Indian Journal of Library and Information Sciences

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The study discusses about the Audio Visual Services provided by the agricultural science university libraries in South India. User opinion is collected and presented in different tables and the study found that 48% of PG Students, 56% of Research Scholars and 49% of Faculty Members are of the opinion that the audio visuals materials are available in their respective libraries. Further 43% of PG students, 50% of Research Scholars and 44% of Faculty Members said that they are availing the AV services in their respective libraries. 39% of PG Students, 41% of Research Scholars and 41% of Faculty Members are expressed that they have used the micro film readers; finally 26% of PG Students, 40% of Research Scholars and 37% of Faculty Members are satisfied over all the audio visual services. This shows that majority of the users are not satisfied as per as audiovisual services are concern. 
 

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Defines the term human ‘resource/manpower’ from the  managerial and general point of view . Highlights the role  of human resource in achieving the goals of the library by effectively and efficiently utilizing the other physical resources. Discusses the importance and need of human resource development in the emerging context of ICT and LPG, especially in the LICs of higher education institutions. Also highlights the various aspects of training and development of LIS professionals to suit the today’s changing requirements of the environment. Finally discusses the role of UGC and INFLIBNET in training and development of library staff. Further discusses the various bodies and committees constituted by the UGC to promote the quality of services of the LICs and their implication upon the human resource development in the LICs.

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A Web portal is a special web site designed to act as a gateway to other related sites. Web portals are designed to retain their users who must return to them frequently. They provide a useful means of making content readily available to authorized users in a convenient form. Web portals are found in many domains of specialization. This paper will discuss some of the technologies which support the creation and maintenance of Web portals.
 

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Revolutionary changes are taking  place with the  advent of Information Technology.  It is now easier and faster to search information through electronic media like Internet, CD ROM Databases, E-books, E-journals Online Journals etc. and  Libraries are now acquiring, storing E-resources and making them available  through portal . Portal allows user, the access of library services and resources over internet . This paper discusses  the  advantages and different types of portals. How to design and develop it, the content and features of portal,  format for databases etc. Also discussed  how the MPKV Library has developed   Knowledge Portal to render value-added services to  users.
Keywords: Portal, E-resources, CD ROM Databases, Internet, e-books, e-journals, CAS, Portal design and Management

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Internet is the most revolutionary development in the field of information Science. It has opened up new opportunities for the information professionals to meet the growing challenges being faced by them under the fast changing scenario. The paper traces the history of ‘Internet’ and its entry into Indian Library Culture. It emphasizes the need and importance of adopting the ‘Internet’ by libraries in India to expand the information base and to meet the ever-growing demands of their users. Provides information about important Internet Services Providers (ISPS) in India. Discusses the Service being offered by Internet in libraries in India.