Browsing CALIBER 2011:Goa by Title
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Vastrad, Gayatri; Bharathy, Jaya; Kumar, P Dharani (Inflibnet Center, March 2, 2011)[more][less]
Abstract: The article describes how federated search helps the users to find resources across library collections. Federated search is essen-tially an umbrella search often utilizing, as far as possible, the search facilities already offered by each library resource. Federated searching, also known as meta searching, broadcast searching, cross searching, and a variety of other names, is the ability to search multiple information resources from a single interface and return an integrated set of results. These targets include the library’s collection of books, software, databases and online public access catalogs. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1599 Files in this item: 1
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N, Vasantha Raju; Harinarayana, N S (Inflibnet Center, March 2, 2011)[more][less]
Abstract: Web sites have become organizational main door. Today’s digital natives want information to beavailable via World Wide Web. They want the container of the information to be simple and easyto use. Usability studies have been concentrating on developing and design user-centeredwebsites. The location of the library web objects help user to navigate and retrieve informationeasily. The study examined 75 library web sites to identify the location of library web objects (about us, my account, help, link back to home, OPAC, search box and ask a librarian). The study found that “search box” and “link back to home” web objects were located in top left and top right corner of the library websites as same in the case with e-commerce web sites. Thestudy help library web designer to improve the usability of library websites. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1597 Files in this item: 1
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Jain, Keerti Bala; Kumar, S (INFLIBNET Centre, March 2, 2011)[more][less]
Abstract: The paper studies the measurement of research productivity of Indian scientists contributing to world soybean research for the period 1989-2008 based on the data available in the International Crop CD database. The paper measured the publication share of India in the world publication on soybean, its activity index, growth rate and doubling time, analysed the authorship pattern, various statistical distributions of authorship like mean, variance, binomial distributions, negative binomial distributions, geometric distributions; collaboration coefficient and collaboration index, prolific authors and their dominance factor, applicability of Lotka’s law, etc. The paper reveals that India has 2nd rank in research publication with 13.64% share in the world. The activity index of India decreases gradually. The growth rate has also decrease gradually and correspondingly doubling time has increased. The paper reveals high degree of collaboration with 93.10% contributions of joint authorship. The average collaboration coefficient is 0.931 and average collaboration index value is 3.115. Lotka’s Law is still found applicable in the study. The paper than calculate dominance factor (DF) of some prolific authors having 25 or more contributions and found most of the authors with low DF value. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1652 Files in this item: 1
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Ara, S Jahana; Chandran, D; Riazuddin, Gouse (Inflibnet Centre, March 2, 2011)[more][less]
Abstract: The advent of computers and internet technology leads to the information explosion. The various users will have various needs. Depending upon the need of the users the information access is given importance. Even the information accessed is used in different ways by the people working in the same organization. So, the access of right information at right time to the right user will gain a lot to the management and organization. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1619 Files in this item: 1
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G, Mukhyadal B; S, Sonwane S; A, Vaishnav A (INFLIBNET Centre, March 2, 2011)[more][less]
Abstract: The information society calls for all people to become information literate which means that they should not only be able to recognize when information is needed but also be able to identify, locate, evaluate and use effectively information needed for decision making or fulfilling different goals. Information literacy (IL) is increasingly important in the present context of the information explosion and related uncertainties about its authenticity, validity, and reliability. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1633 Files in this item: 1
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Biradar, B S; G, Swapna (INFLIBNET Centre, March 2, 2011)[more][less]
Abstract: Information Literacy (IL) is an essential requirement for students in higher education institutions. Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education was produced and developed by Association of College and Research Library (ACRL) of United States in 2000. It consists of five standards and twenty two performance indicators. Present study focuses on IL competency among the Bioscience students of Kuvempu University. This paper highlights some of the important facets of IL such as student’s ability in determining and accessing the needed information, abilityto identify, select and evaluate information sources and ability to summarise, synthesis and validate information sources. Further to know student is ability in understanding economic, legal, social and ethical use of information. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1638 Files in this item: 1
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Gandhe, Charudatta Achyut (INFLIBNET Centre, March 2, 2011)[more][less]
Abstract: In the present information society, the world is changing into global village, classrooms are changing into virtual class rooms and libraries are changing to information centers. Students are more technology oriented and so the whole teaching-learning process. The students are expected to learn beyond the syllabus and teachers should play a role of facilitator. This is due to advent of information and communication technology. Every aspect of education is changed. e-learning, e-resources, etc. are the common words. Everyone in the education system is depend upon the information. As a result of it, we are facing new challenges like information overload, information poverty, etc. To face this challenges the librarians and educationist must think collaboratively to impart information literacy among the students so as to survive in this information age. The teachers should be information literate so that they can implement the information literacy programme in their schools. But there is a need to impart the information literacy skills among the teachers during their pre service teacher education. This paper tries to suggest a model and a draft programme with teaching and learning techniques which will be suitable to impart information literacy skills among the teachers during their pre-service teacher education in India. And it demands collaborative efforts of librarians, teachers, educators, educationists and policy makers. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1630 Files in this item: 1
