Library Internet Research Articles

The current connections between the library and bookselling activity with an overview of the public library development

ABSTRACTAmong the set goals of improving book consumption in Slovenia the National Culture Program 2004-2007 also includes encouraging the development of network of bookshops and ‘quality’ bookshops, that will be evenly distributed across Slovenia. The program suggests them to be formed within the framework of already existing public cultural institutions. Book consumption in Slovenia has been characterised by poorly developed retail book market and well developed network of public libraries with a high number of book lendings that serves as a substitute for the paperback market as it is known in bigger language communities abroad. Along with surveying the possibilities of directing the libraries towards book marketing (as well), the paper also examines the historical development of commercial publishing companies / bookshops / libraries, existing in Europe in 18th and 19th century and in some places existing side by side with public libraries until the middle of 20th century. The paper shows that the present ratio between bookshops and libraries on some big book markets is different than in Slovenia, as libraries are loosing patrons as a consequence of the growth of big bookshop chains. A characteristic feature of book consumption in Slovenia can be seen in the use of the internet in libraries as well as bookshops. The ‘merging’ of the marketing segment and book lending is to a smaller extent already under way abroad, where large online bookshops encourage libraries by means of provision to act as the mediator in the sale of books. In this way, a library can turn into a bookshop with the help of connections via ISBN numbers, without having to jeopardise their original mission.

Opening New Worlds of Information: Library Technology and Internet Access for Patrons with Disabilities

As more libraries offer patron access to the Internet and other on-line services, they must consider the needs of patrons with disabilities who will be using their Internet links either from the library or from remote sites. In planning and implementing technological improvements to optimize access for all patrons, librarians and information specialists must take into account questions of both physical and intellectual access to electronic information. This paper addresses these issues from a pragmatic perspective, reviewing available options and suggesting strategies for improving access for people with various disabilities.

Effective Risk Management In Organizations:The Nigerian Experience

This study is an investigation on effective risk management with respect to organizations in Nigeria. The objective of the paper is to examine factors militating against effective risk management in organizations. The paper adopted content analysis of library materials, journal publications, internet materials and other documented materials relevant to the subject matter. It was concluded that effective risk management is a proactive approach towards mitigating the impact of threats, maximizing opportunities and optimizing the achievement of objectives. It was recommended that managers of organizations in Nigeria should imbibe and articulate good corporate risk attitude, strong risk culture and clearer risk appetite.

Internet use in libraries of Sant Hirdaram Nagar

The study examines the status and use of Internet in college libraries of Sant Hirdaram Nagar. Questionnaire was distributed among the college libraries including the degree granting institutions. Result shows that half of the college libraries of Sant Hirdaram Nagar have access to the Internet which has become an essential part of library services. The Internet is also used for performing various library functions such as reference work, classification and cataloguing, document delivery service and subscription to online journals. The study also discusses the problems that hinder the use of the Internet in the other educational institutions of Sant Hirdaram Nagar. Key words: Information technology, Internet use, Teachers, Sant Hirdaram Nagar India

More Content, Faster Publication Times, Higher Impact, and Better Visibility!

More Content, Faster Publication Times, Higher Impact, and Better Visibility!

The first 30 years of the internet through the lens of an academic library

PurposeThis paper aims to examine how the internet both precipitated and facilitated significant shifts for academic libraries in the kinds of services they provide, and the ways in which they provide access to content. It aims to view this evolution from the perspective of one academic library in an institution that has been at the center of internet and technology development worldwide for over 30 years, the University of Illinois at Urbana‐Champaign.Design/methodology/approachThe first 30 years of the internet in libraries are explored in decade time segments. Each of the three decades is characterized by significant and unique internet developments. Key internet‐based innovations in libraries are explored, in the areas of service, digital libraries, search and discovery. The reasons for the relative impact of these innovations are explored and discussed.FindingsThe internet is both foundation and incubator for myriad new social, technical, organizational and legal constructs, including policy and best practices, governance, intellectual property, whole new categories of services, industries, and areas of research. Since diverse stakeholders can participate with little or no investment, the pace of growth and innovation is unpredictable. This pace is sustained over time, occurring on multiple levels. For this reason, the internet does not “grow” simply in one direction, such as exponential user growth, or the systematic installation of infrastructure. In the University of Illinois at Urbana‐Champaign, the internet has fundamentally altered, and continues to enable significant shifts in the direction of the library's programs, services and resources.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to a group of invited papers that addresses the first 30 years of the internet in libraries.

