The Journal of Indian Library Association (JILA) is an official organ of Indian Library Association (ILA). This journal covers all different aspects of Library & Information Science. JILA as an official organ of ILA started since 1965. The journal is issued as a quarterly publication. JILA is a peer reviewed journal that publishes the high quality research articles on the subject. JILA has been Included in the UGC -CARE approved Journal
AWARENESS AND USE OF E-JOURNALS AMONG SOCIAL SCIENCE PhD SCHOLARS OF KASHMIR UNIVERSITY
The purpose of this paper is to determine the level of awareness regarding e-journals among social science PhD scholars of Kashmir University. The paper also aims to highlight the challenges faced by research scholars in the usage of e-journals. The present study was conducted using a Google questionnaire that was circulated among PhD scholars of Kashmir University. A total sample of 80 scholars was randomly chosen from the faculty of social sciences. Only 63 scholars responded to the survey and therefore the response rate recorded was 78.75%. A well-structured questionnaire was administered among research scholars to collect the primary information about the level of awareness, use of e-journals, challenges as well as other associated factors, keeping in view the objectives of the study. The findings clearly reveal that all PhD scholars (100%) at Kashmir University are aware of e-journals. Most of them (42.85%) have learned about e-journals from their fellow scholars. Laptops and mobile phones are the prime access points for e-journals. The majority of them (58.73%) use e-journals two to three times a week mainly for the purpose of research. Google is the most widely used search engine for locating information electronically. Keyword is the most popular search strategy for searching e-journals among research scholars. E-journals are preferred by the majority of scholars (85.71%) compared to print journals. However, it is found that slow internet, restricted access to e-journals, and lack of skills are the main challenges that would deter scholars from efficiently using e journals. Additionally, a lack of knowledge about advanced searching techniques further prevents proper and full usage of e-journals. The study suggests that orientation sessions should be organized from time to time. Apart from this, faster internet facilities and access to more e-journals should be sought.
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USE OF BLOG, WIKI, AND FACEBOOK: EXPLORING LIS STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES AND PERCEPTIONS
Blog, Wiki, and Facebook are relatively easy to use, help in content creation, and greatly benefited for team collaboration & community engagement. Alternately, we call these technologies as web 2.0, social software (SSW). This study aims to find out awareness, use, perception and acceptance of selected social software (SSW) tools as a medium of learning by Library &Information Science students‘ of Odisha, India. Structured questionnaires wereused to collect data from a sample of 402 students of LISin fiveUniversities of Odisha, India.The study found that LIS students of Odisha, India are mostly aware of SSW tools. Frequently use of these tools indicates the need for inclusion of these tools in teaching and learning process. The study concludes with the consensus on using SSW tools for gathering & sharing study contents with colleagues, and process beyond formal teaching.
EXPLORING AUTHORSHIP PATTERN AND GROWTH OF SCHOLARLY CONTRIBUTIONS OF CSIR-CSMCRI, BHAVNAGAR DURING 2011 2020: A BIBLIOMETRIC STUDY
The use and calculation of scientific indicators like number of papers, growth rate of publications, impact factor, h-index, g-index, m- index etc., are now increasingly becoming popular. Calculation of these indicators requires large datafrom bibliographic datasets, requires different methodologies like scientometrics and bibliometrics for analyzing such datasets. To exploring authorship pattern growth of scholarly research of CSIR- CSMCRI, Bhavnagar the present study has consulted 1741 bibliographic records of the institute published during the period 2011 to 2020 indexed in SCOPUS database. The results showed that the research publications and citations received of CSMCRI have increased during the periods. The study shows 91.67% of research documents are published as article in the journal. Software‘s like MS-Excel, R-package and VOS viewer are applied for analysis of datasets. The study has counted Mean RGR (P) ‗0.27‘; Mean Dt (P) ‗3.51‘ which shows the growth rate of publications. The average degree of collaboration for the periods is ‗1‘ and the total of 36534 citations were received for the periods with Mean RGR (C) ‗0.20 and Mean Dt (C) ‗9.25‘.
SCIENTOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF FACULTY PUBLICATIONS OF CENTRAL UNIVERSITIES IN THE WESTERN HIMALAYAN REGION OF INDIA
The current analysis is an effort to assess the research productivity of central universities in India's Western Himalayan region based on research articles indexed by the Scopus database between 2012 and 2021. Various scientometric metrics have been applied to understand the research performance, significant research areas, preferred journals for research communication, highly cited sources, and articles. The data analysis shows that scholarly publications and international collaborations have significantly increased during this period.
SCIENTOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF RESEARCH CONTRIBUTIONS OF MAHARSHI DAYANAND UNIVERSITY (ROHTAK) FROM 2011-2021
The present paper assesses the research growth and impact of Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak, concerning its academic research growth from 2011 to 2021 through the Scopus database. This study provides insight into the university‘s annual growth of publications, the impact of citations, national and international collaborations, distribution of documents within a subject area, preferred sources for research communication, the pattern of authorship, and highly cited papers during the period. The keywords co-occurrence entails the main themes of research among various disciplines. The study findings are helpful in understanding the knowledge structures and publication trends for the academicians and stakeholders.
WEB PRESENCE OF NATIONAL LEVEL DIVYANGJAN INSTITUTES OF INDIA: A WEBOMETRIC STUDY
The present study makes a specialty of the web presence and visibility of websites of National level Divyangjan Institutes of India. Using some webometric indicators like total web-page count, inlinks, outlinks, Google scholars, number of rich files, bounce rate, etc. The paper attempts to depict the web presence of said institutional websites. All concerning data has been retrieved by the popular search engine Google. Said institutions are ranked with Web Impact Factor (WIF) and Web Indicators for Science, Technology and Innovation Research (WISER) value. The result shows that National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities (NILD) is highest ranked WIF (inlink) i.e., 0.48, due to its webpages' minimal value (766) depending on the quantity of the available inlinks (364). National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (NIEPMD) (8.65) being the highest webpages (3430) occupied the top ranked institution according to WISER. Alexa rank is also used to show the usability of websites and Wayback machine tool is used toretrieve domain registration data and page domain authority data retrieved from Free Domain SEO Analysis Tool – Moz.
PRESENCE OF DIGITAL DIVIDE IN INTERNET USAGE AMONG STUDENTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION
The present study attempts to find out the digital divide present among students of the University of Lucknow, Lucknow. The main objectives are to assess the digital divide among rural and urban students in terms of frequency, training and skills, and purpose of using the internet. To fulfil these objectives, a survey method was adopted and a structured questionnaire was used to collect data. A sample of 100 students was collected comprising 50 students with rural background and 50 with an urban background. The findings revealed that there is an association between Internet usage and residential background of the students, concluding there exists a digital divide in internet use. This study also makes some suggestions to bridge the digital divide among students.
COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT IN THE ONLINE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT DURING COVID 19 PANDEMIC: A CASE STUDY OF SLIS STAKEHOLDERS
In the current era, the Covid 19 has been a widely spreading pandemic to the entire world. Where all organizations, sectors, and companies, even though mankind too suffered. The Indians had been much bearded from it. Entire India had been locked down except for some important services i.e., hospitals and their relevant professionals. In this situation, academic organizations choose to catch the hand of ICT instead of stopping their progress; because the pause situation of teaching-learning denotes the future and development of India would be reversed one step downward. Hence, this decision proved good for all the academic organizations and learners who agreed to shake the hand of ICT and web technology. Since Dr. Minaxi A P the course curriculum of LIS covered many ICT tools and techniques in the syllabus, the SLIS-CUG also followed the same. They had continued the teaching-learning process of professional courses through various ICT and Web technology, which is completed when the learner inculcates knowledge by understanding the concept and its applications. Therefore, the cognitive assessment had been conducted to identify the realm status of learners in understanding the subject, concept, and its application in the practice of the library profession. In this study, a total of 27 learners and 3 faculties had responded. Overall, all respondents agreed that ICT and web technology can be supplemented with some extended subject concepts.
