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Information Communication Technology (Ict) Infrastructure Facilities In Self-Financing Engineering College Libraries In Tamil Nadu, S. Dhanavandan, S. Mohammed Esmail, M. Nagarajan Mar 2011

Information Communication Technology (Ict) Infrastructure Facilities In Self-Financing Engineering College Libraries In Tamil Nadu, S. Dhanavandan, S. Mohammed Esmail, M. Nagarajan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present study aims at analysing the use and availability of Information Communication Technology infrastructure facilities in self-financing engineering college libraries in Tamil Nadu. The role of engineering colleges in the technical manpower development is quite significant. They need rapid Information Communication Technology infrastructure and in this context, there is a need for adequate development of electronic resources. This study traces out the nature of electronic resources, library automation level, computerized library services, electronic access points, type of digital libraries, network and topology of network, internet and intranet services, and so on with reference to the selected institutions.


User Delinquency In Nigerian Academic Libraries: An Empirical Perspective, Grace Eseohe Ebunuwele, Japheth Yaya, Dorcas Ejemeh Krubu Mar 2011

User Delinquency In Nigerian Academic Libraries: An Empirical Perspective, Grace Eseohe Ebunuwele, Japheth Yaya, Dorcas Ejemeh Krubu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

One of the greatest challenges facing libraries all over the world is how to effectively curb the menace of user delinquency. The academic libraries in the university community in Nigeria cannot be isolated from this problem. Consequently, this study examined the issue of user delinquency in Nigeria using three selected universities in Edo State as case study. The universities were Ambrose Alli University, Benson Idahosa University and University of Benin. A survey research design was adopted and the Questionnaire was used as an instrument for data collection in addition to interview and observation methods. 350 copies of the Questionnaire were …


User Satisfaction With Library Resources And Services In Nigerian Agricultural Research Institutes, Lily Oluebube Ezeala, Eunice Olufunmilola Yusuff Mar 2011

User Satisfaction With Library Resources And Services In Nigerian Agricultural Research Institutes, Lily Oluebube Ezeala, Eunice Olufunmilola Yusuff

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The research objective is to discover the user satisfaction with library resources and services in Nigerian Agricultural Research Institutes (NARIs) In conducting this study, the survey research design was adopted with User Satisfaction with Library Resources and Services Questionnaire (USLRSQ) and structured interview as major instruments for data collection. The questionnaire was administered on 340 researchers from the entire 14 agricultural research institute in Nigeria. The overall response rate was 73.5%. The research data were analysed using frequency counts and percentages. The study revealed that research library materials are obsolete. The study concluded that agricultural research institute libraries in Nigeria …


Educators' Perspective On Library Education In Nigeria, Adam Gambo Saleh Mar 2011

Educators' Perspective On Library Education In Nigeria, Adam Gambo Saleh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

A look at the history of Library Education in Nigeria showed that right from inception it has been characterized by one problem or the other. The first two Library Schools in Ibadan and Zaria were established on different professional and philosophical orientations. The inability of the Leadership to monitor and harmonize this variation led to the proliferation of various programs in different kinds of Institutions across the Country. This development led to questions being raised on the issue of professional qualification, curriculum content, facilities and the faculty. This study attempted to provide answers to these questions from the perspective of …


Assessing Faculty Use Of University Library Collection And Services In Nigeria: A Case Of Covenant University, Ota, Ifijeh Goodluck Israel Mar 2011

Assessing Faculty Use Of University Library Collection And Services In Nigeria: A Case Of Covenant University, Ota, Ifijeh Goodluck Israel

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The well administered university library directs its activities towards the fulfillment of these objectives. One of such activities is the acquisition and organization of information resources. The university library exists in an academic context and its role is subsumed in developing a highly visible collection that is well organized and serves as academic support for teaching, learning and research by faculty and students. Considering the role library plays in the university therefore, its collections have to be broad in terms of quantity and quality for faculty to appreciate its essence and use especially in teaching and research (Weber and Flatley, …


Citation Analysis Of Dissertations Of Law Submitted To University Of Delhi, Joginder Singh Burman, M. Sheela Mar 2011

Citation Analysis Of Dissertations Of Law Submitted To University Of Delhi, Joginder Singh Burman, M. Sheela

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

A total of 3,052 citations were analyzed appended from 33 dissertations submitted by LLM students of University of Delhi, Delhi in 2006.It was found that 25.52% citations were from the journal articles and EPW with 7.19% citations was the most used journal.69.78% citations were from the subject of Law and 79.84% contributions were produced under single author-ship.41% periodicals were cited from USA.Half-life of periodical literature was 11 years.


