Indian Journal of Library and Information Science

The paper describes the efforts made by Mangalore University Library in developing the Web OPAC. The re-cataloguing process carried out by the staff due to the policy decision to change the catalogue code from CCC to AACR-II was mentioned. The process of preparing the collection for library automation was explained. Difficulties faced while creating catalogue database using LIBSYS have been mentioned. The utility of the Web OPAC for the users have been stated. The impact of web technologies on the user needs have been identified. It was suggested for augmenting the web technologies for designing the future OPACs keeping in mind the changes in the user expectations. Finally the paper stressed the need for maintaining the regular backup of the entire database.

Key words: OPAC 2.0, Web OPAC

This study examines the use of information sources by the users of Delhi Public Library, Delhi (India). A well structured 120 questionnaires were distributed among DPL users during the academic session 2009-10, to find out the users of information resources being provided by DPL. The present study demonstrates and elaborates the various aspects of use of collections and services, purpose of visit to the library; time spent in the library, physical facilities, use and collections of documents. The paper also identifies the levels of use of various services provided, special library services, and modern techniques applied by the library. Highlights satisfactions with services and rules and regulations of the library. Suggestions have been given to make the collections and services more beneficial for the public library users’ community in India as well as abroad.

Keywords: Users Studies, Information Resources, Delhi Public Library, Delhi, India.

Electronic Information Resources and Services (EIRS) now plays a vital part in the lives of individuals, organisations, and institutions. Information awareness is the key to the optimum use of information. The study analysed the “Use and Awareness of Electronic Information Resources and Services (EIRS) among the Teachers and Students of Institute of Informatics and Management Sciences, (IIMS), Meerut (U.P.): a Case Study”. A well structured 150 questionnaires were distributed among teachers and students at the IIMS, Meerut during the academic session 2008–2009 to fi nd out the use and awareness of electronic resources and services provided by Institute library. 120 questionnaires were distributed to the teachers and students selected conveniently from the IIMS. Therefore, a total of 100 questionnaires were returned and used for this study. The present study demonstrates and elaborates the various aspects of the purpose of using EIRS, types, methods and linking pattern of EIRS. The paper also deals with the reason for using EIRS. Suggestions are given to make the EIRS more beneficial to the Teachers and Students, IIMS, Meerut.

Keywords: Electronic Information Resources and Services (EIRS), Teachers, Students, Institute of Informatics and Management Sciences (IIMS), Meerut.
 

The present study has been made analyze and interpret the user’s opinion on resources, facilities and services provided by HKBK College of Engineering (HKBKCE) library. During the preparation of this paper, an attempt was made to collect the required data from all available sources. However, sample survey method is used for the study. A simple questionnaire was formulated keeping in view of objective of the study. Questionnaires were distributed (234 students and 24 faculties) only few regular libraries visitors. There were 20 questionnaires received from faculty and 110 students. The total response rate is 92.19%.

Keywords: Library-resources, Facilities and services, HKBKCE

Enormous changes have been taking place in the entire gamut of information industry and this calls for acuiring skills both traditional, technological and managerial skills to keep pace with time for rendering need based services to the users. The main purpose of the study is to explore the current challenges faced by library professionals in managing the libraries, technological skills required and leadership qualities needed for present and future Library Professionals to effectively render need based information services to the user community. Survey method using questionnaire is used to elicit research data from library professional and Non-library Professional working in Bangalore city with 206 questionnaires duly filled out of 312 distributed. The results reveal that managerial incompetence of librarian, Co-operation and Team work within Library and Communication Skills & Commitment of library staff are Current challenges faced by Library Professionals in managing the Libraries and calls for Sound Knowledge of Library information science, Internet and Databases searching skills. The study concludes for developing effective leadership with a view to develop and build better qualitative libraries towards service motto and image building of library proffession.

Keywords: Library Leadership, Library Skills, Soft Skills, ICT Traits, Managerial Skills, Technological Skills, LIS Professionals

The present study covers 6554 citations appended to 229 research articles published in twenty four issues of the quarterly The Journal of Poultry Science, vol. (38-43) that is, from the year 2001-2006. The articles are contributed by 229 authors out of them 172 are Japanese contributors. Though about 93% of the work is the result of team research, the team size is found to be small ranging from 2 to 5. Of the citations, 88% relate to journal articles, 8.35 % to books, and the rest are to conference papers, reports and others. The ratio of author self citations to total number of citation is found to be almost 1:13, and the ratio of journal self citations to total citations is found to be almost 1:72.Of the citing articles 652 are single-authored, 1579 two-authored, 1634 three-authored, 1237 four-authored, 751 five-authored and 701 more than five-authored. It is also observed that majority of the documents were used by the research scholars 4318 (65.88%) published not more than 20 years ago.

Keywords: Citation, Citation analysis, Poultry Science. 

The changing faces of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have affected the nature of information in networked environment. This is also changing the way of storing, retrieval and dissemination of information for the benefits of users. Library consortia have emerged as one of the means for acquiring and disseminating the information in present scenario. Some of the new ICT-enabled services and the role of library consortia in storing, accessing and retrieving them are discussed here.

Key words : Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), Information in networked environment, Library consortia.
 

The purpose of this study is categorizing realistic stories as a literary genre in Iranian children’s books through 2000 – 2008 based on standard comparative table. A checklist was designed as a mean of registering information of every book. Findings showed that in 633 Iranian children’s books, 153 books (24.2%) are realistic stories. Considering seven standard sub-genres for realistic stories demonstrated that 11 books (7.2%) are in realistic children’s fiction, 68 books (44.4%) are in stories of children life and their difficulties story, 6 books (3.9%) are in animal realism, 41 books (26.8%) are in adventure story genre, 12 books (7.8%) are in historical fiction, 15 books (9.4%) are in humorous story genre and only 1 book (0.6%) is in romantic story. The results show that realistic stories, as a literary genre, are not considered as an important one in Iranian children’s literature.

Keywords: Literary genre; literary realism genre; literary realism sub-genres; children’s book; Iran, children’s literature

This paper presents a brief overview of Theological libraries in Goa. The Theological libraries discussed here are the libraries that have a collection of documents related to any religion. There are many libraries in the State of Goa belonging to Christianity, Hinduism, Islamism and Sikhism. These libraries, unfortunately, are like isolated islands since the people at large are not aware about the potential these libraries hold. Some important Theological libraries are discussed, with emphasis on their collection.

Key Words: Theological Libraries, Collection Development, Seminary Libraries, Islamic Libraries.
 

WorldCat is a global network of library –management and user-facing services built upon cooperatively-maintained databases of bibliographic and institutional metadata. There are 60,000 member libraries represented 112 countries worldwide, which includes the holdings of 1,256,923,49 records in more than 470 languages. This paper briefs about the Worldcat, its benefits, usefulness and ongoing pricing details for subscribing Worldcat by institutions.

Key words: OCLC, Worldcat, Copy cataloguing.

The aim of this study was to analyze the use of the Internet and related issues among the teachers and students of engineering college at Karur. A well structured questionnaire was distributed. The present study demonstrates and elaborates the various aspects of Internet use such as, frequency of Internet use, most frequently used place for Internet use, purposes for which the Internet is used, use of Internet services, ways to browse the information from the Internet, problems faced by the users and satisfaction level of users with the Internet facilities provided in the colleges. The result of the survey also provided information about the benefits of the Internet over conventional documents. It was found that the Internet had become a vital instrument for teaching, research and learning process of these respondents.

Keywords: Internet use, Teachers, Students.