Satija, M. P.

• Professor P.N. Kaula: An Ambassador of Indian Librarianship

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M. P. Satija ¹

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1 Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar-143005, IN

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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 50, No 4 (2013), Pagination: 359-362

Abstract

It is almost four years since the passing away of Professor P.N. Kaula. This article is a tribute to him. It is a short biodata of Prof. Kaula recording all this major achievements.

Keywords

Indian Librarinanship, P.N. Kaula.

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• The DDC 23^rd Edition (2011): an Appraisal

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M. P. Satija ¹

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1 Emeritus Fellow, GND University, Amritsar 143005, IN

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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 49, No 1 (2012), Pagination: 1-4

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The 23^rd edition of the DDC, earlier scheduled to be published in 2010, was delayed by about a year to be released in May 2011 in the 135^th year of its first publication in 1876. That small pamphlet published anonymously very soon puck like girdled the world, as if it was being awaited. Since then, save a brief period of 1950s, it has been on an ascending path of progress scaling new heights and covering new territories at home and abroad. Though counted among the big three library classification systems (the other two being the UDC and the (LCC); it has surpassed them in its popularity, simplicity and use. Now it is well entrenched in Europe too where since 2007 "European DDC User Group" (EDUG) has been officially established. Used in about two lac libraries in 130 countries in six continents, and in sixty national and trade bibliographies,its official translations exist or are under way in more than thirty major languages of the world.

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• Satija (M P). The theory and practice of the DDC system. Oxford, U.K.: Chandos, 2007. Xix, 206p. http://www.oclc.org/dewey/025.431. The Dewey blog (http://www.typepad.com/).
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• Green (Rebecca). “see also relationship in the Dewey Decimal Classification” Kng Org. 38(4)2011:335-341.

• Sears List of Subject Headings - 20th Edition (2010):Some Comments

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M. P. Satija ¹

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1 Department of Library and Information Science, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar 143005, IN

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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 48, No 1 (2011), Pagination: 15-21

Abstract

A review of the 20th 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

Keywords

Subject Headings, Sears List.

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• Sears List of Subject headings – 20th ed /ed by Joseph Miller; Susan McCarthy, Associate Editor. New York; Dublin: The H.W Wilson Co, 2010, liii, 847p. ISBN 978-0-8242-1105-9 (Hb)
• Satija (M P) Book review of Sears-19. Knowledge Organisation. Vol. 35(1); 2008; p55-56
• Satija (M P); Elizabeth Haynes. Users Guide to Sears List of Subject Headings. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press, 2008.
• Weihs (Jeans). Musings on an Unscientific Survey of the Sears Use. Technicalities.Vol. 24(3); May 2004; p5-7.
• www.hwwilson.com/print/errata.cfm
• Mail from Dr Joseph Miller, Chief Editor, Sears List (Dated 26 Oct 2010).

• Classification: A Universal Constant

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M. P. Satija ¹

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1 UGC Emeritus Fellow, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar 143005, IN

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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 49, No 3 (2012), Pagination: 225-237

Abstract

Introduces the concept of classification and its various classifications. The article elaborates on the process of classification. The specific uses of library classification are narrated.

Keywords

Classification, Uses of Classification, Process of Classification, Knowledge Classification, Library Classification.

