004358   Jayaraman S;Subramanian B;Krishnaswamy N (Library and Information Science Dep, Karpagam Univ, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu-641 021, Email: jaisraman@gmail.com) : Information needs and information seeking behaviour of students in Karpagam university: a survey. Libr Prog 2011, 31(2), 181-7.

This study was undertaken to determine the information needs and information seeking behaviour of Karpagam University students. Study of data collected from 200 students by administering questionnaires on their information seeking behaviour at Karpagam University indicates that guidance in the use of library resources and services is necessary to help students meet their information requirements. The Study also identified the impact of different factors involved in the general pattern of information gathering system by the students. And it is found that text books and journals are the most popular sources of information for the students' course work.

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004357   Igbeneghu B I;Aderinto C O (Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library, Obafemi Awolowo Univ, Ife, Nigeria) : Utilization of internet by students of Nigerian baptist theological seminary, Ogbomoso, Nigeria. Libr Prog 2011, 31(2), 135-45.

Study examined the use of Internet among students of Baptist Theological seminary Ogbomoso, Nigeria. The research design was the descriptive survey type. The instrument of data collection was the questionnaire. Stratified random sampling technique was used to select 300 out of a total population of 500 students. Copies of questionnaire were administered to them out of which 184 responded. The response rate was 61.3 percent. Data was analyzed through percentages and tables using the statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS). The study revealed that there was a very low level of Internet use among the students. The study also found that the seminary library did not have Internet connectivity and majority of the students depended on commercial cybercafes for the use of the Internet. It is therefore recommended that Internet workshop and training should be organized for students and that seminary library should be connected to the Internet so that students could access and use of the Internet.

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004356   Idowu A O;Oduwole A A (NO, Lagos State Univ, Ojo, Nigeria, Email: librarian@lasunigeria.org) : Electronic resources provision and internet accessibility challenges in nigerian academic libraries. Libr Prog 2011, 31(2), 303-13.

Paper described issues and challenges facing academic libraries in accessing electronic journals and internet resources in Nigeria, The scope of the presentation include: the evolution of resources in the library; an overview of library and information sciences; services available in the library today; the challenges facing Librarians and, the future of Libraries in Nigeria. Some of the challenges identified include: problem of access control, personnel and workload, overlapping of coverage of same titles by providers, high cost of e-resources subscription, complexity of virtual library, and funding. Recommendations were made which include the training and retraining of professional and the supporting staff in web technology skill, and acquisition of special software like SFX to link e-journals.

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004355   Hirwade M A (Library & Information Science Dep, RTM Nagpur Univ, Nagpur-440 010, Email: hmangla@rediffmail.com) : Self archiving policies of geology and geosciences journals. Pearl 2011, 5(3), 20-5.

Open access is the movement gaining momentum throughout the globe. OA Journals and OA Archives are the two major vehicles of Open Access. To have greater access and visibility to the scholarly publication, one solution is Self Archiving. It is achieved in three ways; by putting the published article on personal websites, by archiving it on institutional repository or by archiving it in open archives. In this paper, a study has been carried out to trace the self archiving policies of Geology journals. Total 110 journals in the subject category of Geology and Geosciences and other Multidisciplinary journals indexed by Science Citation Index were selected and Sherpa Romeo database was taken to trace the copyright policies of the publishers of these journals. The study reveals that maximum publishers are under Green category and allow self archiving.

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004354   Gangan Prathap G;Gupta B M (NO, National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources, New Delhi, Email: gp@niscair.res.in) : Ranking of Indian medical collges for their research performance during 1999-2008. Ann Libr Inf Stud 2011, 58(5), 203-10.

Study aims to analyze the performance of education and research institutes in India in medical and alliedsciences during 1999-2008, based on their research output, using robust quantitative and qualitative indicators which give amore rational procedure for ranking their research performance. Data is collected from the SCOPUS database and a newcomposite performance indicator, the p-index, is used to measure performance. The overall ranking of top 30 colleges givean indicative, if not nearly comprehensive, assessment of how the medical higher education is performing as generators of new knowledge. Ranking on a specialisation basis is also provided.

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004353   Deval A K (Information Resource Centre (UIRC) Univ, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprashtha Univ, Sector 16-C, Dwarka, New Delhi-110 075, Email: akdeval@yahoo.co.in) : Print versus digital issues: a comparative study. Libr Prog 2011, 31(2), 293-302.