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The Dewey Decimal Classification in the 21st Century: A Study Based on the Transformation in the Last Two and A Half Decades
The universe of subjects is becoming more dynamic. A classification scheme may work well for a variety of subjects at one time, but it may not be effective later. Because the universe of subjects keeps changing, it is essential to regularly update the classification scheme to keep up with this growth. To do this, the scheme must be established within an institution. The scheme's success will mainly depend on how well the institution manages it. The Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system is trying to manage its coverage to cope up with the ever-evolving knowledge landscape. It incorporates new topics and refines existing ones, ensuring its relevance in our rapidly changing world. With an impressive 22 revisions, the DDC has consistently demonstrated its commitment to staying current and responsive to user needs. As we embark on the 23rd revision, it presents a unique opportunity to deepen our understanding of this vital tool. This study aims to highlight the transformative journey of the DDC over the current century, showcasing its vital role in the organisation of knowledge.
RECOMMENDATION SYSTEM IN LIBRARIES: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW USING PRISMA BASED ON SCOPUS DATABASE
The study highlights the development and multidisciplinary reach of the topic by offering a thorough content analysis of research articles on recommendation systems for libraries. The study finds patterns, challenges, and potential avenues for future research by methodically examining peer-reviewed publications that are listed in the Scopus database. The results of this study indicate that the number of articles published in the fields of computer science, engineering, and mathematics has increased significantly due to technological developments. The most critical research areas identified by this study are managing sparse data, increasing scalability, resolving privacy concerns, and increasing the diversity of algorithms. It was found that recommendation systems can be further improved through the use of combining hybrid methods, their application of advanced ML algorithms and techniques, and cross-domain applications. Although this research is limited to a single language publishing, English and only includes data from Scopus, it has been able to identify emerging trends related to the development of future recommendation systems for library services and provide directions for researchers and professionals interested in developing novel, user-centered recommendation systems for libraries.
The Role of Green Libraries in Promoting SDG 12
The role of green libraries in Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12 is examined in this article, aiming at Responsible Consumption and Production and considering how libraries can mitigate ecological footprints, promote sustainability, and change human behaviour. The paper sets the intersectional relationship between library science and environment into consideration, as it positions libraries not simply as centres of knowledge but also as promoters for sustainable resource management and community awareness. The study adopted a descriptive-exploratory research design with a mixed-methods approach. Primary data collection was put to use in surveys, semi-structured interviews with library professionals, and observations in a set of select academic and public libraries in India. Secondary data extracted from policy documents, institutional reports, and international case studies were analyzed. The methodology then culminated in the assessment of four dimensions: (i) eco-friendly infrastructure and energy-efficient design, (ii) waste reduction and digital resource optimization, (iii) green ICT and sustainable procurement policies, and (iv) awareness programs on environmental responsibility. The barriers to environmental sustainability in the library are multiple and complex. Green libraries contribute to sustainable consumption by minimizing paper waste through the efficient use of digital resources, by constructing energy-efficient buildings, and while following green procurement. Such practices therefore remain patchy across all institutions due to budget constraints, lack of awareness, and, most importantly, the absence of formal policy guidelines. Libraries, which run extended awareness programs about sustainable consumption with their users, are strongly aligned with SDG 12, given that they generate behavioural change among students, researchers, and the community at large. The successful practices identified in this report include solar-powered buildings, recycling schemes, and selected environmental literacy collections that can be, in some guise, replicated elsewhere. This study proposes and applies a Library SDG 12 Performance Framework and Index (L-SDG12) that translates green library practices into measurable sustainability indicators. The research moves beyond descriptive accounts by offering a structured method to evaluate how libraries contribute to Responsible Consumption and Production in the Indian context.
