http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/17836 2026-10-09T20:38:24Z http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/17925 Title: AGRICULTURAL LIBRARIES AND THE DISSEMINATION OF AGRICULTURAL INFORMATION IN NIGERIA Authors: Aguolu, I E Abstract: Studies a random sample of ten agricultural libraries and their collection to determine their role in the dissemination of agricultural information to agricultural information-seekers in Nigeria. <br> </br> An assessment of the collection and services offered revealed that agricultural libraries in Nigeria disseminated information to seekers mostly through document loan and reference services. <br> </br> Provision of photocopying and modern computer assisted information services, which would facilitate irarity. Page(s): 115-119 2000-09-01T00:00:00Z http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/17924 Title: CUSTOMERS' RESEARCH IN LIBRARIES: A STUDY OF METHODS AND BARRIERS Authors: Manjunatha, K; Shivalingaiah, D Abstract: Traditionally the library is conceived as a central place (geographically) for information acquisition and retrieval. The developments in information technology particularly CD-ROM, Internet and communication media have changed this concept of a library. In an era of networking technology, users are demanding instantaneous solution to their information requirements even outside the geographical boundaries of the library. The present day librarian needs to possess more professional and technical skills than before to understand the users' requirements. Further need is to apply marketing techniques to promote the utilization of library resources and services. Proper understanding of customer requirements calls for customer surveys on a regular basis and such reports provide the basic input for designing userdefined services. Analyses the methods adopted by the librarians to understand customer needs, and the perceived barriers to conduct user surveys. The study revealed that 53% of the respondents are engaged in conducting user surveys, while 47% of them have not conducted any user survey. Majority of the librarians who are conducting users' surveys, do it on an informal basis and at random intervals. The myopic view of librarians on relevance of the existing services has emerged as an important barrier to conduct the user surveys. The other perceived barriers such as 'Negative attitude of management', 'Fear of criticism and inability to implement the suggestions', 'Absence of alternatives (for users)', and 'Lack of expertise and resource contraints' have been disconfirmed by the libraries. The common views held by the librarians are "Whatever the services we provide in the library are essential and best in the interest of the users ', and "we are aware of our weakness". Page(s): 101-114 2000-09-01T00:00:00Z http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/17923 Title: BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF CONTRIBUTIONS OF JOURNAL TOBACCO RESEARCH Authors: Suryanarayana, Y V Abstract: Information personnel are conducting studies on citation analysis or bibliometric analysis in subject areas of their institutions for knowing the extent of utility of journals, monographs, conference proceedings and other literature available in their library. The present article on bibliometric analysis of contributions of the journal Tobacco Research was done for the years 1987-1997. Discusses the type of contributions and their distribution over the years 1987-97 in Tobacco Research. Analysed the contributing Institutions and authorship pattern, listed the types of citations in the journal, prepared a core list of journals useful for Tobacoo Research and tabulated the distribution of articles with citations in different types of tobacco and its disciplines. Distribution pattern of publications with citations was given. Analysed all the citations and conclusions given at the end. Page(s): 81-100 2000-09-01T00:00:00Z