- By Preeti Patel; Kishor John and Manju Chakraverti
- Issue No. 2 (Dec. 2011), Volume No.1
Security of Electronic Resources: A study of Private Engineering Colleges of Indore city
Internet and other computer technologies become very essential for libraries. Libraries need to have policies; protection measures and trained staff in place in order to safeguard their investments in computer and computer-related technologies, personnel and services. This paper will cover Information Security methods used in Private Engineering College libraries of Indore city. Instead of giving […]
Read More- By Sunil Tyagi
- Issue No. 2 (Dec. 2011), Volume No.1
Usage of Electronic Information Resources in Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Laboratory (HPL), India
The study examine how scientists of Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Laboratory (HPL) use electronic information resources, whether print or electronic are read more, whether there is a pattern among types of users. The problem has been studied based on the information available in the open literature and a survey conducted. The methodology for the proposed study is […]
Read More- By Anas. K and Abdul Azeez V.P.
- Issue No. 2 (Dec. 2011), Volume No.1
Awareness of School Teachers on Educational Informatics in Kerala: A Study
The rationale of this study was to examine the teachers’ level of awareness about the educational informatics in the state of Kerala in India. Data were collected from 350 higher secondary school teachers from 25 schools spread in three districts of Kerala, viz. Kannur, Kozhikode and Malappuram. The results of the study indicate that majority […]
Read More- By Shazia Khan, Saima Khan and Surraya Galibeen
- Issue No. 2 (Dec. 2011), Volume No.1
Cloud Computing an Emerging Technology: Changing Ways of Libraries Collaboration
Cloud computing is a new technique of computing that is extensively used in today’s’ industry as well as society. It is a contemporary model and one of the latest computer industry buzzwords. Cloud computing brings the revolutionary changes in the world of ICT because of its potential benefits such as reduced cost, accessible anywhere anytime […]
Read More- By Tabasum and T. R. Jan
- Issue No. 2 (Dec. 2011), Volume No.1
Scholarly Communication: Vision and Utilization-A Case Study of Scholars of Kashmir University
The present paper explores the vision and experiences and opinions about publishing in scholarly communication and summarizes the key findings of the respondent‟s opinions and attitude of 303 researchers from various departments of the Kashmir University. The statistical program was used to perform a series of statistical analyses. The results indicate that scholars of Kashmir […]
Read More- By Intekhab Alam
- Issue No. 2 (Dec. 2011), Volume No.1
Higher Education and Digital Divide In India
This article discusses the initiatives made by the Government of India towards the building ICT infrastructure and access to scholarly information in the institutions of higher learning. The author emphasizes various schemes and ongoing projects of the UGC and other Government bodies to bridge the digital divide among the Universities and Colleges in various states […]
Read More- By Akhtar Hussain and Dillip K Swain
- Issue No. 2 (Dec. 2011), Volume No.1
A Citation Analysis of Top Research Papers of Computer Science
The study intends to evaluate the top papers of Computer Science as reflected in Science Direct. Moreover, it aims to find out authorship pattern, ranking of authors, ranking of country productivity, ranking of journals, and highly cited papers of Computer Science. The citations data have been collected from the quarterly list of hottest 25 research […]
Read More- By Sanjay Kataria and John Paul Anbu K
- Issue No. 2 (Dec. 2011), Volume No.1
Reference Library in the Pocket: Mobile Reference Services for Libraries
Mobile communication technology and its rapid growth in the field of E-commerce have set an unprecedented tone in the growth of information and consumer science. The current E-commerce applications invariably combine the advancements of the current web technologies and the novelty of mobile technology to offer advanced level of service and business propositions to the […]
Read More- By Helen Nneka Eke
- Issue No. 2 (Dec. 2011), Volume No.1
Library Portals and Information Architecture: Librarians emerging Info-architects
The paper highlights the concept of library portals and information architecture and the relationship that exists between the two concepts. Further, it imports the functions of librarians in the traditional setting into the webometric setting, elucidating the roles librarians can play as Information Architects whereby they are seen as content creators, copyright experts, digital reference […]
Read More- By Mohammed Nasser Al-Suqri and Linda L. Lillard
- Issue No. 2 (Dec. 2011), Volume No.1
Barriers to Effective Information Seeking of Social Scientists in Developing Countries: The Case of Sultan Qaboos University in Oman
The purpose of the study was to investigate barriers affecting information-seeking behaviors of social science scholars at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) in Oman. It will help to redress the balance and provide a better understanding of the barriers and constraints facing scholars in the developing world. Qualitative data are collected using 21 e-mail interviews and […]
Read More- By K. S. Sivakumaren; V. Geetha; B. Jeyaprakash and S. Gopalakrishnan
- Issue No. 1 (Jun. 2011), Volume No.1
ICT Training for LIS Professionals Working in Engineering Institutions in Chennai: A Study
This paper examines the ICT training methods, level of training, and preferred time for the training. The study was carried out among LIS professionals in Engineering Institutions in and around Chennai. The questionnaire method was used to collect the data from LIS professionals working in the above educational institutions. It is found that majority of […]
Read More- By Sadaf Siddiqui
- Issue No. 1 (Jun. 2011), Volume No.1
Information Seeking Behaviour of B.Tech. and M.B.B.S. Students in Lucknow: A Comparative Study
The major purpose of this study was to examine the Information Seeking Behavior of B. Tech. and M.B.B.S. students in Lucknow. The aim of the study was to broaden our understanding of information seeking to personality and approach in to psychological characteristics can shed light on variability and patterns in information seeking behavior. Information seeking […]
Read More- By Sneh Lata Sharma
- Issue No. 1 (Jun. 2011), Volume No.1
The Role of Domain Information Specialist in Knowledge Driven Society
This paper presents the existing role of librarian, which is like a rope in a very real tug of war – pulled one way by customers increasing demands and the opposite way by company’s need for growth and profitability. It is found that, they can make balance only by aligning themselves with the goals of […]
Read More- By Suresh Chand, et.al.
- Issue No. 1 (Jun. 2011), Volume No.1
Users Survey of Bhai Khan Singh Nabha Library: Main Library of Punjabi University Patiala
The purpose of education is well-rounded development. Students need a combination of arts, computer science, science, and humanities or literature courses to achieve this kind of development. A well-equipped and well-managed library is the foundation of modern educational structure. It is said that education without library services is like a body without soul, a vehicle […]
Read More- By Shibu K M
- Issue No. 1 (Jun. 2011), Volume No.1
Changing the Archetype of Information Dissemination Using Open Source Digital Library Technology
The world of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is changing rapidly. New technologies and new opportunities come and go at an ever-increasing speed. The Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) movement is one such development that is drawing great attention among libraries and library professionals. It offers many opportunities for government organizations, private sector, and […]
Read More- By S. Thanuskodi
- Issue No. 1 (Jun. 2011), Volume No.1
User Awareness and Use of E-Journals among Education Faculty Members in Chennai: A Survey
The developments in information technology have made drastic changes in the way the information is collected, stored, retrieved, and distributed. Electronic journal is one of the products of information and communication technologies. The advancement of e-journal during recent years has given librarians a powerful new resource to support learning and research. This study reports the […]
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