Authorship pattern and applicability of Lotka’s law in heart transplantation research: A bibliometric review using R-tool
The study aimed to analyse author productivity, authorship trends, and the applicability of Lotka's law in heart transplantation research from 1994 to 2023, and to propose guidance for future research. A total of 49791 publications on heart transplantation retrieved by the Scopus database were used for the study. This paper uses Bibliometrix and Biblioshiny to analyse and report relevant data. Based on the bibliometric analysis, we identified descriptive statistics for the overall dataset, the most prolific authors with high dominance, metrics for highly influential authors, and the distribution of authorship patterns in accordance with Lotka's law. The study outcomes reveal that the 'n' (-2.22137), constant 'C' (0.00169), and CV (0.0480552) play an important role in the predictive value of Lotka's law estimation. The value of Dmax (0.6398) is computed from the cumulative frequency of observed and expected authors, and the Chi-square (X2=1259.019) value is also included to strengthen Lotka's law. Among the 114945 authors, the distribution of authorship is as follows: 64.376% of authors published one article; 14.530% of authors published two; 6.431% of authors published three; and 10.814% of authors published up to ten articles. However, the proportions should be 60.793%, 15.198%, 6.755%, and 11.471%, respectively, as per Lotka's law for the current dataset. The study attempts to validate the authorship patterns in heart transplantation research using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov (K-S) and Chi-square tests. It found that the goodness-of-fit tests rejected the null hypothesis; hence, the inverse-square of Lotka did not fit the heart transplantation dataset.
Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity Implications for the Future of Education and Research
Artificial Intelligence in education and research has advanced quickly in recent years. The technical advancements and applications in education depend on an awareness of research trends and developments. In addition to various other areas, education and research could undergo significant change as a result of artificial Intelligence. The collection of literature examining the use of "Artificial Intelligence (AI)" in both education and research has significantly increased. The fast evolution of learning has drawn significant attention to artificial Intelligence in education. What does this signify for kids, then? Does the integration of AI into children's education cause any changes for them? All education for children could be entirely transformed by artificial Intelligence. AI is now being used in many schools across the nation, and it is essential to understand how it can help educators and learners. The entire study focuses on how AI tools are assisting learners and educators in education and research.
TERMINOLOGICAL PROGRESSION AND RESEARCH TRENDS IN INFORMATION LITERACIES: A SCIENTOMETRIC STUDY
Driven by technological advancements, information literacy has evolved significantly, leading to the emergence of various specialized literacies. Focusing on the context of Library and Information Science (LIS), the study aims to provide a deeper understanding of the terminological progression and research trends related to information literacy by presenting the volume, frequency, and distribution of publications focusing on various specialized literacies included within the broader concept of information literacy. A total of 2423 papers on various literacies published between 1989 and 2023 and indexed by Web of Science, were analyzed using Bibexcel and Excel spreadsheets. Through a comprehensive analysis of scientific publications, the study highlights how specific terminologies have emerged, evolved, gained prominence, or gradually declined over time, thereby mapping the thematic development and shifting research focus within the LIS domain. The findings will contribute to a better understanding of the progression of these literacies by highlighting the trends and collaborative efforts in this field, and providing a foundation for objective-oriented user education programs and future research.
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From Pages to Progress: A Study on the Importance of Reading Habits for College Students’ Personal and Academic Development
The study addresses the concerning decline in reading habits among college students, with clear implications for intellectual development and academic achievement. The study emphasizes the importance of strong reading practices, aiming to contribute effectively to ongoing discussions about how to boost learning outcomes and create a more effective educational environment. This research paper adopts a dual-methodology approach quantitative and qualitative analyse. The study emphasises on the holistic development of students, considering not only academic outcomes but also the cultivation of critical thinking skills and cognitive abilities. The study carried out among the college students of Kokrajhar town especially undergraduate Bodoland University Students. A sample survey of 100 students of Girls’ College, Kokrajhar, Science College, Kokrajhar and Kokrajhar Govt. College has been carried for the study. The findings of this research illuminate a strong correlation between consistent reading habits and enhanced cognitive skills, critical thinking capabilities, and improved academic performance among college students.