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• Bubl link http://bubl.ac.uk/link/ Catalogue of selected Internet Resources covering all academic subject areas uses the Dewey Decimal Classification system as the primary organisation structure for its catalogue
• Buchanan (Brian). Theory of Library Classification. London Clive Bingley, 1978, p37.
• Chan (Lois Mai). Cataloguing and Classification: An Introduction. 3rd ed. Lanham, MD: The Scarecrow Press, 2007, p309-314.
• Knight (David). Ordering the World: A History of Classifying Man. London: Andre Deutsch, 1981, p13-35.
• Meadows (Jack). Understanding Information. Munchen: K G Saur, 2002, p1-0.
• Philip (H W). A Primer of Book Classification, 5th ed. London: AAL, 1961, p9-20.
• Ranganathan (S R). The Five Laws of Library Science. 2nd ed.Mumbai: Asia, 1957, 456p.
• Ranganathan (S R). Prolegomena to Library Classification, 3rd ed. Bombay, Asia, 1967, p77-79, 547.
• Satija (M P). Classification: some Fundamentals some Myths. Knowledge Org . Vol. 25(1-2); 1998; p32-35.
• Satija (M P). Classification: An essay in Terminology. Knowledge Org. Vol. 27(4); 2000; p221-229.
• Satija (M P). A Dictionary of Knowledge Organization. Amritsar: Guru Nanak Dev University, 2004, p35-36.
• Satija (M P). Classification of Electronic Documents: Problems and Prospects. In: Emerging Paradigm of Librarianship: A Call for Innovation/ed. by Kanwal Ameen, et al. Lahore: Pakistan Library Association, 2008, p30-37
• Williamson (Nancy J). Classification issues in 2011. Knowledge Org. Vol. 39(1); 2012; p55-59.

• Remembering the Work of S. R. Ranganathan for Academic Libraries and Library Education

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M. P. Satija ¹

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1 UGC Emeritus fellow, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar-143005, IN

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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 48, No 3 (2011), Pagination: 245-250

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S.R. Ranganathan (1892-1972) donned many a hats at a time- a revolutionary thinker, philosopher, educationist, preacher, doer, missionary, teacher, a librarian, and above all a crusader. He worked single-mindedly and tirelessly for the development of libraries and library science in India. More than purveyor of information and knowledge, he valued libraries as instruments for all-round development of the country. At heart he was an internationalist, a humanist who saw libraries as a force in world peace and cooperation (Satija,1992).

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• Datta (N). Academic Status for University and College Librarians in India. Delhi: Indian Bibliographic Bureau,1989, p42-43,80-81,88-89,92-93
• Dhanasegran (G). Library and Information Science Education in India In: Birth Centenary Publication of Dr. S. R. Ranaganathan. Annamalainagar: Annamalai Univesrity, 1992, p160-161
• Gupta (O P). Development of University Libraries in India after Independence. New Delhi : Concept, 1992, p 53-54; 137-140
• Kumar (P S G). Ranganathan: A Multifaceted Personality. New Delhi: B R Publishing,1992.
• Satija (M P). S.R. Ranganathan and the Method of Science. New Delhi: Aditya, 1992, p23-36.
• Satija (M P). Ranganathan and the Public Library Legislation in India. Libri. Vol. 37(3); Sept.1987; p307-320.
• Sharma (R N). Indian Academic Libraries and Dr. S.R. Ranganathan. New Delhi: Sterling, 1986, p82-86.
• Srivastava (A P). Ranganathan: A Pattern Maker. New Delhi: Metropolitan, 1977, p70-76.
• White (Carl M). A Survey of University of Delhi Library. Delhi: DU, Planning Unit,1965, p1.

• LIS Education:Some Rambling Questions

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M. P. Satija ¹

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1 Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar 143005, IN

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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 46, No 2 (2009), Pagination: 95-102

Abstract

A profession is a self-regulating and autonomous sector of higher education. It is a system to educate, train and certify individuals keen to join it. Being autonomous it is also its own gatekeeper. In context of the larger environment and as a service to itself a profession has to make the nation aware of its importance, and remind the government and society at large of their responsibilities towards the profession. For Example, as an extension service the library profession has to help promote literacy movement and reading habits; and, also urge the government for library legislation for establishment and maintenance of libraries. As a system, profession constantly upkeeps human capital and knowledge assets. In a knowledge society human capital is much valued over other resources. Knowledge is powerful, pure and inexhaustible resource which can be created and harnessed without harming the environment. It is a resource of all resources.

