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Use Of Information And Communication Technology By Medical Students: A Survey Of Vss Medical College, Burla, India, Bulu Maharana, Swarupanjali Biswal, N. K. Sahu
Use Of Information And Communication Technology By Medical Students: A Survey Of Vss Medical College, Burla, India, Bulu Maharana, Swarupanjali Biswal, N. K. Sahu
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
N. K. Sahu Use of Information and Communication Technology by Medical students: A Survey of VSS Medical College, Burla, India (html) PDF June 2009 A survey determined the use of information and communication technology (ICT) by medical students of VSS Medical College, Burla, a premiere medical college in the State of Orissa, India. It examines students' knowledge of electronic resources, access to computers, and use of electronic resources. A structured questionnaire had a response rate of 128 (70%) out of a random sample of 150 students. The survey revealed that the medical students are eager to use ICT tools for …
Partnership Between Librarians And Faculty At A Malaysian University Library: A Focus Group Survey, Ahmad Bakeri Abu Bakar
Partnership Between Librarians And Faculty At A Malaysian University Library: A Focus Group Survey, Ahmad Bakeri Abu Bakar
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study examines the changes in the way the information services are delivered to faculty. One of the delivery methods for faculty adopted by most academic libraries in Malaysia is a liaison programme. In this programme, a reference librarian is appointed as a liaison librarian to one or more teaching departments. Online resources have made faculty less reliant on the partnership of a liaison programme for help with teaching and research, while electronic communication, such as email, has the potential to make the partnership more lasting and effective. The study reveals that liaison librarians must upgrade their competencies to perform …
Ergonomic Issues In Academic Libraries In Kolkata, West Bengal: A Pilot Study, A.M. Chandra, Suhana Ghosh, Sangita Barman, Dhruba Prosad Chakravarti
Ergonomic Issues In Academic Libraries In Kolkata, West Bengal: A Pilot Study, A.M. Chandra, Suhana Ghosh, Sangita Barman, Dhruba Prosad Chakravarti
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study assessed ergonomic issues including shelving, storage capacity, environmental conditions (illumination level, sound level, temperature, relative humidity), and fire safety. The study was conducted on nine departmental libraries of a prominent academic institution in Calcutta. Results indicate that current shelving uses nearly all available space. The illumination levels of different sections of all the libraries were much lower than that of the recommended standard illumination level. Noise level, temperature, and humidity of all the libraries were more or less on par with the recommended values. The fire safety assessment showed insufficient fire protection in all libraries.
The Environment Of Higher Education Libraries In India, S Thanuskodi
The Environment Of Higher Education Libraries In India, S Thanuskodi
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
India has significant advantages in the 21st century knowledge race. It has a large higher education sector – the third largest in the world in student numbers, after China and the United States. The library is the chief instrument for accumulating and using our intellectual heritage. Formal education can be conducted effectively and efficiently only with well-equipped libraries. Today, libraries are connected to a vast ocean of Internet-based services. Electronic resources are developing rapidly. Academic libraries are the nerve centres of their institutions, and must support teaching, research, and other academic programmes. The situation in academic libraries in India is …
An Empirical Study Of Accessibility And Use Of Library Resources By Undergraduates In A Nigerian State University Of Technology, Fadekemi Omobola Oyewusi, Samuel Adeolu Oyeboade
An Empirical Study Of Accessibility And Use Of Library Resources By Undergraduates In A Nigerian State University Of Technology, Fadekemi Omobola Oyewusi, Samuel Adeolu Oyeboade
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study investigated the accessibility and use of library resources by undergraduate students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Ogbomoso, Nigeria. The sampling design used for the study was the simple random sampling technique. A total of 600 respondents were chosen to represent the minimum number of students that visits the library on monthly bases. Twenty-one (21) item close ended questions were designed to be answered by the respondents. A total 393 questionnaires were returned giving a response rate of 65%. The results indicated that students do not have adequate access to electronic resources as compared to printed resources …
The Relationship Of Academic Role And Information Use By Engineering Faculty, M Doraswamy
The Relationship Of Academic Role And Information Use By Engineering Faculty, M Doraswamy
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study looks at teaching and research and their relationship to information use by members of engineering faculty. Four research hypotheses tested the proposed dimensions of information use. The matched pairs Wilcoxon signed ranks test was employed to test the hypotheses as a directional one tailed test at the 0.05 level of significance. Data was collected through a questionnaire method. Results showed that the role accounts for a significant proportion of frequency of information use. Of the six hypotheses tested, four hypotheses were supported by the data collected, and two hypotheses could not be supported. Results also showed that of …
