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Digital Rights Management (Drm) In The Libraries Of Digital-Era: Concepts, Ipr Issues & Concerns Of Lis Community, Subhajit Panda

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

A rapid shifting perceived from traditional content to digital media due to increasing advantages in every step of the information life cycle: create, collect, organize, store, access, deliver & use. Along with the advantages, digital content transactions are more likely prone to effects through IPR issues. Copyright and intellectual property rights (IPR) have been established and extended over hundreds of years, but implementing the same in the digital environment faces huge challenges. This article started by introducing digital rights & digital rights management (DRM), its architectural framework & techniques, and associated IPR issues. The perception of the LIS community about …

Content Analysis Of Nirf Ranked Medical Institute’S Library Websites Of India: An Evaluative Study, Komal Sahu, Sharad Kumar Sonkar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Libraries are establishing websites to deliver information to their patrons. The purpose of this paper is to assess the top ten medical institute library websites, as determined by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), for the year 2020. The checklist-based observation method has been adopted for the study. The checklist is categorized into five major categories: general information about the library, library's printed collection, library's e-resources, library's services, and library’s sections. At the end of this study, some recommendations are being provided for improving websites. The information is gathered from only eight medical institute’s library websites because two of them …

Offering Web-Based Tools Via Library Websites For Academic And Research Progression: An Analytical Study, Tanmay De Sarkar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of the present study is to explore the possibility of integrating various online tools and apps with the library website and to identify the issues and benefits of implementing these tools. Quantitative online survey method was used using Google form in the present study to investigate the perception of the academic community involving students, teachers, and research scholars across higher education institutes in West Bengal, India about the online tools and apps and how they respond while interacting with these tools. Based on the responses to a series of questions, the study analyzed user observation and found purposive …

E-Resource Management And Management Issues And Challenges, Subaveerapandiyan A, Ammaji Rajitha, Mohd Amin Dar, Natarajan R

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

E-resources are inevitable, technology has grown and libraries are also adopting the technologies although adopting have many challenges to the library professionals. Whenever something new comes they need to update themselves. A study investigated E-Resources management and management issues of Indian library professional perspectives. For this study, data was collected from various academic institutes/university libraries in India. It includes institutes of national importance, central, state, deemed and private universities. The study finds that the majority of the libraries subscribed to E-journals and E-books, administration related challenges faced by LIS professionals. The t-test results revealed a lack of professional skills is …

Usage Of Information Sources And Services In Selected Engineering And Management Institute Libraries Of Haryana: An Assessment, Gajender Singh, Sanjiv Kadyan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The present study is evaluates the user experience towards library information resources and services in selected engineering and management institutes of Haryana. The researcher distributed 432 questionnaires among faculty members, PG and UG students of YMCA Faridabad, MDU Rohtak and DCRUST Sonipat Engineering and management institute libraries and found 325(75.23%) responses received back. It was found that the majority of users were overall satisfied with available library information sources and services. The study also found that some of library information sources and services were not much fully utilized by the faculty members and the students. Therefore, it is also suggested …

Collection Of Legal Information Resources In The Allahabad High Court, Mohd Muzzammil

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study illustrates the development and management of legal information resources (LIR) in the Allahabad High Court Judges’ Library (AHCJL). This work is based on research conducted by researchers as part of his Ph.D. Work. The AHCJL has a collection of numerous types of legal information resources. The AHCJL is accessible only by the honourable judges and court clerks. It is important to note that printed legal information resources are used more frequently than electronic legal Information resources. The study also found that a significant portion of the library's budget was spent on journal subscriptions. Books and bare acts have …

Cooperation Between Islamic University Libraries In West Java Province, Indonesia, Yunus Winoto, Sukaesih Sukaesih, Rohanda Rohanda, Falih Ijlal Septian

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The occurrence of the very rapid development of science marked by the abundance of various scientific publications, both in printed form and in electronic form, requires a swift response from library managers. However, there are limitations in most libraries, especially university libraries in developing countries such as Indonesia, so it seems very unlikely to meet the information needs of all library users. Therefore, building a collaborative network between libraries is a very appropriate choice. This study aims to determine the cooperation network between Islamic university libraries in West Java, Indonesia. The method used in this research is the descriptive survey …

Constructing Theoretical Framework For Virtual Reference Service: A Technology Acceptance Approach, Atasi Sinhababu, Shiv Kumar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) is an information systems theory that models how users come to accept and use a technology. The actual system use is the end-point where people use the technology. Behavioural intention is a factor that leads people to use the technology. Virtual Reference Service (VRS) has been found to be successful and effective in providing remote assistance to the library patrons online. VRS is the extension of the age-old reference service being offered by the libraries worldwide. This extension is brought through technology and techniques augmented and enriched by implementation ICTs including software and hardware. Present …