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• Steig (Margaret F). Change and challenge in libraries and information science education. Chicago ALA, 1992, 206 p.
• Research Hand book: Towards nurturing research culture in higher education institutions in India. New Delhi. UGC, 2005, 141p.
• Nigam (H L) and Agarwala (U C). Service, technology and transition to a knowledge society: critical concerns and issues. Dream 2047. Vol. 11(1); Oct.2008; p27-29.
• Shera (J H). The foundation of Education for librarianship. New York: Becker & Hayes, Inc, 1972. xiv, 511p.
• Herman (Peter) and Schwartz (Candy). Editorial: can research be assimilated into some of library and information science. Lib Info Sc Research. Vol. 17(2); Spring 1995; p101-102.
• Satija (M P). Doctoral research in library and information science in India. Libri. Vol. 49(4); Dec. 1999; p236- 242.

• Reference Librarians: Humanists in Action

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M. P. Satija ¹

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1 Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar-143005, IN

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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 45, No 1 (2008), Pagination: 3-6

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The importance of reference service can never be underestimated. Even when modern technologies take over most of the library work and service, reference service continues to remain in the realm of human beings. No machine or technology can give the personalized touch to the service than a reference librarians. This article explains reference service and the need for user education and finally reiterates necessity of reference librarian even in the Internet era.

Keywords

Reference Service, User Education, Personalized Service, Internet Era.

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• Dennis Grogan. Practical Reference Work. London: Clive Bingley, 1979.
• S.R Ranganathan. Reference Service, 2nd ed. Bombay: Asia, 1961
• William A Katz. Reference Work, 8th ed. New York: McGraw Hill, 2002.

• Library Education in India at the Critical Cross Roads

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M. P. Satija ¹

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1 G.N.D. University, Amritsar-143005, IN

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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 44, No 3 (2007), Pagination: 217-224

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Traces the development of Library education in India. Identifies the reasons for the tardy growth of library education. Discusses the problems with the recruitment of librarians and LIS teachers. Suggests that syllabi should be according to the needs of the market.

Keywords

Library Education, India, Accreditation, Faculty, Curriculum, Market Needs.

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• Amrik Singh. No short–cuts to good teaching. The Tribune (Chandigarh). 3 July 2007, p11.
• Gorman (Michael). Our enduring values: librarianship in the 21st century. Chicago: ALA, 2000, p67-72.
• Satija (M P). Democracy and knowledge society in India. In: Kaul, H.K and Malhan, I.V., eds: Knowledge, library and information networking: NACLIN 2006. New Delhi: Delnet, 2006, p19-31.
• Doctoral research in library and information science in India. Libri. Vol. 49(4); Dec. 1999; p236-242.
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• Stueart (Robert D). Library and information education at the crossroads. Asian Libraries. Dec. 1993; p15-22.
• Verma (S S). Equip them for jobs: Need to make it employability part of education. The Tribune (Chandigarh). 3 July, 2007, p14.
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• Collection Development in Digital Environment:Trends and Problems

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Sarbrinder Kaur ¹, M. P. Satija ²

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1 Dr. B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, (Deemed University) Jalandhar 144011, IN
2 Department of Library and Information Science, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar 143005, IN

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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 44, No 2 (2007), Pagination: 139-155

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Describes various trends in collection development in digital environment. The changes that have occurred in acquisition, retrieval and storage of information due to technological developments have been discussed. Limitations, restrictions and problems being faced by librarians and readers due to the same have also been discussed. The way these developments have affected the academic environment and changed the role of librarian has also been portrayed.

Keywords

Digital Libraries, Library Collection, Information Technology, Electronic Environment, Digital Documents, Information Transmission, Communication, Globalization, Institutional Repositories, Consortia, Resource Sharing, Preservation, E-Books, E-Journals.

