http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/4023 Search the Channel search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/simple-search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/7483 Title: Influence of Internet on library and information centres of National Institutes of Technology in India <br/> <br/>Authors: Jange, Suresh; Sami, Lalitha K <br/> <br/>Abstract: The Internet has been described as the gateway to a world of seemingly inexhaustible information resources and a valuable information tool to the library and information centres that supplements existing library resources. The paper attempts to understand and evaluate the use of the Internet as an information source by libraries of National Institutes of Technology in India and aims to determine the utilization of Internet in library activities and services, search methods employed, problems encountered and associated factors. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 184-197 Tue, 28 Nov 2006 22:58:59 GMT http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/6030 Title: Periodical literature on library and information science education: A bibliometric study <br/> <br/>Authors: Mittal, Rekha; Sharma, Arti; Singh, Gian <br/> <br/>Abstract: The study presents an analysis of 536 papers published on library and information science education during the period 1995 to 2004. The productivity of authors and core periodicals have been determined using Lotka’s and Bradford’s law. Literature growth, country-wise distribution of papers and language pattern have also been studied. Literature growth in this area of LIS has been found to be negative. Most of the papers have been contributed by single authors (72.8%) and two authors (20.69%) and 72 % of literature is published in 72 journals. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 224-229 Tue, 28 Nov 2006 22:58:59 GMT http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/6029 Title: Library and information science research in India: A bibliometric study <br/> <br/>Authors: Patra, Swapan Kumar; Chand, Prakash <br/> <br/>Abstract: The paper presents a bibliometric study of library and information science research literature emanating from India based on the data abstracted in Library and Information Science Abstracts (LISA). Standard bibliometric techniques are employed to analyse the collected data and accordingly get indicators. Bradford’s law of scattering is used to identify core journals of library and information science wherein Indian authors publish their research output. To understand the productivity pattern of authors, Lotka’s Law has been applied. The identified core journals are mostly published from India. Indian authors’ contribution in‘ international journals is very low. A list of authors who have published 10 and more papers during 1967-2004 is drawn and presented. Such authors are 37 (1.35%) in number and authors with single publication have major share (74.63%). The author’s productivity pattern is in conformity to Lotka’s law. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 219-223 Tue, 28 Nov 2006 22:58:59 GMT http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/6028 Title: Information searching habits of Internet users: A users’ study of Banaras Hindu University <br/> <br/>Authors: Nazim, Mohd; Saraf, Sanjiv <br/> <br/>Abstract: The study reports the results of a survey conducted at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) to determine the extent to which Internet users are aware and make use of the Internet. Efforts are on to find the information searching habits of Internet users. Data were collected using a questionnaire and follow-up interviews with the Internet users of three institutes and six faculties. Results show that all respondents are using Internet because of quality information they got through the Internet. Majority of respondents use Internet for research work because the university library has provided access to a large number of databases and online journals. Fifty percent of respondents search information through the search engines, whereas thirty-five percent prefer to go through the specific website/URL. Google and Altavista are more widely used search engines compared to others due to their wide coverage and user-friendly interface. About seventy percent of respondents prefer to take print out before making use of Internet material as compared to those who prefer online or CD. Thirty-five percent of respondents believe that Internet is most useful because they find valuable information all the time. It has also been observed that slow speed, high Internet charges, lack of training and lack of organized information are some of the factors that affect the use of Internet. Presents recommendations to improve the use of Internet, including a well planned Internet literacy program and preparation of subject gateways <br/> <br/>Page(s): 213-218 Tue, 28 Nov 2006 22:58:59 GMT