicia Yusuf
Effective Communication For Reference Service Delivery In Academic Libraries, Felicia Yusuf
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The paper examines the role of communication in effective reference services. Specific objectives include examining the effect of communication on reference services, discovering the duties of reference librarians, determining the impact of interpersonal communication on reference services, and identifying barriers to effective communication. Inferiority complex, stereotypes, etiquette and decorum, boundaries in relationships, low level of education, and frustration due to poor working condition were identified as some of the barriers that impede effective communication in reference services. The paper concludes by charging reference librarians to build strong capacity in the area of communication to enable them understand and meet the …
Use Of Electronic Resources By Faculty Members In Hkbk College Of Engineering: A Survey, K. R. Mulla
Use Of Electronic Resources By Faculty Members In Hkbk College Of Engineering: A Survey, K. R. Mulla
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This paper evaluates the use of library at the HKBK College of Engineering (HKBKCE) in Bangalore (Karnataka). A survey of 60 faculty members was conducted through a questionnaire. The analysis of the collected data covers the use of electronic resources and how the electronic resources are improving the academic carrier of the faculty and also what are the problems that are faced in using the electronic resources. Concludes that the main intention of the usage of electronic resources have been the academic interest of the users.
Impact Of Information Computer Technology On Primary Health Care Services To Rural Communities In Niger Delta Region Of Nigeria, Sylvester O. Anie
Impact Of Information Computer Technology On Primary Health Care Services To Rural Communities In Niger Delta Region Of Nigeria, Sylvester O. Anie
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This is the empirical study of 4 communities under survey in Niger-Delta. This article examines the impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on primary health care services to rural communities in Niger Delta. Questionnaire, interview and personal observation methods were employed to elicit information on the impact of ICT on primary health care services in rural communities in Niger Delta. The study reveals the personal characteristics of the respondents. The findings also reveal that rural dwellers need to be encouraged by providing them with relevant information and communication technology gadgets in order to enhance effective retrieval and dissemination of …
Library Habits Of Distance Learning Students Of The University Of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, Airen Adetimirin, Godwin Omogbhe
Library Habits Of Distance Learning Students Of The University Of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, Airen Adetimirin, Godwin Omogbhe
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Libraries library play an important role for students in their academic programme, Distance Learning students in University of Ibadan were studied to investigate their library habits and factors affecting use of libraries. Purposive sampling technique was adopted for this study to select 100 library registered distance learners from Faculties of Education and Social Sciences. Questionnaire, interview and observation were the instruments employed for the study. Findings revealed that 67.9% of the respondents from Education and 62.5% from Social Sciences had access to available library resources, while 36(46.2%) from Education and 8(50%) Social Sciences used the library twice in a week …
Information Requirements Of Pakistani Media Practitioners: A Comparative Study, Munra Nasreen Ansari
Information Requirements Of Pakistani Media Practitioners: A Comparative Study, Munra Nasreen Ansari
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The study is conducted to compare the information requirements of Media Practitioners (MPs) working in field, on Desk and working on both field and desk. These practitioners are belong to three mass media houses i.e radio, television and newspaper. Data was collected through questionnaire by 185 MPs. Results reveal nature of work of field practitioners, Desk Practitioners and Practitioners working on both field and desk is an important factor in development of information need.
Academic Library Websites As Marketing Tools, Fatemeh Nooshinfard, Soraya Ziaei
Academic Library Websites As Marketing Tools, Fatemeh Nooshinfard, Soraya Ziaei
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This paper discusses the fundamentals of library marketing. Definitions, importance, role, and factors that influence marketing are presented. The marketing function of academic library websites is highlighted.