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• Jakubs (Deborahs). Staffing for collection development in electronic environment: Towards a new definition of roles and responsibilities. In: Sul H. Lee, ed. Collection development in electronic environment. New York: Haworth Press, 1999, p71.
• Parekh (Harsha). IT and its impact on libraries. In Harsha Parekh. Bridging the divide: Perspectives of information professional. Bombay: SHPT- School of library Science Past Students Association, 2003, p143-158.
• Satija (M P). Digital information systems and services. Iaslic Bulletin. Vol. 48(1); March 2003: p10-13.
• Jakubs (Deborahs). Staffing for collection development in electronic environment: Towards a new definition of roles and responsibilities. In: Sul H. Lee, ed. Collection development in electronic environment. New York: Haworth Press, 1999, p73.
• Jakubs (Deborahs). “Staffing for collection development in electronic environment: Towards a new definition of roles and responsibilities”. Journal of Library Administration. 28(4); 1999; p71-83.
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• Satija (M P). Delivery of information services through distributed information environment: some stray thoughts and issues. In: Sasikala, et.al. ed. Delivery of information services
• through distributed Digital Environment: SIS 2005. New Delhi: Society for Information science, 2005, p1-5.
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• Use of Classification and Indexing in the Internet Organization and Search

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M. P. Satija ¹

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1 Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar –143 005, IN

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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 43, No 2 (2006), Pagination: 123-136

Abstract

Describes Internet, WWW, search engines and their components. The importance of classification and indexing in organizing the Internet resources is justified. The problems in organizing these resources are discussed.

Keywords

Internet Resources, WWW, Search Engines, Organization of Information, Classification and Indexing.

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• Deegan (M). “The spectrum of Digital Objects in the library and Beyond”, In: Gorman, G.E., ed.: Digital Factors in Library and Information Services. London: Facet, 2002, p.21.
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• Maltby (Arthur); Marcella (Rita). “Organizing Knowledge: The Need for System and Unity” In: Marcella and Maltby, eds, op cit, p28.
• Mann (Thomas). Will Google’s Keyword Searching Eliminate the Need for LC Cataloging and Classification. www.guild2910.org/searching.htm
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• Newton (Robert). “Information Technology and New Directions” In: Marcella and Matby, eds, op cit, p43-55.
• Notess (Greg R). “The never-ending quest: search engine relevance”. Online 24(3); May June 2000; p35-40.
• Prasad (K N). “Classification in the digital environment”. Information Studies. Vol. 7(3/4); July-Oct. 2001; p137-138.
• Rajashekar (T B). “Internet and Web Search Engines”. Library Herald. Vol. 37(1); 1999; p60-74.
• Rowley (Jennifer); Farrow (John). Organizing Knowledge: An Introduction to Managing Access to Information, 3rd ed. Aldershot: Gower, 2000, p309.
• Shoham (Snunith); Yitzhaki (Moshe). “Classification systems and the online catalog”. Advances in Knowledge Organization. Vol. 4; 1994; p312-319.
• Stockwell (F). A History of Information Storage and Retrieval. McFarland, 2001, p172.
• Vizine-Goetz (D). “Classification schemes for Internet resources revisited” Journal of Internet Cataloging. Vol. 5(4); 2002; p5-18.
• Vizine–Goetz (D). “Using Library Classification for Internet Resources”. URL http://staff.oclc/org/~vizine//internet/vizine-goetz.htm
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• Users Interest Classification

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M. P. Satija ¹

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1 Dept. of Library & Information Science Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar 143005, IN

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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 46, No 4 (2009), Pagination: 353-354

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The ultimate function of a lending library is to serve its users to their satisfaction. A classification is a tool to manage a library. By definition it is an arrangement of information material in a way useful to the majority of the users. In other words it is a rational sequence of maximum utility. Convenience of library users is a weighty consideration, if not the overriding one in a classification. It is always advised to put a book at the most useful place. Practical utility must govern all arrangements feel many librarians and classifiers.

