CALIBER 2019: Bhubaneswar, Odisha

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Users’ Perception on the Application of Social Media in Library Marketing – A Study of Pondicherry University
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2019-11) Baquee, Abdul; Sevukan, R
In the age of information explosion, social media are the important tools that occupy a vast area in human life to communicate with nearest to farthest one. The use of social media is increasing staggeringly day by day in all walks of life. Academicians including students are not exceptional. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to know the users' perception on the use of social media for marketing of library services at Pondicherry University. The study employed an online quantitative survey method. The semi-structured questionnaires were distributed using google forms among the students of Pondicherry University. One hundred and forty-six responses were received and analyzed. The findings revealed that majority of the respondents was of the opinion that social media as effective tool for promoting library products and services; more than 80 percent of the users (120 respondents) expressed desire to have the news regarding Library/University events/ program, sessions, etc. on social media while 75.34 percent required ‘New Arrivals’ (New collection of the library) and interestingly only 68 (46.57%) users shared that they would like to see social media tools as reference service for users’ query.
E-learning: Learning Management System for the Next - Generation Libraries
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2019-11) Singh, Rashmi
Nowadays E-learning courses offering more flexibility about the pace, time, and place for making education widely accessible for each and every one. E-learning provides many benefits to the students as well as instructors to develop their skills. Successful implementation of e-learning requires the appropriate application of the Internet to support the delivery of learning, skills and knowledgeable courses, technologies, or infrastructures. The importance of e-learning paths that vary according to the student, the subject material, the level of competence, and corporate or student preferences etc. In the present digital era selecting and purchasing of a learning management system has become a major financial and strategic decision for colleges and universities. So, the educational institutions need to have suitable strategies for successful deployment of the e-learning process. This paper covers different types of LMS, all the major e-learning tools, and standards, basic security issues, benefits and limitations of e-learning.
Enhancing Access to Library Electronic Resources through an E-library Portal: The RCSI Bahrain Library Experience
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2019-11) P Nair, Bindhu; Anand, Evelyn
The library portal project aimed to improve accessibility and visibility of the Library’s online resources, simultaneously enhancing the user experience. The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of the e-library portal on the usage of library electronic resources at RCSI Bahrain. Data was collected from library statistical reports. Usage reports from the portal were collected for the year 2018-19 and from individual vendors for the previous years. The study shows that the e-library portal has increased overall usage of library electronic resources. The recommendations for improving the e-portal service include: Upgraded interfaces and compatibility assessments, continuous collaboration between librarians and faculty in selecting and acquiring the most appropriate format of resources to support the curriculum and research needs of the users, well planned and executed marketing strategies for the resources, Workshops/ training in the use of resources and Assessment of the collection to ensure quality and relevance. The development and launch of the portal was not simply a means of enhancing current services and providing a user-friendly platform to access all resources. The portal changed the image of the library from a physical space to a digital companion in student life. Even though the launch of the portal has increased usage of electronic resources, the research needs to be extended to further years to review the access through portal. The library portal has increased the usage but there might be several other underlying factors adding to this, which need to be considered.
Data Analytics and Visualization in Libraries
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2019-11) Patnaik, Rachna
Libraries play a vital role in supporting research and learning processes. They manage a large store of data about collections to meet the requirements of users. Data in a digital library is growing and data analytics, visualization techniques are trying to make sense of voluminous amount of unstructured data. Space Applications Centre library provides various digital, online services, which generates lot of data in the form of transaction data, metadata and usage data. A large amount of budget is spent in subscription, renewal of e-resources and for accountability; data analytic tools are effective in producing insights from the usage data to understand users and improving library services. This paper attempts toanalyze library transaction data retrieved from KOHA Integrated library management software and usage data of library website and e-resources at the Library of Space Applications Centre,to make decisions inproviding efficient services by understanding and predicting user needs. The operational data is exported into a warehouse, cleaned and analyzed using Python language and its libraries. Matplotlib a data visualization tool is used to visualize the analysis through scatter plot and bar graph and helped us in the renewal of e-resources.
Capacity Building Programs for Library Professionals: Challenges and Opportunity
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2019-11) Barik, Nilaranjan; Jena, Puspanjali
The quality of a library is identified by its competent staff, dynamic services, and updated resources. The human resources working in the Library and Information Centre are needed to enhance their personal as well as professional level skills and competence for effective delivery of library and information services. The present study discusses on the concept, method, and levels of Capacity Building Programs for library professionals in library and information centres. Further the study discusses on need of capacity building programs and throws lights on some major challenges persist with it.
Internet of Things (IoT) in Academic Libraries
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2019-11) N K, Sheeja; K, Susan Mathew
This paper reviews the literature on the application of Internet of Things (IoT) in libraries and identifies the prospective areas where IoT can be executed effectively. The literatures on IoT applications retrievable by Google Scholar search during 2010 to 2019 were selected. The number of articles available on this area found to be very less. The authors attempted to provide a comprehensive review on the available articles to generate inferences important to the field of library and information science.
The Revelation of Relationship between Library Transactions and Students’ Academic Performance
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2019-11) Dash, Nrusingh Kumar; Sahoo, Jyotshna; Mohanty, Basudev
There should be an empirical demonstration by Academic Libraries to show that library usage does contribute positively to students’ academic achievement. It would add value to the effectiveness of the library in particular and institution in general. User surveys and focus group interviews are good tools for understanding user needs, expectations, and satisfaction/dissatisfactions. These can measure students’ perceptions only but that does not necessarily match with real learning outcomes. Library Transactions made by the students here play a vital role in accessing their outcomes in terms of Academic Performance. The present study attempts to uncover the meaningful relationship between the students’ library book transactions and their Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). It could be proved that library transaction was able to put its impact on students’ academic performance.