Understanding The Competencies Of Library And Information Science Professionals: An Analytical Review, Tumpa Saha, Tapan Barui Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Knowledge plays a strategically important role to success and continuous growth of our life. In information exposition coupled with the electronic or virtual era has brought a great change to libraries and its working environment. In today’s working environment the role of libraries and librarians changed from storehouse of information caretaker to information manager and at the same time the forms and distribution of information also took a new shape in a new way. This is due to the advancement of ICT as well as contemporary societal need. Due to this change, library and information science professionals also need a …

Records Management Practices To Improve Efficiency And Service Delivery At Qalakabusha And Westville Correctional Facilities, Lungelo S. Mbatha, Lungile Luthuli

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The management of records is an important function in correctional facilities as it improves accountability, safety, security and accessibility of records pertaining to offenders and the various programmes provided. The inadequate management of records however is a wide spread issue in most South African correctional facilities, as evidenced by maladministration and the loss of important offender records. This study was conducted to ascertain the records management practices of two correctional facilities in South Africa in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. The research was conducted at Qalakabusha and Westville correctional facilities with the purpose of finding out the types of records kept, …

Collection Management And Utilization Of Electronic Resources By Postgraduate Students In The University Of Ibadan, Nigeria, Kazeem Adeshina

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

As the life cycle of information products has become increasingly digital from “cradle to grave,” the nature of electronic information management has dramatically changed. These changes have brought new strategies and methods as well as new issues and challenges. At the bottom line the services are increasingly delivered to a desktop from distributed publishers or information providers. Information organizations act either as primary information providers or as brokers between the user and the primary service provider. Hence, the study examines the collection management and utilization of e-resources by postgraduate students in University of Ibadan. Descriptive survey design was employed for …

Utilization And Users’ Satisfaction On Library Resources And Services By School Of Engineering And Technology, Mizoram University, F Chanchin Mawia

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study is confined to the students and faculties of the School of Engineering and Technology (SET), Mizoram University (MU). University libraries invest a huge amount of money every year on the collection development and maintenance of their resources in order to meet the information need of users. Satisfying the patron of the library is the major aim of every library system. The main objectives of the study are to examine the purpose of the use of library resources, frequency of library visits, to ascertain the type of information needs, find out the duration of time spent in the library, …

Role Of Library Professionals In Information Dissemination During National Lockdown: A Case Study In Reference To Recent Pandemic, Subhajit Panda, Renuka Sharma

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Libraries play an important role in the everyday life of students and faculty. The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected higher education, including libraries systems & services. This global pandemic almost changes the entire working style of the library from traditional to online. The purpose of this study was to explore the response of the Libraries and LIS professionals during the COVID -19 pandemic and determine their working practices, services practices, and strategies applied and role-played. Libraries see their individual and collective roles of societal and educational dimensions during these uncertain times. The study also made recommendations for the betterment of …

Electronic Management In University Libraries Under Corona Pandemic (Covid-19): Reality And Challenges, Hanan Ahmed Farag

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study examines the experience of libraries at Imam Abdul Rahman bin Faisal University during the period of the Corona pandemic (COVID-19) since early March 2020. The paper reviewed the reality of libraries during the crisis and highlighted the unknown challenges posed by the epidemic to the university digital services. The paper examines how libraries have adapted electronic management to support the university’s full online teaching and learning processes since March 2020. The impact of the use of electronic management on the performance of human resources at the Deanship of Library Affairs at Imam Abdul Rahman bin Faisal University was …

Role Of National Library Of India In Preservation And Promoting Reading Habit, Jaspreet Kaur, Rupak Chakravarty

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study is the first of its kind in ascertaining the role that National Library plays in promoting reading habits among its users. Reading is significant for mental stimulation, developing intellectual skills, memory improvement, stress reduction. In the modern era, an era driven by technology, the upcoming generations are outrunning the reading habit. Libraries strive on reading. Libraries become more answerable to knowledge society for their role in inculcating reading habits in this scenario. National Library is also expected to deliver in this direction. The role of various sections of libraries has been discussed based on usage statistics. The paper …

Assessing Q&A Trends In Scholarly Communications: A Quantitative Study Of Researchgate, Subhajit Panda, Simran Kaur, Heenam Gakhar, Pooja Kumari, Rupak Chakravarty Prof

