CALIBER 2019: Bhubaneswar, Odisha

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Using Libguides/Research Guide to Enhance Personalized Service in Academic Library
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2019-11) Behera, Sanat Kumar
From pathfinders to modern guides, Libraries are adopting different tools and technologies to provide quality service to its user. The growth of quantum of information & the weak paid ranking of search engines is creating a big challenge for the user to access relevant information. Library, as the guardian of the knowledge, has the potential to serve using different technologies. However, it needs extensive cooperation and collaboration from its user community. The library can guide the users if they understand the user queries, academic structure, research needs and information seeking modes. Library personalized service is user-centric service. It aims to personalize the content and serve in such a way that could assist users in getting relevant information and gain maximum user satisfaction. The paper has highlighted the process of personalized service, and how Libguides can be a useful platform for a library in achieving user satisfaction. It has also mentioned the primary personalized feature of libguides software.
Plagiarism, a Critical Issue in Academic Research Integrity: Attitudes of Research Scholars
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2019-11) Faizan, Mohd; Munshi, Shamim Aktar
The purpose of this study is to investigate the awareness and attitude towards plagiarism of research scholars at the Aligarh Muslim University, India. The researchers have applied a quantitative study based on the survey method along with the questionnaire as a tool for survey instrument to achieve the research objectives. The researchers have personally distributed the questionnaires to the fulltime Ph.D. scholars in the Faculty of Social Science. The collected data analysed by using Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS), version 20, to know the frequencies, percentages and tabulations. The results of the study showed that the majority of research scholars are aware of plagiarism and they believed that it is wrong and immoral. The research scholars believed that the higher score, higher the chance getting a job at the university level, and because of this most of the research scholars produced their publications without keeping the research ethics and academic honesty in their minds and this lead to breaking academic integrity and cause of Plagiarism. However, it is suggested to the university authority to organize such workshops and orientation programs regarding plagiarism, so that scholars or neo-scholars will understand that it is a violation in academic integrity.
Contemporary Practice in Library and Information Centers for The Academic Improvement of Colleges in Odisha
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2019-11) Dash, Abinash; Chandrabati, B
Library and Information Science profession has undergone impressive and brisk change during the last three decades under the overpowering impact of ICT. The future of the library is governed by the new technological innovations in the area of storage, retrieval and dissemination of information and the future of the information profession is very much dependant on their adoption by the information professionals. The new role of the Library and Information Centre in the knowledge society is needed to be sloping consequently. It is our responsibility as information facilitators and managers not only to inculcate the society through the technologies i.e., available but also to recognize the problems that need to be solved. Every profession should have professional accountability and moral values to respond to the need of the hour of the community at the right time and in the right point of view. The changing role of information professionals thus, need continuing professional development, predominantly, in an academic set up like colleges and universities to take our students and teachers to the doorsteps of the 21st century.
Use of Social Media: A Change in Library Services
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2019-11) Das, Pradip
This paper is a study to explore the uses of Social Media (SM) for maximizing better library services. A great care is taken to study the knowledge, attitude, and motivation of respondents. Findings are indicating that LISPs (Library and Information Science Professionals) are gladly accepting the change in their services and profession. They are showing a good and positive attitude towards SM. Most of the LISPs are in favor of using SM to promote and capture the attention of their users particularly those who are online savvy. The majority follow the new trend for giving library services. LISPs are taking it as a knowledge-sharing activity. They are mostly using Facebook, Myspace, LinkedIn, Blogging and YouTube. Some of them have also made online group to promote their library services. Some believe that there is a lack of proper training, lack of knowledge of some LISPs. They are also facing problems for the inappropriate fund and management negligence. It is also found that privacy may be a prime factor for such services. Connectivity to Network and problems due to the non-availability of electricity are also pushing back the use of SM for library services. This paper is a study to explore the uses of Social Media (SM) for maximizing better library services. A great care is taken to study the knowledge, attitude, and motivation of respondents. Findings are indicating that LISPs (Library and Information Science Professionals) are gladly accepting the change in their services and profession. They are showing a good and positive attitude towards SM. Most of the LISPs are in favor of using SM to promote and capture the attention of their users particularly those who are online savvy. The majority follow the new trend for giving library services. LISPs are taking it as a knowledge-sharing activity. They are mostly using Facebook, Myspace, LinkedIn, Blogging and YouTube. Some of them have also made online group to promote their library services. Some believe that there is a lack of proper training, lack of knowledge of some LISPs. They are also facing problems for the inappropriate fund and management negligence. It is also found that privacy may be a prime factor for such services. Connectivity to Network and problems due to the non-availability of electricity are also pushing back the use of SM for library services.