Computer Skill Among Librarians In Academic Libraries In Ondo And Ekiti States, Nigeria, D.T. Ademodi, E. O. Adepoju
Computer Skill Among Librarians In Academic Libraries In Ondo And Ekiti States, Nigeria, D.T. Ademodi, E. O. Adepoju
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
A survey looked at the computer skills and competence of librarians in academic libraries in Ondo and Ekiti states, Nigeria. Results revealed no automation of library automation and most computers found in the libraries used for administrative duties and Internet browsing. Recommendations are made to improve librarians' computer skill competence.
Quality Assurance And The Implication For The Management Of University Libraries In Nigeria, E.L. Adebayo
Quality Assurance And The Implication For The Management Of University Libraries In Nigeria, E.L. Adebayo
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Peer group assessment is one means of measuring the quality library services. Library standards for the 21st century are pointed out. Areas of weakness in service provision in Nigerian libraries are explored. These include funding, ICT, and staffing. The implications of the weaknesses for library managers are discussed.
Searchers' Perception Of Access Regulations In Nigerian National Archives, Abiola Abioye
Searchers' Perception Of Access Regulations In Nigerian National Archives, Abiola Abioye
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Access is a fundamental issue in archives administration and information management. This study investigated the perception of searchers to access regulations in National Archives of Nigeria. A descriptive survey was adopted for the study with questionnaire and interview as the research instruments. One hundred copies of the questionnaire were administered on searchers who were students of tertiary institutions, scholars, legal practitioners, litigants, government officials and politicians, and seventy-two copies were returned and analyzed. Interviews were also conducted with some of the searchers who were randomly selected. The study revealed that searchers, with varying level of education, used records in the …
Information Services For Rural Community Development In Nigeria, Yahya Ibrahim Harande
Information Services For Rural Community Development In Nigeria, Yahya Ibrahim Harande
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Rural information service is important in the development of a nation, especially in developing countries such as Nigeria where the rural communities constitute a greater percentage of thepopulation.The paper examines information services rendered to the rural communities in Nigeria. Recommendations are made, including the role of ICTs, Renewable Energy Sources, and Solar Energy Facility.
Strategies For Preservation And Increased Access To Newspapers In Nigerian University Libraries, Akobundu Dike Ugah
Strategies For Preservation And Increased Access To Newspapers In Nigerian University Libraries, Akobundu Dike Ugah
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Newspapers are still the most iconic outlet for news and other types of written communication. Newspapers record, print, and publish stories of events that are of importance to society at any given time. They are authoritative and credible records of the significant issues and events as and when they occurred. Nigerian university libraries should initiate strategies for preservation and increased access to Nigerian newspapers through appropriate planning, microfilming, digitization, abstracting and indexing through the and use of skilled labor. In terms of cooperation and collaboration, Scandia and Farmington Plans should be adopted and adapted. The International Coalition on Newspapers project …
Avoiding A Tragedy: Information Literacy And The Tragedy Of The Digital Commons, Christopher D. Springer
Avoiding A Tragedy: Information Literacy And The Tragedy Of The Digital Commons, Christopher D. Springer
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Librarians have long recognized that access to the digital commons has the remarkable potential to neutralize factors that divide the rich and the poor. While access to the digital commons is free, the financial costs of the equipment and the lack of training in the use of the equipment is an obstacle to many people using this unique resource. The disparity in the allocation of this training and equipment is often referred to as the Digital Divide. Librarians continue to work diligently to bridge this divide by providing access to computers and conducting classes in the use of computer technology. …
Effect Of Peer Review On Citations In The Open Access Environment, Mohammad Hanief Bhat
Effect Of Peer Review On Citations In The Open Access Environment, Mohammad Hanief Bhat
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The study measures the effect of peer review on the research impact of publications. The citation analysis of publication output of Information Research, an open access journal in information science, which publishes working papers side by side with refereed articles is carried out using the Scopus database. It is found that peer review process increases the research impact of articles considerably.
