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Usage Of Qr Codes In J.C.College Of Law Library : A Study, Perumal Ramasamy

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

QR code is a 2-Dimentional code or Quick Response code. The QR is used everywhere for communicating information. The Law library also using QR code for disseminating services to users. In short space more information can be sent through QR code. The QR code is varied from traditional code or 1 dimensional code.

Evaluation Of Law Libraries In Svkm’S Group Of Institutions., Perumal Ramasamy

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The Libraries evaluation is necessary to improve the quality of service, reading material collections and infra structure. There are three Law colleges in SVKM’s group of Institutions. The library evaluation has done on two categories, one is reading materials and other one is man power. The questionnaire was distributed and filled questionnaire was collected. The questionnaire contains questions regarding availability, quality, relevancy, library staffs, seating arrangement and Database service. The three colleges compared with one another based on the above information.

Relationship Between The Usage Count And The Number Of Citations In The Journals Of Library And Information Sciences: The Case Of Access Type, Leila Nemati-Anaraki Associate Professor In Librarianship And Medical Information Department, Maryam Zarghani, Forouzan Ashoori-Mehranjani, Soheila Eshaghi-Kopaei

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Nowadays, the open access movement has become one of the most effective to make up-to-date information accessible to users. This study aimed at examining the relationship between the usage count and the number of citations of library and information sciences articles emphasizing on access type and the study used document analysis and scientometrics based on journals in the Web of Science. Open-access journals (six journals with 60 articles) and non-open access journals (ten journals with 100 articles) were selected. The www.simagojr.com site was checked to get ensured about the field of journals. The findings indicated among openaccess journals, “Information Research-An …

Extrinsic Motivational Factors And Job Performance Of Library Personnel In Universities And Institutes Of Agriculture In Nigeria, Okorie Nancy, Ikonne Chinyere, Haliso Yacob

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Motivational factors are driving forces that stimulates a person, which gingers an urge or passion to pursue a certain action. Most employers would appreciate to have a motivated worker who is ready to work, but do not understand what truly motivates each individual. Hence the study focused on extrinsic motivational factors and job performance of library personnel in universities and institutes of agriculture in Nigeria. It is an empirical study whose major source of data was primary source through questionnaire. The main objective is to detect the extrinsic motivational factors and job performance of library personnel. A total of four …

Awareness And Use Of Solar Energy As Alternative Power Source For Ict Facilities In Nigerian University Libraries And Information Centres, Samuel Olu Adeyoyin, Mariam Kehinde Alawiye, Olasunbo Ruth Ewulo

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

One of the major hindrances to the penetration of information and communication technology (ICT) devices in underserved and unserved areas in the developing nations is the absence and inadequacy of electricity to power technological devices. Inadequate supply from the national grid, land and water pollution from oil spillage in the oil producing communities among other factors have led Nigeria and indeed the world to look for alternative power supply such as solar energy. Unfortunately, utilization and development of solar energy is rising in other parts of the world but encountered with low pace of development and utilization in Nigeria. This …

User Satisfaction On Digital Library Services Among Post Graduates Of Engineering Around Tirunelveli District– A Case Study, Rama Subramanian, K Vinitha, A Thirumagal

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Digital library is grown in multifaceted size due to high progress in the use of internet technology. In the modern digital era, information is transmitted in rapid form. In the academic life of post graduate engineering students, Digital Library plays a vital role in their academic education and promoting themselves in the various areas such as learning, teaching, research and placement. There are various kind of digital users in the digital age. In the digital era, it is very essential to measure analyse the user satisfaction of services rendered by digital library. In this study, questionnaire is structured and issued …

Information Behaviour Of Indonesian Women In Website Femaledaily.Com, Restu Putri Solikhah, Laksmi Laksmi

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This research examines the information behavior of Indonesian women in the online community on the site femaledaily.com. This study uses a quantitative approach with a survey method. The aim is to identify women in empowering themselves in the online community. Data were obtained from 107 respondents taken in March 2018. The findings show that the reason Indonesian women use the online community femaledaily.com is to share knowledge about beauty, health, and the prices of related products. This knowledge is expressed in the form of reviews, tips, and tutorials. In addition, they are also interested in the latest and accurate …

Information Needs, Information Sources And Information Seeking Behaviour Of Agricultural Extension Workers In Osogbo Zone Of Osun State, Nigeria, Sobalaje Adewale Joel A. J, Thomas Ayinla Ogunmodede, Solomon Olusegun Oyetola, Mary Nwanne Nwokeoma

