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Dhanavandan, S.
- A Study on Library and Information Science Journals: An Indian Perspective
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1 Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, Gandhigram – 624302, Dindigul Dt, TN, IN
1 Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, Gandhigram – 624302, Dindigul Dt, TN, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 51, No 2 (2014), Pagination: 117-128Abstract
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.
- A Study on Recent Trends and Growth of Institutional Repositories in South Asian Countries
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1 Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, Gandhigram, Tamil Nadu, IN
1 Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, Gandhigram, Tamil Nadu, IN
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International Journal of Information Library and Society, Vol 3, No 1 (2014), Pagination: 8-15Abstract
This paper discussed about the recent trends and growth of Institutional Repository (IR) in south Asian countries. An institutional repository is an online locus for collecting, preserving, and disseminating - in digital form - the intellectual output of an institution, particularly a research institution. And it further deals about the name of the repositories, size, type, content and languages and various software. South Asian countries like India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have institutional repositories in their respective libraries but Bhutan and Maldives are not having any repositories. Among the fives countries, India 62(82.67%), Bangladesh 7(9.33%), Pakistan 3(4.00%), Sri Lanka 2(2.67%) and Nepal 1(1.33%) institutional repositories have developed respectively.Keywords
Institutional Repositories, Software, Languages, Contents- Perception and Usage of Virtual Learning Among the Women Academicians: A Study
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M. Selvi
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S. Dhanavandan
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1 University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed University, Gandhigram, Tamil Nadu, IN
1 University of Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed University, Gandhigram, Tamil Nadu, IN
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International Journal of Information Library and Society, Vol 3, No 2 (2014), Pagination: 1-4Abstract
This study is aimed to examine the virtual learning in the perspectives of the women academicians in Chennai. Questionnaire method was adopted to collect the data. Out of 225 Questionnaire 198 were received back. This study examines the characteristics of the respondents, benefits of virtual learning, tools and techniques used for virtual learning, kinds of training required for virtual learning and difficulties in virtual learning. The highest number of respondents 21(8.58%) were for the opportunity of powerful information sharing, 19(9.59%) were for open source version of tools because of the rapid growth of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) open educational sources were available tremendously. 25(12.62%) were for meet their level of knowledge and interest. The highest number of respondents 32(16.16%) were identified in the difficulty of handling new technologies. 23(11.61%) were lack of common goals, 21(10.6%) were identified that the students may feel isolated.Keywords
Virtual Learning, Women Academicians, Information and Communication Technology.References
- Greenhow, C. A., Robelia, B. B., & Hughes, J. E. C. (2009). Learning, teaching, and scholarship in a digital age: Web 2.0 and classroom research: What path should we take now? Education Researchers, 38(4), 246-259.
- Adesina, A., & Molloy, D. (2012). Virtual learning environments versus virtual learning process environments, IADIS International Conference e-Learning 2012, Part of the IADIS Multi Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems 2012, MCCSIS 2012; Lisbon; Portugal; 17 July 2012 through 20 July 2012; Code 100742, P 71-81.
- Barnett, J. M. C., Pherson, V., & Sandieson, R. M. (2013). Connected teaching and learning: The uses and implications of connectivism in an online class. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, 29(5), 685-698.