Getting To Know The Neighbors: Library Support For Study Abroad Programs, Virginia Connell
Getting To Know The Neighbors: Library Support For Study Abroad Programs, Virginia Connell
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
As more students travel to learn more about global languages, cultures, and markets, colleges and universities will be increasingly invested in the quality of what they learn. Academic libraries can be important and creative partners to the departments who send students abroad. Librarians can help both faculty and students prepare for their trip by acquiring and promoting scholarly resources devoted to descriptions of the destination country's political history, cultural influence, and economic standing. While students are away from campus, libraries can function as a virtual resource of reliable information, point-of-need instruction, and research reinforcement for assigned readings and writing. When …
Academic Libraries And The Remaking Of The Canon: Implications For Collection Development Librarians, Julianne Buchsbaum
Academic Libraries And The Remaking Of The Canon: Implications For Collection Development Librarians, Julianne Buchsbaum
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
An issue of central importance for academic librarians of the future will be how to perform successful collection development in a time of narrow budgets and a rapidly expanding universe of information. For librarians in the humanities, in particular, the issue of how to decide what to collect is even more fraught with tensions in a multicultural era in which conventional standards used to evaluate materials have been radically contested and in which the very existence of the canon, or any type of core collection, has been called into question. It will be important to the local culture of the …
Analytical Study Of Master Of Library Science Dissertations At The University Of Maiduguri, Nigeria, Yahaha Aliyu, Tukur Abba
Analytical Study Of Master Of Library Science Dissertations At The University Of Maiduguri, Nigeria, Yahaha Aliyu, Tukur Abba
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The study analysed 39 Master of Library Science dissertations accepted by the School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Maiduguri, between 1996 and 2008 academic sessions. The analysis focused on productivity of dissertation by academic year, subject area, and type of library, geographical area covered and gender of the students that presented the dissertations. The analysis revealed that the 2006 academic year recorded the highest productivity of dissertations with 9, representing 23 percent. Information science, academic libraries, and Borno State as a geographical area were common topics in the dissertations presented during the years covered by the study.
Information Needs Of Faculty Members And Research Scholars Of Chaudhary Charan Singh University: A Case Study, Devendra Kumar
Information Needs Of Faculty Members And Research Scholars Of Chaudhary Charan Singh University: A Case Study, Devendra Kumar
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This paper analyzes the information needs and use pattern among faculty members and research scholars of Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut's university campus and six district colleges: Meerut, Bulandshahar, Muzaffarnagar, Saharanpur, Baghpat, and Ghaziabad. A structured questionnaire was distributed among 425 faculty members and research scholars, of whom 200 (47.05%) responded. The study examines the purpose of visits to the library, use of different types of information sources, current literature in the field of interest, and difficulties faced in accessing information. The paper examines the preference for information sources and their use. Statistical analysis was done by applying simple percentage …
Use Of The Internet By Faculty And Research Scholars At Gulbarga University Library, S Parameshwar, D.B. Patil
Use Of The Internet By Faculty And Research Scholars At Gulbarga University Library, S Parameshwar, D.B. Patil
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study investigates the use of Internet resources by faculty and research scholars including purposes for use, its impact on teaching and research, Internet resources and services uses, and the problems faced while using the Internet. A questionnaire was used to collect data from faculty members and research scholars in Gulbarga University. A total number 305 (112+193) questionnaires were distributed to the users, and 214 valid questionnaires were collected from the faculty member (67) and research scholars (147). Findings included that a majority of the users have been using the internet for two to four years. Slow speed, downloading problems, …
Assuring Quality In Distance Education For Library And Information Science: The Role Of The Library, V Gopkumar, A Baradol
Assuring Quality In Distance Education For Library And Information Science: The Role Of The Library, V Gopkumar, A Baradol
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The concept of distance education and its use in Library and Information Science (LIS) education are presented. The importance of providing library and information services for LIS distance learners to enhance quality is discussed. The paper points out that web based information services can be used to extend library and information services to distance learners. Options and resources available are discussed in detail. A way of re-engineering of library and information services is highlighted.