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Deshpande, Shirish M; Dakhole, P S (INFLIBNET Centre, March 2, 2011)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper discusses the concept of Information Literacy, its need and importance and IL standards.It also discusses the ICT policies of the government in India and initiatives taken by the government to promote various components of the information literacy such as computer literacy, IT literacy.The paper also discusses various e-Governance projects of the government which are playing aleading role to make the citizen an information literate. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1634 Files in this item: 1
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Ranasinghe, WMTD; Siriwardana, A S (INFLIBNET Centre, March 2, 2011)[more][less]
Abstract: Information literacy (IL) which is described as the ability to recognize when information is needed, and to be able to locate and evaluate the appropriate information and use it effectively, have become prerequisite for all levels of education including higher education. Objective of this study is to examine to what extent the IL is practiced in university libraries in Sri Lanka. It studies the effectiveness of existing user education (UE) programs as well as IL programs in 15 national university libraries in Sri Lanka. The survey questionnaire is used as the primary data collection instrument and the findings of the study are discussed in this paper. Study revealed that all the responded university libraries (73%) are conducting UE programs and only 63% out of them have introduced IL programs. However, it was identified that majority of these IL programs are only extensions of existing UE programs and as a result, no proper contribution can be expected by them on the improvement of IL skills among user community. Suggestionsare made to overcome this issue and the study has emphasized the need for a national policyframework on IL skills development. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1639 Files in this item: 1
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Amunga, Hellen Agnes (INFLIBNET Centre, March 2, 2011)[more][less]
Abstract: Universities are expected to play a vital role in development issues of their countries and beyond as they engage in teaching, learning and research. The world-wide recognition of information as a key resource to the development of economies in the 21st century places even more responsibility on universities as they are looked upon as major consumers and creators of information touching on all sectors of the economy. Their contribution to development therefore largely depends on how applicable the information they generate through research is relevant to the needs of their immediate communities; as well as on the quality of their graduates, and their contribution towards global information reserves. The introduction of Free Primary Education (FPE) by the government of Kenya and its financial support to public secondary school students, coupled with the high demand for university education and high population growth are factors that have led to high enrolments in the country’s universities. On the other hand, the lack of a national policy on school libraries, the general lack of information literacy programmes in universities, high reliance on the lecture method and the reading-for-exams-only culture are inter-related issues that need to be tackled if the country is to benefit from quality teaching, learning and research. Based on brief literature reviews and the personal experiences through involvement of the author as a teacher-librarian and lecturer and Secretary, Kenya Library Association, this paper gives a general picture of information literacy-related activities in Kenyan universities; and efforts by some stakeholders towards encouragement, adoption and implementation of information literacy efforts in universities in Kenya. Suggestions on the way forward are given.Key words: University Libraries - Kenya, URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1636 Files in this item: 1
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Bilawar, Prakash B; Pujar, S M (INFLIBNET Centre, March 2, 2011)[more][less]
Abstract: In today’s highly networked environment getting information is easy but getting the right and authentic information is difficult. The present paper focuses on correlation between the models of information literacy and suggests a framework of conceptual information literacy model“SERVICE Model” for higher education system. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1632 Files in this item: 1
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Naik, N Rupsing; Rao, A Madhava (Inflibnet Center, March 2, 2011)[more][less]
Abstract: A digital library comprises diverse collections of digital objects representing text, sound, maps, videos, photos, etc. and a working environment, technology and services. The main objective of any Digital Library (DL) is to fulfil the needs of its users. A general problem for a user is information search and retrieval in the Internet world. This paper discusses the information search and retrieval system its models and uses in digital libraries. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1596 Files in this item: 1
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Bhatia, Jaspal Kaur; P, Venkata Rao (INFLIBNET Centre, March 2, 2012)[more][less]
Abstract: The paper presents the results of a survey of the information seeking behaviour of students at Dev Samaj College, Chandigarh. The purpose of the survey was to explore the use of information technology by the college students for seeking information and to know how they access e-resources. The study made an effort to determine the sources of accessing e-resources in particular. A questionnaire was randomly circulated to one hundred students, who visited the library. The overall response rate was 64%. It was revealed that less than fifty percent of the respondents were not aware about e-resources. It was found that the students of the College use search engines as a major source to access e-resources for their information needs and for the purpose of updating knowledge on their subjects of interest. In order to overcome the hindrances in accessing the eresources, the study recommends awareness programmes for the students and to provide training on web searching and retrieval skills. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1637 Files in this item: 1
