006490   Sethy S;Mahapatra R K (LNBC Institute of Engineering & Technology, Raigaon (Satara - Maharashtra) C/o Pravin Sdashiv Jadav, Class-III-A, Block No. 3122, Irrigation Colony, Krishinagar,Satara-415 003, Email: surendrasethy@yahoo.com) : Preservation of digital information. Indian J Inf Libr Soc 2010, 23(3-4), 153-64.

This article elucidates on Digital Preservation, its necessity, Physical deterioration, Digital obsolescence, stratigiesfor long-term preservation, refreshing (transfer of data between two types of same storage medium), migration (transferring of data to newer system environment), Replication & meta-data attachment. The article also highlights on Digital objectives, Digital Sustainability, Digital preservation standards and digital sound preservation standards. The article also provides examples of digital preservation initiatives large scale digital preservation initiatives and the perspectives there of.

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006489   Senapati S K;Singh J (NO, Central Building Research Institute, (ACSIR Lab), Roorkee-247 667) : Mapping of cement research in India: a scientometric study. Indian J Inf Libr Soc 2010, 23(1-2), 85-95.

A scientometric study has been carried out on cement research in India on the basis of data taken from Web of Science during the period 1987 to 2006. It covers the total output of India as compared to other countries, and further looked into yearwise contribution of top institutions and their contribution, prominent authors, core journals where more article published and analyzed on different facets of cement technology for trends of research.

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006488   Satpute B B;Waydande H S;Fernandes C (NO, , ) : Role of public library in the development of society. Int Libr Movement 2010, 32(2), 61-6.

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006487   Satpathy S K (NO, C.V. Raman College of Engineering, Mahura, Janla, Phubaneswar-752 054) : Library 2.0: new opportunity for library. Indian J agric Libr Inf Serv 2009, 25(1), 20-6.

Introduction of World Wide Web and its evolution from web 1.0 to web 2.0 has resulted in the introduction of new concepts, principles and tools in libraries. This paper discusses about the concept, design architecture and services of web 2.0, Examines how web 2.0 has led to the concept of Library 2.0. Analyses the concept, principles and services of Library 2.0 and how it is useful for libraries. Suggests some steps for strategic implementation of these new services to become Library 2.0. Concludes with the remarks that Library 2.0 not only provides link information but also link people without any geographical barrier, hence it is definitely a new opportunity for libraries to reach users meaningfully and successfully.

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006486   Satija M P (NO, Guru Nank Dev Univ, Amritsar-143 005, Email: satija_mp@yahoo.com) : What a LIS doctoral research in library and information science in India?. DESIDOC J Libr Inf Technol 2010, 30(5), 61-6.

Discusses research in library and information science in India. It delves into the history of library and information science research crediting the institutionalisation of research to Ranganathan. While presenting the growth of the research, the article discusses the factors responsible for poor standards. It also provides an international comparison by citing examples at places.

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006485   Sathivel Murugan B O;Subramaniyam P (NO, IRT-Perundurai Medcial College, Perundurai-638 053, Email: irtsathivel@yahoo.co.in) : Rural medical college library utilization among the under-graduate medical students: a study. Indian J Inf Libr Soc 2010, 23(3-4), 277-89.

Medical Council of India (MCI), New Delhi has clearly instructed the Medical Colleges to make provision for, collection of various sources & services and other provision for various sections. IRT-Perundurai Medical College is located in rural area of Erode district in Tamilnadu. This college library collections, services and facilities are arranged by the MCI regulation. Management is regularly allotting budget for the purchase of latest textbooks, reference books, journals subscription, renewals and monthly rent for broadband connection. Library has updated new edition of textbooks, reference books renewal of Indian and foreign journals. The aim of this study is mainly focusing for these sources utilization and rendering service of the library by the medical students. All the medical students have been included under samples in this study. Simple average, Chi-square test are used for analysis of the data. After the analysis of the data, the following findings are arrived. There is a significant relationship between the students study year, sex of the students and frequency of library visits. But it is reversed in case of the time spent in the library and study year & sex of the students. The undergraduate rural medical students were the most usable source who used reference books and utilize Xerox service. Students were not well aware of the importance of the digital sources, Audio/Visual sources, and medical database access services. So the teaching faculty and library staff should take necessary steps in this matter for better utilizatuion of library sources and services.

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006484   Sanjeev Kumar;Sawhney B K (M S Randhawa Library, Punjab Agricultural Univ, Ludhiana, Punjab) : Data mining and libraries: a tool for knowledge management. Indian J agric Libr Inf Serv 2009, 25(1), 27-30.