LEVERAGING SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS FOR LIBRARY SERVICES: A CONJOINT ANALYSIS OF LIBRARY USERS’ PREFERENCES
The primary objective of this study is to determine the preferences of college library users affiliated with Punyashlok Ahilya Devi Holkar Solapur University, Solapur, Maharashtra, regarding the use of social media platforms to access the information services provided by their college libraries. This study employed the conjoint analysis method to identify the most preferred attributes of social media platforms that are deemed significant for information retrieval by library users. The five attributes chosen include Social Media Platform, Delivery Mechanism, Information Extension, Messenger, and Interaction. Using SPSS software, a total of 192 profiles were generated, and from these, sixteen profiles were chosen for the responders. A survey was created and sent using Google Forms, and a total of 151 individuals completed the survey. The research findings are presented through the Model Summary Table, Coefficient Table, Part Worth Utility Table, and Relative Importance of Attributes. The study examined the relative importance of each attribute's choices and found that all attributes are substantially different, indicating that library customers are clear about their choices. Additionally, the study observed that the library users preferred prerecorded videos with basic information. As well as prefers subject experts over library staff, and prefers interactivity during information seeking. This study recommends that social media channels should be heavily used by college libraries in order to better serve their patrons. According to the readers' preferences, library patrons anticipate information from professionals in YouTube videos.
Employment landscape of LIS professionals in India: An analytical study
This paper will explore the current situation of recruitment of government jobs in India and will focus on Library and Information Science. It will study the trends in recruitment, the criteria of being recruited, the issues faced by the applicants and the evolving position of LIS professionals in government services. Through such analysis, the study aims at providing realizations of the effectiveness of the recruitment activities that occur and make recommendations on the recruitment process and the status of LIS professionals within the Indian government environment. This study aims to examine the available Job opportunities in the Indian market under the LIS framework during the period January 2021 to December 2022 and specifically the purpose of the study is to Inquire into job notifications published in the LIS portal.com in terms of trend using the different criteria such as the year and month of posting of the notification (i.e. frequency of postings), qualifications required, designations, the institution, the types of reservations, geographical region and/or states that the job feather is in operation. It also provides a detailed view of the job market of LIS and gets into the description and analysis of the transforming requirements and practices of professional people in this field.
Mapping Doctoral Research in Management : An Analytical Perspective
The purpose of the present study is to analyse systematically the growth pattern of doctoral research in the field of management, to focus on the most productive universities and supervisors, to highlight the prominent research issues across time zones, to explore the areas of research, and to show the productivity of management research by language and gender. A mixed-method approach has been employed for the present research work, which combines quantitative and qualitative indicators. The study revealed that 2814 doctoral theses in Management were supervised by 1384 guides produced across 198 universities in India. Osmania University was found to be the leading institution in producing the highest number of doctoral theses in India, and Haryana is the prominent state to produce the highest number (363) of theses. Among 13 major categories of research areas on Management, research on Human Resource Management (CAT-1) was found to be the most popular research area with 866 theses. There has been a shift in research focus across time zones. Doctoral research in Management has also been conducted on various issues of women. Male researchers significantly outnumber their female counterparts.
Beyond CiteScore: Exploring Citation Concentration in Digital Humanities Journals
Average-based citation metrics such as CiteScore and the Journal Impact Factor are widely used to assess journal performance and to guide authors in selecting journals. However, these metrics obscure the internal distribution of citations across articles and therefore fail to capture citation inequality within journals. This study addresses this limitation by examining the degree of citation concentration in Digital Humanities (DH) journals using the Gini coefficient. Citation data for articles published in fifteen most prolific Scopus-indexed DH journals between 2018 and 2024 was extracted from the Scopus database. 87.75% of articles fall within the 1-50 citation cluster, while only a very small proportion of articles received more than 200 citations indicating a disproportionate influence of a small number of highly cited articles. The Gini coefficient values indicate a moderate to high level of citation inequality across all journals (Gini coefficient ranging from 0.532 to 0.674), with citations concentrated in a small proportion of articles. Digital Humanities Quarterly and AI and Society exhibited the highest levels of inequality. Spearman correlation coefficient for the four consecutive block-periods of four years ranged from (-0.172) to (-0.316) revealing an inverse relationship between CiteScore and the Gini coefficient. Journals with lower CiteScore values tend to exhibit higher citation concentration. It is recommended that citation databases provide Gini Coefficient values of journals as ready reference to help authors get a more nuanced understanding of journal-level citation patterns, thus helping them in better selection of journals.