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• Maltby, Arthur. Classification in the 1970s. London : Clive Bingley, 1972, pp. 19-23.

• There is nothing as Information per Se Information: Definition, Nature, Properties, Uses and Scope

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M. P. Satija ¹

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1 Dept. of Library and Information Science, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar 143 005, Panjab, IN

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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 41, No 2 (2004), Pagination: 151-160

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Information is the prime mover of an information society. It is all pervasive and omnipotent. An attempt is made in this paper to highlight the importance of information in the information society; its relation with data, knowledge and wisdom; its importance in communication, social and economic development. The properties and the scope of information are also defined.

Keywords

Information, Definition, Properties and Use of Information, Scope and Nature of Information.

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• McGarry (Kevin). The changing context of information: an introductory analysis, 2nd ed. London : LA Publishing, 1993, p11-16.
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• Skovira (Robert J). “An analysis of the transformation of data into information” In: Information, knowledge evolution, edited by Sinikka Koskiala and Ritva Launo. Amsterdam: North Holland, 1989, p.72.
• Scarrott (Gordon G). “Some functions and properties of information” Jl. of Inf. Science. Vol. 20 (2); 1994; p.94.
• Singhal (Arvind); Rogers, (Everett M). India’s information revolution. New Delhi: Sage, 1989, p.244.
• Debons (Anthony A). “Information science” In: ALA world encyclopedia of library and information services. 2nd ed. edited by Robert Wedgeworth, Chicago: ALA, 1986, p.357.
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• Stevens (Norman D). “The history of information” In: Advances in librarianship, Ed. by Westely Simonton. Orlando: Academic Press, 1986, Vol. 14, p.6.
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• Ibid p. 95.
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• Ibid
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• Salient Features of the DDC 22 (2003)

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M. P. Satija ¹

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1 Guru Nanak Dev Univeristy, Amritsar 143 005, IN

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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 41, No 4 (2004), Pagination: 309-316

Abstract

Organization, features and new changes in the 22^nd editions of Dewey Decimal Classification are explained.

Keywords

Dewey Decimal Classification, DDC 22, Salient Features.

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• Dewey Decimal Classification and Relative index – 22nd ed/ed by Joan S. Mitchell, et. al. Dublin, OH.: OCLC, 2003. 4v (1xxvii, 731 p;xvi, 1250 p.;1074 p; 934 p) ISBN 0-910608-0-9 (Hb).
• www.oclc.org/dewey
• www.oclc.org/info/abridged14/
• Comaromi (John P), et. al., A survey of the use of the Dewey Decimal Classification in the United States and Canada. Lake Placid, N.Y.: Forest Press, 1975, x, 290p (mimeographed).
• Lawson (Dawn). “Abridged WebDewey brings electronic classification to smaller libraries” OCLC Newsletter. March/April 2002; p13.
• Mitchell (Joan S). “DDC 22 offers many updates to Dewey users worldwide”. OCLC Newsletters. No. 261; July, 2003; p16-19.

• Public Library Planning and Legislation in India: Role of S. R. Ranganathan

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M. P. Satija ¹

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1 Dept. of Library and Information Science, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar 143005, Panjab, IN

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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 39, No 3 (2002), Pagination: 255-270

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The paper discusses the role played by Dr. S.R. Ranganathan in bringing legislation to the public libraries in various states in India. He was mainly responsible for planning  preparing initiating library bills. He fostered and developed the libraries in India. He did more than to promote the spread of public libraries particularly to the poor and in remote villages. The author relates the outcomes of various committees and commissions on public library development headed by Dr. Ranganathan.

Keywords

Public Libraries, India, Planning, Legislation.

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• The Five Laws in Information Society and Virtual Libraries Era

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Authors

M. P. Satija ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Library and Information Science, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar-143005, IN

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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 40, No 2 (2003), Pagination: 93-104

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Studies the implications of the five laws of Dr. S.R. Ranganathan in the fast changing information society. The new and developing features and roles of library and information centres in the changing environment are studied. The proposal of two new laws by two Finnish authors is evaluated. The inadequaries of the existing laws in the virtual library situation are studied.

