NOPR Collection:

Library use - An analytical study

Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Library use - An analytical study Authors: Dalai, B.K.; Ramesh, D.B.; Sahu, J.R. Abstract: Based on a study of 380 users of the Library and Documentation Services of the Regional Research Laboratory, Bhubaneswar (India) by observation and interview method. The paper examines the users habits, pattern of library use, usages of catalogue, period of stay in library etc. Page(s): 73-77

Dewey Decimal Classification - Edition 21

Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Dewey Decimal Classification - Edition 21 Authors: Gokhale, Praitbha A. Abstract: The twenty first edition of Dewey Decimal Classification (DD.C.) is now published by Forest Press, a division of OCLC Inc. New York. The previous editions appeared after a span, ranging from two years (between editions 8 and 9 from 1913 to 1915) to twelve years (between editions 6 and 7 from 1899 to 1911). The 21st edition is published after seven years of publication of the 20th edition in 1989. Every new edition of D.D.C. endeavors to cope up with new knowledge and shows a reflection of the political, administrative, scientific and technological changes taking place all around the world. An attempt has been made, here, to highlight some of the noteworthy features of the D. D. C. 21. With the increased use of facet analysis, this edition could be a useful tool for the kind and form of literature which is likely to be produced in 21st Century. Page(s): 65-72

Information seeking behaviour of the professionals in the field of disabilities with special reference to mental handicap in India

Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Information seeking behaviour of the professionals in the field of disabilities with special reference to mental handicap in India Authors: Reddy, S. Hari Krishna; Karisiddappa, C R Abstract: A study of information seeking behavior of 160 professionals in the field of disabilities in India, through a questionnaire survey method, reveals that informal channels are more used for information gathering. Journals are preferred for formal source of information for preparing course/ teaching materials. Books are used more for providing consultation and offering therapeutic diagnostic services. The time spent in borrowing/reading literature for various purposes has also been studied. Page(s): 54-64

Citation study of dissertations in library and information science

Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Citation study of dissertations in library and information science Authors: Deshpande, Meera; Rajyalakshmi, D Abstract: A study of 65 dissertations in library and information science submitted to Nagpur University (India) during the period 1990-94 reveals that majority of the works, are in the field of literature survey and trends in various aspects of library and information science. Citation analysis has been carried out to find the types of cited source materials, authorship pattern and chronological distribution of cited references. The ranked list of journals indicates that the Annals of Library Science and Documentation is the most cited journal. Page(s): 41-53