Information are available in a variety of formats, depending upon the formats of the resources through which, it is being delivered to the users. The two common formats of information resources are print information resources and digital/electronic information resources and both are being utilized by the user, as per their will for the academic work. The choice of one format over another format by the user, mainly depend upon the unique qualities and functionalities of both these resources. This research paper throw light upon the choice of the users with respect to qualities and functionalities of these resources and tries to find out the supremacy of one over the another format.

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004352   Bhat M H (NO, Islamia College of Science and Commerce, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, Email: mahanief30@yahoo.co.in) : Students' perception of library fines: the case of Islamia College of Science and Commerce Library. Ann Libr Inf Stud 2011, 58(5), 219-27.

Explores the students' perception of library fines, borrowing privileges and lending periods in an Indian academic library and seeks to discover the extent to which borrowers are satisfied towards these aspects. The questionnaire method was used to collect data from 290 respondents. The findings of the study reveal that majority of the borrowers are satisfied with the borrowing privileges, lending periods and the fine amounts. The majority of the respondents feel that library fines encourage users to return the borrowed items on time. Most of the students favoured discontinuation of fines, besides consulting them about the amount to be fixed as fine. Majority of students prefer keeping books beyond due date and paying fine later. No significant differences were found between genders and faculties (Science and Commerce & Management) with respect to their perception of library fines. The paper makes recommendations which can help libraries to devise policies regarding library fines.

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004351   Amit Kumar;Meenakshi;Uniyal S K;Brij Lal; Chawla A;Rajkumar S;Ahuja P S (NO, Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Council of Scientific a, Palampur-176 061, Email: amitpnk@yahoo.co.in) : HimFlorIS - an information system for flroa in Himachal Pradesh, India. Curr Sci 2010, 99(1), 98-101.

HimFlorIS is an information system for flora in Himachal Pradesh (HP). At present, it provides information on 1141 plant species distributed across 49 landscape elements (LSE) in the state. It is based on the floristic survey of HP during 2003-2009. It provides information regarding LSE, LSE types, physiographic factors, abundance of the species at a particular location, geographical locations of a plant on the map, taxonomic classification of the species along with its photographs and ethno-botanical uses.

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004350   Akindojutimi B F;Ogunsola L A (Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library, Obafemi Awolowo Univ, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, Email: folakin01@yahoo.com) : Indexing newspapers for research: the hezekiah oluwasanmi library experience. Libr Prog 2011, 31(2), 189-97.

Paper gave a multidimensional appraisal of newspaper indexing for research purposes. It explained the rationale for indexing newspapers, choice of papers and materials indexed as well as indexing and filing systems. Based on the records of Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library, statistics for patronage of the collection in terms of number of requests for files, number of files requested for and annual clipping additions were given. Problems confronting the collection such as inadequate storage facilities and pilfering were examined. The paper concluded that the collection has made it possible for users to get information on topical issues that are not readily available in books.

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004349   Adeleke A;Durodolu O;Adekanye E A (Redeemer's Library Univ, Ogun State, Nigeria) : Internet use and academic integrity among education undergraduate in Nigeria. Libr Prog 2011, 31(2), 325-35.

This study discussed the internet and academic integrity among education undergraduate in Nigeria University. This study investigates the incidence of plagiarism, either text-based or internet based, difference between text-based and internet plagiarism and to also investigate the perception and level of awareness of student about plagiarism.

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003314   Vasudevan T M;Amrutha K G (Library and Information Science Dep, University of Calicut, Calicut-673 635, Email: amandev44@yahoo.com) : Preservation and conservation of manuscripts: an analytical study. SRELS J Inf Mgmt 2011, 48(2), 231-8.

This paper is based on a study conducted in three major libraries in Kerala. The paper stresses the need for preservation and conservation of manuscripts in manuscripts libraries. It discusses the various techniques used in the preservation and conservation of manuscripts. It examines the causes of deterioration, existing preservation and conservation techniques, and constraints limiting effective preservation and conservation. The study revealed that oiling and cleaning of manuscripts are the most commonly used techniques. It also revealed that lack of training and inadequate funding was the most severe inhibitor to effective preservation and conservation.

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003313   Unnikrishnan G;Jayanthi R V;Chandrashekara M (ITC R&D, , I-Phase, Peenya Industrial Area, Bangalore-560 058, Email: unnikrishnan.g@itc.in) : Impact factor and cost of scientific articles: a study on their relationship. SRELS J Inf Mgmt 2011, 48(2), 123-30.

