Library E-resources Research Articles

Global research studies on “Electronic Resources in Libraries”: A scientometric assessment during 1994-2017

Purpose - This paper seeks to provide a quantitative and qualitative description of global research output on “electronic resources in libraries”, with particular reference to electronic books, electronic journals and electronic thesis published during 1994-17.Design/Methodology/Approach - The data for the study (2086 publications) was sourced from Scopus database covering period 1994-2017. The research output in the subject from Scopus database was analyzed on a series of bibliometric measures like average annual growth, citations per paper, international collaborative papers, relative citation index, activity index, top productive countries, organizations, authors, journals, and highly cited papers.Findings - ‘E-resources in libraries’ is fast emerging as a subject of research within the domain of library and information science. The global research in the subject across top 15 most productive countries in the world is highly skewed. The USA, the top ranking country leads with 46.06% global publications share whereas the rest of 14 top productive countries – including India as the second ranking most productive country (8.10% share) – are distant cousins accounting for their publication share in single digits. The top 25 most productive journals with 15 to 126 papers each accounted for 58.42% (867) of total 1484 papers reported in journals. Only 17 paper (0.81% of 2086 output)) received high citations from 62 to 166 citations per paper during 1994-17. These 17 highly cited papers accounted for 1502 citations, with an average of 88.35 citations per paper. Among the electronic resources, the major emphasis was on electronic books, followed by electronic journals, electronic thesis & dissertations, audio & videos resources and electronic reports during 1994-17. The major areas of research focus as identified from keywords are: overall management of electronic resources, electronic resources & its various types, types of libraries, acquisition, development, management and preservation, information storage & retrieval, information processing, information services, user education & user studies, copyright and licensing.Originality/value – This is the first study of its kind that provides a quantitative and qualitative description of research studies on ‘e-resources in libraries’.

Usefulness of resources in library: An evaluative study of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University Library

The present paper explores the usefulness of e-resources in university library of Agra. For the purpose, the questionnaire was issued direct to the users of CLBRAU to collect the data on user's points on the evaluation of the library’ information literacy program. The data could be thus be collected responding from users of 148 (92.5%) of response out of 160 users and through personal visit and personal interview also held with users. Result revealed that most of the users are not satisfied with the provided resources by the library.

Marketing and Promotion of E-journal in Academic Libraries in Tanzania

This paper examines promotion and marketing strategies used by academic libraries in Tanzania to make users aware of the availability of e-resources. To collect data, this study used survey. Data were analyzed using an Independent T-Test and One-Way MANOVA using SPSS Version 16. Documentary review of secondary data related to the study was done. Major findings of the study revealed that e-journals are being used in Universities and Colleges in Tanzania despite the various challenges. Various marketing strategies such as use of OPAC, the Web 2.0 and others were used for informing users about a range of available e-resources in academic libraries and thus promoting their access and use. Finally, the recommendations for enhancing the marketing of e-resources are given.

Important Role of ICT in Library and Information Science Education with Special Reference to Dr. C.V. Raman University Kota Bilaspur - A Case Study

This paper presents a study of library and information science (LIS) Education With special reference to Dr. C.V. Raman University Kota Bilaspur – A case study and information communication technologies (ICT). ICT has shown a great impact on the services of the libraries. Today libraries are using it for better services and fulfill the user needs. The use of ICT has greatly revolutionized the ways in which information can be accessed by all those in need today technology is becoming a powerful tools for communication and as a mean research for learning in Education area role of the teacher training in the process of Educational innovation and the Implementation of ICT. ICT in library and information science Education it moved to more student centered learning as world is moving rapidly toward digital information Universities need ICT based library and information science (LIS) Curriculum and to adopt to modern web technology. Library and information science (LIS) education and skill in the knowledge Era. The paper focus use of E-library Resources by student, researcher library staff, non teaching staff faculty members of Dr. C.V. Raman University Kota, Bilaspur. Information Communication Technologies (ICT) facilitate the process of identification, storing, processing of identification, collection and dissemination of information. The library and information science professional are utilizing ICT to keep pace with the problem of information explosion.

