http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/8275 Search the Channel search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/simple-search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/11059 Title: Establishing content awareness evaluation criteria for library websites: a case study of Indian academic library websites <br/> <br/>Authors: Shukla, Akhandanand; Tripathi, Aditya <br/> <br/>Abstract: Examines status of content on websites of libraries’ belonging to Indian academic institutions. Establishes a method to measure Overall Website Performance Calculation (OWPC) and Criteria-wise Website Performance Calculation (CWPC) of library websites. Comparative study of 20 central universities and 19 institutes of national importance including Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) academic libraries from India suggest that the library websites of institutes of national importance have better content awareness than central university library websites as per the identified criteria. The criteria studied would be helpful for librarians and webmasters to improve content awareness status of their library websites. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 403-416 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 22:58:59 GMT http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/11058 Title: Web based information retrieval pattern of doctoral students in Calicut University <br/> <br/>Authors: Mohamed, Haneefa K; George, Sheena <br/> <br/>Abstract: A structured questionnaire survey of 104 full-time doctoral students in Calicut University reveals that majority of the doctoral students belonging to science departments access the web daily. Most of the doctoral students search the web with simple keywords. Google is the most preferred search engine followed by Yahoo. The use of traditional library resources (print based)among the doctoral students belonging to science departments has decreased considerably. Majority of the doctoral students are not fully satisfied with access to web-based information resources and indicated ‘slow internet accessibility’ as the irmain reason for dissatisfaction. The findings of this study would assist universities in India to develop strategies and policies that could make better use of web-based resources for education and research. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 394-402 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 22:58:59 GMT http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/11057 Title: Approaches to machine translation <br/> <br/>Authors: Tripathi, Sneha; Sarkhel, Juran Krishna <br/> <br/>Abstract: Accessibility to other language web documents has always been a concern for information professionals. Many translation tools such as Babelfish and Google Translator are extensively used by librarians and information professionals to meet the varying demand of their users. These tools though do not produce exact translated verse but provides gist of the information that could be used by the librarians to understand the type of information contained in the document. Thus, it is important for librarians and information professionals to know about the various possibilities available for translation as well as the technology being used for it. The papers follow ups the different approaches used for mechanization of translation process along with a discussion over their features and limitations.  The study concludes with the remark that dependency of library and information professionals over available translation tools should be up to certain extent, i.e., only for the initial sorting of the document.  The translation tools available cannot be used as regular content analysis tool. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 388-393 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 22:58:59 GMT http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/11056 Title: Information as an enabler for improving the social status of citizens <br/> <br/>Authors: Jeevan, V K J <br/> <br/>Abstract: Compares the status of India with USA, South Asia and the World based on selected social parameters. Education has emerged as a very active and investment intensive area in India.  Some statistics on the education scene are presented.  Provides an illustrative list of information transforming projects as well as people. Finds that the neo-rich in India are more convinced about the need of technology to address socio-economic problems and are aware of the value of information in tackling social issues. Discusses some of the possible challenges and probable solutions that come in the way of information being used as an enabler for improving the social status of citizens. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 380-387 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 22:58:59 GMT