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Toward Improving Library Automation In Delta State University Library, Abraka, Daniel Akparobore, Daniel O. Akparobore

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study investigated the library automation in Delta State university library. A total of 50

library staff including professional and para–professional librarians were sampled for the study.

Three research questions were formulated to guide the study. The instrument used for the study

was the questionnaire. The data collected were analyzed using frequency count and percentages.

The findings from the study revealed that the facilities necessarily for automation services were

available. The study also revealed that though the automation facilities were available, the library

automation service is not effective. The findings from the study showed internet services and

electronic mails as …

The Identification Of Library Collaboration In Facing Changes In The Academic Environment In Indonesia, Margareta Aulia Rachman Mar

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Background: Library collaboration is an undeniable thing to do, primarily to deal with changes in a very dynamic academic environment.

Objective: This study aims to identify library collaboration in dealing with changes in the academic environment in university libraries in Indonesia which is required to improve competitiveness with the limited resources available.

Method: This study used a quantitative approach with descriptive methods and the data collection was done by conducting a survey by distributing questionnaires distributed at 37 University Libraries in Indonesia.

Result: The study shows the results that 81% of university libraries in Indonesia have had a collaboration which …

The Organization Communication Climate At Intan Special Library, Ananda Sekar Rahmi, Laksmi Laksmi

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This study discussed about Intan Special Library organization communication climate in terms of information flow and five dimensions of the communication climate namely support, decision making participation, openness, trust, and high performance goals. The purpose of this research was to understand and provide an overview of the communication climate of Intan Special Library and what factors influenced the climate formation. This research used qualitative approach with case study method. The results of this study indicated that the communication climate formed in the Intan library was a climate of communication that was not supportive / negative because it was dominated by …

Global Papers On Supreme Court Judgments During 2000-2016: A Bibliometric Study, Banalata Pradhan Mrs, Annapurna Pattnaik

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This paper analyses the growth and development of productivity in Supreme Court Judgments Worldwide during the period 2000-2016, data extracted from Scopus database. The focus of the study is on highest producing countries and institutions engaged in research and their impact on the society. The study shows that the World output in Supreme Court judgments has grown continuously during the period of study but in an inconsistent way. USA contributed highest 49.64% papers to the total World’s output followed by UK and Canada. Only a small proportion (35.99%) remains uncited during the period of study.

Identification Of Effective Factors On The Use Of "Query Suggestions" Through Fuzzy Delphi Method, Maryam Azargoon, Ahmad Shabani, Mozafar Cheshmehsohrabi, Asefe Asemi

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Purpose: Query suggestions are contributive in formulating queries and improving search results on the Web. This tool is used in most search and retrieval systems like the search engines, databases, personal search tools and so on. The factors affecting the use of query suggestions by the users from the perspective of experts are identified.

Methodology: First, a number of factors are identified through the documentary methodology, and next the significance of each factor is determined through the fuzzy Delphi method here.

Findings: A total of 48 factor is extracted from the available literature view and is classified …

Global Analysis Of Repositories In 'Library And Information Science' In Opendoar, Dhanavandan S. S

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This paper discusses the availability of the Repositories for subject ‘Library and Information Science’ in the World which are registered in OpenDOAR. And it further deals about the repositories by continents, organisation by continent, type, content and languages and various software. totally 126 repositories available which consists of 60 in Europe, 26 in Asia, 19 in North America, 6 from South America,10 from Africa, 4 from Australia and one repository in Caribbean. And also the minimum numbers of repositories are in ‘Governmental’ type repository. 55 repositories are used DSpace and 23 repositories are used EPrints software. Among the repositories, 30 …

Reprographic Services: Availability And Effective Accessibility Of University Library Materials By Students In Enugu State University Of Science And Technology, Delight Udochukwu

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Adequate resources in Libraries are not an indication of a good or well-organized Library, as availability of resources does not guarantee full accessibility. Many a time, users of University Libraries find it difficult to effectively access and reproduce the available resources in the library, owing to either complete absence or shortage of reprographic facilities, which as a matter of fact, is of great concern. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of reprographic services in enhancing the availability and accessibility of library resources to students in University Libraries, a case study of Enugu State University of Science …

Information Seeking Behavior Of Faculty Members And Students In Colleges Of Kashmir Region: Ellis Model Approach, Sumaira Jabeen Baba, Shabir Ahmed Ganie

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The present era of knowledge advancement, decision making, avoidance of duplication in efforts and technology transfer. Information is a key issue to deal with. The real challenge is not producing or storing information but disseminates it to the proper ends is the real challenge. Although users in academic Libraries are continuously adapting and seeking effective ways to respond to the fundamental and interconnected missions of study, teaching and community service, and that is why some have embraced the use of the Internet in obtaining information. The paper highlights some information seeking models to assist students in their search for information …