RNPLS&T’s e-library: The history, development dynamics, technologies, and resources

The history of RNPLS&T E-library and Electronic Archive of heterogeneous information resource since 2006 is discussed. Development of RNPLS&T’s in-house digital resources is also examined. Special attention is given to the E-library development dynamics in 2011–2018. The most popular thematic collections for 2017 are analyzed. The Electronic Archive technological platform for digitized documents processing, hosting, storing and presenting is discussed in detail. The authors argue that with implementing the Electronic Archive the efficiency of digital books generation increased due to universal operator interface, which enables to prepare and host digital documents on several workstations. The technology of incoming documents processing for RNPLS&T’s E-library is based on the IRBIS64 LAS technologies and RNPLS&T’s E-catalog and enables to extract entries generated within a given time period. The technology specific feature is that in every extracted bibliographic record, digitized resource URL is changed to PURL (Persistent URL), which enables to relocate, if necessary, the digitized documents to another depository without changing its bibliographic description.The relevance of user demanded documents from the RNPLS&T’s E-library is analyzed.The authors acknowledge that RNPLS&T’s E-library resources in engineering make a significant part of the digital resources of the National Electronic Library.

The Analysis of Library Collection, Electronic Resources, and Librarian Services Quality on The Student’s Satisfaction

The studies on library user satisfaction have become a topic of recent debate. the aimed of this paper is to analyze the effects of library collection, e-resources, and librarian service quality towards student satisfaction in the sultanah bahiyah library of uum. a sample of 80 were employees based on probability sampling technique adopted. the data were obtained from the respondents using a questionnaire.the study used ibm spss statistics 24 application software foranalysis, descriptive analysis, reliability analysis, regression analysis, and hypothesis testing results using. the results and findings shown that the library collection, e-resources, and librarian service quality are significantly related to the student satisfaction in the sulthanah bahiyah library of uum. therefore, the result of this study found that the best services, physically and technically, provided by the sultanah bahiyah libraryhas been satisfying the customers, which are students of universiti utara malaysia generally, and especially the students who visit the library. hence, this paper recommended that sulthanah bahiyah library uum to improve their performance in order to meet the visitor’s satisfaction, especially in the area of quality of librarian services.the future researchers employ other factors besides of library collection, e-resources, and librarian service quality towards the student satisfaction.

Online Education at Voronezh State University

The article describes the state of online learning at Voronezh State University and presents general information about its main components, such as e- library resources, electronic system for education process management, and the university’s online courses. Since 2001 the University is a participant of the scientific and technological program “Creation of the open education system in the Russian Federation”. Within the framework of this program an informational and educational portal Voronezh. OpeNet.ru − “Voronezh virtual university” has been established, which is a part of the mega-portal of the Russian informational and educational environment of open education (www.OpeNet.ru). In 2007 the University has started the work for implementation of network education based on LMS Moodle. Online education is being realized on three levels: e-library resources, organization of educational process (“Electronic University”), and online courses (distant courses, university online courses, and open online courses). Distant courses include 59 courses on ecology and learning foreign languages worked out in the framework of Tempus project. At present Voronezh State University is developing its own open online courses (MOOC) using the experience of Tomsk State University and Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology. The implementation of online learning makes it possible to realize two main principles of modern education − “education for everybody” and “lifelong education”.

Information Literacy in the Workplace: A Case of Scientists from Pakistan

Abstract Information literacy is considered an essential competency in the workplace because it gives a competitive advantage, improves decision-making and enhances efficiency as well as effectiveness of the workforce. This study intends to investigate information literacy among scientists working at the Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR), Lahore. The data were collected from 121 scientists using a questionnaire, with both descriptive as well as inferential statistics applied for data analysis. The results indicated that a large majority of these scientists never received any formal IL training during their entire career. A large majority of these scientists, in general, perceived IL instructions as important and preferred short-term training programs if offered. In addition, these scientists were confident and competent in using searching tools, multiple printed and electronic information resources, comprehending published research and writing research papers. However, they were less comfortable in interpreting visual information, defining information needs, assessing relevance and quality, synthesizing and evaluating gathered information, using library e-resources, managing citations as well as developing and initiating search strategies. The age, gender, academic qualification, research experience and number of publications appeared as the predictor of IL self-efficacy. There was a critical need for making arrangements regarding IL instruction program for in-service scientists.