Libraries And The Future Of Search, Judith O'Dell
Libraries And The Future Of Search, Judith O'Dell
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Libraries have traditionally created records classifying and describing sources of information which are then organized into a system used to retrieve or locate those sources. Google, in contrast, is focused on creating a search engine that in theory would alter or eliminate the need to organize records. Are these strategies in direct competition or are they leading to some mutual system? Is Google's approach a realistic expectation given the technological, business, social, political, and legal trends of today? Assuming the creation of this or a similar capability, what will it mean for the future of searching in libraries? Will it …
Societal Transformation And Reference Services In The Academic Library: Theoretical Foundations For Re-Envisioning Reference, Pamela N. Martin
Societal Transformation And Reference Services In The Academic Library: Theoretical Foundations For Re-Envisioning Reference, Pamela N. Martin
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This paper draws on theories of societal transformation, specifically the information society and postmodernism, to pinpoint challenges and offer concrete advice for re-envisioning reference services in the academic library, including traditional reference work and formal library instruction. Rather than acting as experts to whom all patrons should defer, reference librarians should serve as helpful guides and fellow explorers of the information universe.
The Role Of Library And Information Science Education In National Development, Fatemeh Malekabadizadeh, Farhad Shokraneh, Akram Hosseini
The Role Of Library And Information Science Education In National Development, Fatemeh Malekabadizadeh, Farhad Shokraneh, Akram Hosseini
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Rapid expansion of knowledge and new technology have had an effect on national development. Development is influenced by factors such as culture, economy, and education. Libraries are important indicators of growth and development. They provide scientific services, fulfill social needs, and help individuals flourish. Librarians and library and information science (LIS) programs must recognize the need to change in order to strengthen development. This study discusses changing LIS curricula and the necessity of curricular changes in this field in Iran as a key factor in national development. The study provides some guidelines for these objectives.
The Role Of The Iranian Library And Information Science Association In The Informal Education Of Librarians, Mohammad Zerehsaz, Tania Azadi, Fatemeh Pazouki
The Role Of The Iranian Library And Information Science Association In The Informal Education Of Librarians, Mohammad Zerehsaz, Tania Azadi, Fatemeh Pazouki
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This article reports on a survey of librarians on their view of the role of the Iranian Library and Information Science Association in informal education of librarians. The survey uses a descriptive-analytical approach with categorized sampling of two groups of members in Tehran and Khorasan. The results show that the association is successful in holding informal training programs for librarians. The T test indicates no significant difference between librarians in Tehran and in Khorasan except in two factors. The difference is shown in positive effect on job evaluation, and suitability of scheduled dates, date of monthly seminars, and level of …
Small Group Teaching In Library And Information Science, Razieh Zahedi
Small Group Teaching In Library And Information Science, Razieh Zahedi
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Educational systems must recognize and develop students' potential. The educational environment is very influential in doing this. Small group teaching provides such an environment. In this method, students are divided into groups where they discuss ideas, communicate opinions, and solve problems. Types of small group teaching include seminars, problem solving classes, and tutorials. Small group teaching helps develop intellectual skills such as reasoning and problem solving, critical thinking and other communicative skills, such as listening, asking, and answering. The current paper is a review article that includes the concept of small group teaching and its characteristics. The role, place, and …
Chat Reference: Training And Competencies For Librarians, Atefeh Noorizadeh Ghasri
Chat Reference: Training And Competencies For Librarians, Atefeh Noorizadeh Ghasri
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Chat reference is an increasingly popular service. This article introduces chat reference as a new concept that is not extensively used in libraries in Iran, and discusses the knowledge and competencies that librarians must use in the process. Training courses in chat reference that have been used are noted and suggestions are made for including chat reference training in LIS curricula.