Interactions between libraries and technology over the past 30 years

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to look back on the last 30 years of technology development for libraries.Design/methodology/approachThe paper presents an interview that took place at the American Library Association Annual Meeting in Anaheim, California.FindingsThe paper reveals that many of the developments are slow. There are very few really sudden revolutions in social‐scale technologies. They do not switch on quickly and cannot be sudden because the installed base is too thin.Originality/valueThe paper reveals that there should be some renewed conversation about how libraries can help the public. In the early days of the internet libraries played an enormous uncredited role in teaching the adult population about the internet. There are some opportunities like that now, and one place where we are starting to see signs of it is digital preservation, not as libraries doing it for the cultural record, but helping individuals to do it for their own content.

Use of Internet in Academic College Libraries - A Study

Use of Internet in Academic College Libraries - A Study

Electronic Libraries Section at the 19th International Conference “Crimea 2012”

Key discussions on one of the main themes of the conference - “Online technologies, electronic publications and Internet in libraries. Electronic libraries and electronic resources. E-learning” - were held at the section “Electronic Libraries”, organized on June 5, 2012 by the Russian State Library (RSL) along with the support of the Russian Association of Electronic Libraries.

Comparative Evaluation of Adolescents' Use of Public Libraries in the Nigerian States of Osun and Oyo

This study compares the utilization by adolescents age 12–17 of public libraries in Osun and Oyo States in Nigeria. The study utilized interviews and a checklist as data-gathering techniques. Some 414 volunteer adolescent users were selected, with males predominating. Of the respondents, 51.7 percent were in the libraries to read their own books. Of the respondents from Oyo State Public Library, 99 percent were aware of library Internet services compared to only 22 percent from Osun State. Users specified two major problems: no good display of library materials and lack of up-to-date materials on subjects in which students were interested. The authors suggest several policy changes to improve adolescent services in the two libraries.

Local Public Libraries Serve Important Functions as Meeting Places, but Demographic Variables Appear Significant, Suggesting a Need for Extensive Further Research

Local Public Libraries Serve Important Functions as Meeting Places, but Demographic Variables Appear Significant, Suggesting a Need for Extensive Further Research

Survey Research on the Reading Habits of M.M.S Course Students of University of Mumbai, Studying in Greater Mumbai, Thane, and Navi Mumbai Districts of Maharashtra

This is a Survey Research on the Reading Habits of M.M.S. course Students of University of Mumbai, studying in Greater Mumbai, Thane, and Navi Mumbai districts of Maharashtra. Reading habits play a vital role in the career and life of an individual. This survey was carried out using a structured open ended, multiple choice questionnaire and data was collected from 100 students of 5 management institutes conducting MMS course. Reading habits, for the purpose of this paper, were defined as where, how often, how much, why, and what subjects students read. Finance, marketing, and HR were found to be preferred specialisations. Majority of the students were from commerce, engineering, and science background and had 0 to 2 years of work experience and they had scored 66% marks in their first three semesters of the MMS course. It was found that the respondent students did not have sufficient reading habits. Majority of them merely read for one to two hours in a day. They generally read fictions, novels, comics, sports, adventures, and mysteries more than the text books; and did not read reference books and international news. Students usually prefer to read on the internet and institute's library. There is apparently no significant relationship between the reading habits and the marks obtained by the students. The students spend maximum time at home, for lectures, travel, and projects. They seem to ignore health, socialisation with friends and relatives. The daily waste of average 2 hours is significant. The respondents have displayed preference for general, case studies, economics, and HR books in the management. The reading on the global issues and business is among the least preferred. For general knowledge, the respondents preferred economics, environment, management, and general news. Politics, technology and entertainment are the least preferred items for general knowledge reading. The respondents have reasonable participation in the committee works at the institutes. About 31% of the respondents do not engage in sports. Large majority of the respondents (76%) have stated that they do read to gain knowledge and awareness. Nonetheless, many of them (31%) read for time pass and relaxation. Home, institute's library, internet, and during travel are the major places of reading. Many students have reported that they read on the premises of the institute, during lectures, and in canteen. This study has been conducted in the cities of Greater Mumbai, Thane, and Navi Mumbai. Hence, the conclusions may not be valid for the institutes located in rural and semi-urban areas. This study does not cover the students of some of the reputed management institutes like JBIMS, Sydenham, Welingkar. Perhaps, the conclusions may be different with inclusion of those institutes.