Cyclone Information Practices among Coastal Communities in Odisha: An Information-Seeking Behaviour Perspective
This study explores the information-seeking behavior of cyclone-affected communities in Odisha, focusing on their information needs, sources of alerts, first warnings, confirmation methods, trusted channels, and barriers to access. Data were collected from 120 respondents in the Puri district of Odisha using a structured questionnaire and a random sampling method. The findings highlight distinct phases of information needs during cyclonic events. Television and mobile emerged as the primary sources for initial alerts, while local government sources were most trusted for confirmation. Additionally governmental sources are regarded as the most trustworthy, whereas human sources like family and neighbors were less trusted. The study also identifies key barriers to effective information access, including infrastructural issues such as power outages and poor network connectivity, as well as challenges like mistrust, delayed delivery, and lack of awareness. These insights can guide policymakers in strengthening disaster communication strategies and developing effective village-level frameworks in rural coastal regions.
Research Excellence of National Brain Research Centre, India during 2000-2024: A Scientometric Mapping
The present study demonstrates the research performance of National Brain Research Centre (NBRC), Haryana, India for the last 25 years period (2000 – 2024), focusing on publication growth, co-authorships, collaboration linkages, focus areas and its standing in the Indian neuroscience community. The Web of Science citation database were consulted to retrieve relevant records. A total of 778 papers were published with 37.8 average citations per paper. Over the time period, a linear trend of publications growth was observed having 10.35% annual growth and 34.70% international collaboration. Among source journals, PLOS One, Journal of Neurochemistry and Scientific Reports were the most prolific. Moreover, AIIMS New Delhi, IISc Bengaluru and NIMHANS Bengaluru were the leading collaborating partners whereas the USA, Australia, England and France were the leading collaborating countries. Comparing with the established Indian institutions in neuroscience, the quantity of research output of NBRC was far behind but in case of impact and international linkages, NBRC topped the list. Hope the present study will be helpful to administrators and policy makers in identifying NBRC’s research trend, potential and contribution in neurosciences domain.
The Usage and Awareness of Reference Management Software (RMS) by Faculty Members of KLE's Higher Education Institutes in Karnataka: A Study
The purpose of this study was to ascertain how frequently and how well-known reference management software was utilized by faculty members at KLEs degree-granting institutions in Karnataka. Information from faculty members at 15-degree colleges was gathered through online surveys. The questionnaires were distributed via private Mail and several WhatsApp groups and Facebook. After waiting three months, finally got 104 responses. According to the study, among faculty members at KLEs degree institutions in Karnataka, the top five RMSs are Reference Manager (23), EndNote (20), Zotero (13), Mendeley (11) and Bibtex (10) in that order. Finally received 104 responses after three months of waiting. RMS is used by more male (68%) faculty members than female faculty members (29%). The use of RMSs has increased recently because of the time savings they provide over manual references. The parent institutions should provide the necessary training to the faculty members
PRAGMATISM OF INTERNET ARCHIVES WITH REFERENCE TO REFERENCE ROT AND LINK ROT THREAT: A STUDY OF LIS JOURNALS
This study analysed the deterioration and recovery of URL references from 83 research papers published in two DOAJ-indexed LIS journals between 2015 and 2017. Out of 2,237 total references, 721 (32.23%) contained URLs. The initial analysis found that 36.19% of these URLs were inactive (suffering from link rot), while 63.81% were accessible. The authors used the WebFX HTTP status checker to diagnose errors and then employed the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine to recover the missing web pages. This process was highly successful, increasing the number of accessible URLs from 460 (63.80%) to 584 (80.99%), a net gain of 17.19%. The paper also discusses the causes of URL rot, the associated HTTP error codes, and underscores the critical importance of web archives in preserving digital content and combating reference rot.
