Journal of Library and Information Science (JLIS)

Abstract: In recent years, Internet and e-resources have become the most popular sources of information for researchers, scholars, teachers, professionals, and students. The present study was designed to find out the necessity and usage of Internet and e-resources by students undertaking the Master's course in Business Administration at Sambalpur University, Orissa, India. A structured questionnaire was administered to 120 MBA students, of which 91 (75.83%) responded. The investigation indicates the range of users of Internet and e-resources by MBA students, showing that a majority (one third) have 2–4 years of experience and are well aware of applications of Internet technology. More than half strongly feel that management studies would be severely affected without access to Internet and e-resources.

Abstract: Choosing an appropriate career or course of study reflects an individual's personality formation and life ambition. This is particularly relevant in specialized professional courses like Agricultural Business Management (ABM). Considering the bright prospects of the profession in the emerging IT scenario, this paper attempts to identify the determinants responsible for choosing Agricultural Business Management studies as a career.

Abstract: After independence, the Government of India initiated significant policies to develop a robust higher education system accompanied by adequate library and information services. This mission gained substantial momentum with the advent of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as university libraries automated operational functions for greater efficiency and accuracy. This paper outlines current trends across university libraries in India, highlights their role in the ICT environment, and advocates for essential skills needed by library professionals to meet contemporary challenges.

Abstract: Measuring user satisfaction rates with Knowledge Resource Centre (KRC) services is a vital necessity. Every KRC must evaluate its ongoing functions and information services from the user's perspective. A structured questionnaire was distributed to 94 users at IIIM Jammu to analyze satisfaction parameters, including gender distribution, visit frequency, user purposes, time spent, extent of resource use, search strategies, satisfaction ratings, reasons for dissatisfaction, and user recommendations.

Scope: Introductory editorial commentary highlighting the themes of medical librarianship, evaluative metrics, school library systems, literature trends in Indian LIS periodicals, and behavioral competencies of academic library personnel.

Scope: Introduces and applies Q-analysis methodology as an evaluative technique to analyze structural relationships, multimedia resource integration, user connectivity, and functional performance in digital and multimedia library systems.

Scope: A bibliometric investigation evaluating scholarly Indian LIS journals, examining thematic distribution, authorship collaboration coefficients, institutional affiliations, citation patterns, and research methodologies.

Scope: Investigates psychological dimensions, behavioral profiles, interpersonal competencies, and personality traits of academic library staff across higher education institutions in Lucknow.