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{"title":"Role of DELNET in Engineering College Libraries: With Special Reference to Islamic Management Colleges of Tamil Nadu","authors":"N. A. Latheef, T. K. Thiruvengadamani","doi":"10.51983/ijiss.2020.10.1.483","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2020.10.1.483","url":null,"abstract":"This paper studies to determine the availability of DELNET electronic resources in Islamic Management engineering college libraries of Tamil Nadu. The objective of the study is to inspect the availability, usage, awareness, and level of satisfaction of DELNET resources in Libraries. Methodology- adopted to identify the Islamic Management engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu. A systematic Questionnaire has prepared and distributed to selected colleges of Tamil Nadu. Total 1000 questionnaires were distributed among them 864 were received back and considered for analysis. SPSS Software version2.0 applied for the analysis of data. Findings of the study reveal that 90% of the colleges were subscribing to DELNET resources and users are very well known about the DELNET resources, in case of level of usage 112 respondents that are 15.5% accessing the DELNET resources. Suggestions were given to conduct proper orientation, user awareness, retrieval techniques about the DELNET access resources and a regular internet connection, and high bandwidth network facility to be provided.","PeriodicalId":447091,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services","volume":"57 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125505735","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An Assessment of the Use of Electronic Information Resources and Facilities by Engineering Scholars in Nigeria","authors":"Towolawi K. Oluwakemi, Fawole Oluwatoyin Omoyeni, Fakehinde Olutola Babalola, A. Olusanya Olamide","doi":"10.51983/ijiss.2019.9.3.641","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2019.9.3.641","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this paper is to assess the use of electronic information resources and facilities among Engineering Scholars in Private Universities in Nigeria using Bells University of Technology, Ota, Nigeria as a Case Study. Scientific investigation involves careful and proper adoption of research design, use of standardized tools and texts in identifying adequate sample techniques for data analysis. In this survey a questionnaire was adapted, tested and employed to collect primary data of academics from Mechanical, Mechatronics, Biomedical, Telecommunications, Electrical-electronics and Computer engineering Departments of Bells University of Technology, Ota Ogun State, Nigeria. In all, a total of forty-two faculty members, associate and research staff participated from the college of Engineering. The questionnaires were distributed among forty-two faculty members from the six departments of the college of engineering, out of which 40 were returned and found to be valid, making a response rate 95.23%. Among the 40 respondents, 2 faculties do not use electronic information resources. Thus, response rate is reduced to 38 (95.00%). In addition individual interview and observation methods were also used to collect the required information. The results correspond with previous studies conducted in other countries. The Engineers still stick to the printed information sources, but they pay good attention to electronic resources. Most of them have access to computer and internet at the office and home. They are regular users of a variety of electronic technologies. Although faced with some challenges. Thus, the applied scientists perceive that modern technology made their work easier. The study focused only on the engineering faculty in the first private university of technology in Nigeria. The survey could be replicated among other faculties such as humanities and or in other private universities in Nigeria and on a larger sample for generalization. Keeping in view the positive trend of engineering towards modern technology, universities and libraries should be adequately funded to provide electronic resources and facilities in the science and applied science discipline. Special training programmes for engineering scholars should also be organized. This is the first study on this topic in a private university of technology in Nigeria. The results can also be used to design services and facilities in academic libraries and information centers in private universities and universities of technology in Nigeria and in other developing countries.","PeriodicalId":447091,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services","volume":"20 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124917159","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effectiveness of RFID Technology in Library Management System in Bangladesh","authors":"M. Mostafizur Rahman","doi":"10.51983/ijiss.2019.9.3.637","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2019.9.3.637","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology in library management system and services in Bangladesh. This study followed survey and interview methods of data collection through a structured questionnaire. The population of study was all nine libraries in Bangladesh where RFID technology has been installed. The study reveals that all nine libraries are using RFID technology, namely, anti-theft detection Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) gate, staff-work station and RFID tag. In addition to these, some of them are using kiosk, converter, level printer, book drop station, digital library assistance (DLA) and RFID smart card for entrance. The significance numbers of library users employ the RFID system and services and it is increasing gradually, but some of the RFID machines like level printer, book drop station and DLA are under-utilized because of lack of trained staff, patron’s doubt on new technology and less demand on using them in house-keeping library operation.","PeriodicalId":447091,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130117620","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"IT Management and Staff Pattern in Special Libraries of Greater Guwahati: A Study","authors":"K.Yaswanth Sarma","doi":"10.51983/ijiss.2019.9.3.636","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2019.9.3.636","url":null,"abstract":"Information Technology (IT) management ensures better utilization of resources of production i.e. men, machines and materials. Technological change is becoming a driving force in our society. Information technology has a great impact on the functioning of all types of libraries. The services of special libraries also have been drastically changed due to convergence of computing and telecommunication technologies. This paper discusses about the IT management and staff pattern of special libraries of Guwahati.","PeriodicalId":447091,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126725290","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Research Ethics for Twenty-First Century LIS Professionals","authors":"K. J. Begum, C. Balachandran","doi":"10.51983/ijiss.2019.9.3.639","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2019.9.3.639","url":null,"abstract":"Research in several disciplines is gaining importance in the 21st century. In India, agencies like University Grant Commission (UGC) assessing the performance of the faculty based on the Academic Performance Index (API). Irrespective of the aptitude, ability and