The impact factor of a scientific journal is a statistical tool to measure the number of times an author from the journal is cited by other authors. This is therefore, of great interest and importance to scientists, journal editors, authors and publishers. The escalating subscription costs and the obvious need of scientists to rely/refer journals with articles most cited, has given rise to this study.

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003312   Talab S M G;Mokshapathy S (NO, Institute of Development Studies, University of Mysore, , Email: ghaemi83@gmail.com) : Impact of ICT on human resource development in university libraries. SRELS J Inf Mgmt 2011, 48(2), 153-64.

The emergence and convergence of modern technologies which is called ICT has caused a revolution in all fields, especially the field of library and information services. Moreover, it has repositioned the frontiers of academic library resources, operations, and services as well as expectations of user groups. In addition, ICT has had an impact on elements closely related to human resource development including performance, work productivity, training and job satisfaction. This paper attempts to deal with ICT and the important role it plays in human resource development in libraries in detail.

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003311   Sridhar M S (NO, , 1103, `Mirle House', 19th B Main, J P Nagar 2nd Phase, Bangalore-560 078, Email: mirlesridhar@gmail.com) : Role of statistical skills in communication. SRELS J Inf Mgmt 2011, 48(2), 109-11.

003310   Ravi B;Isthari B (Indira Gandhi Memorial Library, University of Hyderabad, Central University P.O., Hyderabad-500 046, Email: brlib@uohyd.ernet.in) : Use of internet services at IGM library, University of Hyderabad. SRELS J Inf Mgmt 2011, 48(2), 181-8.

The study is intended to know the usage of Internet in IGM Library, University of Hyderabd. The sample questionnaire was distributed equally to the Post - Graduate students and Ph.D Research Scholars who uses internet regularly. The analysis of the data is presented in the form of tables with description.

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003309   Rajput P S;Naidu G H S (School of Library and Information Science, Science, Devi Ahilya Viishwavidyalaya, Indore, Madhya Pradesh) : Open access to E-Journals in library and information science. SRELS J Inf Mgmt 2011, 48(2), 165-80.

E-Journals are now a reality in the age of information technology. With the advent of Internet, users can access many e-journals, magazines and newsletters any time from anywhere for their academic and research development in open access. Explains the benefits of e-journals and provide full bibliographical description of open access e-journals in the area of Library and Information Science.

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003308   Mallinath Ksumbar;Girish Kumar N (Library and Information Science Dep, University of Mysore, Manasagangothri, Mysore-570 006) : Authorship trend and collaborative research in genetics and plant breeding. SRELS J Inf Mgmt 2011, 48(2), 113-22.

Study attempted to identify the authorship trend and collaborative research in Genetics and Plant Breeding, based on the data collected from the Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding published during 1998-2002. The study reveals that two authors papers are maximum 215 (44.24%). The degree of collaboration in research is 0.87 in genetics and plant breeding as a whole and ranged between 0.86 to 0.89 during 1998-2002. The contribution from research institutions and laboratories i.e., 216 (44.08%) is vividly ahead of other segments such as universities and colleges. 475 articles contributed by the Indian authors and a significant percent i.e., 107 (22.49%) is reported from Delhi State.

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003307   Mahawar K L;Siddiqui M A (Library and Information Science Dep, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), Vidya Vihar, Raebareli Road, Lucknow-226 025, Email: mahawar_67@yahoo.co.in) : Users' perception on collection and services of the medical college libraries in Uttar Pradesh: a survey. SRELS J Inf Mgmt 2011, 48(2), 189-205.

Medical college libraries are set up in medical colleges to lend support to their basic function of promoting medical education and research. Such libraries are entrusted with the responsibility to develop a good collection of documents comprising of medical literature, which is required and demanded by its users. Moreover, they have to be well equipped to meet all the users' needs in a wide range of disciplines related to medicine. The medical college libraries have to cater to the needs of medical students, research scholars and faculty cum practitioners.

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003306   Krishna Murthy A (NO, National Institution of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500 030) : New dimension of library to cyberary: the Chaudhury Charan Singh Cyberary at manage. SRELS J Inf Mgmt 2011, 48(2), 147-51.

The concept of Cyberary is an application of new information communication technologies in the field of Information centers, libraries, and Information resource centers etc., to provide better information services to user communities via different types of technologies as well as through networks. In that way the MANAGE CYBERARY is practicing new information technology tools in the field of LIS. To create awareness on these technologies and information services to providing different user communities like: students, faculty, staff and other groups of organizations, NGOs, farmers, women, and Self-Help Groups and other government organizations.

