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E-Resources in Law Libraries: Study of User Satisfaction in the Select University Libraries of Delhi

By Gupta, Gunjan.
New Delhi : Delhi Library Association , 2024 , In the present era of digital revolution, academic libraries, especially law libraries in particular, are at the forefront of considering innovative technologies to enhance user experience and satisfaction. The exemplar shift from the print media to digital mode in libraries has not only expanded access to a vast range of resources which has also created new challenges in terms of user engagement, resource management, and service quality. This main objective of this article is to explore the influence of e-resources on the users in law libraries. The paper focuses upon a comprehensive analysis of user satisfaction levels and investigating the extent to which these resources meet the requirements of their users. The research methodology encompasses a survey approach, thereby targeting a user to determine their experiences, expectations, and satisfaction levels with the online resources provided by law university libraries in the Delhi.

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Preservation of Library Materials in Select University Libraries of Haryana: A Study

By Mehla, Naveen.
New Delhi : Delhi Library Association , 2024 , Modern libraries offer diverse collections in both print and digital formats, each of these formats requiring appropriate physical conditions for use which is broadly known as preservation activity. It is a vital activity to save cultural heritage and valuable resources for future generations well known as legacy. The study investigated the preservation activities in select university libraries in Haryana. A well-structured questionnaire was designed and distributed to these libraries. The results reveal that the condition of library interiors like walls, ceilings, floors, windows and ventilation, was at least good in all libraries. There was no written policy for preservation in any library. All the libraries used DDC to organize the library materials and OPAC for information retrieval. Dust particles, temperature, humidity, and insects were the main causes of deterioration in print materials, while technical obsolescence and viruses created problems in non-print materials. Most of the libraries mainly used digitization, cleaning, and stain removal techniques to protect the print materials. They confronted a variety of problems, such as, shortage of trained staff, a national or state level policy for preservation, and users’ unawareness.

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Health Science Information System in India: An Inevitable Knowledge Companion for Medical Professionals

By Singh, K P.
New Delhi : Delhi Library Association , 2024 , In the present-day modern world, state-of-the-art technology has turned out to be one of the most significant aspects of healthcare. The technique adopted to manage and effectively maintain knowledge in the area of health science and biomedicine has evolved mainly due to the advancements in computer and communications technology. In the Indian scenario, the information on healthcare system has integrated it into several operational spheres. A persistent stream of latest initiatives has been established to target the imminent problems in the healthcare sector. The propagation of knowledge has transformed as a result of the latest publishing formats, open-access concepts, and institutional repositories. The proliferation of information gateways has made it rather more complicated to access superior-quality health information. A large number of scientists and medical personnel are hardly familiar with the current electronic information formats. Moreover, medical librarians and end- users in India face challenges due to the country’s inadequate infrastructure to fulfil the nation’s expanding need for health information. This study looks at the situation of health science librarianship as well as the difficulties faced by medical librarians and training programs in India.

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Open Access Research Publications in Indian Central Universities: A Comparative Study Through Bibliometric Approach

By Jilani, Gulam.
New Delhi : Delhli Library Association , 2024 , This study was carried out in order to assess the status of Open Access Research (OAR) undertaken and published at three top Central Universities of India namely, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in New Delhi, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) at Varanasi, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) in New Delhi, University of Hyderabad (UOH)in Hyderabad and Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)in Aligarh. The objectives of the research were framed for the Open Access Research publications and data extracted from the Web of Science database. These universities ranked 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 9th and 10thas per the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in the year 2021.A bibliometric approach was undertaken to satisfy the above framed objectives of the study. This simplified search strategy was applied by using affiliations of all three Universities viz. JNU, BHU, JMI, UOH and AMU separately in such a way that a maximum accuracy could be maintained. The result of the study shows that the UOH produced more OA publications with minimum utilization of financial resources in which 46.15% research are Gold Open Access, that is more than the other four universities. The study explores that close access research (in paywall journals) are published more than open access; however, it would be advantageous if such type of research is published in open access which will be freely available to the public because public funds are utilized to undertake the research in the above-mentioned universities. The study may also be useful to conduct and extend to other central universities as well as state universities and government organizations to evaluate the open access research, especially where public funds are utilized for the purpose of conducting research and universities may help their researchers by reasonable fund allocation for Article Processing Charges and encouraging for gold access or green access journals.

