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Kumbar, B. D.
- Students Perspectives on Internet Usage:A Case Study
Authors
1 Lala Lajpatrai College, Mumbai 400 034, IN
2 Department of Studies in Library and Information Science, Kamatak University, Dharwad 580 003, IN
3 Tata Institute of Social Sciences (Deemed University), Deonar, Mumbai 400 088, IN
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Information Studies, Vol 16, No 2 (2010), Pagination: 121-130Abstract
The primary objective of this study is to understand students' views about Internet usage in Lala Lajpat Rai College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai. A questionnaire survey was undertaken. The min findings are: (1) A high degree of awareness about the benefits of Internet among students; (2) the library, computer lab. Cyber cafe and home are deemed the most convenient places to access Internet; (3). The major purpose of students' accessing Internet is education and entertainment; (4) students strongly agree that project work, quick and reliable communication, and the availability of updated information are motivating factors for using the Internet; (5). The study confirmed that Google is the most used search engine, followed by Yahoo; however, students were not aware of the advanced search strategy provided by these search engines, thus failing to make informed searches on the Internet.; (6) Internet use skills were acquired by majority of student by self-study and what they learnt through their friends; the study reveals that in the present Internet influenced academic environment, information literacy skills to use Internet effectively is a necessity. (7) Though students consider themselves smart enough to use the Internet, there are several problems they face in accessing the Internet. While they know that the needed information is available on the Internet, they are not sure about its completeness. And also, students feel that they lack the knowledge and skills needed to make informed searches to retrieve reliable and complete informationKeywords
Internet Use, Students, Commerce College, Survey Study.References
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- Current Science:A Bibliometric Study
Authors
1 Department of Studies in Library and Information Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad - 580003, IN
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Information Studies, Vol 15, No 1 (2009), Pagination: 51-60Abstract
This paper analyses the citation pattern in Current Science, a premier periodical in science published in India, for the years 2005 and 2006. The study is based on the 16,404 citations given in the articles published in the 48 issues. Authorship pattern, types of publications, language-wise distribution, highly productive institutions, and periodicals preferred by cited scientists are examined. Two-authored papers constituted 26.4% with 4332 citations. Current Science ranked as the number one periodical among the citations with 508 citations.Keywords
Bibliometrics, Citation Analysis, Current Science.References
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- Citation Analysis of Ph.D. Theses Submitted to Karnatak University, Dharwad in the Field of Physics
Authors
1 Department of Library and Information Science, Kamatak University, Dharwad 580003, Karnataka, IN
2 Department of Library and Information Science, Kamatak University, Dharwad 580 003, Karnataka, IN
3 Indian School of Business, Gachibowli, Hyderabad 500 032, Andhra Pradesh, IN
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Information Studies, Vol 15, No 2 (2009), Pagination: 115-127Abstract
In this paper an attempt has been made to identify the attributes of subject literature in Physics as reflected in theses submitted to Kamatak University, Dharwad during 1992-2006. The study is based on the 10, 057 citations given in the references in the 37 theses. Subject wise distribution, form wise distribution, authorship pattern, chronological distribution of journals and books, half-life period of journals are also exafnined. Journal of Chemical Physics ranked first among 548 journals. It is found from the study that Halflife period of journals is 33 years.Keywords
Physics, Theses, Kamatak University, Citation Analysis.References
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- Building E-Resources Collection Through Consortia at Management Institutes in Mumbai:A Survey
Authors
1 Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Sion-Trombay Road, Deonar, Mumbai 400 088, IN
2 Department of Library and Information Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad 580 003, IN
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Information Studies, Vol 13, No 3 (2007), Pagination: 139-149Abstract
As the acceptance and popularity of e-resources increases day by day, the number of e-journals and the on the databases that the faculty and students of management and allied subjects want to access is increasing geometrically. Though libraries have considerable e-resources presently in their collection, it is not sufficient to meet the growing needs of the users. In such a scenario, a solution that ensures access to a wider array of online databases at a much lesser cost is through consortium of libraries. Hence, more and more specialist libraries are opting for it.
This study based on a survey of select libraries examines in some detail the availability of e-resources, their utilization at the management institute libraries affiliated to the University of Mumbai, Mumbai. Further it also studies the librarians' opinion about formation of Mumbai Management Libraries Consortia.
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