With the application of ICT new organizational structures are coming up. Libraries in order to be more efficient and effective are providing computer based information services. In healthcare industry, retail etc. data mining applications are being used to tap large data ware houses and repositories to extract meaningful information in order to achieve organizational goal. Some of the same issues and related processes are applicable to any environment where data gathering is essential to conduct business or provide services. Can we look for data mining to be applied in library settings to learn more about the needs of particular group of users, to assess the use of particular resources in order to make intelligent decision about collection development or redesigning of any service etc.? This paper gives an overview of this technology and how it can be used for effective library management.

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006483   Rokade S M (NO, Anand Niketan College of Agriculture, Anandwan, Warora District, Chandrapur-442 914) : Library extension service-linkge of ANCA library: a case study. Indian J agric Libr Inf Serv 2009, 25(2), 39-42.

Describes the present status of agricultural, resources and users of Anand Niketan College of Agriculture library; needs of the users and farmers, role of library in information dissemination to the farmers, information repackaging, role of extension officers, information provision by the library to the scientists, extension officers, and the farmers; library extension linkage model in rendering information services to the farmers. It is concluded that there is need to establish community information resource center and to develop the linkage with public, rural agricultural libraries and to create awareness in the farmers for their better development.

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006482   Ramesh L S R C V (NO, Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural Univ, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad) : Ushering new revolution in agricultural information: networking of farmer community through tele agriculture. Indian J agric Libr Inf Serv 2009, 25(1), 40-2.

Discusser the networks of agriculture information that are helping the Agriculture Ministry, Departments of Agriculture, Directorates, Universities and the farming community. The basic concept of Tele Agriculture aiding the farming community in an era of Technological Interventions is briefly analyzed.

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006481   Ramesh Babu B;Jeyshankar R;Nageswara Rao P (Library and Information Science Dep, Madras Univ, Chennai-600 005, Email: beeraka52@yahoo.com) : Measuring the web impact factor of state agericultural universities' websites in India. Indian J agric Libr Inf Serv 2009, 25(1), 1-13.

The purpose of this article is to analyze the link-based web site impact measure known as the web impact factor (WIF). It is a quantitative tool for evaluating and ranking web sites. Webometrics is concerned with measuring aspects of the web: web sites, web pages, parts of web pages, words in web pages, hyperlinks and web search engine results. This study examines 34 state agricultural universities websites in India. Investigate domain systems of the websites, analysis the number of WebPages and link pages and calculate the Simple Web Impact Factor, Self Link Web Impact Factor, External Link Web Impact Factor and Revised Web Impact Factor of state agricultural universities in India and ranks the websites as per the WIF. This paper reviews how the WIF has been developed and applied. It has been suggested that web impact factors can be calculated as a way of comparing the attractiveness of web sites or domains on the web. As a consequence, propose a novel network diagram notation to fully appreciate and investigate link structures between Web nodes in webometric analysis. This study warns against taking the analogy between citation analysis and link analysis too far.

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006480   Rajput P S;Pradeep Kumar;Naidu G H S (School of Library & Information Science, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore, Madhya Pradesh) : Agricultural information systems and services in digital era. Indian J agric Libr Inf Serv 2009, 25(1), 15-9.

India is an agricultural country and agriculture is the spinal cord of our rural living. Present study discusses the characteristics of agricultural information, application of Information Communication Technology and spreading of agricultural information through Internet tools like, Blogs, portal, e-mail etc. Attempts to know the policy framework for agricultural extension activities, and need for effective information system. Highlights agricultural research information system of Indian Council of Agricultural Research to faster the agricultural information needs of researcher and end users.

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006479   Rajendran L;Rathinasabapathy G (NO, Tamilnadu Veterinary And Animal Science Univ, Channai-600 007) : Utilization of E-learning technologies for library science professionals. Indian J Inf Libr Soc 2010, 23(3-4), 197-206.

The scientific advances computer science covered the way for e-learning which is also known as web-based learning. It provides the learners choice to take a course anytime, anywhere from a wide range of options. Previously it was very popular only in developed countries but today, it is familiar in developing countries like India and e-learning technologies are more and more available within the educational community. Utilization of e-Learning technologies be characterized as a push form of instructional service, optimized for serving huge numbers of students who use a digital version of standard didactic instructional methods. Libraries on the other hand have tended to work under a special paradigm, provided that students with access to online systems that allows them to "pull" information from catalogs, databases, and special collections to go with their learning or research needs. The plan of "pull" is a form of service similar with more progressive higher education teaching and learning models. Hence librarians must be sincere to the assessment creation method while it comes to select and implement a site based learning organization system and formative greatest practices. This paper describes e-learning technologies valuable for library science professionals, library and Information resources, Internet resources, and value online learning in library and information science.

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006478   Purushothama Gowda M;Keshava (NO, Mangalore Library Univ, Mangalagangothri-574 199) : Levels of knowledge. Indian J Inf Libr Soc 2010, 23(3-4), 145-52.

