http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/4112 Search the Channel search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/simple-search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/7476 Title: MEASURING QUALITY MANAGEMENT LEVEL WITH REFERENCE TO ISO 9000 AND TQM FOR SPECIAL LIBRARIES IN INDIA <br/> <br/>Authors: Verma, R K <br/> <br/>Abstract: The main objective of the study is to assess the impact of six factors viz., status of library; size of ALIS units; sector of organization (administrative control); type of organization (major fields of activities); resources; and quality awareness level (as independent variables) on Quality Management Level (OML) of special libraries in India. The QML is represented by nine key activities of libraries viz, Commitment by management/leadership; Education & Training; Services standards; Processes standards;' Customers' survey; Quality manuals; suggestion/ feedback systems; Quality circles; and Individual ethics for management and learning treated as dependent variables. In the study, the empirical data was collected through a questionnaire from a sample population of special libraries in India. A TQM based approach was followed by using modified form of European, Quality Model. Presents the findings on QML and its variations among special libraries in India and establishes knowledge on associative patterns between QML and six factors. The results of the survey reveal that (or proper performance measurement of LIS sector, OML depends upon a TQM oriented instrument concludes that QML is closely associated with innovation and reorganization process rather than streamlining and securing routine functions and processes which would be a conservative approach for successful Quality Management in libraries. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 141-163 Thu, 28 Nov 2002 22:58:59 GMT http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/7475 Title: BARCODING OF LIBRARY DOCUMENTS :PLANNING, TECHNIQUES AND TOOLS <br/> <br/>Authors: Manjunath, G K; Pujar, S M <br/> <br/>Abstract: Barcoding though relatively an old technology, is one of the important steps in library automation and is still not widely used in libraries in India. This paper discusses the benefits of barcode technology and gives guidelines for selecting the hardware/softwares highlighting the features of scanners and printers. The paper also gives guidelines for retrospective. conversion, which becomes the core issue in any library with a very large collection. Some tips necessary for software customization have also been provided. This paper is a case study based on the barcoding and retrospective conversion project undertaken at IGIDR Library, Mumbai, India. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 119-125 Thu, 28 Nov 2002 22:58:59 GMT http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/4143 Title: METHODS OF TEACHING LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE : AN EMPIRICAL APPROACH <br/> <br/>Authors: Jaiswal, Babita <br/> <br/>Abstract: Due to increasing impact of information technology on libraries and information centres,our traditional method of teaching and curricula has become outdated. Most LIS departments have changed their curricula but their method of teaching remain unchanged. In this scenario right teaching methods is the need of the hour. The basic theme of the present paper is to discuss the methods for teaching library and information science. Also highlights the knowledge and skills required for future library and information science professionals. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 135-139 Thu, 28 Nov 2002 22:58:59 GMT http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/4142 Title: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF CITATION PATTERNS AMONG EIGHT SCHOLARLY JOURNALS PUBLISHED BY NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION RESOURCES <br/> <br/>Authors: Dutta, Bidyarthi; Das, Anup Kumar; Sen, B K <br/> <br/>Abstract: The study covers 2800 citations appended to 152 articles published in 2001 in eight scholarly journals published by National Institute of Science Communication & Information Resources. In all , 7426 authors are figuring in the citations. On average, there are 18 citations per article and 3 authors per citation. The high percentage multi-authored citations clearly indicates dominance of team research in the concerned fields. On average, journal articles account about 79 percent of the citations. Monographs rank second with a tally of about 12 per cent. Indian Journal of Marine Science receives high percentage of journal self-citation compare to others whereas Indian Journal of Chemistry Section B receives high percentage of author self-citation compared to others. Indian citation received by all journals figure only 10% on average. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 127-134 Thu, 28 Nov 2002 22:58:59 GMT