Perceptions and Prospects of Artificial Intelligence Technologies for Academic Libraries: An Overview of Global Trends
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2019-11) Gujral, Garima; Shivarama, J; Choukimath, Puttaraj A
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is seen as an extension of human intelligence and has taken over various sectors. Application of Artificial Intelligence in libraries has been providing a breakthrough for the information sector. Technological advancements can stimulate many human capabilities such as calculating, reading, speaking, grasping, remembering, making judgments and interactive learning. The adoption of artificial intelligence in virtual reference services is considered to provide a new online service model for libraries. Librarians are always on the cutting edge of technologies to engage and enhance services for their users, some of the valid additions include virtual realities that engages users with libraries and enhance information literacy skills. This paper attempts to trace the application and potential impact of artificial intelligence in academic libraries. The application of artificial intelligence under four domains like educational, informative, assistive and social networking have been captured and explained along with their implications. Conversational agents such as chatbots, AI-based participatory library services, research impact, and information discovery, virtual reality have been described
Marketing of Library and Information Services through Liaison Programmes in Academic Environment: Prominence and Possibilities
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2019-11) Pati, Bharati
Being accountable for the precise and timely deliverance of information services, one vital aspect, i.e. ‘Marketing’ couldn’t be disregarded in the academic library environment. Although belonging to a completely service oriented diligence, the promotion of the library products and spreading awareness on optimum usage of the collection would definitely be advantageous for the institution in general and the user community in particular. Through the present study, the authors have tried to figure out the challenges and possibilities of marketing of library resources through liaison programs.
Information Management in the Self- financing Engineering College Libraries Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai - A Study
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2019-11) Rajasekar, V; Krishnamoorthy, G; Kalaiappan, V
Information Management (IM) is the collection and management of information from one or more sources and the distribution of that information to one or more audiences. Information Management was largely limited to files, file maintenance, and the life cycle management of paper-based files, other media and records. With the proliferation of information technology the job of information management took on a new light, and also began to include the field of Data maintenance. The goals of information management are getting the right information to the right person, at the right time, from the right source, in the right amount, in the right order, in the right form, in the right medium, with optimal accuracy, as quickly as possible and at the lowest reasonable cost. To achieve the objectives of the information management cooperation requires in all the disciplines. The information management disciplines include records management, archives management, corporate librarianship, knowledge management, business intelligence, document management, micrographics, and electronic records/imaging systems. The study highlights the importance of information retrieval system in the colleges for the benefit of the different end users in the libraries.
Case Study on Vidya-Mitra (e-Learning MHRD Initiative): A Quantitative Analysis on Multimedia Content (Video)
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2019-11) Kumar, Abhishek; Tiwari, Sanjay; Pallavi
The present study reports about the usage of audiovisual resources available under Vidya-Mitra, An integrated e-Content Portal. Vidya-mitra facilitates to host all the content and provides searchbrowse facility for all hosted content wherein a learner can easily access the desired material including audio/video learning material, textual material, multimedia enriched materials etc., through a single interface. Resource analysis has been done in different area such as collections, viewership of content, subscribers, outreach in terms of geographical region, gender etc.
LIS Education in India: Skills and Competencies for Professionals in Indian Libraries
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2019-11) Singh, Vandana
We are living in the highly exciting era. World is changing at a very fast pace. Developments in the field of ICT have impact on each field of our lives. In this background, It is high time that Library and Information Science educators should constantly review their curriculum to include the required modern competencies and digital library skills to prepare young professionals for the emerging areas of librarianship. The students entering in the library science schools need to acquire ICT based information services skills to remain useful in this competitive world. Library schools are expected to train students to continuously enhance their professional competencies so as to prove important in current highly competitive job market.