21st century is the Knowledge century. Knowledge production, knowledge use and knowledge dissemination, is an integral activity of the knowledge society. Information and knowledge are not mutually exclusive and contradictory to each other and they rather enrich each other. Mainly there are two types of knowledge viz. Materialistic knowledge and spiritualistic knowledge. The Information in Relation to Knowledge can be classified into three category: Transparent knowledge, Relative knowledge and Independent knowledge. These three principles of knowledge can be applied to any thing under the sun, such as life of Buddha to laws of Newton who formulated the concepts of Kaivalya and theory of gravity, respectively.

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006477   Prabhjeet Kaur;Walia P K (LIS Dep, Delhi Univ, Delhi-110 007) : Library and informaton science education in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. DESIDOC J Libr Inf Technol 2010, 30(5), 91-6.

The paper aims at providing a glimpse of the situation of LIS education being provided in India with a special focus on the regions of central India. The states covered in the central India are Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. From the central region, six universities imparting LIS education were selected for the present study. It was seen that these universities still have to provide an integrated two-year postgraduate course in LIS, which is being widely accepted all over the country because of its recognition by the UGC in its model curriculum.

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006476   Panigrahi P (Library and Information Science Dep, Calcutta Univ, Kolkata-700 073) : Library and information science education in east and North-East India: retrospect and prospects. DESIDOC J Libr Inf Technol 2010, 30(5), 32-47.

Due to information explosion library and information centres have important role to play in the information society. Only well-trained manpower can handle this situation efficiently and effectively. Meeting the need of development of manpower requires a systematic education for library professionals. This paper deals with the LIS Education in east and North-eastern India covering eight states of North-eastern India, Orissa, and West Bengal. Identifies that in this region LIS education was started in West Bengal and spread over other neighbouring states. This glorious history is mentioned here. The paper identifies that undergraduate courses were started in many colleges, but most of these have been stopped due to many reasons whereas a few of these still exist. At present, there are different levels of courses, viz., CLIS, BUS, MLIS, MLIS in DL, PGDLAN, MPhil, PhD, DLit, etc. of various durations. Need of standardisation of these courses is essential. Data related to admission requirements, course content, course material delivery: teaching methods have been collected through questionnaire, interviews, and from respective websites. The data present status of today's LIS education in this region.

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006475   Panda B P;Swain D K;Jena K L (NO, KIIT Univ, Bhubaneswar (Orissa), Email: drbibhuprasad@yahoo.com) : Scholarly communication on information literacy drawn from sample E-sources of international LIS journals, 2003-2008: a citation analysis. Indian J Inf Libr Soc 2010, 23(1-2), 48-61.

Aims to study the scholarly communication on information literacy published in selected international LIS e-journals by exploring different intellectual facets of scholarly citation patterns. Citation data were collected from published articles in international LIS e-journals especially, Ariadane, Evidence Eased Library and Information Practice, Communications in Information Literacy, and e-journals of Emerald for the year 2003- 2008. The general citation patterns are being discussed in terms of cited and citing frequencies and related ratios.

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006474   Padmamma S;Vinay Kumar E S (Library and Information Science Dep, Kuvempu Univ, Shankarghatta, Email: spadmamma@rediffmail.com) : Women and their ayurvedic information: a study. Indian J Inf Libr Soc 2010, 23(1-2), 96-110.

This research paper reflects on the part of the project work entitled "Women and their Ayurvedic Information: A Study." This paper also deals with the Women and Anyervedic information needs, Importance of Ayurveda, Women and their Problems and also Ayurveda, Useful tips to complement the beneficial effect of Ayurvedic Medicines, Diagnose for self and related to skin care and also includes objectives of the study, methodology, Scope and Personalizing search results. 'This paper provides the overall obstacles in availability of information and utilization of libraries in Ayurvedic college library, in Koppa in Shimoga District.

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006473   Oludipe;Titilayo J (NO, , ) : Survey of students' satisfaction with selected academic library. Int Libr Movement 2010, 32(2), 67-80.

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006472   Mohamed Esmail S;Magesh R;Subramani S (Library & Information Science Dep, Annamalai Univ, Annamalainagar, Chidambaram-608 002) : Research output in mechanical engineering : a bibliometric analysis. Indian J Inf Libr Soc 2010, 23(3-4), 165-79.

Deals with publication pattern of Mechanical Engineering I Research. The aim of the study is to identify core journal in the field of I Mechanical Engineering which will overcome the problems in Journals election by the Librarian and Subject expert. This study will give an idea about the collaboration research in the field.

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006471   Meena R;Rajpurohit C (University College of Commerce and Management Studies, Mohanlal Sukhadia Univ, Udaipur) : Role of library professional in information technology. Indian J agric Libr Inf Serv 2009, 25(2), 63-7.

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006470   Maraddi K S;Kattimani P (NO, College of Agriculture, Bheemarayanagudi, UAS, Dharwad) : Status of reference services rendered in agricultural university library in India: a web analysis. Indian J agric Libr Inf Serv 2009, 25(2), 33-8.

