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I am pleased to present the second issue of Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences
(Vol. 1, Issue 2). This issue has eight contributions which are maturely researched and original in nature.
“An Introduction to Social Media Tools for Academic Libraries” is the first paper which deals in the digital
environment which continues to become more pervasive in the libraries. The academic libraries are
transforming their spaces into new environments with the information needs of the 21st century users. This
paper discusses and provides exploratory study investigating on the use of various social networking and
social media tools that are of great significance to the present day libraries. The second paper entitled as
“Assessment of RFID Enabled Libraries: A User Perception” which talks about the level of awareness about
Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) among library users and reveal the impact of the same on
various library procedures performed by users in library. The paper provides an insight about future
processes to enhance the use of this technology in libraries. “Library 2.0 Services in the Information
Technology Era” is the third paper, which is contemporary in nature. The authors say that Web 2.0
technology site gives its users the free choice to interact or collaborate with each other. This paper is an
attempt to explain the concept of Web 2.0 and how Web 2.0 Tools are applicable for providing Library 2.0
services in Information Technology era. The fourth paper is on “Utilization of Directory of Open Access
Journal by Faculty Members of Government First Grade College, Kushalnagar, Karnataka: A Case Study”.
The findings of the study reveals that all the respondents are aware of the DOAJ abstracts for their study
purpose and they agreed that there is an impact of DOAJ abstracts on their study. “Citation Analysis of
Open Access Medical Journal “JK Science” is the fifth paper. The study is carried out for a period of 5 years to
analyze growth of research output and understand the relationship between citing and cited documents by
medical practitioners. Multi-author contribution is maximum and Single-author contribution amounts to
revealing increasing trends towards collaborative research. The sixth paper is again novel and current in its
scope. It is entitled as “Webometric Analysis of Library Websites of Indian Institutes of Technology”. The
purpose of this study is to analyze the library websites of Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) through
webometric indicators including URL analysis, Web Impact Factor (WIF) calculation, link pattern analysis
as well as file formats analysis.The seventh paper is about the “Opinion of Young Adults towards Collection
Management of Public Libraries in Karnataka”. The paper aims to look at the Young Adult Public Library
(YAPL) users' opinion towards collection of public libraries in Karnataka. A well thought-out questionnaire
was administered to gather data by using random sampling method and collected data were analyzed with
the help of SPSS version 16. The last and the eighth paper is “Big Data and Libraries”. This is one of the hot
topics in computer science today. This is being talked about very much among computer scientists. In this
paper the authors deal with the 'Big Data' and its relevance in libraries. The contents reveal that very large
amounts of data are being generated due to digital technologies and online activities. The Editorial team at
STM Journals looks forward for your support in future. Also welcome further suggestions in bringing the
next issue!!
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK!!
Prof. Khaiser Nikam
University of Mysore
Editor in Chief
STM Journals
1. An Introduction to Social Media Tools for Academic Libraries Kaushal Chauhan 1
2. Assessment of RFID Enabled Libraries: A User Perception Sabiha Zehra, Uzma Qadri 6
3. Library 2.0 Services in the Information Technology EraShalini R. Lihitkar, Vaibhav Manohar 13
4. Utilization of Directory of Open Access Journal by Faculty Members of Government First Grade College, Kushalnagar, Karnataka: A Case StudyK. Kumar, G. S. Chandrashekara 21
5. Citation Analysis of Open Access Medical Journal “JK Science”Rosy Jan, Qazi Bisma Gulzar 27
6. Webometric Analysis of Library Websites of Indian Institutes of TechnologyAkhandanand Shukla, Vanlalfeli 34
7. Opinion of Young Adults towards Collection Management of Public Libraries in KarnatakaJayakumara, Khaiser Nikam 49
8. Big Data and LibrariesKumar Patil, Khaiser Nikam 56
ContentsJournal of Advancements in Library Sciences
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An Introduction to Social Media Tools for
Academic Libraries
Imran Khan* Ph.D. Scholar (Library & Information Science), Singhania University, Rajasthan, India
Abstract As the digital environment continues to become more pervasive in the libraries, academic
libraries are also adapting to ensure that their services remain relevant to users’ needs
and requirements. The academic libraries are transforming their spaces into new environments with the information needs of the 21
st century users. Now-a-days libraries
are using social media for providing reference transactions, build online communities,
receiving and resolving queries and complaints of their clientele. This paper discusses and provides exploratory study investigating on the use of various social networking and
social media tools that are of great significance to the present day libraries.