Impact of information literacy skills on the use of e-library resources among tertiary institution students in Akwa Ibom State

The study investigated the influence of information literacy skills on the use of e-library resources in tertiary institutions in Akwa Ibom State. Students need information for a variety of activities and the e-library is a resource center for providing a wide range of electronic resources that can meet any academic purpose. However, the use of electronic resources is largely dependent on the skills and information literacy of the students. An empirical survey was carried out to examine the impact of computer literacy skills among undergraduate students in tertiary institutions in Akwa Ibom state on the use of e-library resources. A total of 500 questionnaires were administered and analyzed using ANOVA. The study reveal that the quality and volume of academic work is largely influenced by the knowledge and skills possessed in the use of e-library resources. It therefore concluded that students in tertiary institutions need to update their information literacy skills.Keywords: Information, Literacy Skills, Institution, e-Library, e-resources

E-Resources in Academic Libraries

E-Resources in Academic Libraries

Accessibility Compliance: One State, Two Approaches

ABSTRACTAs a result of a 2014 recommendation from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) and University of Tennessee (UT) Systems were required to develop policies ensuring that the systems’ colleges and universities provide students with accessible information materials, including library e-resources. The two systems have chosen to approach accessibility compliance in different ways. The TBR System formed the TBR Libraries Accessibility Task Force, whose members have created a process for collecting accessibility compliance documentation from vendors and are currently developing a procedure for auditing library e-resources. The UT System has focused on developing licensing language for e-resources that addresses accessibility compliance. This conference report details the two systems’ approaches and provides an overview of accessibility and accessible design features, laws and complaints related to inaccessible materials in libraries and higher education, and accessibility document standards.

INFLUENCE OF E- JOURNALS IN ACADEMIA AND SCHOLARLY COMMUNICATIONS

The article describes to highlight the important of e-journals for the access in the academic libraries. As academia progresses towards the 21st century, increases in student numbers, distance learning, changes in copyright licensing and lack of funding means that academic institutions have to look more closely at the use of electronic resources in order to meet these challenges. The “wired campus” and “virtual university” mean more users looking for electronic resources and increased pressure on libraries to provide these services. Electronic journals have become an increasingly important part of academic library collections; Electronic journal usage has created a new set of issues such as archiving, copyright, cataloguing, site licensing, remote access, hardware requirements and journal design. Today availability of e-resources in a university library is very common. This paper deals with different aspects of electronic journals and their impact on users, authors, indexing services, scholarly communication, accessibility and libraries. The academics are still in the process of adopting this medium. There is variation in the use of electronic journals from discipline to discipline. Researchers have positive attitude towards electronic journals. Budget allocation for journals has been shifting from print to electronic form, which has necessitated a change in collection development policies of libraries. The article describes all such aspects of electronic journals.

Preservation of e-Resources in science research libraries in Pune city

Preservation of e-Resources in science research libraries in Pune city

Use of Electronic Information Resources at Selected First Grade College Libraries in Kolar District Karnataka: An Analytical Study

In this article the scholar conducted a study on the selected first grade college libraries in Kolar District of Karnataka among the faculty to study their knowledge perceptions and attitudes to words Electronic Information Resources (EIRs). The objective of this study therefore was To know the availability of different types of eresources in libraries Well-structured questionnaire was distributed to the selected college library users to examine preference and importance of e-resources, to suggest the ways and means for strengthening of the eresources collection development. Investigator has taken three first grade colleges. The data were collected with the aid of a questionnaire. This suggests that awareness is high and utilization is low. Therefore this study recommends that improve the use of e-Resources in the library and create user awareness for utilization of library services.

Library training to promote electronic resource usage

PurposeThe purpose of this paper in information literacy assessment is to explore how library training can promote electronic resource usage. Increasing the usage of electronic resources is an issue of concern for many libraries all over the world. Several studies stress the importance of information literacy and instruction to increase the usage.Design/methodology/approachThe present article presents the results of implementing training programmes to increase the use of the e-library.FindingsTraining sessions increase the usage of library e-resources significantly; however, the effect seems to be short-lived and training sessions alone may not increase the overall long-term usage.Originality/valueThe present paper presents a study of training sessions as means to increase awareness and usage of library e-resources. Implications for the planning of training are discussed.