Reading Habits Of Rural And Urban College Students In The 21st Century, Fayaz Ahmad Lone Mar 2011

Reading Habits Of Rural And Urban College Students In The 21st Century, Fayaz Ahmad Lone

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Reading has been the object of empirical and theoretical investigations since the distant past and has been studied from every possible angle by researchers from different subjects such as psychology, sociology, education, media studies, and library and information science. The present study investigates the reading habits of rural and urban college students of Kashmir Valley. The sample was selected through statistical sampling formula and stratified random sampling technique was used to select students. A questionnaire was used as a data collection tool. The results reveal that a majority of the students has a positive attitude towards reading. Urban students show …


Current Status Of University Libraries In Iran: Development, Organization, And Services, Abdol Hamid Moarrefzadeh Mar 2011

Current Status Of University Libraries In Iran: Development, Organization, And Services, Abdol Hamid Moarrefzadeh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Throughout history, libraries and books have played an integral part in people's cultural, political, and social development. Libraries earlier tended to serve an archival function. The role of the library and librarian was to store and provide access to materials, mostly books. The common view of libraries earlier was that they were storehouses of knowledge of civilization. However, a modern library, although still serving the archival function, also has an active, and assertive role in providing information to users. We live in a world in which increasing specialization is essential. Library could be a principal operator in promoting the intercommunication …


Personnel Management Theories And Their Implications For Libraries, A. D. Ugah, Uduakobong Oscar Udoh Mar 2011

Personnel Management Theories And Their Implications For Libraries, A. D. Ugah, Uduakobong Oscar Udoh

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper discusses the application of McGregor’s management theories to library personnel management. It highlights the need for effective management, management skills needed in the library, and the application of the theories in the management of library personnel for effective performance.


Access, March 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Mar 2011

Access, March 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Access Magazine

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Information Outlook, March 2011, Special Libraries Association Mar 2011

Information Outlook, March 2011, Special Libraries Association

Information Outlook, 2011

Volume 15, Issue 2


Library Philosophy And Practice, 2004-2009: A Scientometric Appraisal, Dillip K. Swain Mar 2011

Library Philosophy And Practice, 2004-2009: A Scientometric Appraisal, Dillip K. Swain

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Bibliometric study on single journal is a promising area of research in the field of Library and Information Science. In this type of study data is collected from a single journal covering a particular period and vividly analyzed from different directions to find out authorship pattern, bibliographical forms of citations, chronological distributions of citations and publication half life, core authors, core journals, and journal impact factor. The findings from such studies provide some interesting and useful facts to researchers, authors, and editors regarding various crucial aspects of scholarly communication of the source journal. The present study selects Library Philosophy and …


Issues In Citing Internet Resources: What Nigerian Authors, Librarians, And Information Seekers Must Abide In, Isaac Echezonam Anyira, Anthonia Awabueze Mar 2011

Issues In Citing Internet Resources: What Nigerian Authors, Librarians, And Information Seekers Must Abide In, Isaac Echezonam Anyira, Anthonia Awabueze

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper examined the issues in citing internet resources using APA style. It was discovered that without citation, there may be no other means of obtaining clarification or additional information about a write up. It was therefore recommended that sources used as evidence in writing a piece of information should be clearly cited and referenced accordingly; only works cited in-text should be included in the reference list; there is also the urgent need for writers and information users on the internet to acquire the basic skills necessary for citing internet resources in line with acceptable styles or formats.


Corruption Eradication In Nigeria: An Appraisal, Oyinola Oluwagmamiga Ayobami Mar 2011

Corruption Eradication In Nigeria: An Appraisal, Oyinola Oluwagmamiga Ayobami

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The global increase in the cases of corruption is as a result of social disorganization has been perceived to be perverted deviation from the norms of a given society in the execution of developmental programmes or social duty where respective societies have striven to eradicate or reduce to the minimum level. Various people from different levels of life exhibit corruption. This paper shall examine the growing cases of corruption in Nigeria, causes of corruption, the effect of corruption in Nation building, it will also examine the role been played by various law enforcement agencies in solving these pandemic situation. The …


Spartan Daily February 28, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Feb 2011

Spartan Daily February 28, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 17


Spartan Daily February 24, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Feb 2011

Spartan Daily February 24, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 16


Spartan Daily February 23, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Feb 2011

Spartan Daily February 23, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 15


Spartan Daily February 22, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Feb 2011

Spartan Daily February 22, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 14


Spartan Daily February 21, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Feb 2011

Spartan Daily February 21, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 13


Spartan Daily February 17, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Feb 2011

Spartan Daily February 17, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 12


Spartan Daily February 16, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Feb 2011

Spartan Daily February 16, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 11


Spartan Daily February 15, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Feb 2011

Spartan Daily February 15, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 10


Spartan Daily February 14, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Feb 2011

Spartan Daily February 14, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 9


Spartan Daily February 10, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Feb 2011

Spartan Daily February 10, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 8


Spartan Daily February 9, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Feb 2011

Spartan Daily February 9, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 7


Spartan Daily February 8, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Feb 2011

Spartan Daily February 8, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 6


Spartan Daily February 7, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Feb 2011

Spartan Daily February 7, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 5


Spartan Daily February 3, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Feb 2011

Spartan Daily February 3, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 4


Spartan Daily February 2, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Feb 2011

Spartan Daily February 2, 2011, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 136, Issue 3


Information Outlook, January/February 2011, Special Libraries Association Feb 2011

Information Outlook, January/February 2011, Special Libraries Association

Information Outlook, 2011

Volume 15, Issue 1