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study investigated information needs, information sources, and information seeking behaviour of agricultural extension workers in Osogbo zone of Osun State, Nigeria. It also focused on the factors influencing the choice of information sources and problems encountered when sourcing for information. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 54 respondents in the study area out of which 50 (98.6%) responded and were used for the analysis. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data using percentage and tables. Findings showed that personal collections, colleagues, radio and television programmes were the most used sources of information by extension workers …

Information And Communication Technology Facilities Use As Correlates Of Quality Library Service In First Generation Universities, Southwest, Nigeria, Rasaq Oyekanmi Oyewo, Samuel Shina Akintonde, Idris Tunde Salau

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Information and communication technology (ICT) use studies in libraries are often approached by generalising the ICT facilities without categorisation, however, not all ICT facilities are available, accessible and used in libraries. In the case of libraries where they are available, the dearth of literature exists as to the contribution of each category to the overall perceived benefits of the ICT to library services. Based on the categorisation by Gama (2007), this study was carried out to determine the influence of ICT facilities viz; computing facilities, film/tape-based facilities, reproduction facilities, telecommunication facilities and broadcasting facilities on perceived benefits to library services …

Srels Journal Of Information Management: A Bibliometric Study, Vishal Bapte, Jyoti Sukharam Gedam

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract: The article is based on the bibliometric analysis of 54 issues of SRELS Journal of Information Management published during 2010 to 2018. Each issue published 9.74% research output by and large. Of the total 572 documents, 91.95% were published as the articles. There were 7690 citations were appended to the 526 research papers. Each article quoted more or less 14 sources. The year 2013 contained maximum articles and equally had more (1154) citations. Most of the studies (57) were published as Usage Study followed by Bibliometrics and Scientometrics on which 47 articles were published each. Most of the papers …

The Interpretation Of Opac Service In The Library Of Universitas Airlangga, Dyah Puspitasari Srirahayu, Esti Putri Anugrah

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The application of OPAC service in the library has been going on for a long time. This service has given many advantages to users as a quick and accurate tool for information retrieval. Even so, not all people use OPAC service; in fact, previous researches reveal that the application of OPAC service is decreasing. Therefore, this study aims to find out what is the interpretation of OPAC by the users of the library of Universitas Airlangga, thus gaining a deeper analysis on the matter. The method used for this study is qualitative method, with purposive sampling as the technique to …

Returns On Library Investment: A Study Of The Leading Engineering And Technology Institutes In India, Shivendra Singh, Ramesh Pandita Mr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study is based on the secondary data compiled by the Ministry of Human Resource & Development, Govt., of India for the period 2012-13, 2013-14 & 2014-15 and was released as the ranking list of Institutes of Engineering and Technology in India for the year 2016. The study aims to assess the Returns on Investment (ROI) of the twenty leading libraries of the Institutes of Engineering and Technology in India in the form of institutional research output. An attempted has also been made to rank the each individual library on the basis of seven different parameters chosen for the study …

Mentoring For Professional Development Of Academic Librarians In Nigerian University Libraries, Janet Ubogu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Librarianship as a profession engages in mentoring in order to sharpen and sustain professional practice and be abreast with new development on the job. The study is on mentoring for professional development of librarians in Nigerian university libraries. This present study is a survey of 250 professional librarians from Nigerian university libraries. Questionnaire was used to collect data from the respondents. The percentages of the responses were tabulated. The findings showed that mentoring programmes through which librarians are mostly mentored are sponsorship to conferences, seminars and workshops and individual mentoring. Mentoring is beneficial to academic librarians in that it equips …

Effect Of Using “Just-In-Time Teaching (Jitt)” Method And “Modified Lecture” Method In Teaching Cataloguing And Classification Courses In Anambra State, Tochukwu Victor Nwankwo, Angela Ifeoma Ndanwu Mrs, Victoria Obianuju Ezejiofor Mrs

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study was designed to investigate the effect of just-in time on the academic achievement and interest of students offering cataloguing and classification course in Anambra State. In other to effectively carry out the study, it adopted the quasi experimental design particularly the pretest and posttest non-equivalent control group. The sample for the study comprised of 81 students from 2 selected tertiary schools (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka; and Federal Polytechnic Oko) out of five tertiary schools in the area using purposive random sampling technique. The instrument for data collection was Cataloguing and Classification Achievement Test (CCAT) validated by two lectures …

Development Of Public Libraries In The District Of Purulia: A Study, Debdas Mondal