A STUDY ON ENTREPRENEURIAL INITIATIVES AMONG MBA STUDENTS IN SULTANATE OF OMAN

Purpose: Higher education institutions assume an effective role in enriching the education quality of a nation. The curriculum developed or approved by the ministry, which is an apex body in the country, has a direct impact on the outcomes of the educational system. This paper has made an attempt to critically evaluate the entrepreneurial initiatives developed by the students who pursue their MBA programme.
 Methodology: This research work is based on both primary and secondary sources of data and the primary data required for the study were collected through a structured questionnaire from rightly designed sample size while for the secondary data, the researchers have relied on previous research works in the same field, apart from other sources like, magazines, e-library resources, text books and websites. The data were analysed by Percentage Analysis and Henry Garrett Ranking Technique to attain the objectives of the study.
 Findings: The results of the study indicate that most of the students who pursue MBA programme are willing to initiate own business to make a career.
 Practical Implications: This research work implies that if MBA programmes offered by HEIs incorporate more of practical sessions involving the students in real world problem analysis and decision making mechanism, the students would be able to become successful entrepreneurs.
 Social Implications: The results of the study indicate that when more of entrepreneurial oriented master programmes are offered, the country will be able to ensure sustainable growth in the business field focusing on SME.
 Result Limitations/Implications: The present research study has focused on only the MBA students whereas there are other master degree programmes having courses in entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, which are not covered by the study.
 Originality/Value: The result outcomes and suggestions would be of valuable basis for any authority who is involved in reviving the curriculum of academic programmes in entrepreneurship.

Developing a Strategic Marketing Plan for Academic Library E-resources to Optimize Return on Investment

Developing and executing a marketing plan to increase the awareness and utilization of community and academic library e-resources depends upon awareness of internal factors such as budget, staffing...

Accessibility and Inclusion Issues in Library Acquisitions: A Guideline to Evaluating and Marketing the Accessibility of Library E-Resources

The purpose of this study is to emphasize accessibility and inclusion issues within academic libraries in the United States, specifically in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other federal laws relevant to acquisition services. A review of best practices for evaluating, purchasing, and marketing electronic resources is undertaken with an understanding of U.S. federal law and regulations in relation to purchasing and marketing, specifically Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA Standards for Accessible Design (2010). Few other recent studies document the exact application of evaluating products and services for users with disabilities in acquisition workflows and electronic resource implementation practices. As a model for other libraries, the author discusses using LibGuides as an outreach tool to disseminate information and documentation dedicated to disability issues among City University of New York (CUNY) librarians. The methodology of this study is to share best practices at the College of Staten Island (CSI) Library–CUNY with other academic libraries. The results will hopefully lead to more inclusive acquisition purchasing practices and more diverse marketing initiatives within academic libraries. The conclusion of the study is that purchasing and marketing workflows need to be redesigned to be universally applicable to all library users.

A comparative study between criteria for selection, evaluation and collection of e-resources in IIMS Libraries

Electronic resources play a vital and viable role to cater the needs of students and research scholars. The main function of a library is to provide efficient and effective services to the users. IIM libraries have made efforts to provide all possible facilities to its users but there are more fields of management and services in which more efforts are to be made. The questionnaire designed has given an overview of the state-of-the art. Internet has not been fully utilized due to maintenance problem which needs active attention. So far collection development is concerned IIM libraries are still not in a position to subscribe sufficient foreign journals and procure them in time. Books and reports are more consulted by the users as electronic resources are not either sufficient not face many obstacles in practical use due to many barriers in network, manpower and management. However, IIM libraries have been given more attention by the Govt. of India and necessary funds are being provided but self finance programmes should be encourage to seek cooperation of the corporate, industries, association and organizations to avoid financial problems. Library professional's needs refresher programmes to acquaint with modern technologies. Buildings should be renovated as per requirements of the electronic resources and facilities. The Objective of the present study was Compression between criteria for Selection of E-resources and criteria of evaluation of E-resources in IIMs libraries

Usage and Impact of e-Resources in Special Libraries: Attitudes, Aspirations and Problems of the Librarians

Usage and Impact of e-Resources in Special Libraries: Attitudes, Aspirations and Problems of the Librarians