Indian Journal of Library and Information Science

Libraries have been serving the community since the time immemorial. In the early stage the documentary resources were very less and hence were kept in close access, even in several cases documents were kept chained with the shelves. The open access system brought with itself another problem for libraries as by-product which is called pilferage of documents. The pilferage of documents from libraries is a universal phenomenon. However, the quantum of pilferage differs from country to country. In India, this problem is being faced by almost all the libraries irrespective of their nature. The present study is an attempt to investigate the perception of students, research scholars and teachers belonging to the field of law. The results indicated that a majority of respondents perceive that humans are greedy by nature whereas less than fifty percent do not agree to this. As far as gender of the respondents is concerned, it does not have any significant effect on this issue. More than 65% respondents do not agree to the statement that pilfering of books is not a matter of prestige for men and the same respondents also do not agree that female users pilfer more books to impress their male counterparts. As much as 60% respondents disagree or strongly disagree that neither males are encouraged by their female counterparts nor females are encouraged by male counterparts to pilfer the books from the library.

Key words: Library Loss, Stock Verification, Library Stock withdrawal 

Bibliometrics, a research method in Library and Information Science (LIS), is using quantitative measures for written and documented communication. Bibliometric studies have already described and evaluated countries, universities, research institutes, journals, specific research topics and specific disciplines. The purpose of present research is to do a bibliometric study on the Indian Journal of Library and Information Science (IJLIS) through examining the quantitative growth of articles by volume; examining authorship characteristics/pattern of LIS literature published in IJLIS; discovering the country of origin of the IJLIS authors or their geographical affiliations; studying the type of research published in IJLIS; and analyzing LIS literature published in IJLIS so that areas of interest for LIS researchers and current trends may be explored. Findings show that there is an increase in the number of articles per issue appeared in IJLIS during the period of study; 50 articles (57.5%) were written by two or more authors, while the number of single-authored articles (37 = 42.5%) is fewer; most of the articles appeared in IJLIS have been written by Indian authors. 141 Indian authors have participated in IJLIS (91.6%); documentary method is the most used research method (48.3%) and the survey (34.5%) is at the second rank; and information technology and library technology (24.1%), users literacy and reading (24.1%), management (11.5%) and information use and sociology of information (9.2%) are the most popular subjects among IJLIS contributors. Finally, the research provides recommendations for improving the IJLIS.

Key words: Bibliometrics, Indian Journal of Library and Information Science, IJLIS, Library and Information Science, LIS, Journals

The information era with its electronic facilities will come with many challenges in all the sectors of development since information is the base for all developmental activities. Libraries and information centres and librarians will have their share of challenges and risks to partake in this major activity. In 1994 the UNESCO Public Library Manifesto defined a public library as “the local gateway to knowledge, [and] provides a basic condition for lifelong learning, independent decision-making and cultural development of the individual and social groups.” In this vision of public libraries, they are seen as people-oriented institutions which should service the widest population possible. The public libraries are providing, to different extents, health related, job related, career related, cultural, and professional as well as general information services to make the target communities information literate in every respect and to bring a difference in people’s lives. Results of the present study show that less than 1 hour of access to internet takes the first order reporting among the publics of State Central Library, 1-2 hours of access to internet the second, 2-3hours of access to internet the third, above 4 hours of access to internet the fourth and 3-4hours of access to internet the last. Study reveals that the services in library are poor takes the first order reporting among the users of State Central Library, Excellent services take the second position, no opinion the third, very poor services the fourth and good services the last.

Key words: World Wide Web (WWW), Internet, Library Visit, e-mail, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Public Library.

This paper emphasizes the need and design of library portal for the professionals to give better services to its end-user in the era of Information Technology. A library portal is a single access point combining the library catalogues, subscription databases, subject gateways, electronic journals etc., Library portal meets the individual needs of users, which either the system itself can tailor the delivery and presentation of information content or the users themselves can customize the type and format of information displayed. Library portal is now the standard interface to generate library resources and services through a single access and management point for users. This paper concludes with the significance of library portals from the view point of professionals and users and its benefits to the user community.

Key Words: Library Portal, Round the clock librarianship.

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This study investigates the library use by high school students of different boards such as SSC, CBSE, ICSE and IGCSE of south Mumbai. The survey research method and questionnaire as a data collection tool was applied for the present study. It was observed that almost all the school students in South Mumbai were using their school library at least once in a week. ICSE, IGCSE students use the library essentially for preparing project work and assignments. Except SSC, Computer catalogues were available in ICSE, CBSE, IGCSE school libraries. In ICSE and IGCSE schools library orientation is given in a more interactive way with the help of Charts, PPT presentations, Videos, etc.

Key words: Library Use, High school students, SS, CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE

The Open Source Software (OSS) Greenstone, DSpace, NewGenlib,fadora and Ganesha digital library software etc are available for library and information management. OSS is becoming an increasingly popular software development method. This paper highlights the comparison of features, function and usability of OSS i.e. Greenstone Digital Library, DSpace, and Ganesha Digital Library software. Ranking of these software were also done based on the assigned points. GSDL software has gained maximum points (40) and thus it is in excellent category.

Key words: Digital Library, Open Source Software, Greenstone, DSpace, Ganesha.

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is the most talked about technology nowadays in almost all fields. This paper deals with the concept of RFID. It explains what RFID is and how RFID works. It provides five reasons for RFID in your library and should libraries use RFID. It will also provide the advantage and disadvantage of RFID.

Key words: Radio frequency identification (RFID), RFID works, Automatic Identification
 

Collection development, organization and management are a multifaceted and complex process particularly Scientific Serials, which involves wide range of activities. The success of it depends on various elements viz., community analysis, need establishment, policy formulation, selection, acquisition, processing, organization, preservation, conservation, evaluation, weeding, resource sharing etc,. An attempt has been made to notify the significance of collection development policy of Scientific Serials in a University setup and reviewed the existing literature, policies and procedures involved and future directions for Serials management in network environment.

Key words: Collection Development Policy, University Library, Serials Management

In ancient time knowledge retained in memory was disseminated to a chosen few through oral teaching. Invention of the art of writing and its materials as well contributed a lot for recording the knowledge. During the early stage, man used to write on stones, rocks, sand, etc. The invention of paper in China became a turning point in the history of knowledge preservation and development of recording forms. In this backdrop, the present study has been made to assess the historical account of preserving indigenous knowledge through different forms that prevailed in Manipur. The same has studied related authoritative historical documentary resources and persons associated with the matter have also been contacted visiting different museums, manuscript libraries and archival institutions to collect information. The findings of the study have given us many clues about different systems followed by our forefathers to preserve indigenous knowledge through stone inscription, iron plate, bronze and copper plate, Gold Plate, Birch Bark, Kona and Tengna leave Bhajabutra leaf Meitei Che , painting, etc. But today new digital formats as storage media like CR-ROM, DVD, Pen Drive, Memory Card, etc, are available which can be adopted. The paper is expected to serve the needs of historical researchers in various fields of studies. 

Keywords: Indigenous Knowledge, Preservation Methods, Digital Formats, Manipur.

An attempt has been made to awareness & usefulness of library catalog and OPAC users of Karnataka State Universities. All the Karnataka State University provides OPAC to its user for the maximum use of library catalog. A Questionnaire & interview schedule has been designed to collect the relevant information many users are using OPAC for their research & development activities. Very few users opinion that they are having few problems for using OPAC facility.