http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/47104 Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:54:59 GMT 2026-10-10T10:54:59Z http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/52662 Title: How Indian libraries tweet? Word frequency and sentiment analysis of library tweets Authors: Patra, Swapan Kumar Abstract: The study attempts to map Twitter activity of selected Indian libraries using word frequency and sentiment analysis. Tweets of 18 libraries’ (5 academic libraries, 5 government libraries, 5 school libraries and 3 public libraries) were downloaded during June and July 2019. ‘R’ software was used for the analysis. The study finds that Indian libraries are less active on Twitter. The word cloud based on the most frequently occurring words from the Tweets observed variations in Tweets depend upon the type of libraries. Sentiment analysis of Tweets showed that most of the libraries’ Tweets are positive in nature. The study recommends that Indian libraries should use twitter to promote their collections and services. Page(s): 131-139 Sun, 01 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/52662 2019-12-01T00:00:00Z http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/52661 Title: Information mashup through application of Web 2.0 tools: services and procedures Authors: Mandal, Sujata; Mukhopadhyay, Parthasarathi; Dutta, Anirban Abstract: Information mashup allows remixing of data from different sources to create new hybrid services with the help of API. In this study technical knowhow of implementation of the Web 2.0 services in OPAC using AddThis, an open source platform, has been discussed. The study has also tried to identify the services that are being provided by the top 10 central libraries of global, national (India), Asian as well as the state (West Bengal) universities using information mashup technology and makes a comparison of the same between the university libraries. Page(s): 140-151 Sun, 01 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/52661 2019-12-01T00:00:00Z http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/52660 Title: A history and development of peer-review process Authors: Jana, Siladitya Abstract: The paper shows the importance of peer review process in the scholarly communication system and discusses both the closed and the newly emerging open peer review models. It also examines the peer review system at the scholarly academies or societies in their nomination systems for prizes, rewards, etc. It also discusses the various facets of the newly developed open peer review models now prevalent in various journals. The paper may help to understand and appreciate the role played by peer review in the scholarly communication system and the efforts being made to make it more transparent. Page(s): 152-162 Sun, 01 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/52660 2019-12-01T00:00:00Z http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/52659 Title: Occupational health hazards of library professionals in India Authors: Pal, Jiban K. Abstract: The paper revisits a wide variety of health hazards in the library workplace. Through an exhaustive review, it explores the underlying causes of occupational risk & injuries to library workers; aiming to raise the awareness of healthy working practices and statutory requirements. It reflects the viewpoints surrounding the health and safety in libraries to illustrate possible health hazards of library workers in an Indian context. The paper informs about a variety of burdens that persist in the library workplace. It also outlines the major causes of occupational risk in terms of physical, chemical, biological, technological, emotional, and psychosocial hazards. It reveals how occupational hazards emanate in the library workplace and how library managers can prevent these hazards by creating health & safety compliance in the workplace. The paper concludes that there is a need for transforming the library profession to improve the level of occupational health practices ensuring standard norms and follow-up actions. Page(s): 163-170 Sun, 01 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/52659 2019-12-01T00:00:00Z