NOPR Collection:

Information needs and sources of information of the rural agriculturists

Wed, 01 Mar 1989 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Information needs and sources of information of the rural agriculturists Authors: Musib, S K Abstract: To find out the major information source of the rural agriculturists (farmers) a survey was conducted in the district of Burdwan in West Bengal. Findings show that the most important information sources are personal experience, friends, neighbours, relatives, family members, fellow professionals and persons in agricultural offices. Attempts have also been made to identify the day-to-day problems of the rural agriculturists, and the sources of information to solve such problems. Page(s): 63-67

Creation of subject index to NUCSSI database with CDS/ISIS package

Wed, 01 Mar 1989 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Creation of subject index to NUCSSI database with CDS/ISIS package Authors: Mittal, Rekha Abstract: An attempt has been made to use CDS/ISIS package (version 1.0) for the creation of subject index to National Union Catalogue of Scientific Serials in India (NUCSSI) data base. The subject index helps the user to know the titles available under a particular subject covered in the data base. The subject index has subject code, UDC number and subject heading selected from the key title of the serial. Searches can be made through anyone of them. Page(s): 52-62

User’s survey of card catalogue consultation at Kakatiya University library, Warangal, A.P.

Wed, 01 Mar 1989 00:00:00 GMT

Title: User’s survey of card catalogue consultation at Kakatiya University library, Warangal, A.P. Authors: Kanakachary, M Abstract: A week long sample observation of card catalogue consultation by users at the Kakatiya University Library, Warangal has been made and results recorded. Users have been subsequently questioned about the purposes for which the catalogue was consulted. The study revealed that the classified catalogue is not used at all and the author and title catalogue are consulted to the maximum. It is also found that 80% of the consultations of card catalogue are to locate documents, 10% is to make comprehensive search for references on a topic and rest for miscellaneous purposes. Page(s): 48-51

Job attitudes of junior staff in Nigerian University library: Calabar

Wed, 01 Mar 1989 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Job attitudes of junior staff in Nigerian University library: Calabar Authors: Etuk, Mfon E Abstract: Studies the job attitudes and job satisfaction of junior staff in University of Calabar library. Data was gathered by a questionnaire from a sample from the staff of university library. The analysis of data reveals that majority of staff are not satisfied with their pay, working conditions and lack of facilities to improve their talents. Suggests interaction between subordinates and supervisors, provision of better facilities and involvement of junior staff in decision making. Page(s): 41-47