The Next Step In Librarianship: Is The Traditional Library Dead?, L. A. Ogunsola
The Next Step In Librarianship: Is The Traditional Library Dead?, L. A. Ogunsola
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This article provides a history of libraries from their founding in the ancient world through the later half of the 20th century, when both technological and political forces radically reshaped library development. According to Encyclopedia Britannica Online 2007, the paper identifies the series of technological developments with which both librarians and traditional libraries have had to contend. The impression that the global technological revolution now taking place has "murdered" traditional libraries as well as the librarians working in them was critically assessed. It was later concluded that both digital and traditional libraries will co-exist side by side and they will …
Demographic And Socio- Economic Attributes As Determinants Of Information And Communication Technology Use For Scholarly Communication In Nigerian Universities, Alice M. Okore
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This paper seeks to determine the influence demographic / socio-economic attributes ( rank, years of experience and gender) have on information and communication technology use for scholarly communication. One research question and two hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted ex-post facto research design and utilized a questionnaire to generate data. Data was analyzed using mean, chi-square and analysis of variance. Findings revealed, among others, a positive relationship between years of experience and level of ICT use (P=.03 < 0.05). Rank and gender had no significant influence on ICT use for scholarly communication. The paper recommends training and retraining of senior academics in the use of ICT so as to make them compete favourably with the middle and junior academics. Further investigation should be carried out to find other factors that are responsible for rank not having any significant influence on ICT use for scholarly communication. Gender should not constitute any impediment to appointment of female academics to leadership positions that are technologically biased.
Open Access, African Scholarly Publishing, And Cultural Rights: An Exploratory Usage And Accessibility Study, Natalia Taylor Bowdoin
Open Access, African Scholarly Publishing, And Cultural Rights: An Exploratory Usage And Accessibility Study, Natalia Taylor Bowdoin
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The Open Access (OA) Movement has been praised by proponents as a way to reverse the unsustainability of traditional scholarly publishing economic models and to aid in the equalization of the flow of information between industrialized and less industrialized nations. The OA Movement is thus also seen as a means of helping achieve both Articles 19 and 27 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) which jointly articulate the basic human rights to seek, receive and impart information, to participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts, and to share in scientific advancement. Historically however, …
The Impact Of Information And Communication Technology (Ict) In Nigerian University Libraries, Dorcas Ejemeh Krubu, Kingsley Efe Osawaru
The Impact Of Information And Communication Technology (Ict) In Nigerian University Libraries, Dorcas Ejemeh Krubu, Kingsley Efe Osawaru
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Computing technology, communication technology, and mass storage technology are some of the areas of continuous development that reshape the way libraries access, retrieve, store, manipulate, and disseminate information to users. ICT has impacted on every sphere of academic library activity especially in the form of the library collection development strategies, library building and consortia. ICT presents an opportunity to provide value-added information services and access to a wide variety of digital based information resources to their clients. Furthermore, academic libraries are also using modern ICTs to automate their core functions, implement efficient and effective library cooperation and resource sharing networks, …
An Assessment Of The Impact Of Nigerian Book Foundation (Nbf) On The Development Of Library Collections In Private University Libraries In South-West Geo-Political Zone Of Nigeria, J. I. Adeyomoye
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The study looks at the impact of Nigerian Book Foundation (NBF) on the development of library collections in private universities in South West Geo-Political Zone of Nigeria. It is designed to create awareness among university librarians about the existence of Nigerian Book Foundation (NBF) and the enormous benefits that they can derive from being in close contact with the Foundation and other donor agencies (Local or International) who readily assist academic libraries particularly in developing countries in their collection development efforts. A good number of the respondents strongly believe that the Foundation is beneficial and that it has improved their …
Reference Service In Academic Libraries: Accommodation Of International Students, Olugbenga Ademodi
Reference Service In Academic Libraries: Accommodation Of International Students, Olugbenga Ademodi
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This paper examines reference service in academic libraries, especially as it relates to international students. This group of students may experience hardship when faced with a new cultural and educational environment which is most times different from what they are used to. After a discussion of the planning process, the Association for College and Research Libraries (ACRL) standards, and the relationship of assessment to the standards, the article will investigate the nature, objectives, and value of reference service in academic libraries along with the special problems associated with reference service for international students. Assessment practices and the particular difficulties associated …