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003305   Ghuman S S (NO, Bhai Gurdas Library, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Email: saikap_gndu@rediffmail.com) : Role of refresher course in the professional development of librarians. SRELS J Inf Mgmt 2011, 48(2), 207-13.

Continuous changing environment in and around the libraries have necessitated the participation in refresher courses by the librarians. These courses provide a proper place and opportunity where librarians can think, learn, analyze and can do their self introspection. University Grants Commission is providing infrastructure for the smooth conduct of these courses. Refresher course provides a platform where working librarians, technical experts, teachers meet to discuss the present scenario of the library and information science and exchange ideas which mutually benefit each other. Attempt has been made to study the role need, use and objectives of the refresher course.

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003304   Chowdappa N;Ramasesh C P (NO, BMS College of Engineering, Post Box No 1908, Bull Temple Road, Bangalore-560 019, Email: ncbmsce@yahoo.co.in) : Grey literature collections in the libraries of engineering colleges recognised for research in Karnataka: an analytical study. SRELS J Inf Mgmt 2011, 48(2), 215-30.

Paper furnishes the holdings of grey literature in the libraries of the engineering colleges recognized for research by the VTU. The organization of the grey sources and the extent of its use are highlighted based on the responses sought from the working librarians and the users of grey literature. The users constitute the faculty engaged in supervising the doctoral research, and the research scholars who have registered for research work.. The importance of grey literature is established on the extent of demand and access in the higher range. The study also covers the opinions expressed by the faculty and researchers on the cooperation and assistance rendered by the librarians while accessing the grey collections. The training requirement of the librarians has also been projected.

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003303   Birje S R;Khamkar R D;Gurav D S;Mahajan S D (Barr. Balasaheb Kharderkar Library, Shivaji University, Vidyanagar, Kolhapur-416 004) : Library automation: a case study of Barr, Balasaheb Khardekar Library, Shivaji University, Kolhapur. SRELS J Inf Mgmt 2011, 48(2), 131-45.

Library automation is becoming a ubiquitous activity that is being taken up by most of the libraries of educational institutes of higher learning over the globe. However, when it comes to automation of the library of a traditional University in the backdrop of the rural ambience and with the weak IT base both in terms of skilled human resource and services, it poses many challenges. The present paper narrates the various dimensions of the implementation of the Library Automation project in any University Library in general and conventional University Libraries in particular. A case study of the automation of the Barrister Balasaheb Kharderkar Library of Shivaji University is detailed in the present communication to showcase some of the challenges and the strategies required to overcome them in a rural cum semi-urban environment. The paper discusses the phase wise development of the automation process that comprises of retro conversion, barcode code ID generation, member id generation, and house keeping operations. The authors intend to share their experiences may be useful to other professionals.

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002193   Tikam M V (NO, H R College of Commerce & Economis, Mumbai) : Library volunteerism: students perspective. IASLIC Bull 2011, 56(2), 67-77.

This article highlights the scope of adopting volunteerism program in libraries. It suggests steps to be taken for development and implementation of volunteerism program successfully. States the probable outcome of 'volunteerism. Finally it provides some clues for preparing library staff for library volunteerism program.

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002192   Shibu Ray S (School of Management Studies, Cochin School and Technology Univ, Kochi, Kerala) : Information seeking behaviour of the academics of university of Kerala in the changed library environment. IASLIC Bull 2011, 56(2), 111-23.

Information is a vital source tor success, and those who possess right information at right time will only succeed. Information communication technology (ICT) has influenced the way in which users approach for information. This paper tries to investigate the infqrmation. seeking behaviour of the academics of University of Kerala in the changed library scenario.

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002191   Rajgoli I U (NO, Indian Space Research Organisation Headquarters, Antariksh Bhavan, New BEL Road, Bangalore-560 094, Email: iqbal786@isro.gov.in) : Conference proceddings as a source of information on LIS research in India: a study based on citations. Ann Libr Inf Stud 2011, 58(4), 346-54.

Twelve thousand five hundred and thirty six references appended to 1012 papers published in four Indian LIS journals for the period 2002-2010 revealed that there are 999 conference papers in all with an average of 0.99 conference paper per paper. Journal articles have emerged as the most important source of information among all the four journals followed by Web resources, books and conference proceedings. A ranked list of highly cited conferences is also prepared.