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The purpose of the study is to explore and analyse the disciplinary question and answer (Q&A) trends prevailing in the scientific social network (SCN)/scientific collaborative network (SCN) also known as an academic social network (ASN), ResearchGate (RG) and to examine the subject wise status of Q&A, content sharing trends of Q & A on RG and statistical analysis of various tests. The present study adopted a quantitative research design (Correlational as well as explanatory) to pursue the research questions and objectives for conducting the study. The data was collected from the research gate (RG) platform and 35 subjects were selected …

Promoting A Policy For Social Media Use In Nigeria, Adetola Akanbiemu

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The paper discusses the development and promotion of social media policy in academic libraries in Nigeria. Academic libraries are charged with the responsibility of supporting their parent organisation in achieving the institutional objectives which involve providing support for research and educational activities. Having such crucial roles to carry out, the use of social media has become a helpful tool in the delivery of services to users. Social Media has provided new opportunities for libraries and librarians in the world. In academic libraries, they are used as a powerful tool for communication by providing an excellent platform for an active and …

Web Based Library And Information Services By University Libraries Of West Bengal: A Comparative Study, Himanish Roy, Sangita Sarkar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This paper highlights the web-based library and information services provided by the selected ten library website of the universities of West Bengal. Website of an institution plays a key role in information dissemination and is designed to serve as a remote access point. This study has been conducted by the information given in the websites of the selected ten university libraries of West Bengal. The comparative technique has been conducted to examine the contents enclosed in university website and also fixed the criteria for the evaluation of websites for classification of missing links. This present study affirm that all the …

Content Management Analysis Of Indian Institutes Of Science Education And Research (Iisers) Libraries: A Comparative Study., Rajendra Singh Mr., Pravish Prakash Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study aims to discover the most suitable framework used by the libraries in institutes of Higher education. Design/methodology/approach – We have adopted the online survey method to analyze the services and resources which are being offered. The study also emphasizes the usability of resources. A deep immersed checking has been done to check the hypertext links given at each IISER Library’s website in form of percentage and natural numbers. While making observation broadly six research questions have been formulated covering of all areas of knowledge management, the study tried to find suitable answers to formulated questions. The analysis also …

Disaster Management In Central Library, Tezpur University: A Study, Anjan Gohain, Professional Assistant, Prof. Bikika Laloo Tariang, Department Of Library And Information Science, Dr. Mukesh Saikia, Librarian

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The main purpose of the study is to investigate the state of preparedness, response and recovery strategy followed in the university library,Tezpur University, to protect and preserve library print collections from any potential disaster. Survey research method was adopted for the study. The researcher used interview and observation methods as tools to collect relevant data. Primary and secondary sources were also consulted. The study discusses briefly disaster, its types and importance of disaster management plan in university library to create awareness among library professionals and how to keep library print collections safe from any potential disaster, as a part of …

Growth And Development Of National Digital Library Of India Since Inception Under The Initiative Of Iit Kharagpur: A Comprehensive Study, Debdas Mondal

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Abstract

The establishment of National Digital Library of India has been changed the dimension of digital library and made a remarkable milestone in the world of online information dissemination process .This article explores the current content of documents and learning resources and their growth from the year 2016 to 2021. This paper also includes the subject wise developments of various collections. It is also finds out the coverage of participatory institutional members which share their resources with NDLI. The increasing numbers of registered and active personal members have also been included in this article. Data are analyzed using suitable charts …

The Copyright Trends In India, And The Level Of Copyright Awareness Among Academic Librarians, Anjaneya Reddy N M

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Academic librarians often need to deal with copyright issues at their institutions while handling information resources, and they must have a clear understanding of copyright laws, practices, and its implications. This paper examines the copyright trends in India, and librarian’s familiarity with copyright laws and sources consulted to acquire copyright education. Copyright registrations in India are constantly increasing and copyright infringement cases are gradually decreasing. The study has shown impressive results that the majority of academic librarians (90.70%) are aware of copyright laws and their practice. Further, the study illustrates that the majority of librarians (63.27%) have only a basic …

Library Management With Fayol's 14 Principles: Practical Insights, Parbat Chhetri

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study explores the practical application of Henri Fayol's 14 Principles of Management in the context of library management. Amid the evolving landscape of libraries, these principles offer a potential framework for optimizing operations and enhancing services. Through a document analysis of web resources, the researcher thoroughly examines each principle's adaptability to libraries. The study's purpose is to discern how these principles can effectively guide decision-making, workflow, and staff engagement within diverse library settings. While the findings shed light on the positive impacts of principle integration, it's important to note that the application may vary due to library-specific nuances. This …