Keywords: Academic libraries, Social networking, Social media, Web 2.0, Facebook,
Twitter, Blogs
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Assessment of RFID Enabled Libraries: A User
Perception
Sabiha Zehra1*, Uzma Qadri
2*
1Government Medical College, Srinagar, Kashmir, India
2Allama Iqbal Library, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Kashmir, India
Abstract The paper aims to examine the level of awareness about Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) among library users and reveal the impact of the same on various library
procedures performed by users in library. To address the research objectives articulated
in this study various departments from the faculty of science, University of Kashmir were selected on randomly in order to study the level of awareness about RFID technology.
The survey method based on questionnaire was applied to reveal the impact of the same
technology on students. A 15 item, closed-ended questionnaire was distributed amongst 80 Students. However, only 56 students returned the filled questionnaire, thus the
response rate is equal to 70 percent. The students cite many features for using RFID like there is no checking while leaving the library, Self-Issue/Return, save their time, easy
access to information and self-checking of personal records. In enhancing patron
experiences libraries should conduct training and orientation programmes. This study arrives at conclusion that most of the student learnt to operate RFID by themselves,
followed by friends/colleagues and library staff and found it more interactive than
barcode technology. The paper provides an insight about future processes to enhance the use of this technology in libraries and how it aids users to carry out routine based library
procedures. The study takes into account how and what the users perceive of RFID technology and its impact on day to day procedures and activities carried out by patrons
in libraries.
Keywords: Radio frequency identification device (RFID), Libraries, User perception
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Library 2.0 Services in the Information Technology Era
Shalini R. Lihitkar1*, Vaibhav Manohar
2* 1Department of Library and Inf. Science, Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University,
Nagpur, Maharashtra, India 2B.D. College of Engineering, Sewagram, Maharashtra, India
Abstract Web 2.0 technology site gives its users the free choice to interact or collaborate with each other. It makes liable to everyone net-citizen to modify, create, contribute and share
personalized web contents. Library 2.0 is the application of Web 2.0. There are some of
the most famous Web 2.0 tools like Facebook, YouTube, Blogs, Twitter, Google, Word
Press and Skype which can be apply in the Library for to provide the library services.
This paper is an attempt to explain the concept of Web 2.0 and how Web 2.0 Tools are
applicable for providing Library 2.0 services in Information Technology era.
Keyword: Web 2.0, Library 2.0, Impact, Information Technology, IM, Social
Networking, Social Bookmarking, Blog, Twitter etc.
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Utilization of Directory of Open Access Journal by Faculty
Members of Government First Grade College,
Kushalnagar, Karnataka: A Case Study
K. Kumar1*, G. S. Chandrashekara
2*
1Department of Library and Information Science,College of Veterinary Science,
Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University,Proddatur, Andhra Pradesh, India 2Government First Grade College,Kushalnagar, Kodagu-Dist, Karnataka, India
Abstract This paper presents an account of utilization of Directory of Open Access (DOAJ) by faculty members of the Government First Grade College, Kushalnagar, Karnataka. A
questionnaire was designed and distributed among the faculties and analysis of data were
done with simple calculations. The findings of the study revealed that all the respondents are aware of the DOAJ abstracts for their study purpose and they agreed that there is an
impact of DOAJ abstracts on their study.