Quality Assurance in Library and Information Science Education in India: Issues and Challenges
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2019-11) Deka, Dipen; Mazumdar, Nirmal Ranjan; Singh, Sanjay Kumar
The objective of this study is to look into the process of quality assurance of Library and Information Science (LIS) Education in India. Review of literature is done on the library and information science education globally to collect information on LIS education and its quality assurance. The study finds that apart from of few agencies like ALA in USA and CILIP in UK there is no agency or body at national and international level for quality assurance of LIS education. The study is limited to quality assurance of LIS education in India only. This paper enlightens about the quality assurance in LIS education in India. The main issues of quality assurance and the challenges are highlighted in this paper.
Readers’ Advisory Service in LIS Education
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2019-11) Thakare, Veena; Kumbhar, Rajendra
Readers’ Advisory (RA) is one of the important library services. This paper tries to throw light on the place of RA component in current LIS curriculum and its awareness among educators. The syllabi of all the universities in Maharashtra offering LIS course were assessed. Along with this, a questionnaire survey was conducted of all currently working LIS teachers, permanent and visiting. The collected data showed that almost none of the universities have RA portion in their syllabi. The educators, mostly aware of RA, are of the opinion that it should be a component of LIS theory paper as well as practical.
Use of Social Media in Library Services: A Best Practice at Binghamton University Library
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2019-11) Sahu, Srikanta; Naik, Pranoy
Social media denotes the websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking. In this digital era modern libraries use social media as a platform for knowledge sharing, information dissemination and communication. This paper describes use of social media in Binghamton university libraries. Authors have taken Facebook, twitter, YouTube and Pinterest for study. The study focus two aspects: type of content published and user engagement to evaluate the response.
Library Consortia and Collaborative Resource Sharing Models for Technical University Libraries in India
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2019-11) Konnur, P V
The role of Librarian is continuously changing in the digital era. The format of libraries and the user expectations are also changing accordingly. Today we do not need the largely stacked libraries, but we need the libraries with large content base. The enormous growth of knowledge in each if the disciplines can never be owned by any individual library. The Technological University Libraries need to get equipped with a huge collection of content which can meet the diverse needs of engineering teachers, and students. Hence shared and collaborative resource sharing models are need of the day. Hence, this paper attempts to help the Technical Universities to setup their Library E-resource Consortia. The paper also covers other collaborative initiatives that a Technological University Library can initiate among its member Libraries.
Competencies for LIS Professionals in the Digital Information Environment: An Analysis
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2019-11) Das, Basanta Kumar; Mahapatra, Rabindra Kumar
The term ‘competency’ has now become parallel to technological competency in Library and Information Science. However the norms for the competencies vary from institution to institution as per need due to the objectives, needs and purpose. Competency is very dynamic one. A person who is competent in a particular environment may not be competent everywhere or any other field. In the management of information tools and technologies, IT skills such as access to electronic resources to enhance computer skills must be considered. Due to the changing needs and growing technologies, without ICT skills, the librarians of the present day struggle to exist because the convergence of technology into libraries brought changes in the user’s attitude and approach. However this situation is going to escalate further as the society is now becoming ICT literate and knowledge driven In line with managing information organization, marketing and promotion, research skills/ project management and personnel management are seen as important.
Adopting Nudge Theory in Academic Libraries
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2019-11) Cherukodan, Surendran
Purpose -This paper examines the nudge theory revealed by Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein in their book “Nudge: Improving Decisions about Health, Wealth and Happiness” and the possibilities of its applications in academic libraries to enhance library services and library use. This paper tries to identify various nudge ideas and apply them to academic library environment. Application of nudge theory shall bring new insights for library professionals to influence users. Nudge theory will help librarians to become choice architects who have the responsibility for organizing the contexts in which people make decisions.
Libraries as Data Repositories for Smart City projects
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2019-11) Bharanidharan, S; Krishnan, Vijay; Krishnamoorthy, G
Libraries play a key role in the development of their communities. Information available in a library is valuable to the community for its development. Archives and records about a place or geographical community is a repository of the history of developments in that location. These can span various aspects of governance and administration from land use to water supply, from transportation to electricity, and others. From villages to cities, various records are collected and historical data is available. Indian customs and traditions could impact such records. Computerization of records has made them easily accessible. Smart city implementations can involve data collection and analytics for the benefit of their communities. There are privacy concerns around data from IoT and other technology platforms. Libraries have contributed to smart city developments. In places where there is conflict around control or access to such data, libraries can offer data archival, governance and analytical services so that smart city project data can benefit the intended communities.