- Distribution an Exploration and Mapping of Research Performance, Productivity and Citations
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V. Uma
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S. Dhanavandan
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1 Bharathiar University, IN
2 Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed University, Gandhigram-624 302, Dindigul, IN
1 Bharathiar University, IN
2 Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed University, Gandhigram-624 302, Dindigul, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 52, No 1 (2015), Pagination: 77-82Abstract
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.- Analysis of the Publications of the Gandhigram Rural Institute: A Bibliometric Study
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1 Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed University, Gandhigram - 624 302, IN
1 Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed University, Gandhigram - 624 302, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 52, No 6 (2015), Pagination: 497-503Abstract
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.- Public Library is a Service Oriented : An User's Opinion Survey in Dindigul District Central Library
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1 Department of Library and Information Science, Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed University Gandhigram, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed University, Gandhigram, Tamil Nadu, IN
1 Department of Library and Information Science, Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed University Gandhigram, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed University, Gandhigram, Tamil Nadu, IN
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International Journal of Information Library and Society, Vol 4, No 2 (2015), Pagination: 23-28Abstract
The Public library is attached to the Public it serves to respondent community towards develop the life style. Its main clients are composed of Public that is local people. The library resources and services it offers should mirror the Public, and meet the information needs of these respondents. In this paper discussed about the service of the Dindigul District Central Library services. A total of 120 questionnaire were distributed 103 questionnaire were received among the respondent in District Central Library. The 28 (27.18%) of the respondent use to read the newspaper/magazines and journals for competitive exams and quizzes were used the library and 11 (10.68%) of the respondent were used for to update the educational purpose.Keywords
Public Library, Public Library Resources, Public Library Service.- Application of ICT in Academic Libraries:A Study on Opinion and Problems by LIS Professionals
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S. Dhanavandan
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L. Asokan
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1 Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, Gandhigram, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 AMS College of Engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN
1 Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, Gandhigram, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 AMS College of Engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN
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International Journal of Information Studies & Libraries, Vol 1, No 1 (2016), Pagination: 43-53Abstract
This study discusses about the opinion and problems by application of ICT in academic libraries among the library professionals in engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu. The relevant data were collected from the library professionals of the self financing engineering institutions situated in Kanchipuram and Thiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu. Out of 625 questionnaires distributed, 504 were responded. The response rate is 80.64%. It was found that for the most of the respondents, 'Lack of interest on the part of users' and 'No support from administration in training library professionals' are the major problems. The least preference was given for 'Fear of ICT applications'.Keywords
Information and Communication Technology, Use of ICT, Problems as Applying ICT.- Usage of ICT Tools and Services Among Ophthalmologists:An Opinion Survey
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1 Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, Gandhigram, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, IN
1 Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, Gandhigram, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, IN
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International Journal of Information Studies & Libraries, Vol 2, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 1-9Abstract
Information communication technology (ICT) is one of the major drives for the development and progress of the information society. It has created a huge impact in all sectors like health, education, work, family, entertainment etc. In health sector, particularly in the ophthalmology sector, ICT tools for information access and use plays a significant role and nurtures the ophthalmologists’ profession. The present paper aims to study the usage of ICT tools and services among the ophthalmologists, i.e. eye doctors. Through convenient sampling method, a structured questionnaire is circulated to the ophthalmologists in India and 633 ophthalmologists responded. Among the ICT tools user 633 ophthalmologists, male users constitute 53.55% while female users constitute 46.45%. 34.28% of the users are less than or equal to the age of 30. 47.08% users' age is between 31 and 40; 14.06% users' age is between 41 and 50; 3.32% users’ age is between 51 and 60; and 1.26% users' age is 61 and above. Majority of the users are within the age group 31 to 40. 57.66% respondents are working as a medical officer or medical consultant or hospital management staff. 40.13% respondents are undergoing training in specialty clinics and serving eye patients.Keywords
Usage of ICT Tools, ICT, Ophthalmologists.References
- Lindroos, P., & Pinkhasov, M. (2003). Information society: The ICT challenge: Information technologies offer great potential for the world economy and society. But several challenges and risks must be overcome on the way. OECD Observer, (240-241), 27-30.
- Lucas, H. (2008). Information and communications technology for future health systems in developing countries. Social Science & Medicine, 66(10), 2122-2132.
- Prasad, S., Nagpal, M., Sharma, O. P., & Nagpal, P. N. (2000). The impact of information technology on the practice of ophthalmology. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 48(3), 237.
- Ricur, G. (2009). ICTs in ophthalmology: Its impact on physician’s communication and daily training. Latin American Journal of Telehealth, 1(2), 192-203.
- Van Durme, T., Macq, J., Anthierens, S., Symons, L., Schmitz, O., Paulus, D., ...Remmen, R. (2014). Stakeholders’ perception on the organization of chronic care: a SWOT analysis to draft avenues for health care reforms. BMC Health Services Research, 14(1), 179.
- Information Literacy among Ophthalmologists:A Study
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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
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
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 56, No 1 (2019), Pagination: 51-60Abstract
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.References
- Ali Hassan, F., Abd Aziz, N. and Siew Lee, O. (2016). Profiling information-seeking behaviour of distance learning students in Wawasan Open University. Asian Association of Open Universities Journal, 11(2):122-35. https://doi.org/10.1108/AAOUJ-09-2016-0026.
- Farokhzadian, J., Khajouei, R. and Ahmadian, L. (2015). Information seeking and retrieval skills of nurses: Nurses readiness for evidence based practice in hospitals of a medical university in Iran. International Journal of medical informatics, 84(8):570-77. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2015.03.008. PMid: 25936728.
- Harms, M. (2015). Information Seeking: The Role of Information Search in Creative Problem-Solving.
- Solomon, A. O. (2016). Information seeking behaviour of medical doctors in IRRUA specialist teaching hospital. Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. http://154.68.224.61:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/240.
