Journal of Library and Information Science (JLIS)
Volume 34, Number 1 (June 2009) — With Article Abstracts & Book Reviews
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| Author(s) / Contributor(s) | Article / Document Title & Abstract | Citation / Volume & Issue | Pages |
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| ANYANWU (Emmanuel U), ENYINNA (Zander) & DESMOND (Oparaku) |
Information Needs of Policy Makers in Nigeria: The Case of Imo State Civil Service
Abstract:
With the use of questionnaire, a study of the information needs of policy makers/senior civil servants in Imo State Nigeria was made. In this research, the work activities and information needs of the policy makers were identified and resources of government libraries were evaluated. It was discovered that the government libraries are not adequate in all aspects. They are not funded at all. The budgetary allocations are only on paper. The sources of information and factors affecting access to information needs were identified. Recommendations were made which include the fact that the answer to the provision and use of information lies in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and the sooner the government invests heavily in this area, the better for the country's development.
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Vol. 34, No. 1 (2009) | [Article 1] |
| THAPA (Neelam) & SAHOO (KC) |
LIS Department of Madhya Pradesh: Gearing up for the Information Technology Onslaught
Abstract:
The present study surveys the LIS Schools/Departments in the universities of Madhya Pradesh to assess how well they are prepared to impart IT-oriented LIS education in order to produce competent Information Managers of tomorrow. Findings show that LIS schools are enthusiastic and gearing up to meet the IT onslaught, but they are besieged by many constraints—such as insufficient funds, lack of infrastructure, and shortage of IT-trained faculty—that need to be overcome before they can satisfactorily meet their goals.
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Vol. 34, No. 1 (2009) | [Article 2] |
| WALIA (PK) & KHATRI (Deepti) |
Citation Analysis of Library and Information Science Journals
Abstract:
Discusses the importance of citation analysis to study the nature and characteristics of subject literature. Literature cited in six premier Library and Information Science (LIS) journals—Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, Aslib Proceedings, Journal of Information Science, The Library Quarterly, Library and Information Science Research, and JASIST—for 2004 and 2005 were examined and analyzed comparatively. Citation patterns such as categories of sources cited, frequently cited journals, authorship patterns, citation half-life, and self-citations were investigated. The study reveals journal articles are the most cited sources followed by books and websites. The most frequently cited journals are JASIST, Journal of Documentation, Library and Information Science Research, and Scientometrics.
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Vol. 34, No. 1 (2009) | [Article 3] |
| GHANI (Syed Raiyan) |
Wireless Authentication for Secured and Efficient Communication
Abstract:
Wireless communications and the economic goods and services that utilize them possess specialized characteristics that have motivated focused studies. With the widespread deployment of wireless networks across academic institutions and knowledge centres, robust authentication mechanisms are essential to ensure secure, efficient, and authorized data transmission. This paper investigates wireless authentication frameworks alongside cryptographic protocols applicable to institutional networked environments.
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Vol. 34, No. 1 (2009) | [Article 4] |
| VERMA (Nilimesh), SHARMA (UC) & MADAN (Priya) |
The Innovative Concept of Strategic Management in Library Science
Abstract:
The shifting landscape of higher education and institutional survival requires academic libraries to implement strategic management frameworks. Heightened competition, funding reductions, demographic shifts, and rapid transition to electronic resources require comprehensive management information systems to track organizational performance. This paper details structured strategic planning models enabling libraries to assess environmental strengths and weaknesses, allocate scarce resources effectively, and prioritize strategic support for core teaching and research operations.
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Vol. 34, No. 1 (2009) | [Article 5] |
| SHARMA (Arvind K) |
Status of Manuscripts in Indological Libraries of Madhya Pradesh
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Surveys 13 Indological libraries across Madhya Pradesh established between 1854 and 1998, assessing collection sizes, conservation protocols, and archival facilities. Findings highlight that Government Sanskrit College, Gwalior is the oldest institution, while Scindia Oriental Research Institute, Ujjain holds the largest collection with 18,695 manuscripts. However, only 30.76% follow specialized conservation techniques, 23.03% maintain microfilms, and several institutions lack climate control or digitization infrastructure.
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Vol. 34, No. 1 (2009) | [Article 6] |
| SENGAR (DS) & GARG (RG) |
Doctrine of Fair Use and Library Services
Abstract:
Examines statutory provisions within the Indian Copyright Act concerning academic and public library services. Discusses copyright limitations and the doctrine of fair dealing/fair use across traditional and digital environments. Based on legislative statutes and judicial precedents, the authors explain how library professionals can deliver document supply, reprographic services, and electronic access without copyright infringement while raising user awareness.
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Vol. 34, No. 1 (2009) | [Article 7] |
| BHATT (RK) & BHARDWAJ (Rajesh Kumar) |
Application of Information and Communication Technology for Resource Sharing and Networking in Indian Libraries
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Highlights the role of ICT in facilitating automated information flows and inter-library resource sharing. Examines cooperative models including library consortia, open access repositories, open source software, subject gateways, and scholarly discussion listservs across global, national, and local tiers. Details operational and financial constraints in the Indian context and outlines the architectural features of prominent Indian library networks and consortia.
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Vol. 34, No. 1 (2009) | [Article 8] |
| SINGH (KP) |
[Book Review] YU (Holly) & BREIVOLD (Scott), Eds.: Electronic Resource Management in Libraries: Research and Practice. Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference (IGI Global), 2008 (xxii, 416 pp., ISBN-13: 978-1-59904-891-8)
Review Summary:
Detailed critical review of an authoritative 21-chapter volume partitioned into five thematic sections: Historical Overview, Workflow Management, Copyright and Licensing, Working with Electronic Resources, and Commercial/Open Source ERMS Platforms. Emphasizes modern ERM data standards including SUSHI and COUNTER, Web 2.0 integrations, and digital lifecycle workflows, commending it as an essential practical guide for library systems administrators, practitioners, and LIS researchers.
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Vol. 34, No. 1 (2009) | [Book Review] |
Department of Library and Information Science, University of Delhi
Archive Source: Journal of Library and Information Science (ISSN: 0970-714X) Print