http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/66 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/retrieve/146 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/66 Search the Channel search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/simple-search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/17950 Title: IIT LIBRARY (KANPUR) : USERS ASSESSMENT OF COLLECTION AND READER SERVICES <br/> <br/>Authors: SINGH, Dr (Mrs) S P <br/> <br/>Abstract: Provides background information about the emergence of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) (Kanpur). Mentions about the establishment of its library. Discusses the methodology used for data collection, acquisition of periodicals and other documentary collection. Examines the users' awareness and usefulness of various types of reader's services and suggestions of the users about the collection and services. Also gives suggestions of the librarian. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 139-156 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/17949 Title: BRADFORD'S LAW IN DIFFERENT DISCIPLINES <br/> <br/>Authors: Bandyopaphyay, Amit Kumar <br/> <br/>Abstract: Ninety-two doctoral dissertations submitted to the University of Burdwan, India from 1981 to 1990 by the scholars of mathematics, physics, mechanical engineering, philosophy and political science are taken as the source material. A total number of 11, 228 references were appended to the 92 theses, of which, 6844 were journal articles. Ranked list of the journals used in different subjects and their branches are prepared. The Bradford Multipliers are calculated. distribution of the journals in three zones are made and the number of references in each zone is then noted and compared with those of other zones. Applicability of Bradford's law in different disciplines is tested. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 133-138 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/17948 Title: TOM in Library Acquisitions: An Approach at IIML <br/> <br/>Authors: Raina, Roshan; Dayal, Kavita <br/> <br/>Abstract: The paper analyses that effective and well thought out instruments in the form of "Acquisition Policy" and "Budget Allocation Policy" can lead to development of an active collection instead of a passive one. To support the statement, the collection development practices, in place, at the library system of IIML, have been adequately illustrated. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 127-132 http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/17947 Title: IMPLICATIONS OF ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING ON LIBRARY AND INFORMATION CENTRES <br/> <br/>Authors: Gulati, Anjali <br/> <br/>Abstract: Electronic publishing has put forth a spectrum of problems and issues in libraries, end-users in general and the information professionals in particular. In electronic era, the role of information Professional is many fold, a continuous learner, an alert user, an expert information broker and consultant, all rolled into one. It specially discusses the major issues and challenges in electronic publishing such as accessibility, acceptability, copyright and pricing, standardization, credibility and technical issues etc. Further it gives emphasis on the advantages and problems with electronic publishing. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 121-125