- Sunaga, K. (2016). The survey of the information literacy among students and teachers. Education Reform Journal, 1(2):49-55. http://dergipark.gov.tr/erjournal/issue/27363/297548.
- Verma, M. K. and Laltlanmawii, R. (2016). Information seeking behaviour of faculties and research scholars in School of Physical Sciences, Mizoram University, Aizawl: A study. International Research: Journal of Library and Information Science, 6(2). https://www.researchgate.net/publication/307475669_Information_Seeking_Behaviour_of_Faculties_and_Research_Scholars_in_School_of_Physical_Sciences_Mizoram_University_Aizawl_A_Study.
- Awareness and Attitude Towards Open Access Among Teaching Staff in Higher Education Institutions in Tamil Nadu
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1 Librarian, Aravind Eye Hospital & Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Deputy Librarian & Head, Central Library, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, IN
1 Librarian, Aravind Eye Hospital & Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Deputy Librarian & Head, Central Library, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, IN
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International Journal of Information Studies & Libraries, Vol 4, No 1 (2019), Pagination: 1-8Abstract
Background: Open Access (OA) is a mode of publication and distribution of research literature that removes the limitations such as payments, copyright. The impact of OA is clear and evident. Research accelerated to a significant amount due to OA. But the OA use is not same across the board. The adaption and use of OA is based on the awareness and attitude towards OA.
Objectives: This study aims to identify how well that teaching community working in higher education institutions in Tamil Nadu, know about the open access model, OA licensing terms, OA tools and their attitude towards open access model.
Methods: Survey design was used to conduct the study and a structured questionnaire is used to collect data. Convenience sampling method is adopted for the study. Data collected were organized in Excel and analyzed by using SPSS PASW 18. Cronbach’s alpha is used to check the internal reliability of the attitude items. Frequencies and percentages were used to identify the teaching staffs’ awareness level and attitude towards OA. ANOVA and t-test were used to check the statistical relationship between variables.
Results: A total 300 questionnaires were distributed randomly in five higher education institutions in Tamil Nadu and 121 teaching staffs were responded. The top most open access literacy tool used by the teaching staff was Journals and least was E-discussion websites. The top most open access repository used by the teaching staff was Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) and least was National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL). Majority of the teaching staff are motivated to take full advantage of OA journals and they are of 65.3%. Around 57.9% of the teaching staff agreed on that they understand the licensing terms in OA. Around 68.6% of the teaching staff used to access open access publications. 43% of teaching staff denoted that the IT tools, facilities provided to open access in their institution was not satisfactory. 55.4% of teaching staff mentioned that their friends and colleagues recognize open access publications. Teaching staffs’ attitude towards open access doesn’t have any statistical relationship with teaching staffs’ individual characteristics and their experience in teaching, research and publishing.
Conclusion: The study results help the academic libraries, institutions, higher education system, and open access publishers to ascertain the facts and take required steps to promote and strengthen the OA use among the academic community.
Keywords
Open Access, Awareness of OA, Attitudes towards OA.References
- Arndt, T., & Frick, C. (2018). Getting scientists ready for open access: The approaches of Forschungszentrum Jülich. Publications, 6(2), 24.
- Bamigbola, A. A. (2014). Surveying attitude and use of institutional repositories (IRs) by faculty in agriculture disciplines: A case study. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, 147, 505-509.
- Dawson, D. D. (2018). Effective practices and strategies for open access outreach: A qualitative study. Journal of Librarianship and Scholarly Communication, 6(1), eP2216.
- Issa, A. O., Akangbe, B. R., Igwe, K. N., & Aliyu, M. B. (2014). An investigation of the awareness and use of open access initiative at the federal polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria. Journal of Information Science Theory and Practice, 2(3), 55-65.
- Obuh, A. O. (2013). Attitude towards the use of open access scholarly publications: The position of LIS lecturers in Southern Nigeria. The Social Sciences, 8(2), 153-159.
- Obuh, A. O., & Bozimo, D. O. (2012). Awareness and use of open access scholarly publications by LIS lecturers in Southern Nigeria. International Journal of Library Science, 1(4), 54-60.
- Okore, N. E., Anaehobi, E. S., & Haliru, Y. U. (2015). Level of awareness of open access electronic resources by scientists in agricultural research institutes in Edo State, Nigeria. International Journal for Innovation Education and Research, 3(8).