Since the introduction of the Internet and network technology, agricultural university libraries in India have experienced great development and innovation. Some agricultural university libraries have been locating electronic resources and services on their websites since the late 2000s. This paper presents the current status of reference services in 27 selected agricultural university libraries in India. These services found at library websites of the respective agricultural web sites are reviewed.

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006469   Mahesh G;Narendra Kumar;Gupta D K (National Institutte of Science Communication and Information Resources, Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi-110 067, Email: gmahesh7@gmail.com) : Short-term library and information science training courses in India. DESIDOC J Libr Inf Technol 2010, 30(5), 56-60.

Short-term courses have been the pre-cursor to the LIS education programmes. However, after the educational programmes came into being, the short-term LIS programmes stopped and not many of these were conducted during the 1960s and 1970s. With the advent of information technologies in Indian libraries in the late 1980s, the short-term courses have made a slow but steady comeback. The recent years have seen the strong resurgence of short-term LIS training courses in India with new players joining the LIS training bandwagon. However, these courses in India have not been a subject of exclusive study. The study traces the history, growth, and current status of short-term LIS courses in India.

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006468   Lihitkar S R (Library & Information Science Dep, RTM Nagpur Univ, Nagpur, Maharashtra) : ICAR library and information centers in Maharashtra. Indian J agric Libr Inf Serv 2009, 25(2), 20-32.

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research is an autonomous and apex body responsible for the organization and management of research and education in the field of agriculture, animal science and fisheries in India. During the past 78 years, the ICAR developed 45 institutes, 4 national Bureaus, 30 National Research Centers, 10 Project Directorates and 80 All India Co-ordinated Research Projects. A library is attached to each and every research institute. The major institutions have good libraries, which provide a range of library services, maintain special bibliographic databases in their areas of interest. The present study is to survey the various existing services rendered by the six Information Centers under ICAR in Maharashtra. The major observation of the study is fully automation and Networking is not established in ICAR Information Centers. There is no such network for ICAR centers in Maharashtra. The paper is concluded with Network development plan needs to be evolved to bring together Centers of Maharashtra under ICAR to share resources and enhance flow of information to meet the needs of the users.

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006467   Kuffalikar C R (Learning Resources Centre, Mahila Mahavidyalaya, 152 Nandanvan Layout, Nagpur-9) : Self evalutation : a first step towards reaccreditation (with special reference to Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur). Indian J Inf Libr Soc 2010, 23(3-4), 215-32.

The article attempts to conduct a self evaluative study of its Parent institution, the "MahilaMahavidyalaya" in general, and its "Learning Resources Centre" in particular. It putforths its personal experiences during its first NAAC accreditation, evaluates the work being done after the submission of NAAC peer team report, and its accreditation grade. It projects a SWOT analysis and visualises the Quality Indicators for the reaccreditiation cycle, expresses its apprehensions of a true objective evaluation, specially for those who are not financially strong but are doing genuine work for the upliftment of women, more particularly, the Economically Backward Classes, the urgent need to address women oriented issues, the institutional initiatives, and recognize the efforts being made in the LRC's of these institutes.

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006466   Krishan Kumar;Sharma J (DLIS, Delhi Univ, Delhi-110 007, Email: krishan14@hotmail.com) : Library and information science education in India: a historical perspective. DESIDOC J Libr Inf Technol 2010, 30(5), 3-8.

Presents a historical perspective of Library and Information Science (LIS) education in India, and traces the growth and development of the subject. LIS education began under the patronage of the erstwhile Maharaja of Baroda when he invited an American librarian to set up public libraries in the state. After independence, Library Associations in the country continued with the efforts of developing LIS education in India. The discipline got recognition with the introduction of various courses at the university level. It has seen periods of growth and maturation. The recommendations of National Knowledge Commission provide an opportunity for reforms and changes in the educational system that needs to be grabbed.

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006465   Keshava (Lib & Inf. Sc. De, Karnatak Univ, Dharwad-580 003) : Productivity of Indian social science institutions: a webometric study. Indian J Inf Libr Soc 2010, 23(3-4), 206-14.

Presents productivity of seventeen Indian social science institutions. It reveals that Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai tops the Institutions with highest number of social science publications. Indian Council of Social Science Research published highest number of social science books. Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai carried out the highest number of projects.

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006464   Kanniyappan E;Nithyanandam K;Ravichandran P (NO, P.M.R. Institute of Technology, Adayalamppattu, Chennai-95) : Use and impact of E-resources in an academic and research environment : a case study. Indian J Inf Libr Soc 2010, 23(1-2), 26-40.

Describes briefly a survey conducted at Anna University Library, Chennai (Tamil Nadu) to find out the use of different types of electronic resources and services and impact of these resources on the academic development of faculty members. Also described on the problems faced in using the electronic resources and success rate of satisfaction in getting the required information on electronic resource services.