Twitter Sentiment Analysis: A Case Study of Ten University Libraries
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2019-11) Parabhoi, Lambodara
Sentiment analysis is a computer rule based automatic process that has the ability to scrutinize the short text message, user comments, and other textual information and gives the sentiment score on a given subject. The current study is to examine the sentiment analysis of twitter comments of ten university libraries. The ten of universities list was compiled from World university rankings 2019 (Time Higher Education Website). A total of 15850 number of tweets collected between 1st Jan 2013 and 1st September 2019 via Twitter Application Programming Interface (API) for further analysis. The study found overall av. Pos. - av. Neg. was 0.4115. Out 15850 tweets majority of the tweets from The Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford about 2760 tweets and highest friend followers 76180 found. Significantly, The Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford was the highest Av. Nos. of positive sentiment (1.7728). However, the lowest Av. Neg. sentiment received by Yale Library about (1.1454). Moreover, the study found that the word “exhibition” (499) times and “archive” (401) times used in total tweets. Likewise, the word “Congratulations” found average positive sentiment (3.0152) mentioned in total tweets. The study recommended that the library can use social networking sites and examine the user comments, feedback, and reviews that, a user had given on different posts. By doing this, the library will be in better position to overcome the problem and make better decisions for future.
Library Technology Solutions for Smart Libraries: A Comparative Study of IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay Library System
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2019-11) Sahoo, Sambhunath; Panda, K C
Library technology refers to those technologies which are mainly used in libraries for providing smart library services to their users, perhaps keeping in view of the implications of five laws of library science as envisaged by Dr. S. R. Ranganathan. Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) recognized as Institute of National Importance, provide higher technical education and research in India. IIT Libraries are using latest technologies to provide smart library solutions to their users.This study used survey method to collect primary data through observation technique and questionnaire tool. The study selected two IITs, i.e. IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay who got Institute of Eminence (IoE) status by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India and secured 2nd rank and 3rd rank respectively in NIRF-2019 under engineering category. Their Library plays a pivotal role in making them at the top. The main objectives of the study were to know what kinds of library technology used by IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi Library System. The study found that both the IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi Library used library technology in different areas like library automation, library website, institutional repository, remote access, web-scale discovery system (WSDS), cloud computing and Web 2.0 applications. This study suggests appropriate measures for the improvement of existing library system of IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi. Further,it may be useful to those who are doing in-depth research in the field of library technology.
Capacity Building of LIS Professionals in Digital Environment
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2019-11) Vaishnav, Ashwini A
The paper defines the terms capacity & capacity building. Identified need for capacity building of LIS professionals, their roles, competency/ skills needed in digital environment. Explains necessity of professional ethics in 21st century, challenges and solutions, tools and resources for capacity building. Gives knowledge, skills, traits to be possessed by Librapreneur/Entrepreneur, methodology of capacity building programmes, different phases of quality assurance. Suggests how LIS education can update competencies and skills needed to sustain in digital environment. Paper concludes by saying that for survival of LIS profession, professionals and institution necessitates forecasting of changes that will take place and develop competencies and skills to keep LIS Professionals ourselves update in the changing environment.
LIS Education in India: Vision 2021
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2019-11) Chadha, Ravinder Kumar
We are witnessing a paradigm shift in education methods fueled by ICT, social media and today’s job requirements at national and international level. In order to meet requirements of modern information services this generation would require entirely new sets of skills. The traditional practices and services are taking new shape and with this role of librarians are being redefined. There is a continuous requirement of incorporating appropriate technological subjects in the curriculum. LIS professionals and administrators are continuously showing their concern about the quality of education being imparted by library schools in India. There is a need for LIS Departments to constantly finetune their syllabus to incorporate new modules and contemporary information handling skills to prepare the young professionals for the emerging areas of librarianship. The core subjects of library science education should be sustained and a layer of specialized skills and competencies of modern practices of information handling should be added over these

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