K. M. Krishna ¹, Neena Singh ²

Affiliations
1 Rajasthan Agricultural University, Jobner, Rajasthan, IN
2 G B Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Hill Campus, Ranichuri 249199, Uttaranchal, IN

Abstract

The outputs of information has been increased much faster now as compared to the last five decades but their retrieval is comparatively less as compared to users needs. There is need to bring out drastic change in their conventional print media into digital form irrespective of time, space and cost factors. The vision 2020 would be marked as blocks of digital information, concept of virtual library, global information access through internet, giant sharing of three professional bodies i.e. library entrepreneurs, publishers, and technocrats. Library entrepreneurship would be used for better management of information handling as a resource utilisation and it would help in initiating, promoting and maintaining economic activities of information handling.

Keywords

Information Management Information Technology, Library Vision-2020.

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Neena Singh ¹, K. M. Krishna ²

Affiliations
1 GB Pant University of Agricultural and Technology, Hill Campus, T. Garhwal 249199, Uttaranchal, IN
2 Bikaner Agriculture University, Jobner, Rajasthan, IN

Abstract

The present study examines the state of employment for LIS professionals in government organisations in India. Data collected from the National Employment News, published weekly from 1994 to 2000 has been analysed to find the demand of library professionals in the country. The study reveals that a total of 978 No. Of vacancies were notified in the past seven years, with the highest (22%) in 1997 and the lowest 8% in the year 2000. The study also indicates that there is more demand of low salaried professionals (LSP) ie 82% as compared to only 18% high level executive post.

Keywords

Library and Information Science Professionals, Employment Status, Government Organizations.

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Neena Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 G.B Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Hill Campus, Tehri Garhwal 249199, Uttranchal, IN

Abstract

Discusses the state of agriculture libraries in India and evaluates parameters such as, need for Agriculture Library Association, automation and networking, Agriculture Documentation Centre, professional development of library staff, Professional status etc. and suggests measures for improvement of library services.

Keywords

Agriculture Libraries, Agriculture Library Services.

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Neena Singh ¹, K. C. Panda ²

Affiliations
1 G.B Pant University of Agril and Technology, Hill Campus, Ranichauri 249199, Tehri Garhwal, Uttranchal, IN
2 Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar -768019, Burla (Orissa), IN

Abstract

The paper analyses the various dimensions of LIS periodicals published in India. Discusses the historical perspective of periodicals and highlights the growth of LIS periodicals during the period of 1920-2000, analyses the languages of periodicals. periodicity, state-wise distribution of periodicals and their bibliographical control.

Keywords

LIS Periodicals-India, LIS Serials-Growth, Evaluation.

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