http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/6551 Search the Channel search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/simple-search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/6573 Title: Use of information resources in chemistry: a study of Mangalore University Library <br/> <br/>Authors: Pushpalatha K; Mallaiah, T.Y. <br/> <br/>Abstract: <smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceType"><smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceName"><smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"> Through a questionnaire survey, data collected from 138 users from the Department of Chemistry, Mangalore University revealed that majority of the users visit the library to borrow books, to consult periodicals and browse UGC INFONET journals. OPAC and the assistance of the library staff are the primary means to locate information. The library resources in chemistry are current and useful but the periodicals both primary and secondary are inadequate. Concludes that various findings of the present study serve as guiding principles in developing need based collection and provide effective services to the users’ community of the department of chemistry of the Mangalore University in particular and paves the way for conducting similar studies in other disciplines. </smarttagtype></smarttagtype></smarttagtype> <br/> <br/>Page(s): 175-183 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/6572 Title: The National Library of India must act fast <br/> <br/>Authors: Biswas, Subhas C <br/> <br/>Abstract: <smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="country-region"><smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"> Continuous downhill slide of the National Library [of India] over the last sixty years or so and the main causes of it are identified. This has to be stopped by initiating a few positive steps that are to be taken by the stakeholders immediately so as to allow it back on the rails. The two recently produced documents: NKC-WGL recommendations (2006) and NACONAL, 2006 on Indian library services, with proposals of its future role and growth pattern are critically examined. Some significant moves taken by the management of the British Library (national library of England) during this period to cater to the needs of its vast users are referred, as examples. Proposen some specific actions to be taken by the Government of India, National Library Advisory Board, senior management and the professional organizations of librarians, viz. implementing the National Library Act, 1976 (with some modification); make an immediate move to fill up the sanctioned posts of senior professionals and Director; conduct a comprehensive survey of the users and their present and future requirements; revise the Delivery of Books Act 1954,56; merger of CRL with the National Library and take initiative with full responsibility for creating the Digital Library of India. </smarttagtype></smarttagtype> <br/> <br/>Page(s): 169-174 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/6571 Title: Productivity of scientists of Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB): an analysis <br/> <br/>Authors: Varghese, Rekha Rani; Rajan, Jinju S. <br/> <br/>Abstract: Analysis of 632 publications of RGCB scientists during 1995-2006 show that the publications of RGCB scientists include journal articles, conference papers, patents, book chapters and PhD guided. The year 2005-2006 with 112 articles (25.87 %) published is the most productive year in the case of journal articles. The productivity of the scientists of RGCB shows substantial growth both quantitatively and qualitatively with the development of the institution. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 156-162 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/6570 Title: Indian scientific output as seen through <i>Indian Science Abstracts</i> <br/> <br/>Authors: Kumar, Suresh; Garg, K.C.; Dutt, Bharvi <br/> <br/>Abstract: <smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceType"><smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceName"><smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"> Analysis of 18,224 papers published by 3439 institutions in 445 Indian science journals and abstracted by <i>Indian Science</i> <i>Abstracts </i>(ISA) during 2006 indicates that major publication output came from academic institutions followed by state agriculture universities and medical colleges. Among the state agriculture universities, Punjab Agriculture University ranked first followed by CCS Haryana Agriculture University. The highest number of papers was published in the disciplines of agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry and fisheries followed by medical and veterinary sciences. The Indian publication output in 2006 has increased considerably as compared to a similar 1984 study. </smarttagtype></smarttagtype></smarttagtype> <br/> <br/>Page(s): 163-168