ISSN 2756-3383
Research Article
African Journal of Library and Information Science ISSN 5721-610X Vol. 5 (1), pp. 001-006, January, 2019. © International Scholars Journals
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Relevance of library and information resource centre in pharmaceutical research development in context of the new digital era
Rita Singh1* and Rajesh Sharma2
1Department of Biotechnology, Sharda University, Greater Noida, U. P., India.
2The Library, IILM Academy of Higher Learning, Greater Noida, U. P., India.
Accepted 08 November, 2018
Abstract
Future library profession has many challenges, and schools of library and information science need to build wide range of information related careers to library science graduate. In implementing an automated system in an advanced pharmaceutical library, it is essential to recruit the library staff and professionals having skills in computer operation. Professionals engaged in the information transfer process require up-to-date knowledge and skills for which continuous education and training facilities are required. Computer and information literacy undoubtedly will result in a huge demand for fast, flexible and easily accessible information services.
Key words: Library, pharmaceutical library, information services, computer.
Rajesh Sharma, Rita Singh*
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Research Article
African Journal of Library and Information Science ISSN 5721-610X Vol. 5 (1), pp. 001-009, January, 2019. © International Scholars Journals
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Effective use of e-resource materials among practicing lawyers of Madras high court
S. Thanuskodi
Library and Information Science Wing, Directorate of Distance Education Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar – 608 002, Tamil Nadu, India. E-mail: [email protected].
Accepted 08 September, 2018
Abstract
Adequate knowledge about the information seeking behaviour of users is vital for developing library collections, services and facilities to meet their information needs effectively. The purpose of this study is to identify the information channels used by the junior lawyers of Madras high court. A questionnaire was distributed to 1000 advocates of Madras high court and 710 filled in questionnaires were returned, giving an overall response rate of 71%. It was found that majority of the junior advocate respondents (40.57%) make library visit thrice a week. The junior advocate respondents occupy the fifth position in their overall satisfaction on all legal information networks and fee based e-resources. The junior advocate respondents top the position with respect to their overall problems in accessing e-resources as their secured mean score is 3.94 on a 5 point rating scale.
Key words: Library services, Madras high court, advocates, e-resources, CD-ROM database.
S. Thanuskodi
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Review
African Journal of Library and Information Science ISSN 5721-610X Vol. 5 (1), pp. 001-011, January, 2019. © International Scholars Journals
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Social networks enabling matrimonial information services in India
Jiban K. Pal
Library, Documentation and Information Science Division, Indian Statistical Institute, 203, B. T. Road, Kolkata 700108, India. E-mail: [email protected], [email protected].
Accepted 08 November, 2018
Abstract
Marriage information is an integral part of the knowledge base in any civilized society. In India, several non-government agencies as well as de-institutionalized sources provide a great variety of marriage related information in different domains of the society. Despite various modes in transferring matrimonial information, increasing use of social networks offers new opportunities for newer matrimony services. The purpose of this paper is to present the state-of-the-art of popular matrimony service portals emerged in India for providing SDI (selective dissemination of information) based personalized services to multifarious groups of the nation. Addresses of selective portals provide glimpses of current Indian activities on matrimonial information systems and services. It also examines the potentialities of the four biggest matrimonial players (viz. shaadi, bharatmatrimony, jeevansathi and simplymarry) in the country consistent with the present and anticipated needs of the marriage-information-seekers. Comparison has been carried out based on the web metrics. The paper noticed that online matrimony services would have ever-increasing importance in satisfying the objectivity of social networking practices.
Key words: Social networking, marriage information, matrimony portals, Indian matrimony.
Jiban K. Pal
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Research Article
African Journal of Library and Information Science ISSN 5721-610X Vol. 5 (1), pp. 001-007, January, 2019. © International Scholars Journals
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Characteristics and information-seeking behaviour of cybercafé users in some Nigerian cities
M. Y. Abdulkareem
Department of Library and Information Science, University of Ilorin, P. M. B. 1515, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. E-mail: [email protected], [email protected].