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006463   Jyothi V;Ananda Rao V;Vijayabhinandana B (Agricultural College, ANGRAU, Naira, Srikakulam Dist. Hyderabad) : Attitude of teachers and students towards information communication technology. Indian J agric Libr Inf Serv 2009, 25(2), 53-5.

Two third of the teachers in UG campuses had more favourable attitude towards ICTs, while in PG campuses two third of the teachers had moderately favourable attitude towards ICTs. Little less than two third of the UG students had moderately favourable attitude (62.50%) towards ICTs, while little more than two third of the PG students had moderately favourable attitude (67.50%) towards ICTs.

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006462   Joshi M K (NO, Kurukshetra Univ, Kurukshetra-136 119, Email: manojkj01@yahoo.com) : Library and information science education in India: some government initiatives. DESIDOC J Libr Inf Technol 2010, 30(5), 67-73.

Library and information sceience education in India is completing a century of its existence. A lot of progress has been made during this period. Many government initiatives taken by different agencies have been instrumental in this development. The larger initiatives like Radhakrishnan Commission; Kothari Commission; National Policy on Education-1968,1986,1992; National Knowledge Commissiion and functioning of institutions such as UGC, NAAC, DEC have influenced the entire higher education sector. The Government of India has also taken keen interest in library matters through Advisory Committee for Libraries; Working Group of Planning Commission; National Policy on Library and Information System, etc. UGC has shown keen interest in LIS education through its various committees and subject panels. The Library Committee; Review Committee and the two CDCs constituted in 1990 and 2000 have been largely responsible for the present state of LIS education in India. This paper reviews the various initiatives taken by Government of India in respect of LIS education in India.

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006461   Handa T S (NO, , ) : Library services in information technology environment. Int Libr Movement 2010, 32(2), 103-16.

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006460   Gokhale P (Library and Information Science Dep, Mumbai Vidyanagari, Kalina, Santacruz (East), Mumbai-400 098, Email: pagokhale@mu.ac.in) : Library and information science education in Maharashtra: a perspective. DESIDOC J Libr Inf Technol 2010, 30(5), 48-55.

Library and Information Science education in India is undergoing a fundamental change in its basic framework and is being re-oriented to meet the current needs of the information society. This paper highlights the programme of study, the current state of affairs and the different components of the LIS syllabi taught in the universities in Maharashtra. The discussion is limited to teaching, research, and course content through regular learning. Distance learning and vernacular media courses are not covered.

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006459   Francis A T (NO, Kerala Agricultural Univ, Thrissur-680 656) : Policy formulation needed for the management and digital delivery of theses information. Indian J agric Libr Inf Serv 2009, 25(1), 37-9.

Though theses contain valuable information, least facility is available in universities in India to deliver this information to the outside users. As compared to many western universities, researchers in India give less priority for publishing the theses in book or any other form. Similar system prevails in the case of other unpublished documents like dissertations, research reports, etc. Efforts of national agencies like LJGC, I CAR, etc. to digitize the theses and provide information to the researchers will reap maximum effectiveness if based on some national level policies and mandatory rules. This paper describes the need for establishing a national depository and frame rules for the mandatory depositing of the thesis at source in digital format.

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006458   Doraswamy M (Central Library, V.R. Siddhartha Engineering College, Vijayawada-520 007) : Role of librarians in electronic information era : strengths, weaknesses, challenges and opportunities. Indian J Inf Libr Soc 2010, 23(1-2), 41-7.

Explains about the application of Information and communication: 'Technology (ICT) in Library & Inf. field in the process of handling of Information & Information transfer consequent upon the demands of the users as a result of information explosion in all fields of Human activities. Describes about the storage of huge amount of Information in magnetic tapes, compact disks, microfilm & microfische which solves the space problem in libraries. States as to how ICT helps in the acquisition, processing, storage and retrieval of information quickly, accurately and economically and how Ranganathan 'sfive laws of Library Science has their impact on the overall activities and performance in Library & information field. Laments that Librarians need to equip themselves with the latest technological skills & development in programming language, knowledge of hardware & soft-ware, trouble shooting, skills of search, display and retrieval of data effectively despite the strengths and weaknesses of the library profession and some more positive aspects connected with ICT.

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006457   Devaraj;Stanley M K (Agricultural Science Univ, GKVK, Bangalore-560 065) : Analysis of doctoral studies in the faculty of agricultural science in university of agricultural sciences, Bangalore: a case study. Indian J agric Libr Inf Serv 2009, 25(2), 8-12.

The study examines the number of doctorates awarded in the faculty of Agricultural Sciences in University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore in major disciplines during the period of 2000 to 2005. The analysis reveals the chronological, discipline wise, gender wise distribution and also Productive guides.