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.
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.
Indian Academic Research Data Repository (IARDR) With INFLIBNET: A Futuristic Plan
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2019-11) Pal, Birender; Singh, Sanjay Kumar
Data and Information are an integral component resulting to form the knowledge. In terms of research information management (e-resource), the Institutional Repository (IR) has played an immense role. Research data is another important asset of research which needs to be properly managed. The situations of research data management in European, American and Australian continents is very much advanced and are having a well research data management platform for their researcher. But when we study the research data management aspect basically in Indian context, then the situation is quite different than the other countries of the world. In Indian universities, a lot of research data has been collected by the researcher which is unutilized after the completion of research. This paper explores that what is the present status of research data management policy in Indian context. It also highlights on how India can have the research data management policy in the field of academics. It further reflects the proposed policy on how INFLIBNET centre can act as a national platform or nodal centre to build the anticipated IARDR. The paper at the end shows the merit and limitation of the proposed IARDR and the role of libraries.
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.
Awareness and Use of Electronic Resources by Visually Impaired Students at Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh: A Study
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2019-11) Khowaja, Sufia; Fatima, Nishat
The study was conducted in order to identify the awareness and use of e-resources by Visually Impaired students at Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh by following survey technique in which structured interview was used as a research tool to gather precise data from 76 visually impaired students. The data so collected were analysed and tabulated using ‘SPSS version 23’. Findings of the study revealed that 100% visually impaired students are aware of e-resources, among the majority of students (96.1%) make use of e-books and e-newspaper (84.2%). In due course, it also came to light that these students are using e-resources for remaining updated (89.5%) and writing assignments (88.2%). Besides, it is also found that 85.5% of users find it difficult to use e-resources because of the compatibility issue with screen readers and it is also found that while performing various tasks electronically majority of them are having average experience. Furthermore, it is anticipated that the findings of the study will be helpful for library professionals and institutions serving visually impaired persons to develop effective electronic services in digital environment to access knowledge without any barriers as well as suitably designed survey can be applied to reveal similar trends in different institutions.
Effect of Book Review Writing Activity on School Students' Reading Competencies: A Study
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2019-11) Desale, Suvarna; Kumbhar, Rajendra
Reading a review is a necessity before selecting any book to read. Writing a book review is an activity that can result in the development of various skills. This paper discusses the impact of book review writing activity on the reading competency of school children. Action research of one year was carried out on 40 students from 5th standard of a CBSE school to assess the effect of writing book reviews on their reading competency. The action research contained detailed monthly planning and execution by noting regular observations and reflections of the researcher. The data was collected through book reviews written by students as an assignment for library-teaching periods for the research duration. The actions were modified according to the observations of the population. The findings identified that students became more involved readers when they wrote a review of their reading. The writing of book review stimulated the discussion about the content of the book, which further enhanced the reading habit. So, it was concluded that book review writing is one of the most important activities to develop students’ reading and writing competencies, as well as clarity of thought.
User Satisfaction of Library Collections by the Students, Faculty Members PDCE and GKC Engineering College Libraries: A Study
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2019-11) Reddy, Kothapati Kumaraswamy; Ramesh, K; Rao, M Srinivasa
Collection development in academic libraries has many challenges, and one of the concern was to determine the number of copies required for a specific subject domain books in the library. This paper describes the role of selected engineering college libraries in Andhra Pradesh, India in higher education and research of engineering. This paper comprehensively studies the library collections by the students and faculty members of Priyadarshini College of Engineering (PDCE) and Gokulakrishna Engineering College (GKC) libraries, Sullurpet. The study found out that the majority of the users (70.69%) of PDCE and GKCE are not satisfied with the collection of the audio/video cassettes available in the library, most of the users (91.72%) are satisfied with the newspapers collection, the majority of the users (76.89%) are satisfied with the latest editions of library books, a high percentage of the users (41.03%) are getting information about the new arrivals procured by the library through library staff, majority of the users (71.38%) are satisfied with the multiple copies of prescribed books, most of the users (86.21%) are satisfied with the collection of back volumes of periodicals in the library.
Role of LIS Education and Competency Building for LIS Profession in the 21st Century
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2019-11) Panda, Jayasree; Panda, Siba Prasad
Today Library is an important social agency for the growth of modern society. Library and Information Science (LIS) education in India goes through a turning point and has become a most fastgrowing subject with a multifaceted strategy. The four walls of the library are broadening and heightening by giving way to electronic environments; the LIS teachers and professionals should be up to date themselves or acquainted with different skills. This paper deals with the prominent role of LIS education and professionals in the Indian educational system. In India, the library system exists both traditional and digital environment. Today, the library provides both traditional learning and digital learning or E-Learning. Different library associations and different committees provide valuable suggestions for the development of library services. This paper also discusses the concept of competency as well as the need of training and developing of different skills for library professionals and give some suggestions for the developing of LIS education system to create the library environment in the 21st century up to the level.
Massive Open Online Courses in Academic Library Information Science Education and Its Challenges
(INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2019-11) Pitty, Nagarjuna
This paper describes the concept and development of MOOC and also highlights the structure and features. The paper explains the challenges and roles of academic librarians in providing the best services to the MOOC environment. The challenges of academic librarians in the implementation of MOOC are obtaining copyright clearance, a possibility in providing instruction in information science education literacy to MOOC community and promoting Open Educational Resources (OER) to MOOC. This research article will be explaining and discussing the future of MOOC and its implementation in India.

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