„internet library sub-saharan Africa“ (ilissAfrica): Bilanz einer Virtuellen Fachbibliothek

Zusammenfassung Seit Juni 2009 bietet die Virtuelle Fachbibliothek „internet library sub-saharan Africa“ (ilissAfrica) Wissenschaftlern und an Afrika Interessierten Hilfsmittel zur Literatur- und Webseitensuche. Dieser Beitrag gibt einen kurzen Überblick über die Funktionalitäten des Portals, widmet sich aber vor allem den Besonderheiten. Zum Ende der Projektförderung wird hiermit eine erste Bilanz des von der Deutschen Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) drei Jahre lang geförderten Projektes gezogen: Rückmeldungen von Nutzern und Zugriffe aus aller Welt belegen, dass das Konzept eines kompakten und leicht verständlichen Portals in den drei Sprachen Deutsch, Englisch und Französisch aufgegangen ist. Die europäische Vernetzung wird vorangetrieben, und das Angebot erweist sich auch für Forscher in Afrika als nützlich. Die Verankerung im Web2.0 zeitigt erste kleinere Erfolge. Die Teilnahme am Academic LinkShare-Verbund hat sich bei der kooperativen Katalogisierung von Websites merklich ausgezahlt. Anfängliche (vor allem technische) Schwierigkeiten konnten in relativ kurzer Zeit überwunden werden. Trotz der heterogenitätsbedingten Schwächen – mit der auch andere Konkurrenzangebote leben müssen – fällt die Bilanz in der Summe positiv aus.

Assessment of user adequacy and services of library collections among research scholars of university of Mysore

Present study reports empirical findings on the user adequacy and services of library collections among research scholars of university of Mysore. A total of 68 research scholars pursuing their Ph.D degree in various social and biological sciences were randomly selected of which 57 were male research scholars and 11 were female research scholars. A pre determined structured questionnaire on user adequacy and services of library collection was administered to the selected respondents. The data analysis was done using chi-square. Results revealed that in the case of library collections majority opined that only news papers and magazines are adequate. Reference books, text books, journals, thesis and dissertations were found to be moderately adequate as perceived by research scholars. Maps, atlases and charts, and electronic resources were found to be inadequate by the research scholars. In the case of library services, reference services, referral services, newspaper clippings, reprographic services and internet services were found to be good. Selective dissemination of information, current awareness service, indexing and abstracting services were found to be poor.

Non-Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs Usage In Orthopaedics And Trauma Practice ---- A Guide And Review

Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a group of heterogeneous compounds with anti inflammatory, analgesic and often times anti pyretic properties. They are weak organic acids and are the most commonly used drugs in Orthopaedic/Trauma practice. They provide mild to moderate pain relief. NSAID share common therapeutic and side effects irrespective of the class or group to which an individual drug may belong. These side effects are many and varied and constitute a major concern in their usage since most of them are life threatening. The NSAIDs are also one of the most commonly abused drugs. The abuses stem mostly from poor prescription habit by the health professionals. The poor prescription habit by the professionals and laissez-a-faire attitude to NSAID Usage informed the need for this review which addresses the issues, controversies and preventive strategies to reduce the complications in Orthopedics/Trauma practice. Literature on the subject was reviewed extensively using manual library internet search. Publications from local and international Journals spanning a period of over thirty years were reviewed. The internet search was done using pubmed and ortholink search engines. NSAIDs act locally at the site of origin of pain by inhibiting the cyclooxygenase enzymes and induce no change in mood and dependency The inhibition of the Cox enzymes can be reversible or irreversible and leads to inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis. All the therapeutic and most of the side effects of NSAIDs result from the inhibition of the cyclooxygenase pathway. Thus the Cox-2 selective inhibitors have lesser side effects than the non selective Cox inhibitors; though there is recent evidence linking them with adverse cardiovascular events. There is paucity of information in literature on the guidelines of the prescription/usage of NSAIDs, and the preventive strategies in orthopedics and traumatology. NSAIDs are the most commonly prescribed group of drugs in orthopedics and trauma practice. They constitute a great asset to any Doctor who deals with pains associated with inflammation which they relief quite effectively. NSAID Usage is froth with significant life threatening complications. A high index of suspicion of the possibility of occurrence of these complications, adherence to proper prescription guidelines and preventive strategies, change of the laissez-a-faire attitude of the professionals to NSAID prescription and appropriate monitoring of the patients on the drugs are paramount in improving their safety profiles. Orthopedic and Trauma surgeons need to be aware of the serious side effects and the role of preventive strategies in the use of NSAIDs.