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Examining Digital Literacy Competencies Among the Research Scholars of Central University of Punjab, Bathinda: A Survey

By Singh, Sukhdev .
New Dehli : Delhi Library Association , 2024 , The study attempted to assess the digital literacy competences and skills of researchers in terms of several variables. The sample consisted of 96 Ph.D. research scholars working in a variety of departments of the Central University of Punjab, Bathinda. A well- designed and developed questionnaire was utilized to gather the data. Results showed that in terms of gender variable digital literacy skills of male research scholars were found at a high. Besides, a majority of the research scholars were using digital devices daily and their preferred places for using the ICT tools were the department research labs followed by the central library. In addition, the study revealed that researchers were fairly confident in the identification of computer parts. Towards the end, the research concluded that digital tools and skills to use them were at utmost needed for the quality and quantity of any research.

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ChatGPT and Academics: Its Suitability in Library and Information Science

By Thapa, Neelam.
New Delhi : Delhi Library Association , 2024 , This study evaluates ChatGPT, a recently developed AI tool created by OpenAI, with an emphasis on its value for academic work in the discipline of Library and Information Science (LIS). The study investigates how ChatGPT responds to LIS queries by administering two sets of questions, with a total of eight questions, on each of the three topics selected for the study. The outcomes demonstrate ChatGPT’s capacity to distinguish between various types of queries and deliver appropriate information. However, in terms of information accuracy and validity, it has been observed that there is a lack of specific information and the absence of suitable references. The major issue that was located is the fake and fabricated references provided by ChatGPT that need to be scrutinized thoroughly. The issue is especially considered to be important in the ambit of higher education since it creates major obstacles, particularly in the field of research. This is particularly in case of students, who impulsively follow the results without rationally examining it. It was also observed that ChatGPT gave a variety of responses to the same queries on various machines at distinct times. Authentic references are the basis of each research project. However, AI technologies, such as, ChatGPT do not provide realistic, verified references for specific topics, which might contribute to a lack of credibility and dependability in academic writing. The research analyzes the consequences of these findings and highlights the importance of addressing ethical issues around AI-powered academic tools. Also, libraries not only use AI based tools with caution while providing services using these tools, however, they also need to educate students about the strengths, limitations, and ethical considerations associated with these technologies.

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Bibliometric Analysis of Fake News in India: Study

By Rani, Rekha.
New Delhi : Delhi Library Association , 2024 , Fake news has recently turned out to be a widespread problem in the present modern society, thereby affecting public opinion, shaping political discussions, and influencing individual decision-making. The exponential growth of the unregulated information across various platforms has prompted scholars to investigate its authenticity and reach. For this study, a comprehensive analysis has been conducted on the literature on fake news published up to May 16, 2024, using the SCOPUS database. The findings bring into lime light on the key trends, patterns, and shifts within the landscape of fake news research, offering valuable insights into this evolving field. The analysis revealed a significant surge in fake news publications over the past decade, with a extraordinary increase in research output observed after the COVID-19 pandemic. The chronological distribution of publications highlighted a peak in the year 2023, indicating a intensified interest and relevance in the subject area during that period and a preference for conference papers as the principal mode of dissemination is observed, reflecting the dynamic and collaborative nature of research in this domain. As technology continues to evolve and misinformation proliferates, fostering critical thinking skills and promoting media literacy becomes imperative in combating the spread of fake news. Moreover, the findings emphasize the need for collaborative efforts among researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to develop effective strategies for mitigating the impact of fake news on society.

