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Asian Resonance ( P: ISSN No. 0976-8602 RNI No.UPENG/2012/42622 VOL.-V, ISSUE-II, April-2016 E: ISSN No. 2349-9443 ) Abstract   Madhuri Gautam  Resarch Scholar Deptt. of Library & Information Science, Pt. R.S.University, Raipur Maya Verma  Professor & Head Deptt. of Library & Information Science, Pt. R.S.University, Raipur Library and Information Science Abstract (LISA) 2001 to 2014 as the base, which included 11176 abstracts of articles contributed 8462 authors. Lotka‟s law could apply in its original form as inverse square law in all the cases but a not fit was found in fourteen cases with different value of n. It is concluded that the value of n is found to be lower in Information Technology because the number of authors contributing two or more articles are less & higher in this fields. for full paper please visit below link : http://www.socialresearchfoundation.com/upoadreserchpapers/1/107/1607251150411st%20%20madhuri%20%20gautam.pdf

Asian Resonance (P: ISSN No. 0976-8602 RNI No.UPENG/2012/42622 VOL.-7, ISSUE-2, (Supplementary Issue)- April-2018 E: ISSN No. 2349-9443 ) Abstract   Lasha B. Kamdi  Research Scholar, Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad,Maharashtra, India Veena M. Kamble  Librarian, Vasantaro Naik Mahavidyalay, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India In this article described Tribal population in Maharashtra and analysis tribal population taluka wise of Nashik district and studied Health awareness programs in Surgana, Peth and kalwan Taluka in Nashik District. for full paper please visit below link : http://www.socialresearchfoundation.com/upoadreserchpapers/1/217/1907220117111st%20lasha%20b%20kamdi.pdf

Asian Resonance (P: ISSN No. 0976-8602 RNI No.UPENG/2012/42622 VOL.-7, ISSUE-4, October-2018 E: ISSN No. 2349-9443   ) Abstract   Pushpalata Bhalla  Research Scholar, School of Studies in Library and Information Science, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, C.G., India Mohammed Imtiaz Ahmed  University Librarian (Retd), Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, C.G., India The study describes the use of ERMED consortium e-journals by the students of AIIMS, Raipur. A well-structured questionnaire was designed to elicit the opinion of the users. 65 responses were gathered and the result are analyzed and presented here with. The paper examines the purpose, frequency, average time spent per week, place of accessibility, linking a pattern, method of reading the full text, most preferred format, the reason for using difficulties of accessing, and most preferred search engine used to access e-journals. Some suggestions have been put forth for maximizing the use o...

Asian Resonance ( P: ISSN No. 0976-8602 RNI No.UPENG/2012/42622 VOL.-8, ISSUE-1, January 2019 E: ISSN No. 2349-9443 )    Abstract   Nishant Kashyap Ghatowar   Research Scholar, Department of Library and Information Science, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam, India This paper discusses students’ awareness of Library information products and services in Tata Institute of Social Sciences Guwahati. Simple random sampling method was used to collect 104 students’ data from the University. For data gathering, an online questionnaire was prepared and distributed among the Bachelors, Masters, and M.Phil.-Ph.D. students. TISS Guwahati Library provides library services like Website, OPAC, DSpace Digital Library, EDatabases, E-Journals, etc. Thus, this study was designed to understand if the users are aware of the valuable academic services and products provided to them by the library. It can be said from the study that majority of the respondents are aware of the library ...

Asian Resonance   ( P: ISSN No. 0976-8602 RNI No. UPENG/2012/42622 VOL.-8, ISSUE-4, October 2019 E: ISSN No. 2349-9443 ) Abstract   Sangay Lhamu Bhutia  Librarian, Deptt.of Library Science, S.G.College, Tadong, Gangtok, Sikkim, India Library automation is the process of automating the library function using the modern technology like application of computer and communication technology. A standard library software package has the key role on the success of the process. This paper highlights the present scenario of library automation in government colleges in and around gangtok, Sikkim. It attempts to highlight the issues and challenges of library automation and suggests for the improvement of the situation. for full paper please visit below link : http://www.socialresearchfoundation.com/upoadreserchpapers/1/310/1910240817011st%20sanjay.pdf

