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- Studies on Ict and Internet Awareness and Access to E-Resources Under UGC-Infonet Digital Library Consortium: A Survey of Assam University Library Users
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1 Department of Library Science, Assam University, Silchar 788011, IN
1 Department of Library Science, Assam University, Silchar 788011, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 49, No 3 (2012), Pagination: 263-280Abstract
The paper, a survey of users, presents views on the extent of ICT/Internet awareness and status on use of e-resources by the Assam University Library users. The survey comprises of administration of questionnaire, observation of the participants, and interview of some of the participants for knowing the opinion of the respondents in respect of usage of Internet for their day-to-day activities and status of access to e-journals for their academic and research activities. The self designed questionnaire distributed on random sampling method to users comprising of faculty, research scholars, UG/PG Students and other staff. The data is analyzed using SPSS Software. The period of survey was July to August 2008 covering the users of Assam University Library using the Internet for accessing to the e-resources under the UGC-INFONET Digital Library Consortium. The findings may be considered as preliminary findings from a pilot study. The paper highlights the findings in respect of Internet Awareness, its use pattern and attitude of library users towards the electronic resources, in this context.Keywords
UGC-INFONET Consortium, User Study, ICT Awareness, E-resources, E-Journals, North Eastern Region of India, Assam University.
References
- Sinha (Manoj Kumar) (2004A). Studies on the Scenario of Internet Use Pattern of Assam University Community and Local Population of Barak Valley: A Survey. In: PLANNER 2004: Content Creation, Access and Management in Networked Environment. (Eds: T.A.V. Murthy et. al) INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, 210-225.
- Sinha (Manoj Kumar) (2004 B). Importance of Information Technology in Library and Information Activities: its prospects for developments. Ph. D. Thesis. T. M. Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur. (Guide: Dr S. Sahay)(Unpublished).
- Sinha (Manoj Kumar); Murthy (T A V) and Manoj Kumar (K) (2006). Development of E-Journals Consortium in India: A New Approach for Resource Sharing in digital and Network Environment. In: 4th International Convention CALIBER-2006, Gulbarga, 2-4 Feb., 2006 (Eds: T.A.V. Murthy et al.,), INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, p350-363.
- Sinha (Manoj Kumar); Bhattacharjee (Jayanta) (2006). Developing Institutional Repositories in University Libraries of North Eastern Region of India: A Case Study of Assam University, Silchar In: 4th Convention, PLANNER 2006, Mizoram University, Aizawl, 09-10 November, 2006 (Eds: Manoj Kumar K. et al.,), INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, p311-321.
- Sinha (Manoj Kumar) (2008). Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Internet Awareness amongst the College and University Teachers. In: From Automation to Transformation. 6th International CALIBER-2008, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, Feb 28, 29 & March 1, 2008, INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, p165- 175.
- http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/UGC-INFONET/
- Quality Management Model (QMM) for Knowledge Resource Management in University Libraries and Information Centers:A Conceptual Framework
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1 Assam University, Silchar 788 011, Assam, IN
2 Depatment of Business Administration, Pondichery University, Pondichery 605 014, IN
1 Assam University, Silchar 788 011, Assam, IN
2 Depatment of Business Administration, Pondichery University, Pondichery 605 014, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 45, No 3 (2008), Pagination: 365-372Abstract
Quality is a relative concept, closely linked to the level of user expectation and requirements. The relative nature of quality leads ultimately to excellence. Quality management includes effectiveness and efficiency rating, cost control, service assessment, user-oriented analysis. In the University system, libraries are the backbone to support the concept of quality academic functions. Unless and until, there is a quality approach in managing knowledge resources at library, it is difficult to expect quality in academic activities in a university. In order to adapt to these new circumstances, universities are implementing new management procedures, and, for their part, university libraries are forced to make fundamental changes in order to conduct their business in line with managerial criteria. In this direction, an attempt has been made on Quality Management Model for Knowledge Resource Management and presented Assam University Library as a case study.