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006456   Bharat Kumar (NO, Management Development Institute, Gurgaon-122 007) : Employabiity of library and information science graduates: competencies expected versus taught-a case study. DESIDOC J Libr Inf Technol 2010, 30(5), 74-82.

Discusses employability of LIS students and competencies expected versus taught. Author had analysed 56 advertisements published in March-April 2010 from two national newspapers, The Times of India and The Hindustan Times, two job websites Sarkari Post and Current Government Jobs, and curriculum of four universities of north India namely, BHU, Varanasi; DU, Delhi; IGNOU, Delhi; PU, Chandigarh. Finding shows that there is a gap in professional competencies expected versus taught.

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006455   Bajapai R P;Hada K S (Peoples Education & Mass Communication, Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Grammmoodaya Vishwavidyalaya, Chitrakoot-485 331) : Role of public libraries in E-learning. Indian J Inf Libr Soc 2010, 23(3-4), 240-51.

Discusses and emphasises the role of public libraries in E-learning educational processes with the development of information and telecommunication technology, and the changing of the role of public libraries there of especially in the electronic environment. E-learning is an emerging field of education. Public libraries will play a vital role in education and as well as E-learning education system in Indian scinario. E-learning will give new dimensions higher education, school education as well as other areas of education. This paper attempts to explain what is the E-learning, Advantages of E-learning and also discusses E-learning improvement in the education.

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006454   Anand M;Khode S (NO, Prestige Institute of Management and Research, 2 Educational & Health Sector, Scheme 54, Indore, Madhya Pradesh-452010, Email: manishanand@yahoo.co.in) : Bibliometric study of library hearld: 2002-2007. Indian J Inf Libr Soc 2010, 23(3-4), 252-7.

Provides Bibliometric study of Scientific papers published in Library Herald form 2002-2007. Gives the year wise distribution of publication, authorship pattern, geographical distribution of publication, subjectwise distribution with keyword contents of the publication of articles etc.

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006453   Abraham J (Ghandhigram Rural University, Deemed Univ, Gandhigram-624 302) : Using cost accounting and cost benefit analysis to enhance library and information system management. Indian J Inf Libr Soc 2010, 23(3-4), 180-8.

In the Modern Information Age, the Library and Information Centres play a vital role in information transfer, retrieval and dissemination. No doubt promoting good library and information services depend upon the finance and the funds made available towards library resources and personnel. The development of library cost accounting is a powerful tool for the enhancement of library performance. Using Cost Accounting, a library can get a significant degree of optimization and acceleration of working process and worliflow, achieve thoroughly demand-oriented resource allocation and raise the flexibility of library costs. Thus the library cost accounting has become an instrument of financial management in libraries, thereby aiming at continuous improvement of the efficiency and effictiveness of all library and information services. The paper outlines the basic steps for cost accounting, cost management, a pragmatic approach to library cost management which can be used to reduce costs. The paper also describes the need for cost analysis, the ways and means for collecting, analyzing and controlling cost of Library and Information Services. It analyses methods of costing, cost effictiveness and cost benefit analysis and the applications of cost accounts for the performance appraisal of Library and Information Systems and services.

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005439   Vinitha K;Srinivasaragavan S;Surulinathi M; Prabu R (NO, National Engineering College, Kovilpatti, Tamil Nadu, Email: vinithakaran@gmail.com) : Scientometric portrait of water resource management research productivity: the Indian perspective. Kelpro Bull 2010, 14(1), 64-9.

Scientometrics is concerned with the quantitative features and characteristic of science. Large scale scientific research have become a major impetus of scientific advances. This study attempts to analyse quantitatively the growth and development of water resource management research in India in terms of publication output as reflected in web of science database for the period from 1982 to 2009.

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005438   Kannappanavar B U;Chidanandaswamy H M (Kuvempu Univ, Jnana Sahyadri, Shankaraghatta, Shimoga-577 451, Email: kannappanavar@yahoo.co.in) : User perception and opinion towards xerox/photo copy service in a agricultural science university libraries in south India. Kelpro Bull 2010, 14(1), 54-63.

The study attempts to know the photo copying facilities available in the Agricultural University Libraries in South India. The data was collected through a structured questionnaire, and the same is tabulated. The necessary statistical tests have been applied to draw the inferences. The study found that libraries are providing photocopying services to their users. 55% of the PG Students and Research Scholars and 58% of faculty Members expressed that sufficient number of photocopying machines are available in the colleges. 3/4 th of PG Students, 67% of Research Scholars and 3/4th of Faculty members are of the opinion that the college is providing concession rates for the Xerox services. 55% of all the users under the study are satisfied with the photocopying services provided by their respective college libraries.

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005437   Kaliyaperumal K;Natarajan K (Guindy Campus Library, Madras Univ, Chennai-600 025) : Application of data reduction technique 'cluster analysis' for data generated out of the application of four way scale for the library and information science research. Kelpro Bull 2010, 14(1), 15-24.