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002190   Mukherjee B (Library & Informatiob Science, Banaras Hindu Univ, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh) : Bibliometrics to webometrics: the changing context of quantitative research. IASLIC Bull 2011, 56(2), 97-110.

The present paper categorically divided the era of quantitative research in two paradigm: before the world wide web and post world wide web. Under pre world wide web era the concept and development of terms librametry, bibliometrics, scientometrics, informathcs and in post world wide web era the concept webometrics & cybermetrics have been discussed. Also diagrammatically present the relationship of both the terms. Explain in details various domain of webometric research and further mention the tools & techniques used in webometric researches.

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002189   Mondao D K;Sinha R (Education Dep, Jadavpur Univ, Kolkata) : Role of college libraries for the qualitative improvement of higher education. IASLIC Bull 2011, 56(2), 124-8.

The modern College Library is conceived as a genuine service unit. It supplies materials for developing and expanding interests Through its reference tools, indexes, bibliographies and catalogues both manual and computerized, the realm of knowledge may be explored. The Library co-operates with other agencies or institutions of instruction in helping students learn to use books and libraries, to find information, and to study. By its bulletin exhibits, posters and atmosphere, the library teaches informally. By its introduction to books, it suggests the life-time use of reading to any further interest. It is no doubt that the library is a chief instrument in imparting education in all of its form. Any one accessing library can educate himself, on the other hand formal process of higher education as well as qualitative improvement of higher education remain far from the goal without the assistance of effective.

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002188   Mittal R (NO, CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resou, 14-Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi-110 067, Email: rekha@niscair.res.in) : Library and information science research trends in India. Ann Libr Inf Stud 2011, 58(4), 319-25.

The study attempts to trace the research trends in library and information science in India during the period Jan 1990 - June 2010 as reflected through scholarly journals. Co-word analysis is used to identify the core research areas by quantifying the frequency of occurrence and the analysis of co-occurrence of 4735 descriptors assigned to 1408 journal articles of Indian authors indexed in Library and Information Science Abstracts (LISA) database. The Kamada-Kawai algorithm is used for constructing the network of relations between descriptors and making spatial distribution of these. The result shows a research trend focusing on library practice, user services, cataloguing, user studies, university libraries, public libraries, information retrieval, library education, citation analysis, bibliometrics; and moving towards copyright, library technology, digital libraries, institutional repository, CD-ROM databases, and electronic periodicals. The findings, indicate--that open access, Web 2.0, World Wide Web, Internet, access to information, etc arc some of the new areas of that LIS researchers are interested in.

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002187   Mishra R (Lib. & Inf. Science Dep, Mizoram Univ, Aizwal) : Marketing of library and information service: trends and issues in digital environment. IASLIC Bull 2011, 56(2), 79-87.

From the dawn of civilization, marketing has become an indispensable ingredient of the society to bring closure the products and customer. It can be established as a process of exchange of relationships in the transaction and marketing of information, though a new horizon in the marketing environment primarily is influenced by perception, environmental, cultural conditions and trends. Spiraling cost of publications, trimming budget allocation, necessities of up-to-the-minute information of the user communities, and increasing threat from the information industries are some of the basic issues which made imperative for adopting of the marketing techniques of the products of Libraries. Proper planning, designing, marketing of information products and overall its use as a source of inspiration must be made available in a viable platform for the users to have a seamless access to it with least cost. Increasing realization of the role of information has caused in the establishment of information systems to provide a galaxy of variety of information services and products. Proper marketing of services needs sufficient outlets. The value and need based quality of Information Products using all technological supports must reach the clientele so as to allow the user community to derive utmost satisfaction from using the products. The paper throws light on the marketing of information products and its trends and issues in the electronic era.

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002186   Mazumder R P (NO, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, West Bengal) : Data exchange from WINISIS to KOHA: practical overview. IASLIC Bull 2011, 56(2), 88-96.

This article tries to focus on procedural mechanism to convert the data from WINISIS to KOHA through MarcEditor 5.1 GUI based conversion tools. It also illustrates the features of the MarcEditor tools. It includes step by step discussions as experienced during implementation.

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002185   Mahbuba D;Rousseau R (Library and Information Dep, Northern Bangladesh Univ (NUB), Sher Tower, Holding <35> 13, Road <35> 17, Banani, Dhaka-1213, Email: dilrubaauw@gmail.com) : The matthew effect and a relation with concept symbols and defaults. Ann Libr Inf Stud 2011, 58(4), 335-45.