The paper describes about the conceptual framework of Quality Management Model (QMM), objectives, steps of QMM, and impact of Quality Management (QM) on marketing concept in library and information services, QM and HRD, QM and Information Communication Technology (ICT), application of library and information services to the knowledge society.
Keywords
Quality Management Model, Knowledge Resources, Information Communication Technology, Information Management, Human Resource Development, University Library System.References
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- Relative worth of Factors Affecting Acquisition in Libraries of Higher Educational Institutions
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1 Department of Library and Information Sciences, Assam University, Silchar – 788011, IN
1 Department of Library and Information Sciences, Assam University, Silchar – 788011, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 58, No 1 (2021), Pagination: 19-30Abstract
New e-resources are believed to affect preferences of readers and hence acquisition policy of libraries in general and preference for resources in particular need to be tuned accordingly. The paper reports a study undertaken to determine priorities of factors and their components in library acquisition. The literature review has been done by searching in Emerald, Taylor and Francis and Web of Science using PRISMA protocol to understand the past research in this direction. A closedended structured questionnaire designed for the purpose with factors and their components of acquisition, pilot-tested and used for collection of primary data from library professionals of selected institutions of higher education governed and funded by Government of India. The data so collected was analyzed using SPSS 23 to determine and prioritize the factors and their components based on mean scores. The study concluded that policy makers need to focus more on the high ranked factors and their components of acquisition for cost-efficiency, cost-effectiveness and better service to the intended users.Keywords
Acquisition Factors, Academic Libraries, Acquisition Policy, Indian Libraries, Library Acquisition.References
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- A Study on Design, Development and Implementation of MOOCs by Faculty Members in Central Universities of India: Problems and Prospects
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1 A K Chanda Law College, Silchar, Assam – 788003, IN
2 Department of Library and Information Science and Dean, Swami Vivekananda School of Library Sciences, Assam University (A Central University), Silchar – 788011, Assam, IN
1 A K Chanda Law College, Silchar, Assam – 788003, IN
2 Department of Library and Information Science and Dean, Swami Vivekananda School of Library Sciences, Assam University (A Central University), Silchar – 788011, Assam, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 60, No 5 (2023), Pagination: 341-354Abstract
Technology is a promising development in education, allowing learning materials to be accessed anytime and anywhere, providing a global learning environment. MOOCs, Massive Open Online Courses, are designed to support unlimited participation of teacher/instructor and learner. Thousands of people can access knowledge disseminated across the globe through MOOCs, which can offer a solution to those who might have a problem limiting or compromising access to the traditional way of formal learning. Purpose: With the new education policy of having a virtual university, the creation of e-content and making them available on digital platforms, the Government of India has taken a step to modernize the education system of India. The creation of MOOCs platform Swayam is a very new initiative taken by the Government of India to promote online learning and offer quality education to people’s doorstep. UGC has urged all the universities to adopt online courses available on the Swayam platform and to motivate faculties to design and deliver MOOCs. The present study investigated the growth of MOOCs at the Swayam platform, and the involvement of Central University (CU) faculty in the design, development and implementation of MOOCs. Methodology: A census survey is conducted among the faculty of Central University, particularly those offering a MOOCs on the Swayam platform. The researchers used the Google Form platform to disseminate the questionnaires and collect responses. Findings: The findings of the study showed the existence of a total of 26 Central University faculty members offering MOOCs on the Swayam platform. Institutional Reputation, Creating National Identity and personal Interest are the factors motivating the design and delivery of MOOCs. The study also revealed the key factors required for designing MOOCs including support from the Institution, Hardware/Software Resources, Time for Designing MOOCs, Availability of Contents (OERs), Learning Contents for the Course, Instructor’s Role, Duration of the Course, Objectives of the Course and Pedagogical Approaches. Lack of Infrastructure is the most common problem faced by the faculty while designing MOOCs. Originality: The study is an original research work conducted using an online questionnaire, and the results drawn are based on the data received from the respondents.Keywords
Central Universities (CUs), Higher Education, India, Massive Open Online Course (MOOCs), Open Education Resources (OERs), Swayam, UGC.References
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