15 research outputs found
Use and Impact of Electronic Journals on the Users of University of Pune, Pune, India
Get PDFUniversity of Pune library subscribes to a number of electronic journals to satisfy the information needs of its users. The present study is an attempt to find out whether the users of University of Pune prefers the new format of journals and whether the electronic journals are able to satisfy the information needs of the users. Samples were selected from each category of users comprising of faculties, research students and post-graduate students for the present study
Library and Information Science MOOCs: An Indian Scenario
Get PDF39-45Studies the Government of India MOOC initiative, SWAYAM. Highlights the potential issues and challenges that can arise with the present MOOCs in LIS. The major issues that have been identified include those related to language, personal attention, free vs. paid, government policy and the philosophy of MOOCs
A Survey of Library Automation in College Libraries in Goa State, India
Get PDFThe paper highlights the present status of library automation in the college libraries of Goa State, India. It highlights the use of NEWGENLIB software (Consortium version) by college libraries, and discusses barriers to library automation
Open access and transformative agreements: A study
Get PDF59-65An attempt has been made to study the current state of transformative agreements around the globe, particularly in India. The drawbacks of transformative agreements, and their implications on open access are discussed. It is found that transformative agreements are largely undertaken in parts of Europe and USA. Further, they get discontinued in between and do not divulge all the terms and conditions of the agreements thus raising doubts of complete open access to journals and transparency. It concludes, such agreements may be able to raise only a small percentage of open access to published literature
Awareness and Use of Social Networking Sites by Librarians of Management Institutions in Mumbai: A State-of-the-Art
No full textICT Literacy among Library Professionals working in the University Libraries in Maharashtra, India : a Study
No full text<div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span>The purpose of this study is to assess the information communication technology (ICT) literacy of the library professionals working in university libraries in Maharashtra. The study gives an overview of the present level of ICT literacy among library professionals and it helps to know the need for training and orientation in the areas such as ICT-based resources, services and tools to the library professionals working in university libraries in Maharashtra. A structured questionnaire based survey was conducted to analyse the ICT literacy among library professionals. The </span><span>findings of the study reveal that, the ICT literacy level of the library professionals working in university libraries </span><span>in Maharashtra is satisfactory. Majority of library professionals have acquired the basic ICT literacy skills which is required to handle day to day library operations, but still few library professionals need to enhance their literacy level in the area of open source library automation software, digital library software and institutional repository software etc. The study suggests that, university libraries should organise in-house training and orientation programs on ICT-based resources and services or depute their library professionals to attend the training and orientation programs on regular intervals, in order to enhance the ICT Literacy level of library professionals. </span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></jats:p
Library and Information Science MOOCs: An Indian Scenario
Get PDFStudies the Government of India MOOC initiative, SWAYAM. Highlights the potential issues and challenges that can arise with the present MOOCs in LIS. The major issues that have been identified include those related to language, personal attention, free vs. paid, government policy and the philosophy of MOOCs
Use of internet by research scholars at Shivaji University, Kolhapur
No full text123-126Highlights the purpose of use, methods of locating information and search techniques used in retrieving the information by the
research scholars of Shivaji University, Kolhapur. Finds that the research scholars use the internet for their research and
communication purposes. Concludes that more awareness about internet resources and training in use of the same needs to be
provided by library professionals
MOOCs and LIS education: A massive opportunity or challenge
No full text74-78Massive
Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are revolutionizing the field of higher education
by giving a new learning opportunity for aspiring students, faculty and
universities in many subject areas including Library and Information Science
(LIS). In this paper, an attempt has been made to explain the concept of MOOCs,
key players in the field, courses offered in LIS and how best this new medium
can be used in improving the quality of LIS education by listing out possible
areas of work and its impact on LIS education in developing countries.
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ICT Literacy among Library Professionals working in the University Libraries in Maharashtra, India : a Study
No full text<div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span>The purpose of this study is to assess the information communication technology (ICT) literacy of the library professionals working in university libraries in Maharashtra. The study gives an overview of the present level of ICT literacy among library professionals and it helps to know the need for training and orientation in the areas such as ICT-based resources, services and tools to the library professionals working in university libraries in Maharashtra. A structured questionnaire based survey was conducted to analyse the ICT literacy among library professionals. The </span><span>findings of the study reveal that, the ICT literacy level of the library professionals working in university libraries </span><span>in Maharashtra is satisfactory. Majority of library professionals have acquired the basic ICT literacy skills which is required to handle day to day library operations, but still few library professionals need to enhance their literacy level in the area of open source library automation software, digital library software and institutional repository software etc. The study suggests that, university libraries should organise in-house training and orientation programs on ICT-based resources and services or depute their library professionals to attend the training and orientation programs on regular intervals, in order to enhance the ICT Literacy level of library professionals. </span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></jats:p