The growth of LIS research in recent times attain multifold of various disciplines ranging from Managerial science. Psychology, Sociology, Statistics, Information and Communication technologyTand so on. Especially the concept, attitude measurements, which is a psychological research tool that is called scaling techniques are intensively used by the LIS researchers. These scaling techniques ranges from nominal to ordinal scaling. But, for the data generated out of the application of scaling in many of LIS research studies suitable statistical tools are not applied. This particular paper intend to explain the use of cluster analysis to treat or analyse the data generated out of the four way scaling techniques employed in a research conducted by the authors in 100 technical libraries exist in and around Chennai city. But, it is to be remembered that the paper is focusing only on the part of the use of multivariate statistical tool especially the Cluster Analysis on the basis of euclidean distance matrix. Hence, this paper measure the difficulties experienced by the libraries under study to establish and run the innovative modern library services that are based on Information and communication technology.

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005436   Guruprasad R;Nikam K I (Knowledge and Technology Management Div, National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR), Mysore Univ, Mysore, Email: gprasad@nal.res.in) : Patterns of use of E-resources in aerospace engineering by the Indian aerospace scientists and engineers of selected aerospace organizations in Bangalore .1. Use of E-journals. Kelpro Bull 2010, 14(1), 1-14.

Aerospace engineers and scientists greatly depend upon the network and Internet technologies for accessing electronic information resources in the form of e-journals related to aerospace engineering right at their desktops. A survey study was undertaken amongst 16 prestigious aerospace organizations in Bangalore, which is the sampling boundary. Out of the 650 questionnaires distributed, a total number of 612 were received back and finally 583 selected which were found suitable for the study. The analysis is based on the responses received from the aerospace scientists and engineers belonging to the selected aerospace organizations. The responses from the participants towards the frequency of use of aerospace engineering e-journals were graded on a scale of 4 to 0, a score of 4 indicating 'Daily' access. The major findings in this paper are: (a) The summary of total mean scores obtained with regard to usage of aerospace engineering e-journals represents the following pattern: The highest mean score of 1.25(CV=110.44) is obtained for the journal 'Aerospace Science and Technology', This is followed by a mean score of 1.20(CV=111.16) which is represented for 'Progress in Aerospace Sciences'. The third highest mean score of 1.12(CCV=114.14) is reflected for 'Journal of Aerospace Engineering'. This is followed by a mean score of 1.08(CV=121.57) which is represented for 'IEEE Transactions on Electronics and Aerospace Systems'. 'Web of Science' follows with the next highest mean score of 1.01(CV=132.41). 'Online Journals: Aerospace' gets the next highest mean score of 0.95(CV=129.23). This is followed by the 'Journal of Turbo and Jet Engines' which gets the next highest mean score of 0.90(CV=137.69). 'The Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention (ASM International)' comes up with the next highest mean score of 0.78(CV=151.37). This is followed by a mean score of 0.73(CV=150.54) which is represented by 'European Space Bulletin - ESA'. 'Informatics -Gate' represents itself with a mean score of 0.72(CV=160.02). Finally, the lowest mean score of 0.67(CV-166.17) is reflected for 'International Journal of Satellite Communications and Networking', (b) Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was applied for testing the significant difference among the 16 mean scores attained from the scientists and engineers of the aerospace organizations for 'Frequency of Access and Usage of Aerospace Engineering e-Journals'. It is observed that all the 16 aerospace organizations show a significant difference (P <60> 0.05) in their mean scores viz., 'Web of Science', 'Informatics J-Gate', European Space Bulletin - ESA', 'International Journal of Satellite Communications and Networking', 'International Journal of Turbo and Jet Engines', 'Journal of Aerospace Engineering - ASCE', 'Progress in Aerospace Sciences', Aerospace Science and Technology', 'IEEE transactions on Electronic and Aerospace Systems', 'Online Journals: Aerospace'and 'Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention-ASM International'.

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005435   Beena S (NO, Kerala University Library, Trivandrum-695 034) : Social science books in malayalam: a bibliometric study of translations. Kelpro Bull 2010, 14(1), 25-34.

Access to translated material is vital for increasing access to knowledge in many critical areas and broadening and strengthening people's participation in education and continuous learning. In social sciences they constitute an important part. The study focuses on the various growth patterns of translation among the social science books in Malayalam. It shows that more than 22% of the total social science books in Malayalam are translations from various languages, of which the English dominates. It analyses the language -wise distribution, decade-wise production, translations of the prolific authors in social sciences, gender-wise distribution of translators, publishers of social science translations and biographies.

7 tables, 13 ref

005434   Ashok Kumar;Nitesh Kumar (Applied Sciences and Humanities Dep, Dronacharya College of Engineering, Gurgaon-123 506, Email: ashok7711@yahoo.com) : Statistical analysis of pass percentage of engineering students concerning gender and locality. Dronacharya Res J 2009, 1(1), 123-5.

