S. Dhanavandan ¹, M. Tamizhchelvan ¹

Affiliations
1 Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, Gandhigram – 624302, Dindigul Dt, TN, IN

Abstract

This paper examines growth and development of Library and Information Science Journals in India. Recent advancement in communication technology and the rise of globalization have led to the hope of a more balanced flow of scientific knowledge. Nevertheless, scholars also cautioned the possibility of publishing their research papers in a global level. The aim of this study is to assess the year of publication, mode of publication and its frequency level. And it also discusses the language of publications. The relevant sources collected from recently assigned ISSN for library and information Science journals in India. From the study it is found that in the year 2011 more number of journals is assigned ISSN in Library and Information Science.

Keywords

ISSN Assigned Journals, Lis Journals, Place of Publication, Periodicity.

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V. Uma ¹, S. Dhanavandan ²

Affiliations
1 Bharathiar University, IN
2 Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed University, Gandhigram-624 302, Dindigul, IN

Abstract

Indian Citation Index (ICI) database is an abstracts and citation database intended to measure and perform two basic functions, general literature search and evaluation using citations similar to international databases. This paper discusses about the published research articles and their citations available in the Indian Citation Index by the authors from University of Madras. The relevant data are collected from Indian Citation Index and it was further analyzed. It shows, the 538 articles includes 480(89.22%) Research Articles, 19(3.53%) short communication and 10 (1.86%) articles each from Review articles and Case Studies.

Keywords

Citation Analysis, Document Type, ICI, Year-Wise Distribution.

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M. Tamizhchelvan ¹, S. Dhanavandan ¹

Affiliations
1 Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed University, Gandhigram - 624 302, IN

Abstract

This paper aims to bring out the publications by the Gandhigram Rural Institute through Scopus database. It is found 1328 publications are published from 1968-2015 and analysed them. Various tools for bibliometric study are used for frequency, citation analysis, authorship pattern. It is found that the Collaborative Index is very high with 3.60 and 3.08, 3.00 in the years 1998, 1997 and 1990 respectively. It is observed from the table that CC and MCC is showing growing trends after 1990.

Keywords

Authorship Pattern, Bibliometric Study, Citation Analysis, Gandhigram Rural Institute.

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R. Govindarajan ¹, S. Dhanavandan ²

Affiliations
1 Aravind Eye Hospital and Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Sathamangalam – 625020, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Deputy Librarian and Head, Central Library, Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN), Neelakudy – 610005, Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, IN

Abstract

Background: Information literacy enables Ophthalmologists – Eye Doctors to achieve a wide variety of academic, work related and personal goals. The study aims to examine the information literacy skills among ophthalmologists. Methodology: The study design is cross-sectional and convenience sampling method is adopted. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data. SPSS 18 PASW Statistical package was used for statistical analysis. Frequencies, percentages, Mann Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis test, chi-square were used in the study. Findings: Around 633 ophthalmologists working in 47 academic eye hospitals from 16 states of India were included in the study. The results revealed that majority of the ophthalmologists were able to find the information within a few hours and there doesn’t any association with ophthalmologists’ individual and institutional characteristics. Majority of the ophthalmologists were confident on the literacy skill “When I recognize an information need, I determine what topic I have to search”. The statistical test results showed that there exist a significant difference between ophthalmologists’ information literacy skills and designation, experience. Conclusion: The ophthalmic librarians, ophthalmic institutions, ophthalmic training institutions, and ophthalmic community should provide literacy programs to improve the information literacy skills of ophthalmologists.

Keywords

Information Literacy, Information Sources Ophthalmologists, Information Seeking Behaviour, Orientation Programs, User Education.

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S. Dhanavandan ¹

Affiliations
1 Central Library, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur − 610005, Tamil Nadu, IN

Abstract

This paper examines the availability of open access books and Creative Common Licenses which in the Directory Open Access Books (DOAB). The relevant data has been collected from the open access directory (http://www.openbooks.org). It reveals that among 13253, 2312 books in CC-BY, 997 books in CC-BY-NC, 4522 books in CC BY-NC-ND, 1080 CC BY-NC-SA, 188 books in CC BY-ND and 254 books in CC BY-SA categories. It is pointed out that for 3900 books license details are not mentioned in the respective sources. Out of 13253, 13052 are books and remaining 201 are book chapters.

Keywords

Creative Commons, Directory Open Access Books (DOAB), Licenses, Open Access, Year of Publication

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