Asian Resonance   ( P: ISSN No. 0976-8602 RNI No. UPENG/2012/42622 VOL.-9, ISSUE-3, July 2020 E: ISSN No. 2349-9443 )  Paper Submission: 13/07/2020, Date of Acceptance: 25/07/2020, Date of Publication: 26/07/2020 Abstract   Anil Kumar   Research Scholar, Dept. of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, India Manpreet Kaur  Student, Dept. of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, India The study identifies the users’ awareness of open access journals and to know the use of open access journals among the researchers of Punjabi University, Patiala. A questionnaire survey was conducted amongst 60 researchers of Punjabi University, Patiala. The study reveals that awareness and use of open access journals is highest but they want attend a workshop or seminar which should organise by library so that they can get more knowledge about open access journals. The study concludes that comprehensive training on ...

Periodic Research   ( P: ISSN No. 2231-0045 RNI No. UPBIL/2012/55438 VOL.-IV, ISSUE-IV, May-2016 E: ISSN No. 2349-9435 ) Abstract   P. Vinayagamoorthy  University Librarian, Deptt.of Central Library, Thiruvalluvar University Serkkadu, Vellore, Tamilnadu Nafay Singh  Assistant Librarian, Deptt.of Central Library, Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalay, Khanpur Kalan, Sonipat, Haryana The main objectives of the survey to find out the application of web-based Technology and Social Media by the Students and Faculty members in the Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalaya, Khanpur Kalan, Sonipat, Haryana. The 425 questionnaires were distributed to the respondents from various students i.e. Under graduates, Post graduates, Research scholars and Faculty members of Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalaya out of which 280 were received. 72.14% users are aware with web-based technology. Mostly users use the Whats app and face book and more than 50% of users use the mob...

Periodic Research   ( P: ISSN No. 2231-0045 RNI No. UPBIL/2012/55438 VOL. -6, ISSUE-1, August - 2017 E: ISSN No. 2349-9435 ) Abstract   K.K. Suresh Kumar  Assistant Librarian, Grade- I & Head Deptt.of Central Library, Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amrita University, Kasavanahalli, Bangalore, Karnataka The present study was carried at secondary school libraries in Bangalore Rural District in Karnataka State. This study investigated the library resources and its reflect on use of library services by student community. Survey method was adopted for the study and the data collection was done by questionnaire method. Two questionnaires per school is distributed to 62 schools and received 116 Questionnaires from 58 schools (93.54%).Major findings of the survey found that, poor collection of resources are one of the major issue in secondary school library. School libraries should open beyond school hours to enable the students the opportunity ...

Periodic Research   ( P: ISSN No. 2231-0045 RNI No. UPBIL/2012/55438 VOL. -6, ISSUE-2, November - 2017 E: ISSN No. 2349-9435 ) Abstract   B. Shankarappa   Research Scholar, Deptt.of Library and Information Science, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, Shivamogga, Karnataka K.C.Ramakrishnegowda   Retired University Librarian, Deptt.of Library Science, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, Shivamogga, Karnataka Information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure facilitate libraries any where and any time provision of pin-pointed and exhaustive information for their users. Application of ICT to provide advanced library and information services to the college academic community has become a basic necessity. The present study attempts to assess the ICT infrastructure in the libraries of Government First Grade Colleges affiliated to Kuvempu University. The study has used questionnaire for collection of data. The study found that the college libraries have made ...

Periodic Research   ( P: ISSN No. 2231-0045 RNI No. UPBIL/2012/55438 VOL.-6, ISSUE-4, May-2018 E: ISSN No. 2349-9435 )  Abstract          Anil Kumar Tripathi  Aquatic Ecology and Biodiversity Research Lab, M.L.V. Government College, Bhilwara, Rajasthan, India Avifauna is very sensitive to the changes in surrounding. The era of development leads to construction and maintenance of paved roads and the vehicles which travel on them increase bird mortality on road. During present study it was estimated that there are certain groups of birds which are more risk prone. Out of 236 bird species observed Owls, Shrikes, Babblers, Coucal, Myna parrots and doves are more prone to road mortality due to vehicular collision. Future road construction and safety regulations must be for wildlife consideration. If man made habitats are responsible for killing of the healthier part of natural populations of avifauna, this may lead to common birds up to v...