Accepted 13 November, 2018
Abstract
Internet use is becoming increasingly popular in Nigerian cities, thus necessitating the spread of commercial cybercafés nationwide. Unfortunately, use of cybercafé has been associated with a number of anti-social behaviours. This study is an exploratory investigation of the characteristics and information seeking behaviour of users of commercial cybercafés in selected Nigerian cities. A total of 180 respondents were selected via a multi-stage random sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Data analysis revealed that about 60% of respondents were male, and nearly 80% were less than 36 years old. Furthermore, 91% of respondents had above 12 years of formal education, while 30% had no formal training in use of computer. Majority (40%) had 1 - 4 years of Internet use experience, while students constituted about 40% of respondents. About 40% had no formal source of income. It was further revealed that 59.4, 13.4, and 27.2% of respondents used the Internet for academic, business, and ‘social’ purposes respectively. Pearson correlation analysis revealed significant relationship between weekly use of cybercafé and Internet use experience (r = 0.61, p = 0.016), years of formal education (r = 0.69, p = 0.008), and monthly income (r = 0.78, p = 0.002) among respondents. The paper concludes that cybercafé users in Nigerian cities are mostly students and academics, and proffered some useful recommendations for improvement.
Key words: Cybercafés, socioeconomic characteristics, Internet use, purpose, duration, Nigeria.
M. Y. Abdulkareem
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Research Article
African Journal of Library and Information Science ISSN 5721-610X Vol. 5 (1), pp. 001-007, January, 2019. © International Scholars Journals
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Challenges of HIV/AIDS to undergraduate students: The librarian’s reaction
N. A. Ajayi* and B. O. Omotayo
Principal Librarian, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
Accepted 12 December, 2018
Abstract
Nigerian undergraduates are at high risk of AIDS. The study examined the challenges of HIV/AIDS to the undergraduate students of Babcock University in the 2006/2007 academic year. The objectives of the study were: To know the level of understanding of the students about HIV/AIDS; their attitudes towards AIDS victims; utilization of information and to highlight the pivotal roles of academic libraries in the dissemination of AIDS information and its prevention. The data for the study were collected through the use of questionnaire, which was administered to the students of Babcock University, Ilishan, Remo after pre-tested. Availability sample method was used because the questionnaires were given to them as they came in to use the libraries. Seven hundred respondents were given the questionnaire to complete and return between September and October, 2007. The results of the study revealed that HIV/AIDS was seen as the most urgent health problem among the students, the existence of AIDS changed the behavior of many and made them sought for more information. Information provided by the libraries was inadequate. It was recommended that academic libraries must take keen interest in acquiring special collections on HIV/AIDS. Introduction of e-learning through academic libraries will enable individual to learn at their own pace.
Key words: Undergraduate, HIV/AIDS, academic libraries.
N. A. Ajayi*, B. O. Omotayo
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Research Article
African Journal of Library and Information Science ISSN 5721-610X Vol. 5 (1), pp. 001-007, January, 2019. © International Scholars Journals
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Extent of utilization and familiarity in accessing digital technologies among post-graduate and research scholars in Shiraz city
Mohammad Bagher Negahban
Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, India. E-mail: [email protected].
Accepted 19 November, 2018
Abstract
The present study is aimed at assessing the extent of utilization and familiarity in accessing digital technologies of information among post graduate (PG) students in Shiraz city. A total of 97 respondents (31 PG students and 66 research scholars) were randomly selected from the city of Shiraz. A questionnaire measuring the usage of various digital technologies and the accessing of digital resources was prepared by the investigator and administered to the sample selected. Statistical methods like chi-square and contingency table analysis were used. Results revealed that in the extent of digital technologies usage, CD browsing usage was 40.2 of 50%, in internet searching it was 42.3 of 100%, telefax was sparingly used (about 86% to an extent less than 50%) and laser scanner rarely used ( about 83% less than 50%). Printers as digital technologies were used more often (74 of 75%), CD writer (about 65% to an extent of less than 50%), LCD pad/data projector was less (about 83% less than 50%), and online catalogue search (about 70% less than 50%). Research scholars used more of CD browsing, telefax, CD writers, LCD pad/data projectors, while students used more of printers. In familiarity with accessing digital sources, they were more familiar with internet journals and less familiarity was observed regarding internet encyclopedia, directories and yellow pages, and digital libraries. The selected sample were more familiar with book search and book shops on net, internet relay chatting and email and were less familiar with teleconferencing on the net. Research scholars had higher familiarity with book search and book shops on internet than students.
Key words: Information technology, utilization, familiarity, digital technologies, research scholars, post-graduate students.
Mohammad Bagher Negahban
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