Indian Journal of Library and Information Science

This paper presents a review of recent literature related to the retrieval tools used for searching the digitized information on the information Super Highway. Functioning of search engines i.e. methods and techniques for information retrieval are discussed. Emerging areas of web searching along with context of web search are mentioned. The relationship between use of search engines and gender of private university lecturers is looked into. The effects of using search engines on the OPAC users have been explored. The major characteristics, utilization and performance of international and Greek search engines are discussed. Factors that have effect on user evaluation, quality of search results are also presented. An assessment of the performance of three most used search engines is carried out. The performance comparison of major search engines on the basis of locating geographic web services as well as, indexing quality and ranking of XML content objects is made. Demonstration of search engine working in accessing knowledge is outlined by rank correlation analyses impact. The performance comparison of natural language (NL) search engines is accomplished. A technique for comparing search results that are pulled from different sources is described. It is also shown how social search is based on the patterns of web search behavior. In addition, taxonomy of social search and a user-centered social search method is proposed. And the search engine queries that are used to locate topic in an electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) collection are analyzed. The WAI model is recommended as solution for barriers related to disabled person. The best practices that must be followed by information architects, webmasters, and libraries for effective information retrieval by search engines are also suggested. Recommendations lay importance on organization and classification of content with diversification. Emphasis on designing content oriented websites is made along with, proper use of keyword in content.

Keywords: Search Engines; Digital; Information; Retrieval; Internet; Google.

 This is the age of technology revolution. Lot of developments are coming in the fields related to the libraries.   In present scenario only those libraries can satisfies the users which updates themselves regularly with respect to technology.The Guru Jambheshwar University of Science &Technology is three times NAAC accredited “A” grade university.  The central library of this university is fully equipped with latest databases and infrastructure. The libraries do have software and hardware facilities. Library is subscribing many electronic resources either through INFLIBNET/INDEST or through payment basis. Out of these electronic resources J Gate is an electronicdatabaseuseful to search literature for research. The paper shall elaborate the J Gate, its functioning and utility. To understand the use of this database the images have been taken from the website of J-Gate.

Keywords: J-Gate; Inflibnet; Indest.

Plagiarism means simply it is using someone else’s work as one’s own. It is illegal and unethical, but there seems to be on up word tread in this activity. Students are often unsure of exactly what plagiarism is and how it affects them. Especially these days with the ease of cutting and pasting from the internet, academic plagiarism has become an issue of great concern in academic institutions and it is very important to realize that any accusation of plagiarism will be service and could be dealt with very severely.

Plagiarism essentially is the stealing of theirs words thought and ideas and is treated like fraud ignorance or carelessness into excuse. Beware, that it is not acceptable academic practice under any circumstances to lift text and present it as your own. There are so many web sites and techniques specially aimed at tracking down all kinds of plagiarism. Some the university has how in tested in software designed to defeat plagiarism in student work and you may be required to submit your work in soft form, so that may be tested in this way. Plagiarism is not mentioned in any current statute, either criminal or civil.

Keyword: Plagiarism; Plagiarize; Cited, Copy & Past; Education System; Anti Plagiarism.

Basically Quality Circle is a management tool that is used by manufacturing organizations to achieve quality improvement goals – process improvement, productivity improvement and effective utilization of manpower. It is in fact a cost effective tool for overall improvement in an organization. In the present paper the authors tries to project this tool as an effective method for a library to improve its effectiveness and improvement in its day-to-day working and quality of services to users.  It argues that this concept encourages employee participation, promotes teamwork and motivates them to contribute towards overall effectiveness of library activities through small group activities. 

Keywords: Quality Circle; Quality Management; Library Management.

YouTube is one of the most popular services of Web 2.0 on internet. The tutorial videos for numerous subjects and hence widely used by the Learners across the world. The Present research work tried to evaluate YouTube as a potential source of Learning Web 2.0 by analyzing top 100 videos on the subject. The study found that majority of videos (39%) are on 'Application of web 2.0 in general". O’Relly Media has created highest number of videos (31%) and the 2012 was found to be the most productive year so far as publication of videos on Web 2.0 in YouTube  is concerned.

Keywords: YouTube; Web 2.0; Internet; Tutorial Videos.

Electronic resources are an invaluable asset in the health sciences field of academic activities. They have altered the conduct of teaching and learning by allowing faculty and postgraduates a wide range of opportunity for accessing accurate and timely information. This paper examined the use of e-resources by nursing faculty and postgraduates in selected nursing college libraries in Mangalore, Karnataka. It also assessed the users’ level of satisfaction, usefulness and impact of e-resources on teaching, learning and research. A well structured questionnaire was administered to 288 nursing professionals to elicit their opinion and collect primary data for the study. A total number of 238 filled in questionnaires were received showing an overall response rate of 82.6%.  The paper revealed that nursing professionals use various types of e-resources and it does have a favourable impact on their academic work, but they faced various problems while accessing these resources.   

Keywords: CINAHL; Consortia; E-resources; Impact; Mangalore; Nursing; Use.

The collaborative research or team research is predominant among science disciplines. The reason may be that the need for the culmination or fusion of subjects in one angle as well as the need for excellent research infrastructure. This has been proved by this study as most of the authors of different countries collaborated with US authors. Interestingly this study also focus the research talents of India on the subject under study as well as the collaborative patterns of India authors as such mostly they are teaming with US authors, Japan and south Korean authors.

Keywords: Authorship Pattern; Global Collaborative Pattern; Bioelectronics Research Out; Scientometrics.

Gender inequality affects every aspect of the society, most prominently in the education system.  Women face discrimination right from the childhood and the same continues though out their life time. The gender disparities very well prevail in the professional career as well. The present paper investigates into the issues gender equalities and differences the field of Library & Information Science in the state of Odisha, both in the education and in profession. The research found that there is a huge gap in the percentage between male and female student while pursuing education where the female students dominates the male counterpart. On the other hand, there is a reverse scenario in the job positions of library professionals in different universities. Gender differences may not be in the minds of the LIS professionals of Odisha, as depicted in the present survey, but in reality the gaps exist in senior level job positions, pay and working conditions. Female are still under-represented at more senior level jobs, especially in the national level institutions such as IITs, IIMs, universities etc.

Keyword: Gender Equality; Gender Differences; Gender Equality and Different in Library Science.