bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Use of electronic resources in business school libraries of an Indian state
Authors: Swain Dillip K. , Panda K.C. 
Published: February 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to look at the prolific growth of electronic resources during the last decade. The standards and strategies are sought to access and organize the abundance of e‐resources and to ensure free flow of information to the user's community. This survey attempts to measure the quantum of e‐resources accessed in the academic ambience of Business School libraries in Orissa (India). Moreover, the study attempts to examine to what extent Electronic Information Services (EIS) are offered to users of Business School libraries in the State with an opinion pool of the librarians of the respective Business Schools. Furthermore, the study aims to highlight problems and constraints faced by the information professionals in accessing e‐resources and delivering electronic information services with some constructive suggestions and remedial measures for the ensuing bottle‐neck.Design/methodology/approachThe paper highlights the availability of e‐resources and critically examines the quantum of their use in Business School libraries of Orissa and the crucial role played by the information professionals in providing electronic information services to users through the findings based on responses from structured questionnaires. The SPSS package is used for analysis of data.FindingsThe paper arrives at the conclusion that the internet‐based e‐resources are being well used compared with CD‐ROM databases. Premier web search options like Google and Yahoo! are the most frequently used search engines, while the other searching options are less used. Availability of some key online databases are exclusively confined to only a selected few B‐School libraries of the State.Practical implicationsThe paper restricts the study exclusively to e‐resources as the type of material and the librarians of 25 major Business School libraries of Orissa (India) as the respondents in its scope of discussion.Originality/valueThe paper sheds some light on the use of e‐resources in Business School libraries of Orissa (India) with some constructive suggestions for the development of the platform of electronic resources and services.
Impact and use of e‐resources by social scientists in National Social Science Documentation Centre (NASSDOC), India
Authors: Haridasan Sudharma , Khan Majid 
Published: February 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present the fact that electronic resources are a significant part of library collections. A large amount is invested in the development and management of e‐resources in the libraries. The study aims to identify the acceptance of e‐resources in the National Social Science Documentation Centre (NASSDOC) library in New Delhi, India and determine their usage, performance, degree of user satisfaction, and barriers faced in the access of e‐resources. It also attempts to find out the users' views about computer literacy among the social scientists.Design/methodology/approachThe study focuses on the impact and use of e‐resources by social scientists pursuing research in the NASSDOC library. The data were collected from the entire population of social scientists at NASSDOC through a questionnaire accompanied by personal interview. This was further analysed using statistical techniques and percentages to arrive at qualitative and quantitative results.FindingsThe major findings of the study indicate that respondents are aware of the e‐resources (such as e‐books, e‐journals, e‐encyclopedias, e‐theses, CD‐ROM databases, e‐mail, internet and the OPAC). Large numbers of research scholars and faculty members are using these e‐resources for their research work. Many faculty members strongly agreed with the necessity for computer and internet literacy to access information. A majority of users were satisfied with the e‐resources available at the NASSDOC library.Originality/valueThis is one of the first surveys conducted to identify the need and importance of e‐resources in a specific Indian library (NASSDOC) as well as the requirement for information literacy to enhance the use of available resources in the social sciences. It should pave the way to showing the value of such e‐resources for scholarly research in India.
IT in special libraries in Bangladesh: a case study
Authors: Islam Anwarul , Panda K.C. 
Published: February 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to assess the current status of special libraries of Bangladesh and their ability to adapt information technology (IT) in various library operations and services.Design/methodology/approachThe study is based on the case study method. A structured questionnaire was distributed among the special libraries of Bangladesh to uncover the status of using IT by those libraries.FindingsBeing a developing country, Bangladesh is confronted with certain problems to introduce IT‐based services and other facilities in the special libraries. The study has revealed the embryonic state of IT in the special libraries of Bangladesh.Originality/valueThe paper is an original case study on the application of IT in the Special Libraries of Bangladesh. It will help web researchers to obtain a precise picture of the application of IT in these libraries. It will also help researchers to acquaint themselves with IT applications in libraries in a third world country.