Marketing Of Library Services For Enhanced Accessibility In National Open University Of Nigeria: Challenges And Strategies For Intervention, Loveth Ogoegbunam Ekwueme Ph. D, Promise Ifeoma Ilo Ph.D

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This study is a descriptive survey on challenges and enhancement strategies for the marketing of library services for improved accessibility to students of National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). Three specific objectives, three research question and one null hypothesis guided the study. Population for the study consists of 15 librarians from the six study centres libraries in the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria. The study used a questionnaire and interview to collect data from 15 librarians in the six study centre libraries in the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria. The data collected were analysed using mean and standard deviation and …

Information Literacy Of Online Media Journalist, Pandit Football, Laksmi Laksmi, Mohammad Leandro Maldini

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This study discusses the information literacy of online media journalist Pandit Football. The purpose of this study is to identify the ability of the journalists in presenting the information that would be consumed by the readers. This research uses qualitative approach with case study method. Collecting data from 5 informants was conducted in January-May 2018. In analyzing the capabilities of journalists, this study used the information literacy standard issued by the International Federations of Library Association and Institutions (IFLA). The results of this study indicated that the information literacy that the journalists had, was able to support each individual in …

Collections And Collection Development Exercise In Libraries: A Perspective In View, Stanley Efe Okolo, Rechael E. Eserada, Peace N. Ugboh, Dorathy L. Ngbo

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This paper examines what collection is all about and the concept collection development exercise in libraries stating the methods used in actualizing the collection development which are community need assessment, selection, and placing order, receiving/checking. This study also outlines some procedures for acquiring information resources in the collection development department which are: purchase, exchange, legal deposit, gift/donation, subscription, photocopies, inter-library loan and weeding. It also states some problems associated with the collection development department as: relegation of the library to the background; poor numeration of the library staff; glory driven consciousness of the library staff; lack of required information resources …

Influence Of Ict Skills On The Utilization Of Electronic Information Resources (Eirs) Among Undergraduates Of Covenant University, Ota. Ogun State. South West Nigeria., Oludayo Babalola

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Abstract

This study assessed the impact of ICT Skills on the utilization of electronic information resources in Covenant University by undergraduates. Libraries generally, are now investing greatly on electronic information resources and there is a great need to study the use of electronic information resources to justify the investment. On this background, this study set to investigate the influence of ICTS skills on use e-information resources by undergraduates of covenant university, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of this study includes undergraduates library users from 100 to 500 in Covenant University. …

Usability Of Opac In The University Libraries Of Haryana (India), Rajinder Kumar, Joginder Singh

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The present study is based on users’ survey on OPAC in different university libraries of Haryana. The maximum of 39.3% users visited the library for getting the documents Xerox in KUK, 89.7% users was aware of OPAC service in CUH, 24.8% users learnt the use of OPAC by making self efforts in MDU, 30% users used the OPAC system weekly, 46.3% users used OPAC for searching the availability of required document in MDU, 82.2% users used simple search method in CUH, 45.2% users found the documents misplaced on the shelves in KUK, 74.1% users observed the library staff members was …

Identifying The Trusted And Preferred Health Information Sources Of Rural Women Of Kangpokpi Area, Manipur, Florence Guite, P. Hangsing

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To identify the trusted and preferred sources of health information among rural women, all women of four rural/remote villages around Kangpokpi town, namely, Haijang, South Changoubung, Chaljang, and Wakotphai are studied. The study has found that the most trusted and preferred source of health information of the rural women is found to be Community Health Centre (CHC). There is also a high preference and high level of trust in the Informal sources such as family members, Traditional Mid-wives, and friends.

Use Of Social Networking Sites Among Undergraduates: A Case Study Of Department Of Theater And Film Arts, Faculty Of Arts, University Of Jos, Jos, Nigeria, Victor Chuks Nwokedi Dr.

