Library science

Managing Library Education Managing for change is just as controversial in library schools as it is in corporations.The advances in technology over the past decades have forced library schools to educate technologically astute librarians.At the same time, many educators fear that the emphasis on technology may be eroding the concepts of service that have always been a part of the profession.The issue of incorporating technologies into a core curriculum without eviscerating the historical and

PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE IN TRIPURA STATE, INDIA : A STUDY SOMA SARKAR Research Scholar, Department of Library and Information Science, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai – 625 021 Tamilnadu, India Dr. K.CHINNASAMY Head, Department of Library and Information Science, Madurai KamarajUniversity, Madurai, Tamilnadu, India. ABSTRACT E-Journals have great importance in libraries and amongst the library users. The present study has been undertaken with an attempt to information the usage pattern of open

Users’ behavior regarding Electronic Information Resources in the Library of NIPER Mohali Gurjeet Kaur (research scholar) Dr. Lalitha k. sami(professor) Department of Library and Information Science Department of Library and Information Science Gulbarga University, Kalaburagi Gulbarga University, Kalaburagi Karnataka

Conference Proceedings, Bishop Heber, Tirchy, Content analysis. Introduction The term bibliometrics was first coined by Pritchard in 1969. Bibliometrics is a set of methods used to study or measure texts and information. In 1948, the Father of Indian library scientist,

citations and references. Task 1: Topic redefinition process Task 1 Part 1 – Your area of study and your chosen Broad Topic I am enrolled in the Level 5 Diploma in Information and Library Studies. Chosen Broad Topic: Library Services in the Digital Environment Task 1 Part 2 – Redefining your Topic Question: Which aspect of Library Services in the Digital Environment do you want to find out about? Answer: I would like to find out about the role of librarians and how it is being influenced by the evolving

Introduction: Library and Information Science (LIS) education in India is presently growing very fast as a subject with a multidisciplinary approach. Now-a-sdays LIS education not only includes library related subjects but it has so many extensions like computer application, statistics, mathematics, management studies and operational research. LIS education in India has expanded since independence in the form of increase in number of LIS departments in the universities and institutions offering

digital library field. Learning Information Management will be very useful for my career goal as a community reference librarian. To me, Information management is not only about organizing information for people to access, but a way to promote life-long education and the love of reading. Therefore, I decided to study Information Management in the Hong Kong University. Currently, I am studying Higher Diploma in Library and Information Management (Library theme) which is mainly focuses on Library Services

1.0 Introduction An academic library is a library where it is to be found in an academic institution. As stated by Burke and Miller (1993), “the information world has expanded dramatically over the last decade due mainly to developments in communication. Information technology developments have resulted in new methods of communications whilst the latest telecommunications systems have altered the speed of communications. Both of these major changes have affected the way in which information is

experience as a Young Adult Librarian and I knew instantly that I had found what I wanted to do with my life. At this point, I started looking around for ways to be involved with my university library, just so I could have a taste of what it was like to work in a library setting. Since it is a university library, I knew that my opportunity to deal with anything young adult would be pretty much non-existent, so I decided to just use the opportunity to learn whatever I possibly could about librarianship

The Implications of Natural Disasters in Libraries Natural disasters cause damage to societies and libraries. Earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, hurricanes, tsunamis and tornadoes can cause irreversible damage to library infrastructure and most importantly the collection. Since natural disasters cannot be fully controlled or stop, they can destroy or caused serious damage to any nation’s intellectual heritage. Hence, library managers must put in place measures to mitigate the impact of natural