Citation Analysis Of Authorship And Articles Characterization In Technology And Development: A Journal Of Scientific And Technological Research, Tukur Abba, Musa Dauda Bassi
Citation Analysis Of Authorship And Articles Characterization In Technology And Development: A Journal Of Scientific And Technological Research, Tukur Abba, Musa Dauda Bassi
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The study examined citation analysis of authors and articles characterization in the Technology and Development: a Journal of scientific and technological research, Federal University of Technology Yola. It focused on number of articles in each volume, references cited, levels of authors’ collaborations, subjects covered, authors’ institutional affiliations and geographical location of the authors. The study revealed that a total of 96 articles were published in the five volumes (1991-1995), a total of 1421 references were cited from different sources of information. Single authored articles ranked highest followed by two authors articles. Majority of the authors are from universities 148(92.50%). The …
Appraisal Of Classification Schemes And Their Effectiveness In Organizing Law Collections In Nigerian Law Faculties, O. I. Amusa, A. O. Iyoro
Appraisal Of Classification Schemes And Their Effectiveness In Organizing Law Collections In Nigerian Law Faculties, O. I. Amusa, A. O. Iyoro
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Law is a discipline that relies heavily on library services. This reliance has made Law Libraries indispensable to the provision of effective and efficient legal services and studies. An efficient and responsive law library services is achievable through well organized collections of legal information sources This discourse focus on Classification Schemes and their respective suitability for organizing Law Collections in Nigerian Law Faculties. Three schemes, Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), Library of Congress (LC) and Elizabeth Moys (Moys) were examined and appraised in relation to law collections. This discourse concludes by offering the benefits of Classification to Law Collections.
Perceived Records Management Practice And Decision Making Among University Administrators In Nigeria, Bola C. Atulomah
Perceived Records Management Practice And Decision Making Among University Administrators In Nigeria, Bola C. Atulomah
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Information is needed to develop, deliver and assess the effectiveness of organizational policies, make informed choices between alternative courses of action, provide the basis for openness and accountability, protect individual rights and enforce legal obligations. The general disposition of people, and especially office personnel, to have little regard for records has contributed to the poor state of records today in all of the nation’s institutions of higher learning. The aim of this study was to investigate perceived record management practices and administrative decision-making among University administrators in Nigeria and to make appropriate recommendations to strengthen efficiency and effectiveness in the …
A New Service Model For The Reference Desk: The Student Research Center, Steven Deineh, Julie Middlemas, Patrichia Morrison
A New Service Model For The Reference Desk: The Student Research Center, Steven Deineh, Julie Middlemas, Patrichia Morrison
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
There is no doubt that reference services are changing and that the reference desk needs to change also, in response. In this article, Julie Middlemas argues that the foundations of the reference interaction remain the same regardless of this shift: that a successful reference interview and the need to save the time of the reader/researcher remain the primary functions of that interaction. Steven Deineh then puts forth his case for student-centered reference, which offers the service of intensive collaborative research working with students behind the reference desk. Students will learn hands-on because, although millennials and others of the digital generation …
Curriculum Development In Library And Information Science Education In Nigerian Universities: Issues And Prospects, Wilson I. Edegbo
Curriculum Development In Library And Information Science Education In Nigerian Universities: Issues And Prospects, Wilson I. Edegbo
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This paper examines the curricula of library and information science education in Nigeria with a view of determining its present state of content of its courses offered and how it affects the present graduates produced in the universities with respect to the labour market for librarians in this age of computerisation / digitisation. The curricula of three universities as well as National Universities Commission (NUC) minimum standards for university library and information science schools provided the needed data. The result shows that there are ICT courses in the curricula but not covering some courses taught and the personnel are not …
Factors Affecting Information And Communication Technologies (Icts) Use By Academic Librarians In Southwestern Nigeria, Yacob Haliso
Factors Affecting Information And Communication Technologies (Icts) Use By Academic Librarians In Southwestern Nigeria, Yacob Haliso