Librarians' Education In The Age Of Knowledge: Consideration Of Skills, Methods, And Tools, Akram Fathian Dastgerdi
Librarians' Education In The Age Of Knowledge: Consideration Of Skills, Methods, And Tools, Akram Fathian Dastgerdi
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The demands of a knowledge-based society require librarians to have new skills. This article analyzes the necessary skills and means of acquiring them. Librarians need skills in knowledge management, information science, use of information and communication technologies, the ability to facilitate and support of electronic learning and sharing of information with other organizations. Methods of learning both inside and outside the organization are considered, including in-service training, workshops, web-based learning, and visits to other libraries.
Third Wave Changes: The Role Of Information And Communication Technology (Ict) In The Definition Of Librarianship, Faezeh Sadat Tabatabaee Amiree, Bentolhodah Khabbazan
Third Wave Changes: The Role Of Information And Communication Technology (Ict) In The Definition Of Librarianship, Faezeh Sadat Tabatabaee Amiree, Bentolhodah Khabbazan
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
A scientific revolution began in the 1950s, bringing what have been called “third wave changes.” Science and information technology brought innovations and inventions with increasing speed. One of the fields affected by information technology is education, with resulting changes for librarianship. This article discusses methods of digital education and its application in librarianship.
Rss Applications In Libraries And Information Centres, Sadanand Bansode, N.B. Dahibhate, Kishore Ingale
Rss Applications In Libraries And Information Centres, Sadanand Bansode, N.B. Dahibhate, Kishore Ingale
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
RSS feeds can be used to aggregate and disseminate a great deal of web content efficiently. Libraries are making use of RSS feeds and creating them for a number of library services. The use of RSS can create efficiencies in managing information and communicating with library users.
A Student Profile Of Information And Records Management Departments In Turkey, Fatoş Subaşıoğlu, Erkan Özdemir
A Student Profile Of Information And Records Management Departments In Turkey, Fatoş Subaşıoğlu, Erkan Özdemir
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Using information well is a significant part of daily life. In an environment that depends on information, university Information and Record Management (IRM) Departments have an important role in the education of professionals. This paper contributes to efforts to depict the profile of future information professionals and, in the light of information gathered this way, to help rearrange relevant curricula, provide environments conducive to students learning needs, and plan for the future.
Academic Status And The Doctoral Degree Requirement For Promotion Of Librarians In Nigerian University Libraries, M.O. Salaam, F.N. Onifade
Academic Status And The Doctoral Degree Requirement For Promotion Of Librarians In Nigerian University Libraries, M.O. Salaam, F.N. Onifade
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Librarians in federal universities in Nigeria have had academic status since 1993. They have a research and publication requirement for promotion, and are prominent in the professional literature. While the terminal degree remains the master's in library and information science, it is increasingly common for a doctorate to be required for librarian promotion in Nigerian universities. One problem with this requirement is the small number of doctoral programs in library science that are available. A survey of academic librarians was conducted. A questionnaire sought information on whether or not Nigerian university libraries have introduced the PhD as a requirement for …