Infopreneurs : Library Professionals Journal of RTLA

A Study of How Faculty Members Access Educational E-Resources in the Libraries at Selected Madhya Pradesh Universities

Anamika Mathur — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

In libraries at universities, e-resources are now essential instruments for obtaining current and up-to-date information. Because e-resource offer a large variety of material in an easily accessible format, their use in academic and research contexts is on the rise. The usage of e-resources in academic libraries was investigated in this review of the literature on the subject. It emphasizes their significance in giving academicians and researchers quick access to a wide range of materials as well as their influence on academic institutions through changes to services and resources. This review study also highlights the need for additional research on the use of e-resources, especially in identifying barriers that library userâ€™s encounter and providing solutions. The assessment also requests additional in-depth research on the management and use of electronic resources in order to better understanding the evolving needs of library users and ensure that university libraries are successfully meeting those needs. It also assert that e-resources have had a significant impact on how material is accessed, saved, and preserved in academic libraries.

Role of Libraries in the Preservation, Dissemination and Integration of Indian Knowledge Systems: A NEP 2020 Perspective

Seema Sharma, Qumer Abbas — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasises the significance of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) in education and research. Libraries play a pivotal role in preserving, disseminating, and integrating IKS into the mainstream curriculum. This paper explores the potential of libraries in promoting IKS in the digital age, highlighting challenges, opportunities, and strategies for effective integration. This paper examines how libraries can act as custodians of IKS by leveraging digital tools to preserve, disseminate, and integrate these ancient systems into the educational framework, highlighting librariesâ€™ critical role as per the NEP 2020 objectives. NEP 2020 represents a transformative approach to education in India, aiming to integrate traditional IKS into the modern educational framework. This emphasises the integration of IKS into the education framework. It discusses the significance of IKS, library initiatives, and collaborative approaches. It also highlights the key challenges, the role of technology, and how libraries can act as a bridge between traditional and modern knowledge paradigms.

Use of Shodhganga by Social Science Research Scholars of Karnatak University, Dharwad: A Study

Sachin Katagi, B.D. Kumbar — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Introduction: The present study ascertained the usage of the Shodhganga ETD repository among the social science research scholars of Karnatak University Dharwad.
Methodology: The study employed the survey method and based on the objectives, a questionnaire was prepared and distributed to collect primary data from the respondents.
Results: The study found significant results in terms of the usage of Shodhganga and revealed that most of the respondents are aware of the Shodhganga and its benefits. The study also determined the major issues encountered by the respondents while accessing Shodhganga like non-availability of recent theses, slow internet speed, and so on.
Conclusion: The study concludes with some important suggestions for enhancing the usability of Shodhganga and also major recommendations to the INFLIBNET centre for providing better services by improving the collection of ETDs and satisfying the needs of users.

Developing A Net-Positive Energy Building: A Case Study of Library Building of Central University of Rajasthan

Sunil Sharma, Sobhagyawati Gupta — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The need for energy in the building sector in the last few decades has increased manyfolds which has resulted in a significant increase in carbon emissions. The building sector accounts for around 40% of the energy consumption, and with the growing economy and a steady increase in per-capita building space, energy consumption in the building sector is bound to increase. In recent years, efforts have been made to address this issue by adopting green buildings, sustainable development, and net-zero buildings. Most of the green rating systems prevalent in India focuses on energy efficiency and energy savings in buildings, but limited research exists on library buildingâ€™s energy-saving potential due to modeling complexities. These complexities include variability in footfall, construction typology, and potentially more sophisticated architectural planning. This paper examins the possibility of achieving net-positive energy goals for a library building which includes solar photovoltaic and wind energy systems. Several factors were considered when determining the size of the photovoltaic system using PVsyst software for installation in buildings, such as roof area, shading, and PV panel efficiency. It was found that the EPI calculated for library building is significantly lower in comparison to the benchmarks provided by various rating systems for educational buildings. Also, renewable strategies can effectively reduce dependency on on-grid electricity supply and help in creating net-zero energy buildings. Moreover, advancing solar PV technology will enable net-positive energy goals for library buildings having low EPI.

LIS Professionals: Performance Appraisal System - Blueprint

Shraddha Kalla, Nandan Singh — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This paper presents a comprehensive plan for a Performance Appraisal System tailored specifically for Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals. With the growing complexity and evolving demands of library and information services, it is essential to establish an effective evaluation framework that ensures accountability, fosters professional growth, and enhances service quality. A paper measuring both personal and organisational objectives focuses on key components of a performance appraisal system: goal setting, competency evaluation, and feedback mechanisms. This proposed system is truly holistic in its approach, one that underpinned an insistence on a quantitative measure- resource usage, cataloguing efficiency, and a qualitative assessment- user satisfaction, and professional development.
This proposed system has a completely comprehensive approach, with a focus on both quantitative measures (resource utilization, cataloging efficiency) and qualitative assessments (user satisfaction, professional growth).