Internet access and use

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the extent and level of internet access and use by undergraduate students in three Nigerian universities as well as the electronic resources used by these students on the internet.Design/methodology/approachA questionnaire survey was the research method used for data collection. Questionnaires were distributed to undergraduate students in three public universities in Nigeria: University of Calabar, Calabar; University of Uyo, Uyo, and Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt.FindingsThe findings of the study reveal that the internet is extensively used by undergraduate students in the surveyed universities. There is inequitable access to the internet, as students mostly rely on private/commercial internet cybercafés – both on and off campuses – for their access and use. Access to the internet in the university libraries, departments/faculties and university computer/ICT centers is grossly poor; this is due to lack of poor internet infrastructure and connectivity and non‐sustainable internet services in these universities. In spite of the extensive use of the internet, there exists a poor level of use of electronic resources such as the electronic journals and online databases which are essential for learning and research. The findings of the study have also revealed the need for effective user education on internet access and use in university libraries in Nigeria for optimal utilization of electronic information sources.Originality/valueThe paper will be useful for those in decision‐making roles as it reveals the need for the provision of relevant internet infrastructural facilities in Nigerian universities to enhance equitable and sustainable access to the internet by the students to support their academic activities.

Environmental Performance Measurement for Green Manufacturing Program Based on BP Neural Network

To make the environmental performance measuring system a useful inspective and supervisory tool during the life cycle of a Green Manufacturing (GM) program, a measure system is presented. It includes three primary indexes corresponding to the GM program life cycle, which are fundamental construction level, application level and continuous improving level. And 19 secondary measures are subdivided, too. After that, the values of the measures are determined involving qualitative and quantitative index. And then Back Propagation Neural Network (BPNN) is applied to evaluate the environmental performance of GM programs in enterprise, in which 10 samples are used to train the measuring model with Matlab 7.0, and the data are selected from the Internet and digital library. The environmental performance evaluation of a machine tool company in Chongqing shows the effectiveness and validity of the model, and this method can be applied in industrial enterprises while implementing GM.

Improving the Library Internet Connection

The impact of the Internet and access to such limitless information has challenged the way that patrons search for information. Efforts to close the gap between library science and computer science are ongoing. An important component of that is to make the necessary changes in the organization of how information is communicated to the community that the library serves. It is necessary to look at how patrons search for information, and how the library facilitates that quest and educates patrons in the use of resources that they didn't know existed.

Canadian Public Library Users are Unaware of Their Information Literacy Deficiencies as Related to Internet Use and Public Libraries are Challenged to Address These Needs

Canadian Public Library Users are Unaware of Their Information Literacy Deficiencies as Related to Internet Use and Public Libraries are Challenged to Address These Needs

Combination of Metformin and Thiazolidinediones in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus- A Review

Combination therapy, in modern medicine, has come a long way in the management of chronic disorders or syndromes. Diabetes mellitus, which is rather considered a syndrome, is characterised by persistent hyperglycaemia due to relative or absolute insulin deficiency and or resistance. Type 2 Diabetes mellitus, in which insulin resistance is the prominent feature, has a higher prevalence in the population globally despite the enormous resources spent annually on research in this field. Initial treatment in patients with type 2 is often in a stepped care progression, starting with a regimen of medical therapy nutrition and exercise and progressing to therapy with oral glucose lowering agents. In type 2, patients often exhibit poor response to monotherapy thus paving way for combination therapy often using two or more agents. This forms the basis of this review on the role of combination therapy using metformin and thiazolidinediones in type 2 notwithstanding the fact that there are some pros and cons associated with the use of thiazolidinediones either alone or in combination and this remains a subject of discussion at both national and international levels. review of relevant literature was conducted using manual library search and internet articles. Other relevant websites were also visited to source for information. The key words employed were: diabetes mellitus, metformin, thiazolidinediones, and combination therapy. several studies show that the use of metformin and thiazolidinediones in type 2 diabetic patients significantly leads to improvement in glucose control, without stimulation of insulin secretion or causing hypoglycaemia. This benefit is not without some unwanted effects which is often associated with thiazolidinediones, a subject that is still debatable in the medical circle. This review was able to underscore the importance of combination therapy using metformin and thiazolidinediones in type 2 diabetes mellitus as it significantly lowered fasting and postprandial plasma glucose concentrations; it also reasonably lowers the mean glycosylated haemoglobin and should be borne in mind that HbA1C could be unreliable in populations with high prevalence of HbSS since haemoglobinopathies influence glycosylated haemoglobin results and thus its interpretation. It also touches on the arguments associated with the use of thiazolidinediones which is still a subject of discussion at both national and international levels. Key Words- Diabetes Mellitus, Metformin, Combination Therapy, Thiazolidinedione, Rosiglitazone