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The scope of the present review is to cogitate the Public Library scenario in the district of purulia, W.B. It also would reflect their location according to their year of set up and year of sponsorship. The allocation is shown Sub-div, block, Municipal area and Panchayat area wise. The study also focuses the Public Library movement in Purulia district with a conclusion about the necessity of setting up of a public library and recruiting librarians for a well informed society

Bibliometric Mapping Of Lis Research In India: A Study Seen Through The Mirror Of Indian Citation Index, Jayanta Bhakta, Sanjoy Kar, Trishna Bhui

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose: Library and Information Science subject is exceedingly pragmatic in nature in India more than a century old, which is one of the most knowledge producing and knowledge utilizing area and is associated with many of the tool subjects like computer science, statistics, management science etc. Since the subject has a very practical base therefore, both the theory and practice should go side by side. As a knowledge fabricating domain, a lot of researchers, professionals, academicians etc. are profoundly involved in the research. This research work briefly traces the Library and Information Science research stemming from India in the 21 …

Exclusive Study With Special Reference To The Effective Utilization Of Available Resources In The College Library By The College Students, Aravind Subbaiah

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This article illustrates a special study with emphasis offer quency of the reason for information search by effective utilization of available resources by the college students in Dindigul district college library, India. In the present scenario, utilization of journals and books has been accelerated expeditiously. This paper limelight’s the availability of various sources of information resources, access and the utilization of available resources by the students pursuing UG and PG graduation. This study appraises the gender-wise frequency of visit to the library to know the impact of library visit based on qualification, reasons for information search with the available resources. …

Information Needs And Use Of Library Resources By Differently Abled School Students, Sivagangai District: A Case Study, Murugan M, Jeyshankar R

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The Study Analysed Information needs and use of library resources by Differently abled school students.54.08% of the Respondents belong to the female students, 32.65% of respondents were in the age group of below12, (35.71%) respondents were in the group of students 1st-5th, (73.47%) respondents were physically challenged with of use electronic resources, (29.59%) respondents accessed electronic resources Monthly, 50(51.02%) respondents were satisfied with the relevance of the electronic resources, (87.75%) respondents were read of the regularly Newspaper in electronic resources available from the library,73.46% of respondents were Easy to access,92 (93.87%) respondents were visited in other library of the …

Content Analysis Of Engineering College Library Websites In Goa, Dr. Jayaprakash G. Hugar Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

ICT- led developments have created new opportunities and challenges for libraries in creation, promotion, dissemination and storage of information. Engineering College libraries are nowadays using the web environment to provide high-quality information for their users, mostly in digital format. The current study investigates and presents the content analysis of Goa University affiliated engineering college library websites in Goa. The data was collected from the websites of the concerned engineering college libraries through a checklist prepared for this purpose. The websites of the libraries were thoroughly scanned and analyzed, based on the analysis we have ranked them. The main purpose of …

Digital Libraries, Opportunities And New Ways To Attract And Develop Clients In The Public Libraries Of Mazandaran Province (I.R.Iran), Amir Reza Asnafi, Salma Keshavarzian Ma Of Information Science

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

the study focuses on feasibility of establishing digital library in public libraries of Mazandaran province in order to develop patrons and attract clients. Survey and filed research implemented and 31 questionnaires were distributed among librarians. In order to analyzing research data, SPSS software and Microsoft office Excel software was used. Librarian’s knowledge about digital libraries is very well and with some short-term in-service training courses, considerable qualitative human resources as librarian will prepare to work in this area. However, libraries need to be equipped with the standard infrastructure and equipment to service them. the results of this research Applicable for …

A Review Of Service Quality Assessment Of Library And Information Centres, Bhanu Partap

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Due to impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and changing needs of users, libraries have to force to shift from manual to automated environment. Users now want quality services within shortest possible time. Libraries have to assess its services from the user’s point of view. It is the user, who can judge the services better provided by the concerned library. In this paper, it is try to review the available literature on assessment of service quality of libraries worldwide. The present study would be beneficial for library professionals, research scholars and the teachers of library and information science, who …

Promotion Of Information Resources And Services To Distance Learners In Nigeria: The Role Of An Embedded Librarian, Patricia Ofodu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Awareness to Information resources and services in libraries should be created because information resources in the library is out of place if access to it is not provided. This Study examined the nature and need for distance learning to unprivileged. It particularly examined the nature and role of digital libraries, as it has a unique facilities suitable for the distance learners, how digital in libraries has made information resources and services easier for accessibility and delivery for both library patrons and professionals. The paper also discussed on how promotion in libraries became the act of informing the library users what …

Information Poverty: An Examination Of Policies Related To Achieving Kenya’S 2030 Vision, Alicea Peyton

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This research paper is a literature review conducted on the government of Kenya and their officials who are currently embarking on Vision 2030 --- a plan that “aims to transform Kenya into a newly industrializing, middle-income country providing a high quality of life to all its citizens by 2030 in a clean and secure environment” (Kenya Vision 2030, 2008). This paper focuses on defining the terms of information poverty and knowledge-based society. It speaks to the responsibility and importance of the role of information policy in resolving Kenya’s challenge.