Review of Merton's article about the Matthew effect is presented. The authors discuss what they think Merton really meant and link it to the use of concept symbols and defaults. The Matthew effect is linked to the notions of concept symbols and defaults. The diffusion of Merton's ideas in science over time is discussed. Several h- and R-indices related to "Matthew" publications are derived. Related effects, namely the Podunk effect, the Knudop effect and the Wehttam effect are briefly discussed. Also the Matilda effect is given some attention as is the under representation of women in science and factors explaining this phenomenon.

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002184   Jeyshankar R;Ramesh Babu B;Rajendran P (Library and Information Science Dep, Alagappa Univ, Karaikudi-630 003, Email: jeyshankar71@gmail.com) : Research output of CSIR-central electro chemical research institute (CECRI): a study. Ann Libr Inf Stud 2011, 58(4), 301-6.

The study analyses bibliographical details of 1282 research articles published by the scientists of CECRI during the period 2000-2009. It is found that 2009 was the most productive year with 194 articles (15.13%) published in the year. Collaborative research was dominant with the highest degree of collaboration being 0.98, in the year 2005. Further, the study investigated authorship pattern, co-authorship pattern, highly prolific authors and highly preferred journals by the scientists of CECRI.

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002183   Islam M A (Information Science and Library Management Dep, Dhaka Univ, Dhaka-1000, Email: anwar81du@gmail.com) : Webometrics study of universities in Bangladesh. Ann Libr Inf Stud 2011, 58(4), 307-18.

Very few studies have been conducted on webometrics studies in Bangladesh. Reports webometric study of all university websites in Bangladesh. Data for the study obtained Using AltaVista search engine was used to rank the websites based on webometric indicators. It is found that some universities in Bangladesh have higher number of web pages but their link pages are fewer and websites fall behind in their web impact factor. Some suggestions to improve the WIF of the university websites in Bangladesh are given.

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002182   Harinarayana N S;Chikkamanju;Vasantha Raju N (Library and Information Science Dep, Mysore Univ, Mysore-570 006, Email: ns.harinarayana@gmail.com) : Study of citation accuracy in psychology theses submitted to the university of Mysore. Ann Libr Inf Stud 2011, 58(4), 326-34.

Examines the accuracy of references in five psychology theses submitted to the University of Mysore. Nine hundred and twenty three references were verified for their accuracy. Seventy seven percent of the references had citation errors. The errors were classified as major and minor errors. The major errors included incorrect journal names, articles titles, author and citations such as wrong volumes, issues, years and page numbers. Minor errors included: punctuations, incomplete article titles, and incomplete author names. The study found that 39.54 percent of the references contained major errors. Misspelling author(s) name (21.77%), misspelling of titles (37.93%), mistakes in volume (5.76%) and issue numbers (1.15%), mistakes in year (37.66%) and page numbers (62.33%) were kinds of major errors found in the study. Lack of awareness about referencing techniques and lack of diligence in compilation of bibliography are the reasons for such errors. This study suggest for imparting training for young researcher to follow appropriate reference styles and maintain the accuracy of the references.

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002181   Deshmukh P P (NO, Phulshing Naik Mahavidhyalaya, Pusad, Dist. Yavatmal-445 204, Email: ppdeshmukh_bnce@rediffmail.com) : Citations in annals of library and information studies during 1997 to 2010. Ann Libr Inf Stud 2011, 58(4), 355-61.

Analysis of 4141 citations appended to articles in volumes 44 to 57 of Annals of Library and Information Studies shows that the source journal is the most cited. The half life of LIS literature is found to be 9 years for journals and 14 years for books respectively. The core periodicals as per the 4141 citations have been listed according to the productivity.

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001185   Ugulu;Lawrence O (NO, , ) : Impact of introduction to library studies course on students' utilization of the library in college. Int Libr Movement 2011, 33(2), 94-108.

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001184   Sudhakara A M;Suryanarayana Murthy M R (NO, Computer Center Univ, Manasgangothri, Mysore-570 006, Email: sudhakara_am@yahoo.com) : Emerging mobile banking scenario and its adoption in India. SRELS J Inf Mgmt 2011, 48(1), 41-50.