interest in research, aspiring researchers are pushing themselves to publish research papers and also are aiming to do Ph.D. Therefore there is sudden proliferation in number of journal publications and Ph.Ds. But the most important part of maintaining international standards in publishing research papers and doing Ph.D. is not taken seriously. In fact, researchers are failing to maintain good research standards and ethics in research. This has resulted in misconduct both at individual level and at the organisational level. There are guidelines available for doing good research. If these guidelines are followed systematically along with general ethical principles, the research performance will be good and will result in avoiding data falsification, fabrication and redundant publications. Keeping these points in mind the authors have elaborately discussed research ethics for 21st century in general and LIS professional in particular.","PeriodicalId":447091,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services","volume":"124 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128147812","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Availability and Accessibility of Information Resources in an Academic Library: Pathway to Sustainable Development","authors":"Kolawole Folasade","doi":"10.51983/ijiss.2019.9.3.640","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2019.9.3.640","url":null,"abstract":"This study was carried out to determine how availability and accessibility could bring about sustainable development in perceived academic performance of polytechnics’ students using Ibadan Polytechnic as a case study. Survey design was used with structured questionnaire and observation as instruments for data collection. The questionnaire was administered with the aid of a research assistant. From the findings, it was revealed that textbooks and dictionaries were readily available in the library while electronic books and journals were not accessible. The study also revealed lack of enough electronic resources, lack of enough computers to access Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) and power failure as some of the challenges to availability and accessibility of library resources. Some recommendations were made based on the findings.","PeriodicalId":447091,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services","volume":"162 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131566613","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An Analysis of Research Productivity of Indian Institute of Technology’s (IITs) with Special Reference to ResearchGate","authors":"B. ., T. .","doi":"10.51983/ijiss.2019.9.2.623","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2019.9.2.623","url":null,"abstract":"This paper examines the memberships and research contributions of Indian Institute of Technology’s (IITs) in ResearchGate. The data were extracted from ResearchGate website (https://www.researchgate.net) for this study during first week of September 2017. It was found that 18 IITs have contributed and also shared the research information through ResearchGate. Further the data was analyzed by Memberships of Faculties and Research Scholars, Research Contributions, ResearchGate (RG) Scores of IITs. It is found that the Indian Institute of Technology; Bombay has more members (8,439) with 6,320 publications and very less members by the Indian Institute of Technology; Palakkad has 15 members with no publications. It is suggested that Mandi, Gandhinagar, Jodhpur and palakkad IITs should come forwa","PeriodicalId":447091,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services","volume":"96 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115177977","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"ICT Awareness among the Faculty Members of Government Siddha Colleges in Tamil Nadu: A Study","authors":"S. Saravanaraj, K. Vijayakumar","doi":"10.51983/ijiss.2019.9.2.613","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2019.9.2.613","url":null,"abstract":"This paper analyses the level of awareness of ICT among the faculty members of Siddha colleges in Tamil Nadu. Data has been collected through the questionnaire distributed to the faculty members of three Government Siddha colleges in Tamil Nadu. The results of the study show that the faculty members of Siddha colleges in Tamil Nadu have good familiarity with internet since most of them had learnt about internet by self-learning and through their friends. Also it is found that the faculty members have more than 2 years of experience in the use of internet. The respondents also feel the importance of internet in research to a greater extent.","PeriodicalId":447091,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services","volume":"89 12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115429537","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Yoga Research Output in India: A Scientometric Study","authors":"A. Poornima, M. Surulinathi","doi":"10.51983/ijiss.2019.9.2.617","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2019.9.2.617","url":null,"abstract":"This article presents the research output of Yoga in India using different Scientometric approach both quantitative and qualitative methods. Bibliographic data for the study has been collected from the Web of Science Core Collection online database of Thomson Scientific, USA. The strings ‘Yoga and India’ in the topic and address field are used for retrieving data. Researcher have published 525 publications with 6683 Global Citations Scores (H-Index: 45) were selected and 525 publications which were used for further data analysis. Prominent Authors were identified by name, subject domain and able to place their papers in high impact journals. Moreover it has identified Countries wise collaboration of the research. 8 papers are received more than 100 citations. India has collaborated with 32 countries.","PeriodicalId":447091,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124438389","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Availability of Library Resources and Services in Environmental Information System (ENVIS) Center Libraries in South India: A Study","authors":"G. Suresha, R. .","doi":"10.51983/ijiss.2019.9.2.616","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51983/ijiss.2019.9.2.616","url":null,"abstract":"The paper is an attempt to clearly exhibit and examine the availability of both print and electronic resources and listed out the traditional, electronic and web based services offered by the ENVIS center libraries in South India. The findings of the study show that 8 (47.05%) ENVIS libraries received financial assistance from the State Government & Central Government. It is noticed from the study all most all the ENVIS center libraries are having all type of collection to cater to the needs of scientists and at the same time all the ENVIS center libraries offered the library services like circulation service, reference service, new arrivals alert service and newspaper clipping service and new arrivals alert services through e-mail, e-Newspaper slipping and social networking (Twitter, WhatsApp, Face book, LinkedIn) and web based information services. Majority 15 (88.23%) of libraries have built their library collections in both print and electronic format.","PeriodicalId":447091,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services","volume":"39 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117234098","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}