Showing papers in "Annals of Library and Information Studies in 2002"

Use of library facilities and information resources in sahyadri colleges, shimoga (karnataka): a study

Abstract: Evaluates the use of Sahyadri College Libraries in Shimoga (Karnataka) A survey of 91 teachers from both the Sahyadri Arts & Commerce College and the Sahyadri Science College is conducted through a questionnaire The analysis of the collected data covers the use of library resources, classification and catalogue, library services and physical facilities Concludes that the chief intention for the use of libraries has been the academic interest of the users

BlBLlOMETRlC STUDIES ON AFRICAN TRYPANOSOMIASIS RES EARCH LITERATURE: A REVIEW OF AUTHORSHIP PATTERN

Abstract: Compares author collaboration in the periodical literature of African Trypanosomiasis. The study was based on the literature abstracted in the 1990- 2000 articles of Tropical Diseases Bulletin and Tsetse and Trypanosomiasis Quarterly (TTQ) using the counting method. It is found that both the annual rates and the cumulation of author collaboration for the period for each of the ten years was high although the figures obtained for 1992- 1995 and 1998 -2000 were higher than those for 1990- 199 1 and 1996 - 1997. Concludes that though author collaboration exists in African Trypanosomiasis literature for the ten years studied, it is generally high but each year's literature is dominated by multiple authorship, and in all, two and three authored papers were predominant. The extent of collaboration was up to 11 authors per article, and this calls for more collaboration to extend the authorship beyond 11 authors per paper, as it is noted in other scientific disciplines. The study has provided factual information in support of information services in the field of African Trypanosomiasis literature.

Institutional distribution in computer science research in india: a study

Abstract: The study is based on 1408 research papers published in the international journals on computer s ciences contributed b y the Indian scientists from 1991 to 2 000. The institutional distribution of research has been studied. The scatter of literature is a two- way process controlled by number of institutions contributing literature and the number of journals publishing these contributions. However, major portion of these contributions, as per the analysis, comes from a few institutions, like IITs (located at Kharagpur, Kanpur, Delhi, Chennai and Mumbai), Indian Statistical Institute at Kolkata and Indian Institute of Science (IISc) at Bangalore. The study shows that India has potential of carrying out computer science research of international standard.

IMPACT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (REPROGRAPHY) ON BIOMEDICAL INFORMATION CENTRES AND LIBRARIES (ICLs) IN INDIA : A CRITICAL EVALUATION

Abstract: Biomedical information is critical to public health in general, and biomedical research and education in particular. Although some progress has been made to improve the biomedical information centres and libraries (ICLs) in India with the help of information technology (IT), there remain ICLs where concept of modern IT does not exist. Deals with the computer aspect in information technology. Furthermore, aims at developing a model of Indian Biomedical Information System using computer technology, its relationship with ICLs, users and professionals. Identifies Government of India (GOI) policies and programmes to promote and design IT based services. The study deals with seven objectives. Keeping these as main objectives, the research plan was drawn and multi-method approach employing field survey random sampling method and questionnaires as main instrument was adopted. However, interviews and indirect studies of records were adopted for collection and analysis of relevant data to supplement the data collected through questionnaires, so as to enhance, strengthen its reliability and gather some additional information on specific aspect of computer and ICLs, which were not obtained through questionnaires and literature searches. The conclusions speak of the future environment for biomedical librarians/information scientists/ information consultants, as existing services, resources provided to biomedical community are inadequate and insufficient to meet their demands.

Utilisation of news papers and magazines by the u.g college teachers in shimoga city: a case study

Abstract: Study attempts to identify the utilisation of newspapers and magazines by the teachers in an undergraduate college environment. Tries to trace out the impact of personal attributes on use of periodicals.

INSDOC’S contribution to bibliometrics

Abstract: Traces the history of bibliometric research, training and activities in INSDOC Describes briefly the objectives, facilities, services, research activities, and publications of National Centre on Bibliometrics

A webometric study on library and information science literature

Abstract: World Wide Web has created a sea change in information transfer. Information scientists have undergone a perceptible change and have become IT (Information Technology) centered, which is evidenced by their citing pattern. This article examines the nature and pattern of citations of Information Scientists in Seminar proceedings of Indian origin and also one volume of an international journal in the field of Library & Information Science. The study reveals that the trend of citations has changed over time and web citations would replace other citations in future.

Changing facets of library instruction programs in universities in thailand

Abstract: Instructing users on library use and promoting information literacy have become a major responsibility of university library staff due to changes in teaching and learning processes in the higher education and more so with the advent of digital libraries. Library orientation and library tour introduce the user to the university library, its collection and services. The university librarians create printed manuals to impart knowledge of library use along with the web-based instruction. It is also intended to introduce a credit course on the library use and information literacy in the university curricula. The paper deliberates on these facets as is found in Thailand.

Knowledge management in the tacit dimension

Abstract: Projects the concept of Tacit Knowledge [TK]. Further discusses the types of tacit knowledge that exists in any organization and also outlines some of the steps that can be taken to manage this resource. Also discusses some of the expert systems like KnowledgeMail and Groupware used for the management of this form of knowledge.

Education for information: Emerging scope and challenges in India

Abstract: Application of information and communication technologies in libraries, information centres and documentation centres have compelled the traditional library professionals to change into information professionals to develop their skills in collecting, organising and disseminating information to users. The emergence and establishment of specialised information and documentation centres, information systems and networks, library and information networks at local, national and international level further necessitated educational training on different facets of Information. Considering all these aspects this paper emphasises that education for information which is already in existence needs to be further strengthened with adequate information components to develop the skills for the learners. Concludes that there is lot of scope to the information professionals in a variety of academic, corporate and government environment.

Metadata: A pathway to electronic resources

Abstract: Gives an overview of metadata and its importance in the present era of information explosion. The paper also discusses metadata standards and lists various metadata systems that have evolved.