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This study examined the Usage Patterns of Social Networking Sites (SNSs) amongst Undergraduate Students of Department of Theater and Film Arts, Faculty of Arts, University of Jos, Nigeria. The study was guided by nine objectives. Survey research design was adopted for the study. The target population was all the 348 First year Students in the Department of Theater and Film Arts, Faculty of Arts, University of Jos. Since, the population (348) was manageable, there was no need for sampling. Hence, all the students were adopted in the research. The research instrument adopted was questionnaire. Data collected were analyzed using frequency …

Internet Use Among Faculty And Students Of College Libraries In Bangalore, India: A Study, Lokesha Naik, Kishore Kumar

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The purpose of this study was to examine the factors influencing the usage of the internet by the Bangalore University affiliated colleges’ faculty members and students for academic purposes. In this study tests the research framework using structural equation modelling. 167 faculty and 733 students from college libraries participated in this study. The findings of this study suggest that the attitude and perceived usefulness of the Internet significantly influence the behavioural intention of the users on using the internet for the general purposes. Again the study revealed that the perceived usefulness of the Internet is significantly influenced by the perceived …

Information Communication Technology (Ict) And The Future Of Library: A Review Of Related Literature, Chukwunaza N. Ekwelem Mr

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Libraries are created as an authenticated and authoritative parlance where knowledge of all human endeavor can be acquired, processed, preserved and made easily accessible by all irrespective of sex, status, religion, race or color. Its primary role is to meet the information need of its users and the society at large. These were achieved previously through conventional means of library services which includes the traditional means of acquiring, storing, retrieving, cataloguing and classification, circulation etc. of information. With the introduction of Information and communication technology library and information services have experienced unprecedented changes and transformation. This paper looked into conceptual …

Users’ Motivation And Satisfaction As Predictors Of Lecturers’ Use Of Library Resources In Colleges Of Education In Southwest, Nigeria, Adesanya Olusegun Oyeleye

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The study investigated users’ motivation and satisfaction as predictor of lecturers’ use of library resources in colleges of education in southwest, Nigeria. This is to reveal that library user motivation and satisfaction will predict lecturers’ effective use of library resources. . The descriptive research design was adopted, while a multi-stage sampling procedure was used in the study. Simple random sampling method was employed to select respondents from the selected colleges of education. A total of 568 lecturers (297 males and 271 females) participated in the study. A structured questionnaire tagged “Questionnaire on Users’ Motivation, Satisfaction and Library Material on …

Perspective Of The Search Engines Among The Faculty Members Of Autonomous Colleges Of Coimbatore: A Study, G Sivasubramanian, Dr.P. Gomathi

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Search engines have become an integral part of our information environment. Increasingly they are replacing the role of libraries in facilitating information discovery and access. Search engine use is an embedded task that is determined by individuals’ specific work contexts and needs. The present study attempted to analysis the perspective of the search engines among the faculty members of autonomous colleges in the Coimbatore. The study had the objective of analysis the level of computer and internet proficiency of the faculty members, purpose of using the search engines and evaluation of the search engines. The study highlighted the relationship of …

The Substantial Research On Quantitative Analysis And Publications Measure In Forensic Medicine, Baskaran C. - Dr, Rameshbabu P. - -

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The study examines the publication productivity of Forensic Medicine output during 1989-2016. The growth of the publications, RGR and Dt of the research output, Collaboration of authors, Collaborative co-efficient etc. in the study. The result of the study found that publications growth rate between 11 (0.26%) in 1989 and 447 (10.76%) in 201. The largest output in was found 447 publications in 2013. It is found the DC between 0.64 and 0.94 and overall DC measured to be 23.08 throughout study period. The study could be found DC was an increased and a decreased trend appeared in the whole study …

E-Learning Research Papers In Web Of Science: A Biliometric Analysis, Nishat Fatima, Abu K S

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Purpose – The paper aims to explore and identify the trends in E-Learning research at the global level.

Design/methodology/approach – The data were collected from the Web of Science database covering the period from 1989- 2018 in order to identify substantial contributions that have been published in the field of E-Learning. A total of 9826 records were retrieved. The data was analyzed to reveal different trends prevailing in E-Learning research including prominent contributing countries, authorship patterns adopted, the degree of collaboration, collaborative index, prominent sources for publication of research, visibility of research in term of citation …

Assesing The Effectiveness Of Library Instruction Among The Post Graduate Students In Bharathidasan University, Abu Ks, Dr Balasubramani R

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Library instruction plays a vital role in facilitating the patrons in imaginative and artistic thinking about research and information resources. In the present technological era, libraries need to interact with the patrons more in order to help them in locating the information resource and organizing the resources in such a way that the patrons can find their information with assistance. This study investigates the effectiveness of library instruction among the Post Graduate students in Bharathidasan University. The study adopted a survey method and structured questionnaire was used to collect data from the respondents. The Study found out that majority of …

Collection Development Policy And User Satisfaction In University Libraries In Rivers State, Nigeria, Emmanuel Okwu, Mercy Echem