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Thorat, Shivraj V; Patil, S K (INFLIBNET Centre, March 11, 2011)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper discusses the concept of Institutional Repository (IR), its need, merits, software requirements, benefits and the current trends in India, with special reference to the proposedmodel for Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1625 Files in this item: 1
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Chakraborty, Nirmali; Ngurtinkhuma, R K (March 2, 2011)[more][less]
Abstract: The paper has made an attempt to evaluate the impact of institutional repository of North Eastern Hill University on its academic fraternities. It also includes strengths and weaknesses of this particular repository pointed out by the faculties and research scholars of NEHU. The paper is concluding with some suggestions drawn on the basis of the findings. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1610 Files in this item: 1
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Patel, Yatrik; Rayka, Dinesh; Vaghela, Divyakant (Inflibnet Center, March 2, 1211)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper discusses introduction to full text search, its comparison with traditional approach, which gives insight on popular open source indexing and searching tools viz a viz. Lucene and Solr by Apache Foundation. In internet era libraries are known as knowledge warehouses. Library databases are prominently available in MARCXML format and there are very few free and open source (FOSS) implementations are available in public domain. Many efforts are made in integrating the popular searching and indexing techniques which powers even some of the world’s largest search engines, In library domain this has not been attempted properly This paper is an attempt to showcase technique for implementation of Lucene/Solr based fulltext indexing over MARCXML based catalogue records to provide reliable, fast and dynamic search interface with provision of facets. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1604 Files in this item: 1
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Patel, Yatrik; Rayka, Dinesh; Vaghela, Divyakant (Inflibnet Centre, March 2, 2011)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper discusses introduction to full text search, its comparison with traditional approach, which gives insight on popular open source indexing and searching tools viz a viz. Lucene and Solr by Apache Foundation. In internet era libraries are known as knowledge warehouses. Library databases are prominently available in MARCXML format and there are very few free and open source (FOSS) implementations are available in public domain. Many efforts are made in integrating the popular searching and indexing techniques which powers even some of the world’s largest search engines, In library domain this has not been attempted pr operly.This paper is an attempt to showcase technique for implementation of Lucene/Solr based full text indexing over MARCXML based catalogue records to provide reliable, fast and dynamic search interface with provision of facets. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1621 Files in this item: 1
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Vij, Rajeev; Soni, Navin Kumar S (INFLIBNET Centre, March 2, 2011)[more][less]
Abstract: The paper examines the concept of return on investment (ROI) in the context of special libraries. The aim of ROI is to establish a relationship between the special library and its host institution that could be expressed in quantifiable terms and which would satisfy administrators and demonstrate the library’s economic value to the institution. The value of a library to its parent institution is difficult to measure. Many different methods have been used to measure value, including return on investment (ROI), contingent valuation, and other explicit and implicit measures — essentially derived from library services and user satisfaction. This article describes major functions, activities and services of the INMAS library. It briefly touches upon both print and e-resources subscribed by INMAS library. The article outlines activities undertaken by INMAS library which are leading to cost saving and cost recovery, thereby, increasing return on investment (ROI).This article elaborates on strategies used by INMAS library for effective promotion- for increased utilization of its resources, which shall in turn result in increased research output in form of various products and services and a better ROI. Lastly, this article outlines future endeavors of the INMAS library which shall ultimately result in increased for the library. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1648 Files in this item: 1
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Janakiramaiah, M; Doraswamy, M (INFLIBNET Centre, March 2, 2011)[more][less]
Abstract: The present study examination of all the conference papers published in the Convention on Automation of Libraries in Education and Research Institution (CALIBER) 2005 and 2006 was carried out. This paper analysis the different bibliographic forms, average number of citation per paper , authorship pat tern, di f f er ent websi te domains, di f f er ent t ypes of conf er ence proceedings, geographical distribution and rank list of cited journals. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1645 Files in this item: 1
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Gaddagimath, R B; Jange, Suresh (INFLIBNET Centre, March 2, 2011)[more][less]
Abstract: The libraries have been posed with a serious challenge to present evidence justifying the value of the services they offer, as well as for planning and decision-making about the future for its cost effectiveness. Attempts have been made to present the issues that can affect the success with which librarians can extend virtual reference services in an academic environment. Virtual reference services is no more complex than the other types of library and information services, may be at the beginning it may take time to use this sort of e-services but in due course of time this would yield fruitful result URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1611 Files in this item: 1
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