Keywords: Utilization of DOAJ, User Studies, Open Access
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Citation Analysis of Open Access Medical Journal
“JK Science”
Rosy Jan*, Qazi Bisma Gulzar
Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kashmir,
Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India
Abstract Citation analysis of multidisciplinary, Peer-reviewed, open access medical journal “JK Science” is carried out for a period of 5 years (2004–2008) to analyze growth of research
output and understand the relationship between citing and cited documents by medical
practitioners. The study reveals that majority of articles got published in 2005 (21.5%) followed by 2008 (20.28%) with least number in 2007 (19.13%). Citations from print are
cited more, i.e., 99.17% than Citation from web sources (0.82%). The average number of
Citations from print sources are maximum in 2007 (13.36%) with least in 2006 (11.79%). There are merger number of web sources used with maximum consulted in 2004 (0.14%)
and least in 2008 (0.071%). On an average 12.59 citation are cited by each article. 9.58% books were consulted in 2006 and least in 2008 (4.4%). Overall a total of 6.67%
books were consulted in five years of research study. Maximum number of journals was
consulted in 2006 (90.79%), year 2004 shows (27.77%) use of web-resources where other sources are cited more, i.e., (97.22%), followed by journal (2.77%) and (0%) citations
from books. Multi-author contribution is maximum (89.08%) and Single-author
contribution amounts to (10.91%) revealing increasing trends towards collaborative research.
Keywords: Bibliometrics, Citation analysis, Open access, Research collaboration,
Medical science
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Webometric Analysis of Library Websites of Indian
Institutes of Technology
Akhandanand Shukla*, Vanlalfeli Department of Library and Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl, India
Abstract The purpose of the study is to analyze the library websites of Indian Institutes of
Technology (IITs) through webometric indicators including URL analysis, Web Impact
Factor (WIF) calculation, link pattern analysis as well as file formats analysis. The survey was conducted for all IITs library websites for three rounds having the gap of
fifteen days in each round. Search engine “Google” has been found suitable for the
survey due to its capability to support webometrics search expressions. Very low WIF has been found for all the IITs library websites. Linking pattern amongst IITs library websites
is also found very poor. The study is oriented mainly to webometric analysis of library websites. The problems and solutions have been suggested for the increase of web
presence of IITs library websites.
Keywords: Link analysis, Web impact factor, URL analysis, Link pattern, Top level
domain
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Opinion of Young Adults towards Collection Management
of Public Libraries in Karnataka
Jayakumara1*, Khaiser Nikam
2
1Government First Grade College, Chamarajanagar, Karnataka, India
2Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri,
Mysore, Karnataka, India
Abstract The paper aims to look at the Young Adult Public Library (YAPL) users’ opinion towards
collection of public libraries in Karnataka. A well thought-out questionnaire was
administered to gather data by using random sampling method and collected data were analyzed with the help of SPSS version 16. The key findings of the current study are;
Majority of the respondents numbering 775 (75.9%) are male, nearly 457 (44.8%) users are UG degree holders, majority scoring 852 (83.4%) of users were unmarried. Users
have a good opinion about the print collections like reference and educational books and
they are also satisfied with general magazines. Users are not satisfied with non-print collections of the library. So public library needs to concentrate on build up non-print
collections to serve the users effectively.
Keywords: Public library, Collections, Opinion, Print collections, Non- print
collection, Young Adult Public Library (YAPL) users
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Big Data and Libraries
Kumar Patil1, Khaiser Nikam
2*
1Shri Mahadeshwara Government First Grade College, Kollegal, Chamarajanagar District,
Karnataka, India 2Department of Library & Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore, Karnataka, India
Abstract Very large amounts of data are being generated due to digital technologies and online
activities. Traditional database solutions, which were used as intelligent tools to handle
small data, are ineffective in handling the present day big data which has the
characteristics of high volume, velocity and variety. Big data analytic tools are employed
to get useful insights out of big data. There are some open source big data analytic tools
which can be used by librarians for various operations and studies in library environment.
Some possible areas include user studies, research, bibliometric studies, searching etc.
Keywords: Big data, big data analytics, MapReduce, Hadoop, Talend Open Studio