A library circulation system for city and special libraries
Authors: Tešendić Danijela , Milosavljević Branko , Surla Dušan 
Published: February 2009

PurposeThe aim of this research is to model and implement a software system for library circulation, so that all requirements of city and special libraries for electronic business with the library users can be fulfilled.Design/methodology/approachObject‐oriented methodology is used for modelling of information systems. Modelling is carried out in the CASE tool that supports the Unified Modelling Language (UML 2.0). The software architecture of the system is based on the software components and web services.FindingsThe result is a software system for library circulation. The application of the system supports the work with the local database (intranet), as well as with the remote database (internet). Also the application supports the work with different library formats (UNIMARC, MARC21 et al.).Research limitations/implicationsThe system is integrated into the BISIS system so that communication with the system for cataloguing is carried out via the text server of the BISIS system. For this reason integration into the other library software systems requires an additional programming. This limitation can be solved through implementation of the software package for communication with the system for cataloguing. In this case, the integration into another library system should require only the implementation of the method of the corresponding interface for work with bibliographic records.Originality/valueThe contribution of the paper is in the system architecture that can be configured for work in the local intranet, as well as on the internet, and that is independent of the library record format. Also, the architecture enables integration of the application in different library systems.
Key factors for consortial success: realizing a shared vision for interlibrary loan in a consortium of Canadian libraries
Authors: McGillivray Sue , Greenberg Amy , Fraser Lucina , Cheung Ophelia 
Published: February 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to identify the factors associated with the successful implementation of a shared interlibrary loan (ILL) system by the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL), a consortium of 20 Ontario universities.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is a descriptive review of the approaches taken in the consortial implementation of OCLC's VDX software. The paper elaborates on the building‐blocks and barriers to success as they were experienced, first by participants in OCUL's centralized implementation activities, and second at the local level by staff at Ryerson University Library, a member institution. Now end users can simultaneously search world‐wide catalogues, submit and track progress of requests, and receive materials rapidly. System functionality includes auto‐mediated interlibrary loans (direct requesting); use of link‐resolver software to transfer citation information from borrowing library catalogues to ILL request forms; and ISO peer‐to‐peer messaging.FindingsPost‐implementation analysis reveals several key factors that contributed to the project's success. These include: planning, leadership, financial support, technical support, cooperation, staff commitment, communication, staff‐and end‐user centered focus, training and evaluation.Practical implicationsThis may have broad application for similar complex projects.Originality/valueThe OCUL VDX implementation has achieved the originally expected economies of scale, service performance improvements and reduction in localized maintenance and system support. However, there have also been several unforeseen benefits such as the formulation and standardization of the OCUL ILL policies, and the development of Canada‐wide consortial reciprocal agreements. At the operational level, staff have had to adjust their management styles and develop confidence not only in their individual skills but also in cooperative thinking, reliance on centralized support, and in the overall system. Throughout the project the objectives have been clearly identified, and, for the most part, enthusiastically adopted, by consortium members. Recognizing that ILL is a service that is in transition, staff now look at business transformation and ways to identify, share and adopt best working practices.
Factors and characteristics of interlibrary loan use and non‐use
Authors: Porat Lynne , Fine Sara 
Published: February 2009

PurposeThe aim of this study is to investigate whether there are differences between users and non‐users of ILDS and whether users of ILDS perceive certain factors as contributing to satisfactory ILDS outcomes.Design/methodology/approachThe study employed survey research in the form of a specially‐compiled web questionnaire which was distributed by e‐mail to a sample of faculty and doctoral students at two Israeli research institutions.FindingsOne of the main findings was that an ILDS user is a senior, productive, humanities, faculty member – someone who frequently uses the library's services and resources, has a deep style of information‐seeking. An additional finding was that many non‐users of ILDS believed that all their research needs were met by the internet. The other main finding was that ILDS users who perceived the consulting of secondary information sources and receiving reference assistance prior to requesting ILDS as being beneficial, achieved satisfactory ILDS outcomes which exceeded their expectations and which were ultimately integrated into their research.Practical implicationsThe findings contribute to librarians' understanding of users and non‐users of ILDS and may enable them to identify and encourage potential ILDS users and find ways to promote satisfactory ILDS outcomes. Future research could study whether users of ILDS actually produce better quality research than non‐users.Originality/valueThe research shows that ILDS users have a deep style of information‐seeking and uncovers the reasons for non‐use of ILDS. In addition, it confirms Stone's (1983) finding that secondary information sources promote patron satisfaction with ILDS outcomes.