Keywords

Five Laws, Information Society, Virtual Libraries Era, Information Centres, New Laws, Inadequacy of the Five Laws.

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• Indian Classification Systems:An Analysis

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Authors

Sukhdev Singh ¹, M. P. Satija ¹

Affiliations
1 Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar 143 005, IN

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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 35, No 3 (1998), Pagination: 165-178

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Discusses various knowledge classification systems prevailing in India during the ancient, Jain, Buddha, Muslim and British periods. Also, library classification systems used in Indian libraries before the invention of Colon Classification by S R Ranganathan have been taken up for the study. The Colon Classification has been discussed in a bit detail along with the Prachaya-Vergikama-Paddhiti. Impact of one classification on the other follwing it, has been analysed.

Keywords

Knowledge Classification Systems, Library Classification Systems, Borden's Classification, Kudalkar's Marathi Pustakansathin Paddhiti,Prachaya-Vargikarna-Paddhiti, Connemara Classification, Colon Classification.

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• Man as an Information Processor

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Authors

M. P. Satija ¹

Affiliations
1 G.N.D. University, Amritsar – 143005, IN

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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 41, No 1 (2004), Pagination: 9-18

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Discusses how a man’s brain processes information which in the basis of all communication. It shows how a brain functions and the way information is gathered and used.

Keywords

Human Brain, Information Processing, Functions of Brain Neuron.

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• Book Review

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Authors

M. P. Satija ¹

Affiliations
1 Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, IN

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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 52, No 4 (2015), Pagination: 313-315

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After the retirement in December 2011 of its long term editor Dr. Joseph Miller (ed.15, 1994--ed.20, 2010), this new edition is bit late by its earlier cycle of three year revisions started since the Sears-14 (1991). This edition by the new editor Ms. Barbara A Bristow is also the first to be published by the EBSCO which in 2011 acquired its founding publisher and proprietor H.W. Wilson Co., and since January 2012 the Sears is edited from its EBSCO office at Ipswich, MA. The EBSCO is a famous research content provider and has more resources in the form of databases, e-books and e-journals. This acquisition provides Sears more literary warrant base to bank upon. One wonders if this acquisition will prove as beneficial as the OCLC was to the DDC research, growth and popularity. Only time will tell.

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• World Bank Group. Digital Dividends

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Authors

M. P. Satija ¹

Affiliations
1 Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, IN

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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 53, No 2 (2016), Pagination: 163-164

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Since the last two decades, especially with the emergence of mobile (handheld) digital technologies, the ICT has pervaded every sector and strata of society. This quiet revolution has taken the world to transform the way we live, work, leisure, communicate, in fact whatever we do and get. There is no sector of work which it has not taken over, or influenced deeply. We are netizens living amidst information society and digital economy. Information has always been a power for whoever wielded it, but the digital technology has made it a super power in every sense of the word. Therefore, this report, a treatise on the digital transformation of the society, is a timely publication.

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• An Overview of SAARC National Libraries

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Authors

M. P. Satija ¹, Harish Chander ², Prerna Singh ³

Affiliations
1 Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar - 143005, Punjab, IN
2 University of Delhi, New Delhi - 110021, Delhi, IN
3 Central University of Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir - 181143, IN

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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 55, No 2 (2018), Pagination: 98-107

Abstract

The paper highlights the functions of a national library as viewed by some authorities in the field. The history, objectives, building, collection and services of the national libraries of SAARC nations are examined. The picture that emerges is that national libraries in the SAARC region are victims of neglect, political interference in administration and lack of understanding of the importance of a repository of national documentary heritage.

Keywords

Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, National Libraries, Nepal, Pakistan, SAARC Countries, Sri Lanka.

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