The African Leaders in ICT (ALICT) offers a conceptual framework useful …

A Critical Analysis Of Scientific Productivity Of The “Robotics” Research In India During 2009-2018, Nutan Gaud

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper describes results of a scientometric study of “Robotics” research publications during the period of 10 years i.e. (2009-2018). The raw data was collected from leading citation database i.e. Scopus. The study examines and analysis various scientometrics parameter and after the analysis it has been found that the out of total 4325 research paper, the highest documents were published in 2018 i.e. 791 (18.29%) while the minimum 134 (3.1%) of research papers were found in the year 2009 and the annual growth rate of publications was in fluctuating trends. The maximum (1.23) relative growth rate was found in 2010; …

Implementation Of Rfid Technology In Libraries: A Case Study In Upes Library, Monishankar Chhetri, Ranjan Sinha Thakur

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Implementation of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) in libraries has carried exceptional improvement like automated issue return, security of library materials, inventory control etc. RFID is the latest technology used in libraries for managing the automated library and also for theft detection. The paper highlights that the importance of Implementing RFID system in UPES library and emphasizing its advantages, disadvantages, different component of the system and their standards. The relevant cost of the different component and approximate total cost of implementing an RFID system for a library is given.

Internet Access And Information Retrieval Competencies Of High School Students In Ghana, Philip Kwaku Kankam, Zawedde Nsibirwa

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

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Leadership Style And Institutional Effectiveness Of Polytechnic Libraries South-West, Nigeria, Rosaline Oluremi Opeke Professor, Oluwatosin Fisayo Oyerinde Doctor

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The goal of the library is to provide quality service and lifelong learning facilities to its users. However, there are indications of low level of effectiveness in many polytechnic libraries. Studies revealed that this could be attributed to leadership style. The study, therefore, investigated the extent to which leadership style influenced institutional effectiveness of polytechnic libraries in South-West, Nigeria.

The research adopted survey research design. The population consisted of 429 library personnel from the 32 polytechnic libraries in South-West, Nigeria. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 24 (75%) polytechnic libraries. Total enumeration was used for the 368 personnel …

Research Impact Of The Iranian Publications On Social Networks In Scopus Indexed, Chandran Velmurugan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Due to the major role of research in the sustainable development of countries all around the world, mapping the scientific production must be designed according to indexed in databases. The purpose of the present study is to analyze Iranian literature on the field of social networks in comparison with the same studies to cross the Middle East and the world level. This is research is a descriptive study. A total of 123,609 documents indexed pertained to this topic were processed from 1970 to the end of 2017 indexed in the Scopus database. Excel software was used to analyze the data. …

Social Media Use And Its Influence On Academic Performance Of Postgraduate Students Of Benue State University, Makurd, Beetseh Kwaghga, Benedict Okike O.I, Terna Ramatu A

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examined the social media use and its influence on academic performance of Postgraduate students of Benue State University, Makurdi. Four research questions were answered. Population for this study was 76 library staff of Benue State University and was used as sample. Instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire. Data collected was analysed using percentage, mean and standard deviation. Findings of the study revealed that Postgraduate students mostly spend their time using Facebook on social media. Findings also revealed that most of Postgraduate students spend their good on social media. The study also found that Postgraduate spend good …

Evaluation Of The Uses Of Social Media In Libraries Operation In University Libraries In Benue State, Beetseh Kwaghga, Tion Samuel Dzever, Ilo M. Hajaratu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper examines evaluation of the uses of social Medias in libraries operation in University libraries in Benue State. The paper uses the descriptive survey research design to gather data collected. The targeted population for this study will consist of all registered users of University of Agriculture Makurdi library, Benue State University Library and University of Mkar, Mkar. The population of the registered students in Benue State University library is estimated at ten thousand (10,000) including undergraduates and postgraduate’s students. A sample size is limited number of elements selected from population which is a representative of that population. Random sampling …