With broadband communication technological developments and mobile phones penetration( 481 million by June 2009) into common man's life have triggered major thrust in the Banking service sector of India. With Mobile Banking- a revolutionary approach to banking transactions has created a strong connectivity between customers and the banks as both will transact with minimum cost and in minimum time. It is a timely and its cost effective services can deliver mobile money to non-banked poor people and will induce economic growth of the country. This article discusses the status of Mobile Banking in India and other countries with emphasis on data security and standards and its implication on banking sector.

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001183   Srivastava R (Information Science Dep, Loughborough Univ, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 3TU UK, Email: rochna1@rediffmail.com) : Developing electronic journal collections. SRELS J Inf Mgmt 2011, 48(1), 33-9.

Discusses policy guidelines produced by various libraries and authorities to develop and manage electronic journal collections and tries to determine the key issues to be considered for selection, acquisition, access and management of electronic journals.

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001182   Singh N (NO, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences Library Univ, Ludhiana, Email: nirmal02@yahoo.co.in) : Use of the libraries of colleges of education by students of B.Ed. course in Punjab: a case study. SRELS J Inf Mgmt 2011, 48(1), 79-89.

Present paper reports the results of a study conducted to ascertain the use of the libraries of colleges of education by the students of B.Ed. course in Punjab. A survey was conducted through questionnaire to know the opinion of students about the resources and services of their respective college libraries. In total 1119 questionnaires were administered and 1084 were received back completed. Users' responses on different aspects including frequency of visit to libraries, purpose of visiting, type of documents used, awareness about library services, use of resources and services, satisfaction with resources and services etc. has been discussed. An overview of the growth and development of teacher education institutions has been provided. A brief account of the NCTE norms and standards about libraries of colleges of education is also given.

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001181   Singh K P;Jain A;Babbar P (Library and Information Science Dep, Delhi Univ, Delhi, Email: singhkp_1972@yahoo.co.in) : Desidoc bulletin of information technology: a bibliometric study. SRELS J Inf Mgmt 2011, 48(1), 57-68.

Research publications over a ten-year period from 1992-2002 are analyzed to assess the trends in the publication patterns in DESIDOC Bulletin of Information Technology by library and information professionals. The data collected from the 10 volumes is summarized in ten tables: volume wise distribution of contributors, authorship pattern of contributors, geographical distribution of contributors, institution wise, etc. This study reveals that total 145 articles were published in the 60 issues of the journal. Out of the 145 publications, 97 (66.90%) articles published by single author. The study also reveals that 128 items (88.28%) were contributed from India and rest 17 items (11.72%) were contributed from rest of the countries.

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001180   Singh I;Ahmed T;Tejpal;Aggarwal D (NO, , ) : Resource sharing through networking of Punjab state engineering college libraries: a study. Int Libr Movement 2011, 33(2), 109-16.

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001179   Singh H (NO, , ) : Importance of internet, digitalized library and information center for various kind of user's. Int Libr Movement 2011, 33(1), 43-51.

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001178   Shivarama Rao A;Gupta U (Library and Information Science Dep, Jammu Univ, Jammu-180 006, Email: sramashiva@yahoo.co.in) : Applied classification in web knowledge management. SRELS J Inf Mgmt 2011, 48(1), 23-32.

Classification is a primary method of information organization, as it meets the most important objective of information organization, which is to bring essentially like information together and to differentiate what is not exactly alike. Classifications may be used for categorizing and representing entities (or their labels)/concepts and their relationships. The article discusses different terminologies; concepts and definitions used in applied classification with regard to web knowledge management and conclude with a look at some ideas for the future of classification on the Internet.

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001177   Sheela V;Shivaram J (NO, Karnataka State Open Univ, Manasagangothri, Mysore, Karnataka, Email: she579@gmail.com) : Information seeking behaviour of learner in an open university libraries: issues and challenges. SRELS J Inf Mgmt 2011, 48(1), 91-100.

Information Seeking is the process or activity of attempting to obtain information in both human and technological contexts. Information seeking is related to, but yet different from, information retrieval (IR). Much library and information science research is focused on the information seeking practices of practitioners in various fields of professional work. Studies have been carried out on the information seeking behaviour of librarians, academics, medical professionals, engineers and lawyers. Much of this research has been drawn on the work done by Leckw, Petttigrew and Sylvain, who in 1996 conducted an extensive review of the library and information science literature on information seeking behavior of professionals. Some experts report on a study concerned with understanding people's adaptation to new information searching environments. The experts have investigated how people with varying degrees of familiarity with information retrieval systems and varying models of information retrieval processes, interacted in an information retrieval system which did not support exact match retrieval with structured queries, but which did support best match ranked output retrieval with unstructured queries and automatic relevance feedback. The results include a classification of normal information retrieval strategies, the description of several adaptation strategies and the relationships between type and strength of people's mental models of information retrieval and their searching behaviours in the new information retrieval context.