Periodic Research   ( P: ISSN No. 2231-0045 RNI No. UPBIL/2012/55438 VOL.-6, ISSUE-4, May- Supplementary Issue - 2018 E: ISSN No. 2349-9435 )  Abstract   E.Sugirthakumar  Librarian, Deptt.of Library Science, Sarah Tucker College, Tirunelveli, India This study deals with an Analysis of University Library Websites in selected Universities located in Tamil Nadu in the Context of Five Laws of Library Science. The study is conducted on four universities namely as Madurai Kamarajar University, The Mother Teresa Women’s University and Manonmaniam Sundaranar University and Tamil Nadu Fisheries University, especially the details given about the university library. We selected some of the library services as criteria under each law, and analysed the information given in selected library websites as per the fulfilment of five laws. Even though it may see as simple it needs clear understanding of websites and its contents and application of law of library science. The presen...

Periodic Research   ( P: ISSN No. 2231-0045 RNI No. UPBIL/2012/55438 VOL.-7, ISSUE-1, August-2018 E: ISSN No. 2349-9435 )  Abstract   S.Elumalai  Research Scholar, Deptt. of Library Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu S. Jeyachitra  Librarian, Urumu Dhanalakshmi College, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu J. Santhi  Librarian, Arumugam Pillai Seethaiammal College, Tirupathur, Tamil Nadu The citations are a metric study used to evaluate and categorize the documents. The citation analysis is the factual and popular technique used to access, evaluate, compare and to rank the documents based on quality. In Scopus database using the keyword, “solar power generation”, reflected in Indian level 1,903 records in during the study period 2008- 2017 (10 years). The citation related indicators, such as citation rate, records without citations average citation per paper, top cited publication and their source titles, citation frequency, have pres...

Periodic Research   ( P: ISSN No. 2231-0045 RNI No. UPBIL/2012/55438 VOL.-7, ISSUE-1, August-2018 E: ISSN No. 2349-9435 )  Abstract   Mohanathan. P  Research Scholar, Deptt. of Library and Information Science, Periyar University, Salem Tamil Nadu, India N. Rajendran  Librarian & Research Supervisor, Deptt. of Library and Information Science, Salem Sowdeswari College, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India This research paper attempts to analyze quantitatively the growth and development of Greenhouse Effect in global terms of publication output as reflected in Web of Science (WOS) database during 2000 to 2017. A total of 2214 papers were published by the researchers in various domains; in the Research areas Astronomy Astrophysics topped with 90 documents (4.07%) were published. The total of 2214 publications in the global parameters, the highest number of publications were 1515 (68.43%) Articles. The Brazil ranked topped with 90 (4.065%) Publications. . The highest num...

Periodic Research   ( P: ISSN No. 2231-0045 RNI No. UPBIL/2012/55438 VOL.-7, ISSUE-1, August-2018 E: ISSN No. 2349-9435 )  Abstract   Joydeb Das Librarian & Research Scholar, Vivekananda Mission Mahavidyalaya, Chaitanyapur (Haldia), Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India Durga Sankar Rath Professor, Deptt. of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal, India This research paper describes about need and implementation of latest, adequate ICT infrastructures in the University libraries for smooth functioning. This paper also describes about the roles of University libraries on modern education and research. To find out the actual scenario a comparative investigation has been conducted as practical issue. The Central Library of Jadavpur University and the Central Library of University of Calcutta have been selected as a sample in this respect. For proper functioning of the University libraries and their role of dissemination of inform...

Periodic Research   ( P: ISSN No. 2231-0045 RNI No. UPBIL/2012/55438 VOL.-7, ISSUE-1, August-2018 E: ISSN No. 2349-9435 )  Abstract   Tapas Pal  Research Scholar, Deptt. of Library and Information Sciences, Jharkhand Rai University Ranchi, Jharkhand, India School library is a part of an academic institution and closely relate to parent organisation. It is a place for social interaction where students are involved to engage in innovative, curious and problem solving activities. It helps to promote reading habits of the users. It is an essential and integral part of school education system. Library automation is very much important to provide the better services for maximum satisfaction of their users and it helps to achieve the self-movement process. Only 115 (one hundred fifteen) schools in Kolkata have been selected for this study. Out of which, 35 (thirty five) schools are affiliated to CBSE board and 63 (sixty three) schools run by ICSE/ISC board and remaining...

