http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/1724 Search the Channel search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/simple-search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/7680 Title: An analysis of usability features of library web sites <br/> <br/>Authors: N, Vasantha Raju; Harinarayana, N. S <br/> <br/>Abstract: Studies thirty library websites of top science universities around the world for their design features with special reference to usability. The guidelines suggested by National Cancer Institute have been applied to measure the usability features of the selected web sites. The parameters like Optimizing the user experience; link back to home; colour link behaviour; navigability; and multimedia features have been studied for the websites. The results showed that only 53.33% of library web sites provides, frequently asked questions (FAQs). The time out option has been neglected by all the web sites except one. It is noticed that only 39.99% of the web sites have provision for explicit home link as well as through logos. Persistent navigation feature is observed only on 50% of the web sites. Only 8% of the web sites use the de facto link color coding. Library web sites are yet to exploit the advantages of multimedia (interactivity features). It is found from the survey that only 30% of the web sites contain video contents and none of the web sites contained exclusive audio files. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 111-122 Thu, 29 May 2008 22:58:59 GMT http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/1777 Title: A bibliometric study of Indian patent applications from 1995 to 2005 <br/> <br/>Authors: Debbarman, Susovan <br/> <br/>Abstract: Analysis of data on Indian patent applications obtained from the annual reports of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks show that there is increased patent filing activity in India. Maharahtra, Delhi and Tamil Nadu are the leading states in patent filing in India whereas USA, Japan and Germany and the leading countries in patent filing in India. Increased patent filing activity is seen the areas of biotechnology, computer and electronics. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 153-163 Thu, 29 May 2008 22:58:59 GMT http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/1776 Title: Use of web based sources in scholarly electronic journals in the field of library and information science: a citation analysis <br/> <br/>Authors: Bhat, Veena R.; Kumar, B.T. Sampath <br/> <br/>Abstract: Citation analysis of research articles from scholarly electronic journals in the field of library and information science published during the years 2000 to 2006 shows that 81.49% of articles published during the period have web references. Out of 25,730 references, 56.54 % of references are print journal references and 43.52% of them are web references. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 145-152 Thu, 29 May 2008 22:58:59 GMT http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/1775 Title: Information seeking behaviour of the students at Ajmal Khan Tibbiya College, Aligarh Muslim University: a survey <br/> <br/>Authors: Fatima, Nishat; Ahmad, Naved <br/> <br/>Abstract: Study of data collected from 60 students by administering questionnaires on their information seeking behaviour at Ajmal Khan Tibbiya College, AMU, indicates that guidance in the use of library resources and services is necessary to help students meet their information requirements. Finds that textbooks and journals are the most popular sources of information for the students’ course work. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 141-144 Thu, 29 May 2008 22:58:59 GMT