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Usage, Perception, and Attitude of Open Access Resources Among Faculty Members of Madurai Kamraj University – A Study

By Chinnadurai, D..
New Delhi : Delhi Library Association , 2024 , This study attempts to observe the use, perception, and attitude of open access resources by the faculty members of Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU). A structured questionnaire was distributed among the faculty members at MKU. The study revealed that most of the faculty members were well-aware of open access resources. The majority of the faculty used open-access resources for their academic activities. The respondents’ perceptions and attitudes toward open access resources were also discussed in the study. Nearly half of the faculty members accepted the open access resources for their research and other activities. Awareness about open access resources is involved with journals, libraries, and books. The Shodhganga portal was given priority in the repository categories, the DOAJ portal was given priority in the journals category, and the InTechOpen portal was given priority in the books category. Proximity matrix analyses have been done to measure the relationships between faculty attitudes towards open access resources.

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Impact of Social Media on the Reading Habits of Government Senior Secondary School Students in North District of Directorate of Education, Delhi

By Rawat, Narinder Singh.
New Delhi : Delhi Library Association , 2024 , The present study explores the pervasive influence of social media on reading habits of government senior secondary school students of Delhi. Out of total 399 respondents, female students (57.4%), Class XI students (52.4%) and students from Arts stream (70.4%) predominantly form the majority of demography. The study reveals a high level of awareness and usage in social media tools like WhatsApp (87.28% awareness, 77.81% usage), YouTube (83.21% awareness, 79.90% usage) and Instagram (75.83% awareness, 60.31% usage) etc. While the social networking sites have the highest level of both awareness (70.93%) and usage (61.90%) among respondents, video sharing and streaming platforms are also popular along with. Despite the popularity of social networking sites, majority of the respondents access Facebook (115 respondents), Twitter (44 respondents), LinkedIn (34 respondents) and Email (71 respondents) rarely. Students primarily use social media for learning and socialization purposes. Apart from facilitating information retrieval, social media also poses distractions, leading to reduced reading habits and hindering in-depth study.

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Ranganathan’s Five Laws in Changing Scenario

By Prakash, Om.
New Delhi : Delhi Library Association , 2024 , Dr. S. R. Ranganathan’s Five Laws of Library Science are the five pillars of the foundation of librarianship. These five laws have entered their 100th year, inspiring generations of librarians. Forty-seven studies covering Ranganathan’s Five Laws were collected from different online sources. Only 30 studies were found relevant to use for the study. The study determines how the five laws have inspired generations to apply them in various fields of study. As a result, the Five Laws have been applied to information and knowledge management, social media, technology, business, marketing, and web resources. It is also found that the use, user, time, form, growth, visibility, software and relevancy to manage information business are the core elements of the five laws. This study critically examined modifications and extensions of the “Five Laws” theory and proposed new theories in the dynamic nature of libraries.

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Empowering Women LIS Professionals: A Comprehensive Guide to Essential Skills and Competencies

By Trivedi, Bhavini R..
New Delhi : Delhi Library Association , 2024 , This article provides an in-depth analysis of the crucial skills and competencies that are considered to be extremely necessary to empower women in the arena of Library and Information Science (LIS) in the existing world. It covers twenty (20) essential areas, such as, information literacy and continuous education, underscoring their importance and the relevance in the present day’s informationrich environment. By drawing on academic sources and expert opinions, the article offers a detailed roadmap for female LIS professionals to overcome obstacles, foster innovation, and contribute meaningfully to their communities. Each skill and competency is thoroughly examined, highlighting its role in creating diverse and fair library settings, advancing digital literacy and technological progress, and advocating for the significance of libraries and information accessibility. Through honing these abilities, women in the sphere of LIS can boost their own empowerment and that of their communities, amplify the impact of library services, and influence the future of the profession. The article ends with a plea for female LIS experts to embrace continuous learning, teamwork and leadership, and to champion diversity, inclusivity, and social justice within the LIS field and beyond.

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