Periodic Research   ( P: ISSN No. 2231-0045 RNI No. UPBIL/2012/55438 VOL.-7, ISSUE-1, August-2018 E: ISSN No. 2349-9435 )  Abstract   E.Sugirthakumar  Research Scholar, Dept. of Library & Information Science, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, India This paper analyzes the Usage pattern of Tirunelveli District Central Library Users. This study considers the ICT usage pattern, and future needs of ICT based library services, of users in public library system. This study has been taken up in the District central Library, Tirunelveli. The questionnaire was given to 140 numbers of various category of users. The analysis revealed that the presently available ICT facility is not fulfilling the user needs, and also recommends that it needs further developments for developing a better future society. for full paper please visit below link : http://socialresearchfoundation.com/upoadreserchpapers/2/228/1908130544441st%20sugirtha%20kumar.pdf

Periodic Research   ( P: ISSN No. 2231-0045 RNI No. UPBIL/2012/55438 VOL.-7, ISSUE-2, November-2018 E: ISSN No. 2349-9435 )  Abstract   Narender Kumar  Assistant Librarian, Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Library, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar, India Rupesh Gaur  Librarian, Indira Gandhi National College, Ladwa, Kurukshetra, India Som Dutt  Assistant Librarian, Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Library, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar, India The twenty first century shall be known as Digital Century. Things are changing and taking shape into digital form from print and marching towards digitization. Thereby digital contents are available in abundance and are accessible under the umbrella of consortium wherein vendor databases on payment basis and in open access also. However, the prime objective of the digital contents is to provide the latest information to end users so that better policy and syllabi may be fra...

Periodic Research   ( P: ISSN No. 2231-0045 RNI No. UPBIL/2012/55438 VOL.-7, ISSUE-2, November-2018 E: ISSN No. 2349-9435 )  Abstract   Debabrata Maity  Librarian, Khejuri College, Baratala, Khejuri, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India The data required to carry out the study have been collected from the „LIS Links: Social Network for Librarians in India Since 2008‟ from the years 2011 to 2014 to access the job opportunities in the library and information science field. The collected data have been represented through ten tables and analysed to reflect year-wise distribution of advertised job posts; states in which the jobs are advertised; designationwise distribution of jobs; nature of job - whether it is permanent, temporary or contractual; types of employers- central, state governments or private sectors; nature of institutions- academic institute, research institute etc.; essential qualifications- basic and professional. From the study it can be said that LIS...

Periodic Research   ( P: ISSN No. 2231-0045 RNI No. UPBIL/2012/55438 VOL.-7, ISSUE-3, February-2019 E: ISSN No. 2349-9435 )  Abstract   Deepak Sharma   Librarian, Indian School of Hospitality, Gurugram, Haryana Sangita Garg  Librarian, Lord Krishna College of Education, Adhoya, Ambala, Haryana   Attitude of library professionals plays an important role in professional development of the organization and at the same time affects the organizations goals and targets. Learning new skills and becoming professionally competent is important requirement for library professionals. To ensure place in an organization and to provide users up-to-date information, it is necessary that professionals should continue learning new and latest skills. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a vital tool for maintaining the skills and expertise of staff, especially with regard to the use of Information and Communication Technology. The present paper is an effort...

Periodic Research   ( P: ISSN No. 2231-0045 RNI No. UPBIL/2012/55438 VOL.-7, ISSUE-3, February-2019 E: ISSN No. 2349-9435 )  Abstract   Kartik Chandra Das  Librarian, D. A. V. Public School, Haldia  School is a gateway to knowledge world and school library plays an important role to love for reading. Library is heart of any educational institution and takes part as the key element in educational process. Indian school boards and councils drafted the various guidelines to organize the school libraries and made recommendations for the betterment of library services. This paper highlights the guidelines and the real scenario of the school libraries of three different school boards/councils. A comparative study has been made among the libraries of different board/ council affiliated schools in the light of standard school library guideline. The study was conducted recently among the six school libraries in reference to Haldia town area. The result reflects that ...