Information Seeking Behavior Of As-Syifa Boarding High School Students In Fulfilling Academic Tasks, Nurul K. Az-Zahra, Ike Iswary Lawanda

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Academic tasks from teachers can stimulate students’ information needs. To fulfill it, students can search for information in different ways amongst the students. It is known at SMAIT As-Syifa Boarding School which is an Islamic-based boarding school, there are additional subjects of Islamic teachings that can lead to more diverse and broad information needs for students. It was also found that students’ needs and behavior in seeking information to fulfill tasks were not known. Moreover, the literature on information needs and information-seeking behavior in Islamic boarding schools that are available is still quite a few. This study discussed the information …

Information Access Pattern Among The Library And Information Science Professionals In Coimbatore Region, K Ganapathy, R Jayabal Dr.

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study is made to determine the Information Access Pattern among the Library and Information Science Professionals in Coimbatore Region. Survey method and the simple random sampling technique were used for this study. A survey was carried out amongst the full-time Library and Information Science (LIS) Professionals to ascertain their information access pattern for scholarly pursuits. The primary data was collected through questionnaires. A sample of 129 respondents selected randomly. The study was aimed to identify the gender wise and designation wise distribution, classification, and cataloguing code used and information sources and services available in the library. The findings of …

Content Analysis Of Library Websites Of Four Selected Universities Of Assam: A Comparative Study, Ramyajyoti Arandhara

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Library Websites are the mirror of a library, it showcases its profile, activities, services and whole things which is related to that library and its staff. Now a days it is very much important for any kind of libraries, it may be academic library, public library or a special library. This paper tries to analyze the content which is reflected in the websites of four University libraries of Assam. The name of these Libraries are Krishna Kanta Handiqui Library of Gauhati University, Central Library of Tezpur University, Lakshminath Bezbaroa Library of Dibrugarh University, and Dr. Suryya Kumar Bhuyan Library of …

An Effective Role Of A Library In The Development Of Faculty And Students: A Case Study Of Quaid-I-Azam Library, Dr. Ghulam Shabbir, Mr. Nusrat Ali

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

A library is not only a collection of material, books, journals and other sources, but it is also responsible to educate its users with modern knowledge. A library plays a vital role in the development of society, faculty and students. It is basic essential to measure the role or development of a university through its libraries. Quaid-i-Azam Library is basically a group of 11 libraries that are working under the flagship of the University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Pakistan. It provides the access to its users of more than 134,000 books, 45,000 e-books, peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings and articles through 17 …

Collection Management & Services Of Rajiv Gandhi University And Tripura University Libraries Of North East India: A Comparative Study, F Chanchin Mawia

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The paper highlighted the collection management and services of the Rajiv Gandhi University (RGV) Library and the Tripura University (TU) Library. The study was anchored to investigate the type of users, kind of Library, staff strength, mode of acquisition, classification scheme, collection management, user satisfaction, and Library services. The study also gives information about the RGU Library and TU Library. A structured questionnaire was designed and randomly distributed to 100 respondents, where 95 responded questionnaires were received. The Library has its collection management policies for selection, acquisition, and other Library activities, as may be seen. Both departments are responsible for …

Evaluation Of Digital Libraries To Improve Agile Library Services, Andi Asari Andi Samlawi, Djoko Saryono, Fathan Anisa

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This research aims to analyze digital library optimization to support the development of agile libraries.The development of agile libraries through the optimization of digital libraries is seen from the perception of convenience, perceived benefits, and acceptance of digital libraries by the user community.This research uses a qualitative approach. Data collection is done by purposive sampling technique.Triangulation is used to analyze data. The results show that the optimization of digital libraries for the development of agile library services is measured by ease of use in terms of systems that are easy to learn, easy to master, clear and easy to reach, …

Comparative Study Of Academic Libraries Of Selected Higher Educational Institutions In Motihari City, Bihar (India), Anubhaw Kumar Suman, Dr. Madhu Patel, Atul Kumar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Purpose – This paper aims to know the library resources, library services and facilities provided by the higher education academic libraries to their users, find out their problems in delivering better services to users, followed by the best possible suggestions for overall improvement and development of the libraries of selected higher educational institutions in Motihari, Bihar.

Design/Methodology/Approach – To accomplish the objectives of the study, data has been collected through a structured questionnaire consisting of several questions keeping in mind the objectives of the study, followed by personal interviews with librarians or In-charge of the libraries and visits to the …