http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/2409 Search the Channel search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/simple-search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/2446 Title: Use of electronic information sources at the College of Fisheries, Mangalore, India <br/> <br/>Authors: Sujatha, H R; Mudhol, Mahesh V <br/> <br/>Abstract: Examines the use of electronic information sources (EIS) by the teachers/scientists, research scholars and postgraduate students in the College of Fisheries, Mangalore. A survey was administered among the academic community along with observations and informal interviews at the College of Fisheries, Mangalore. Demonstrates and elaborates the various aspects of EIS use such as frequency and purpose of EIS use, frequently used EIS, methods of learning to use EIS, benefits of EIS use, constraints faced in the use of EIS and the satisfaction level of users in the use of EIS. Suggestions have been given to strengthen the existing electronic information sources and services and to maximize the use of EIS among the fisheries institution academic community. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 234-245 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/2445 Title: Science awareness through public libraries in India <br/> <br/>Authors: Jeevan, V K J <br/> <br/>Abstract: Identifies the important activities public libraries must initiate to sustain the science communication initiatives. Some of the problems in spreading science awareness in the country are also identified. Concludes that in addition to the science awareness initiatives from government institutions, NGOs, science clubs, by involving public libraries in the people’s science information dissemination network will enhance the science awareness activities. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 224-233 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/2444 Title: Open access scholarly publishing in library and information science <br/> <br/>Authors: Mukherjee, Bhaskar <br/> <br/>Abstract: Investigates the trend of open access journals publishing in the field of library and information science in terms of language, top-level-domain, country and time. Using authoritative print as well as online directories, the study identifies 124 e-journals in the field of LIS that are accessible freely, either partially or fully, on the Web. Of these, 12 titles have ceased their publication and remaining 112 titles are presently accessible freely on the Web. Analysis of the 112 e-journals shows that English is the most widely used language of LIS scholarly publishing. Most of these OA journals are originating either from academic or organizational domain and developed countries like USA and UK are publishing most of the OA journals. Concludes that there is a need for taking initiatives to publish qualitative open access journals from the less-developed countries. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 212-223 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/2443 Title: Mapping of social sciences in the Colon Classification <br/> <br/>Authors: Satija, M.P. <br/> <br/>Abstract: Defines knowledge as sum total of ideas, emotions, beliefs, and experiences conserved by the society. Enumerates its properties as being social, ever growing, multidimensional and fragmentary. Explains in brief social epistemology. Lists the growth of knowledge by specialization, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary modes. Views classifications as impermanent maps of knowledge which change with society and time. Explains the four principles of the mapping of knowledge as given by D W Langridge, namely, ideological, social purpose, taxonomic, and disciplinary. Defines the field and scope of social sciences and briefly introduces the Colon Classification, its method, structure and kind of subjects therein. Further outlines and critically evaluates the order of basic subjects as divided in to major disciplines of sciences, humanities, and social sciences. Lastly it dwells minutely on the order of social sciences main classes, namely, education, geography, history, political science, economics, sociology and law. Ranganathan claimed this order to be of increasing artificiality of their laws. Refutes Ranganathan’s concept of artificiality of social laws. This paper by analysis argues the order of CC-6(1960) main classes to be of serial dependency as given by August Comte and already practiced by the Library of Congress Classification. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 204-211