Journal of Library and Information Science (JLIS)
Volume 33, Numbers 1 & 2 (Combined Issue, 2008) — With Article Abstracts & Book Reviews
Showing 13 of 13 Indexed Journal Records
| Author(s) / Contributor(s) | Article / Document Title & Abstract | Citation / Volume & Issue | Pages |
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| Volume 33, Number 1 & 2 (Combined Issue, 2008) | |||
| SATIJA (MP) & SINGH (KP) |
Mapping of the Universe of Knowledge in Different Classification Schemes
Scope / Note:
Examines structural methodologies and ontological frameworks utilized across major library classification systems (such as DDC, UDC, CC, and LCC) for partitioning, mapping, and organizing the universe of knowledge.
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Vol. 33, No. 1–2 (2008) | 3–20 |
| MANHAS (Rajeev) |
Use of College Library by Teachers & Students of Academic Colleges in Faridkot City of Punjab State
Abstract:
Information technology has influenced all walks of life and libraries are no exception. The present study examines the use of college libraries by teachers and students in this digital age. A structured questionnaire was distributed among 90 teachers and 90 students (30 teachers and 30 students from each college) in Faridkot City to evaluate resource utilization, visit frequencies, research purposes, IT impacts, hurdles faced, and overall satisfaction levels. Suggestions are offered to optimize academic library services.
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Vol. 33, No. 1–2 (2008) | 21–28 |
| GOEL (Kamlesh) |
Bibliometric Study of Social Science Research in India
Abstract:
Seeks to provide current bibliometric indicators on social science research in India to evaluate institutional progress. Using a 10-year publication dataset (1998–2007) drawn from the CSA database for randomly selected Indian organizations, the study evaluates institutional performance based on global publication share, distribution across core national versus international journals, and geographical dispersion of scholarly productivity.
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Vol. 33, No. 1–2 (2008) | 29–38 |
| DEVAL (Amit Kumar) & GARG (RG) |
Management of Press Clippings in the Parliament Library of India — A Case Study
Abstract:
Presents an operational case study defining the workflow, processing, archival management, and usage of the press clipping section of the Parliament Library of India. Focuses on selection criteria, subject classification, indexing, physical preservation, and retrieval protocols for press clippings, accompanied by recommendations on retrospective digitization in an integrated network environment.
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Vol. 33, No. 1–2 (2008) | 39–52 |
| SHARMA (Ashish Kumar) & SAHOO (KC) |
Use of Information Sources by the Farmers of Sagar District (M.P.): A Survey
Abstract:
Investigates communication channels through which agricultural information is accessed by farmers in Sagar District (Madhya Pradesh). Sources are categorized into personal contact, group contact, and mass contact. Findings demonstrate that personal contact (particularly family elders) is most effective, minikits serve as the primary group contact medium, and Radio and Television represent the most widespread mass media channels for both agricultural guidance and community entertainment.
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Vol. 33, No. 1–2 (2008) | 53–62 |
| SATPUTE (B) |
Legislation for the Libraries in the Internet Era
Abstract:
Traces the evolution of public library legislation since the British Public Libraries Act of 1850 and Dr. S.R. Ranganathan's pioneering model bill of 1930. While 15 Indian states have enacted public library laws, 13 states and 7 union territories still lack statutory backing. Highlights governmental inertia, fiscal deficits, and rural library inadequacies, while emphasizing network-enabled resource sharing, mandatory statutory frameworks, and modernization strategies required to compete with open Internet channels.
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Vol. 33, No. 1–2 (2008) | 63–72 |
| RANI (Syamalamba) |
Use of College Libraries by Teachers: The Case of Andhra Pradesh
Abstract:
Explores academic library usage patterns among college teachers across Andhra Pradesh, assessing teaching-staff collaboration with college librarians, operational bottlenecks encountered during literature searches, and faculty satisfaction regarding collection depth, operating hours, and staff cooperation.
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Vol. 33, No. 1–2 (2008) | 73–84 |
| SETHY (Surendra) & MAHAPATRA (RK) |
Bibliometric Citation Analysis
Scope / Note:
Conducts a quantitative citation analysis on selected scholarly literature, evaluating citation frequency distributions, author collaboration coefficients, half-life of subject literature, and core periodical rankings.
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Vol. 33, No. 1–2 (2008) | 85–92 |
| BHARDWAJ (Raj Kumar) |
Legal Information System in Digital Age
Abstract:
Emphasizes the necessity of specialized legal information systems in the digital era. Details legal text retrieval architectures, search file structures, metadata querying strategies, Boolean operator construction, and handling of legal homonyms and synonyms. Surveys contemporary commercial online and offline legal databases, outlining the operational advantages of CD-ROM/offline databanks.
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Vol. 33, No. 1–2 (2008) | 93–100 |
| SHARMA (Lokesh) |
An Experiential Study of Restoration of the Lost Glory: The Ratan Tata Library (RTL) at the Delhi School of Economics
Abstract:
Documents the institutional rehabilitation of the historic Ratan Tata Library (RTL) at the Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi. Chronicles administrative interventions undertaken to reverse past systemic neglect, revamp social science collections, rehabilitate physical and digital infrastructure, motivate professional staff, and restore RTL's stature as a premier research library.
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Vol. 33, No. 1–2 (2008) | 101–110 |
| KUMAR (Manish) |
Electronic Journals: Access Modes & Archival Issues
Abstract:
E-journals have added new dimensions to librarianship and research delivery. While electronic subscription offers enormous flexibility to end-users, managing licensing models, platform volatility, perpetual access rights, and back-volume digital preservation poses major operational hurdles for academic libraries and scholarly publishers. The paper examines prevailing access modes and long-term archiving protocols.
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Vol. 33, No. 1–2 (2008) | 111–118 |
| BHATT (RK) |
Information and Documentation Services in 3rd World Countries: Role of UNESCO
Scope / Note:
Surveys UNESCO-sponsored initiatives, policies, and pilot projects (such as UNISIST and NATIS) formulated to develop national documentation infrastructures, bibliographic standards, and professional manpower across developing countries.
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Vol. 33, No. 1–2 (2008) | 119–126 |
| DESHPANDE (SP) |
[Book Review] ROKADE (SM): Agriculture Education and Libraries in India. New Delhi: Essential Books, 2009 (296 pp., Price: Rs. 995)
Review Summary:
Comprehensive review of Dr. S.M. Rokade's authoritative monograph commemorating the golden jubilee (50th anniversary) of the Agricultural University Movement in India. Embellished with a foreword by Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, the volume is partitioned into three key divisions: (1) Agricultural Education in India; (2) Agricultural University and ICAR Institute Libraries; and (3) Agricultural Information Systems (including ARIS, ARPIS, ARFIS, ARLIS, and ARMIS). Highly commended as an indispensable reference text for MLISc students, ICAR scientists, agricultural faculties, and competitive examinees.
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Vol. 33, No. 1–2 (2008) | 127–130 |
Department of Library and Information Science, University of Delhi
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