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The main purpose of the study was to examine the influence of Collection Development Policy and User Satisfaction in University Libraries in Rivers State, Nigeria. Three research questions and three research hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The study adopted a descriptive research design using questionnaire as major instrument for eliciting data. The questionnaire titled (CDPIUSUL) was used for this purpose. A total number of 65 staff constituted the population. The population was purposively adopted because of the smaller size, comprising of 33 for Ignatius Ajuru University of Education and 32 for Rivers State University (RSU) respectively. All copies …

Use Of Electronic Journals By Research Scholars And Postgraduate Students Of University Of Delhi And Jamia Millia Islamia: A Comparative Analysis, Md. Sohail, Mr. Maksood, Nazia Salauddin

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The emergence of the internet is a new medium of information storage and delivery represents a revolution, which will have a lasting impact on the electronic publication and delivery of information system in the twenty-first century. The developments in information technology have brought e-journals as a boon to research community, which are becoming a major source for scholarly communication. As e-journal is a journal available online or offline containing research papers, review articles, scholarly communications. In the electronic environment teaching, learning and research are being supported by e-journals which are emerging as new powerful tool. E-journals have an impact not …

Similarity Index Of Doctoral Theses Submitted To Universities In Kerala: An Investigation, Suresh Kumar Pk Dr.

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Plagiarism has grown to such an alarming rate that the academic community finds it difficult to spot an authentic work among the plethora of published literature. Anti-plagiarism softwares have become popular as a solution to overcome this problem. This study aims to describe various aspects of plagiarism, to assess the contribution of PhD theses in ShodhGanga by the universities in Kerala, to identify the subject wise contribution of PhD theses in various universities in Kerala during 2010-17,to find the extend of similarity of content in the PhD theses of the Universities in Kerala and to rank the universities in …

Applicability Of Lotka’S Law In Astronomy & Astrophysics Research Of India, Satish Kumar, Senthilkumar R.

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The paper reveals the scientific productivity pattern of authors in the field of Astronomy & Astrophysics research in India and applicability of Lotka’s law in the literature of Astronomy & Astrophysics for the given data set. Data was retrieved from WoS database for this study, a total of 6,363 papers has been published by 2,719 authors during 2013-2017 in straight count of the authorship. Examining the Lotka’s Inverse square (n=2) method as well as general power method (n≠2), (calculating the value of ‘n’ with observed data) was used to test the applicability of Lotka’s law. Goodness of fit test - …

Bibliometric Analysis Of Digital Literacy Research Output: A Global Perspective, Alagu A, Thanuskodi S

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The study aimed to assess the Digital Literacy research output during the period of 1992-2011.The web of science database has used to retrieve records related to digital literacy research.The bibliographic citation retrieved data are analyzed using the Histcite Software application. Based on the retrieved data, digital literacy research publication is analyzed and interpreted. The performance of the most productivity countries, authors, journals,language-wise, Institution –wise, keyword wise and citation reference is analyzed.Relative Growth rate and doubling time have assessed. The performance of the most productivity countries and the highest number of articles are published in the form of total articles …

Information Literacy Skills Among Library And Information Science Professionals In India, S Thanuskodi "Dr."

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This project examines information literacy skills among the Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals in India, pointing out the benefits and finally makes recommendations to improve the program. This is considered a very significant issue in view of the fact that it will afford in India, academic institutions and private organizations such as companies the understanding of what to improve and the way to improve them as far as their information literacy is concerned. As India become more advanced technologically, it has become more important for children and even adult to have the awareness of a solid foundation in Information …

User Perception On Open Access Resources Among College Students In India: A Survey, Muthuvennila S, Thanuskodi S

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A study was conducted to investigate the accessibility and use of perception on open access resources used in the library and Information Science students inIdhaya College for Women. In this paper, an attempt has been made to study the awareness of open access resources. The methodology adopted for the study surveyed in which questionnaires, interviews, and observations were used in a collection of the data. A total of 131 respondents participated in the study. 80(61.07%) of the frequency are UG Students while 51(38.93%) are PG Students in the use of open access resources in Idhaya College for Women. show that …

The Role Of Librarians In The Implementation Of The National Policy Of Education, Victoria O. Itsekor, Chukwudum Mareen Jegbefume Miss, Oluwatofunmi Jesudunni Oyewole Mrs.

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The library profession is one that serves the educational system of any nation, therefore both the educational and library systems must be in nexus if effective and efficient formulation and implementation of policies will be established. The impact of the library can be felt at all levels in the education sector, starting from the grass root, that is, School libraries in primary and secondary schools to the Academic libraries in the tertiary institutions. Hence the importance of the library in the educational development of a country cannot be over-estimated.

The library policy objectives have not been difficult to identify …