- Rowley, J., Johnson, F., Sbaffi, L., Frass, W., & Devine, E. (2017). Academics’ behaviors and attitudes towards open access publishing in scholarly journals. Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology, 68(5), 1201-1211.
- Salaz, A. M., Johnston, N., & Pickles, C. (2018). Faculty members who teach online: A Phenomenographic typology of open access experiences. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 44(1), 125-132.
- Ophthalmologists Attitudes Towards Handling Situational Information Demand:A Study in India
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1 Librarian, Aravind Eye Hospital & Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Deputy Librarian, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Tiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, IN
1 Librarian, Aravind Eye Hospital & Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Deputy Librarian, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Tiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, IN
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International Journal of Information Studies & Libraries, Vol 4, No 1 (2019), Pagination: 56-63Abstract
Background: Ophthalmologists-Eye Doctors working in academic eye hospitals confront various information demands for their services towards patient care, teaching, research, etc. The purpose of this study is to investigate how the ophthalmologists handle their situational information demands.
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 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 study results revealed that majority of the ophthalmologists exhibit the attitude “seek the information during situation”, followed by “I forecast such a need and gather information in advance”, “Seek the information after handling the situation” and “I will not seek for any information”. The statistical test results showed up that the ophthalmologists’ attitude towards handling situational information demand doesn’t differ by gender, age, designation, experience, and institution type.
Conclusion: The study results revealed that when a situation demands information, the ophthalmologists will need a range of quality information resources within a short time span. This will be helpful to the ophthalmic librarians to understand nature of the ophthalmologist’s information demand and build the resource collection and deliver information services accordingly. The ophthalmic institutions to provide appropriate infrastructure and facilities and equip the libraries to deliver efficient information services.
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Demand, Ophthalmologists, Information Behavior, Information Need, Information-Seeking Behavior.References
- Mahmoud, A. O., Ayanniyi, A. A., Lawal, A., Omolase, C. O., Ologunsua, Y., & Samaila, E. (2012). Survey of the attitudes of Nigerian ophthalmologists to and resources for ophthalmic research. Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology, 19(1), 123.
- Mishra, M., Ramesh, D. B., Nanda, S., Jena, S., & Khuntia, S. K. (2015). Study on information need and Seeking Behavior of the Health Science Students of an Indian Deemed University. Library Philosophy and Practice.
- Newman, K., Dobbins, M., Yost, J., & Ciliska, D. (2017). Information seeking when problem solving: Perspectives of public health professionals. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 14(2), 145-153.
- Newman, K., Doran, D., & Nagle, L. M. (2014). The relation of critical care nurses’ information-seeking behaviour with perception of personal control, training, and non-routineness of the task. Dynamics (Pembroke, Ont.), 25(1), 13-18.
- Persakis, E., Kostagiolas, P., Alexias, G., & Niakas, D. (2015). The information seeking behavior and information needs of doctors working in a Greek military hospital. Archives of Hellenic Medicine, 32(1), 66-76.
- Tahira, M., & Ameen, K. (2016). Information needs and seeking behavior of science & technology teachers of the university of the Punjab, Lahore. Pakistan Journal of Information Management & Libraries (PJIM&L), 10(1).
- Role of Creative Common Licenses on Open E-Books in DOAB: A Study
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1 Central Library, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur − 610005, Tamil Nadu, IN
1 Central Library, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur − 610005, Tamil Nadu, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 57, No 4 (2020), Pagination: 229-239Abstract
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 PublicationReferences
- Creative Commons Licenses. https://creativecommons.org.
- Dhanavandan, S. and Tamizhchelvan, M. (2016). Availability of open access books in DOAB: An analytical study. DESIDOC Journal of Library and Information Technology. 36(2): 79-87. https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.36.2.9440.
- Dhanavandan, S. (2016). A global analysis of open access books: A study based on DOAB. http://ocean.kisti.re.kr/downfile/volume/rikcdt/JSKTBN/2016/v6n1/JSKTBN_2016_v6n1_85.pdf, https://doi.org/10.5865/ IJKCT.2016.6.1.085.
- DOAB-Directory of Open Access Books. http://www.doabooks.org/.
- Fayaz, A. L. and Refhat, U. N. (2015). Open access e-books in science and technology: A case study of directory of open access books. DESIDOC Journal of Library and Information Technology. 35(4): 304-09. https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.35.4.8494.
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- Nirmal, S. (2014). The role of BRICS in open access movement: With special reference to DOAJ and Open DOAR. Chinese Librarianship: An International Electronic Journal. 38. Retrieved on 25.10.2015. http://www.iclc.us/cliej/cl38singh.pdf.