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) improves service provision of librarians. In spite of this, it is observed that librarians in Nigeria do not maximally utilize the ICTs. Consequently, the communities of scholars complain of the poor information services provision by librarians. It is in the light of this that this study investigated factors that may be responsible for the poor utilization of the ICTs in the Southwestern Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive research design. A total enumerative sampling technique was used. The finding indicated that lack of organizational commitment towards ICT acquisition constituted the highest barrier …
Information-Seeking Behavior Of Law Practitioners: A Survey Of Bahawalpur City, Shakeel Ahmad Khan, Rubina Bhatti, Ghalib Khan
Information-Seeking Behavior Of Law Practitioners: A Survey Of Bahawalpur City, Shakeel Ahmad Khan, Rubina Bhatti, Ghalib Khan
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This article is an attempt to investigate the information needs and seeking behavior of law practitioners at District Bar Association Session Court Bahawalpur. Purposely, it seeks to ascertain the type of information required by the lawyers to meet their specific information needs; their information seeking habits; different information sources used by them and the impact of ICT on their information seeking behavior. Data were collected with the help of questionnaire and analyzed through SPSS software version 14. It was noted that almost all the lawyers always seek information for case preparation. It was found that they acquire information from their …
Information Needs And Information-Seeking Behaviour Of Allopathic Medical Practitioners In Tirppur District In Tamilnadu, India, B. O. Sathivel Murugan, S. Allysornam
Information Needs And Information-Seeking Behaviour Of Allopathic Medical Practitioners In Tirppur District In Tamilnadu, India, B. O. Sathivel Murugan, S. Allysornam
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The present study is based on the information needs and seeking behaviour of allopathic medical practitioners (general /specialists) in Trippur district, Tamilnadu, India. Research design was preplanned and systematic method of data collection, analysis and interpretation was presented. Survey method was adopted for collection of primary data and pre-tested questionnaire was tool of data collection. Dependent and independent variables are used for data analysis and results are shown.
Information Seeking Behavior Of Tapioca (Cassava) Growers In Salem District, C. Murugan, R. Balasubramani
Information Seeking Behavior Of Tapioca (Cassava) Growers In Salem District, C. Murugan, R. Balasubramani
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This paper is an outcome of the research study conducted by the authors on information seeking behavior of tapioca growers in Salem District, Tamilnadu, India. Data were collected by using structured questionnaire and analyzed by using chi-squire test. This study discusses the findings of various strategies and procedures adopted by the tapioca growers in meeting their information requirements. The survey result shows that tapioca growers have expressed great dependence in meeting their information requirements on their mass media sources.
The Application And Use Of Library Intranet Services At The Indian Institute Of Technology, Delhi, Faizul Nisha Naushad Ali
The Application And Use Of Library Intranet Services At The Indian Institute Of Technology, Delhi, Faizul Nisha Naushad Ali
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The paper provides an overall picture of the use of intranet services in IIT, Delhi. Major purposes of the study were to explore the degree of use of existing intranet services, to evaluate services available throughthe intranet, identify the problems which are being faced by users and make suggestion for improving service. Questionnaire, interview, and observational methods were used for data collection, and 400 valid samples were collected. The study found that electronic journals and abstracting services are most often used by IIT, Delhi users. The reasons for using the intranet include: ease of use, flexibility and versatility, increasing efficiency, …
Libraries As Tools For Capacity Building In Developing Countries, L. A. Ogunsola
Libraries As Tools For Capacity Building In Developing Countries, L. A. Ogunsola
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This paper discusses the concept of capacity in relation to capacity building and economic development. The critical issues involved in capacity building for development are identified, and recommendations made. The roles and importance of librarians and libraries in capacity building and economic development are also discussed. Developing countries must give attention to building capacity, especially in the areas of policy analysis, development, and educational management.
Internet Use By Researchers: A Study Of Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, S. Thanuskodi
Internet Use By Researchers: A Study Of Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, S. Thanuskodi
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
In the IT era, academic libraries and information center have radically changed the information environment higher education institution started subscribing to Electronic resource to meet the users expectation the paper discussed on impact of internet on the Annamalai University Library. The main aim of this survey was to understand more about research scholar usage of electronic resources and technology, their experience with technology and their aptitudes and expectation about technology resources and identify areas for improvement of services.