http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/4029 Search the Channel search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/simple-search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/4128 Title: GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LIBRARY AT NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT - A CASE STUDY <br/> <br/>Authors: Thakur, D. S. <br/> <br/>Abstract: The study highlights the growth and development of the National Institute of Financial Management (NIFM) Library. Questionnaire method was used to collect data regarding the financial resources, growth of the library collection, number of users, application of automation and other information technologies used in the library.Also it analyses various library services, organization of reading material and facilities provided by the library. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 163-174 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/4127 Title: CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY LITERATURE: AN OBSOLESCENCE STUDY. <br/> <br/>Authors: Biradar, B. S.; Kumar, B.T. Sampath <br/> <br/>Abstract: Obsolescence study is useful for librarians and managers. of information centers in identifying the use of periodical literature. The present study aims to examine in the light of obsolescence of literature, Annual Aging Factor (AAF), Mean Life (ML) and Utility Factor (UF) of periodicals in the field of chemistry. This is based on references appended to the articles published in Indian Journal of Chemical Technology during the year1994, 1997 and 1999. Obsolescence of literature and half-life of literature was found to be 11.8 years. Study also applied Brooke's formula for identifying Annual Aging Factor (AAF) and the average value of 'a' was found to be 0.9754 and Mean Life (ML) and Utility Factor (UF) were calculated and found to be 16.1958 and 40.65 respectively. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 156-162 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/4126 Title: DEVELOPMENT OF AN INSTITUTIONAL DATABASE OF CITATIONS USING CDS-ISIS SOFTWARE <br/> <br/>Authors: Sinnarkar, S.N. <br/> <br/>Abstract: A citation database of scientists belonging to National Environmental Engineering Research Institute has been developed in CDS-ISIS for the creation of an institutional database of citations. The study,suggests that creation of such institutional databases can be a step towards the creation of an Indian Science Citation Index. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 153-155 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/4125 Title: FREE ONLINE SERIALS IN THE AREA OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE <br/> <br/>Authors: Khode, Subhash; Khode, Ajay <br/> <br/>Abstract: In the present age of information explosion, latest and right information is key for personal and professional development. Journals are very essential for academic and research purposes. With the advent of Internet, users have more opportunities to access many free online journals, magazines and newsletters any time and from anywhere for their academic and research purpose.This article describes forms and advantages of electronic journals, and provides information about freely available online journals, magazines and newsletters in the field of library and information science. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 146-152