Objective of this paper is to verify, statistically, whether the standard of education in the society depends upon gender and residential locality or not. For this purpose the data of pass percentage of engineering students is collected. χ² - test and its properties are used to analyse the data and the statistical hypothesis-whether there is a significant difference between pass percentage of male/female and rural/urban students- is tested.

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005433   Archana S N;Kabir S H (Computer Applications Dep, Cochin Science & Technology Univ, Kochi-682 022) : Web presence of the engineering college libraries in Kerala: an analysis of content. Kelpro Bull 2010, 14(1), 35-47.

Websites of academic institutions are the prime source of information about the institution. Libraries, being the main provider of information for the academics, need to be represented in the respective homepages with due importance. Keeping this in mind, this study is an attempt to understand and analyze the presence and presentation of libraries of Engineering Colleges (EC) in Kerala in their respective websites. On the basis of the reviewed literature and an observation of libraries of nationally important institutions imparting technical education in India, a set of criteria were developed for analyzing the websites/web pages. Based on this an extensive survey of the websites of ECs were done. The collected data was then analyzed using Microsoft Excel. The library websites were then ranked on the basis of this analysis. It was observed that majority of the websites of ECs in Kerala have least representation of their respective libraries. Another important observation is that even the highest scoring libraries satisfy only half of the criteria listed for analysis.

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004382   Visakhi P (NO, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi) : Resource sharing of agricultural library in electronic era : an overview. Indian J agric Libr Inf Serv 2008, 24, 30-8.

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004381   Surendra Kumar;Sudhir Kumar (NO, National Research Centre for Soybean (ICAR), Indore-452 017) : Trends of collaborative research in Journal of Oil Seeds Research (India), 1993-2004. Indian J agric Libr Inf Serv 2008, 24, 80-91.

Analyzes 1060 research papers published in Journal of Oilseeds Research (India) comprising 589 Main Articles & 471 I Short Communications in twelve volumes number 10 to 21, (1993 - 2004). Analyzes authorship trends of published papers and calculates collaboration coefficient. Also finds out prolific contributors, institutional and geographical distribution of the authors. The analysis reveals increasing trend of collaboration, which has reached 0.98 recent I years.

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004380   Singh S (School of Studies in Library and Information Science, Vikram Univ, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, Email: drssonal@rediffmail.com) : Knowledge management: challenges and issues of librarians and information managers. Indian J agric Libr Inf Serv 2008, 24, 16-22.

Knowledge management is emerging as a key concern of organizations, particularly those who have already redesigned their business processes and embedded a total quality approach into their practices. Major consulting firms are now gearing up to add knowledge management to their lines of business. What does this mean to library and information service professionals? Does it mean that the nirvana of public appreciation and value is here? After all, don't librarians organize and provide access to knowledge? Does it reflect a shift of balance in the business world to an emphasis on the knowledge end of the data-information-knowledge spectrum? Is knowledge management just a new income stream for consulting firms when other buzz words lose their luster? This article explores the phenomenon of knowledge management from the viewpoint of amanagement academic with a professional background as a librarian. My perspective is a critical and informed one - laced with a healthy dose of skepticism. The suggestion of defined the field of information management, of identifying the differences amongst data, information and knowledge, and the implications of these differences for professional education.

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004379   Rokade S M (NO, Anand Niketan College of Agriculture, Anandwan, Warora, District Chandrapur-442 914) : Agricultural information sharing and capacity building in the users. Indian J agric Libr Inf Serv 2008, 24, 73-9.

Describes the importance of agricultural information sharing and capacity building among the users of the agricultural university and ICAR institute libraries in India. Stress has been given on re-engineering of services, digital library network, integrated information system, community media and services to remove the information anxiety and to build up the capacity among the users. Considering the present needs of the users and the use of modern information technology techniques like the internet, intranet, extranet, email, multimedia, CD ROM, etc. the libraries are under digitization. The basic concept behind the digital libraries is to have resource sharing in agricultural university and ICAR institute libraries which need coordination and cooperation of ICAR and INFLIBNET for the better development of the user community.

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004378   Paul P K (Central Library, Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Pundibari, Cooch Behar, Email: pra_fulla5029@redoffmail.com) : Knowledge management in Indian Agricultural Universities. Indian J agric Libr Inf Serv 2008, 24, 103-7.

Emphasizes knowledge management in agricultural University and defines the meaning of knowledge, knowledge management and i's classification. Considering the present needs of the users it is urgently needed to indicate the source of information, store of information, classifying the knowledge and dissemination of information by adopting information technology. The agricultural university librarians and scientists play an effective role for rendering the source of knowledge for the user needs and use of modern information technology and portals (w.w.w).

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