LIBRARY DISASTER MANAGEMENT: AWARENESS AND PREPAREDNESS AMONG PUBLIC LIBRARIES-A CASE STUDY OF THE STATE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND RESEARCH CENTRE, KOZHIKODE
Disaster is an age-old detrimental phenomenon that affects almost everything under the sky. Libraries are not an exception to it and are highly vulnerable to disasters. The destruction of libraries is a phenomenon that can be caused by natural calamities as well as human activities. The impact of these disasters can be minimized or even avoided through some preventive measures. The present study is intended to explore the awareness and preparedness of disaster management among library professionals of the State Public Library and Research Center, Kozhikode. The status of the library building, disaster awareness among library professionals, disaster risk vulnerability, disaster preparedness, and disaster management plans in the concerned library are assessed through questionnaires, personal interviews, and observations to collect the necessary information.18 Questionnaires were distributed among the library professionals. The librarian and the district library council secretary were interviewed to obtain in-depth answers from the administrative side. An observation chart was prepared to assess the level of implementation of disaster management measures. This study reveals a concerning situation where public libraries, authorities, and library professionals are either unaware of disaster management aspects or at least concerned about library disaster management. There is a need to conduct disaster awareness programs as a primary step and improve disaster preparedness in libraries. This paper presents some suggestions to help library professionals understand library disaster management and prepare accordingly.
CHATGPT PREPRINTS ON SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH NETWORK: AN ALTMETRIC STUDY
The present study aims to investigate the altmetric attention received by the ChatGPT preprints deposited at SSRN (Social Science Research Network) preprint server. The data for the present study was collected from the SSRN preprint server. The study found 379 preprints on ChatGPT. The data was analysed using MS Excel. A positive correlation was observed between total usage and the citations received by the ChatGPT preprints. This finding suggests that more widely used preprints are also more likely to be cited by other researchers. The study identified highly read, discussed, and cited preprints. It is significant to find that a substantial proportion of ChatGPT-related preprints are either published or accepted for publication in journals or books. The results of this study shed light on the significance of preprints as a means of rapid dissemination of early-stage research in the field of Generative Artificial Intelligence in general and ChatGPT in particular. The findings of this study shed light on the significance of preprints in the academic and scientific community, particularly in the domain of Generative Artificial Intelligence. The study concludes by suggesting future research directions in the field.
USE OF THE RESOURCES AND SERVICES OF THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE LIBRARY: AN ANALYTICAL STUDY
This study aims to assess the information needs of students belonging to the Theology discipline, the resources available in the libraries and the services offered by these libraries. It is expected that the findings of this study will be useful for theological libraries in reorienting their resources, services and facilities to synchronize them with the information needs of their users. This study will also contribute to the existing body of knowledge on user satisfaction and library effectiveness. The present study is confined to the United Theological College library and its users, and analyses its resources, services and usage. The results showed that graduates have visited the library more than the post-graduates; all the students were aware of the availability of e-resources, but library needs to improvise with more online subscriptions.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PROFILE CHARACTERISTICS OF STUDENTS AND THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF KRISHIKOSH
The evolution of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has revolutionized how we organize, process and disseminate information to users. The advent of Open Access has simplified access to a wealth of information in the digital realm. There are efforts being made across the globe to build Institutional Repositories. The National Agricultural Education and Research System (NARES) have built KrishiKosh an open access Institutional Repository of India. This initiative was planned as part of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research’s (ICAR) National Agricultural Innovation Project (NAIP) in New Delhi. Currently, KrishiKosh contains 75000+ records of articles, books, journals, institutional publications, conference proceedings, reports, theses and dissertations etc. This number is rapidly increasing due to the participation of 70+ libraries, who upload documents on a regular basis. It is a convenient, timesaving, efficient, and trustworthy source of information. To assess and verify the student’s acquaintance to KrishiKosh a random sample of 150 student respondents belonging to Agriculture faculty, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad was selected. The data was gathered using Google form by circulating it among students group email. The results of the study revealed that the ‘r” value; age (r=0.020) and education (r=0.076) have a positive correlation with knowledge about KrishiKosh, thus indicating the trend that research scholars use KrishiKosh more than master’s students. Further, the “r” value of Gender (r=-0.186) had a negative relation which shows that female students had more knowledge about the repository. It is clear from the results of the study that majority of the students are accessing the KrishiKosh for their study.