Browsing by Author "Kumar, B T Sampath"

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    Content Analysis of Indian Institute of Management Library Websites: AnAnalytical Study
    (INFLIBNET Center, 2009-02-25) Kumar, B T Sampath; Prithvi raj, K R; Naik, A Sadashiv; Reddy, Raghavendra
    Academic libraries have to provide very flexible services focused more on individualized and distant contact with their clients. To answer new demands they not only have to move their services and resources to the Web but also should consider the different cultural and educational backgrounds of library users. In this context this article tries to analyze and compare the contents and usability of six Indian Institute Management library Web sites and presents conclusions regarding the basic functions they perform. Library Web sites were evaluated according to a detailed checklist prepared specially for this purpose.
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    Use of Electronic Information Sources by the Academic Community: A Comparative Study
    (Inflibnet center, 2008-02-28) Kumar, G T; Kumar, B T Sampath
    Electronic Information Sources are becoming more and more popular since they provide multimedia information, full-text searching, reference linking and flexibility in searching and browsing. The purpose of this study was to determine how academic community in various professional colleges uses the electronic information sources for work-related purposes. A total of 300 survey returns indicate that students and faculty use the electronic information in support of their study and teaching. Although majority of students and faulty generally feel that the electronic information sources provide faster and reliable information still they prefer to use print as well as electronic information sources.