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001176   Sheeja N K (Library Univ, Cochin Science and Technology Univ, Cochin, Kerala-22, Email: sheejasura@yahoo.com) : Analytical study of university libraries in Kerala. SRELS J Inf Mgmt 2011, 48(1), 69-78.

Purpose of this article is to examine the current state of four oldest general university libraries in Kerala. The study consisted of in-depth interview with four university librarians. The paper explores resources, services, infrastructures, funding, hours of opening, staffing, and library resource sharing. The study revealed that the university libraries in Kerala are hybrid type of libraries having dominance of print resources. The major share of electronic resources comes from UGC Infonet e-journal consortium. Though the individual performance of libraries in some areas reflects the mission of the university, they are not directed to the ultimate function of supporting teaching and research in the parent organization by supplying high quality material through advanced forms of information services. Problems hindering the development and progress of these libraries have also been identified and discussed.

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001175   Sharma R K;Sharma D P (NO, VNS Institute of Management, Bhopal, Email: rajeshsharma.vnsim@gmail.com) : Impact of information technology to enhance human skills. Curr Trends Technol Sci 2012, 1(2), 71-3.

Strength of a nation is now measured based on the level of technology it possesses and with the "technovation" (technology and innovation) is the key for growth of the organization. It is the single most important factor that drives organization. Organizations are likely to sustain that are able to identify consumer preferences, predict market trends, innovate new products and produce world class product and services. In this scenario, there is a need to clearly identify new technology, modern manufacturing processes, ensure quality in production and improve skills of the employees so that they are able to adapt to new environment. By doing so organizations are expected to improve upon their knowledge management function. It is therefore essentional to understand new technology paradigm and dovetail skilled human resource in the process to achieve human factor engineering to enable quality product and services are rendered to the society. It is in the light of the above; HR functions are required to be seen to meet the impact of technology. Examines the current trend in new technology and development of human skills in its light.

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001174   Sharada B A;Suman Kumari (Library, Central Institute of Indian Languages, Manasagangotri, Mysore-570 006, Email: sharadamallik@gmail.com) : Modification of DDC for organizing multilingual and multimodal collections. Inf Stud 2011, 17(4), 243-62.

This study looks at the importance of classification in the present digital environment with special reference to collection of books and multimedia materials in the field of linguistics and in multiple Indian languages. Based on our experience, suggest improvements in the existing classification, schemes, especially the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC). Discusses online classification issues. The added descriptors can be adapted to other classification systems.

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001173   Satija M P (Library and Information Science Dep, Guru Nanak Dev Univ, Amritsar-143 005, Email: satija_mp@yahoo.com) : Sears list of subject headings-20<. SRELS J Inf Mgmt 2011, 48(1), 15-21.

Review of the 20lh edition of Sears list of subject headings is made with a few comments. The new edition has more than 300 new subject headings. Some of the significant changes have been discussed. Teachers and subject cataloguers will welcome this revised edition.

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001172   Sarala K R (NO, College of Agriculture, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram-695 522, Email: saralaraman@gmail.com) : Book reviews published in Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research during 2002-2007: a quantitative study. SRELS J Inf Mgmt 2011, 48(1), 101-7.

Sixty seven book reviews published in Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research during 2002-2007 are quantitatively analysed in this study. The scrutiny of data revealed that 70% of the books reviewed were original works. Nearly 50% of the works were single authored. Documents reviewed comprised monographs (94%), yearbook, reviews and special issue of journal. About 60% of the books were published from New Delhi. 19 publishers were responsible for publishing 67 books. Response Books, a division of Sage publications alone had published 29 books coming to the top position. Price range of 44% Indian books were within Rs. 251-500. Thirty one scientists belonging to 14 institutions were responsible for the review works. Pagination of books ranges from 100 to mote than 1000 pages. Books containing 201-300 pages accounted for 39%. Broad classification showed that books on applied sciences accounted for about 5%.

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001171   Salma J H;Raji A A;Baba M U (NO, , ) : Disaster management cooperation between libraries and fire-fighting agencies. Int Libr Movement 2011, 33(3), 139-54.

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