Interlending and document supply: a review of the recent literature: 66
Authors: McGrath Mike 
Published: February 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to provide a review of the most recent literature concerning document supply and related matters.Design/methodology/approachThe approach is based on the reading of over 150 journals as well as monographs, reports and web sites.FindingsElectronic books remain a minority market but the literature at least remains optimistic and readers are improving in quality and acceptability. Open access continues to grow but with continuing and widely differing views on its impact. Recent mandating decisions will mean a step change in both the creation and the growth of institutional and subject repositories. Increasing concerns are being expressed about the monopolistic implications of Google and there are some stout counter‐arguments. A number of interesting articles on document supply show it to be in robust health.Originality/valueThe paper represents a useful source of information for librarians and others interested in document supply and related matters.
Who uses the interlibrary loan and document delivery service and what do they request? A case study at the University of Western Australia
Authors: Benn Jill 
Published: February 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to report on a review of interlibrary loan and document delivery activity by academics and postgraduate students in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences at the University of Western Australia.Design/methodology/approachThe paper analysed statistical data and requests made over a one‐year period.FindingsThe analysis identified who used the service and for what purpose. Although there was a decline in the use of the service overall, there was an increase in activity in the Faculty of Arts. Many of the items requested via interlibrary loan fitted within the scope of the Library collection.Originality/valueThe paper provides evidence that monographs remain integral to scholars in the arts and that this type of analysis can contribute to effective collection development.
Resource Discovery at the British Library
Authors: Stewart Mandy 
Published: February 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this article is to explain some of the developments taking place at The British Library to make its records and the material behind the records more easily accessible to users. Two other new services are described that increase accessibility to the collections but are not directly under the Resource Discovery office.Design/methodology/approachThe paper adopts a descriptive approach.FindingsThe Resource Discovery department will continue to work on projects, which provide better, more streamlined access to the BL collections and to keep abreast of technological developments to ensure that access is also provided to the increasing amount of digital material, which will be collected in the future.Originality/valueThe paper provides a readable insight into current developments for both on‐site and remote access to the vast collections of The British Library.
Web 2.0 Expo in New York: building online communities
Authors: Kesselman Martin 
Published: February 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to report on the Web 2.0 Expo in New York.Design/methodology/approachConference report.FindingsThe conference was geared primarily to the business community with talks, presentations, and exhibits that focused on developing Web 2.0 strategies to get consumers to visit and revisit their web sites.Originality/valuePresents some of the highlights from the conference.
Developing a library toolbar
Authors: Jones Elizabeth 
Published: February 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this article is to review the toolbar creation service, Conduit™ and provide instruction for configuring the toolbar search box.Design/methodology/approachThis article is based on the experience of the Dulaney‐Browne Library while developing a library toolbar using Conduit™.FindingsConduit™ is a free service for creating toolbars to use with Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer. Conduit™ is user‐friendly and initiative. However, there is a compatibility issue with the internet explore version and the Ebrary Reader ActiveX Control.Originality/valueThis paper offers helpful tips on developing a library toolbar.
Web‐based legal information services and academic law libraries in Nigeria
Authors: John‐Okeke Rita 
Published: February 2009

PurposeThis article seeks to discuss the need for a web‐based information delivery system in academic law libraries in Nigeria. It highlights the benefits of harnessing interactive web technologies to provide the kind of information which legal scholars and researchers need to find the law, interpret the law and apply the law to solve societal problems.Design/methodology/approachA literature survey was carried out to support the proposal for a web‐based legal information service in Nigerian academic law libraries; visits to the websites of universities that have law faculties were also made.FindingsMost of the libraries in law faculties, law schools and legal institutes are not utilizing web technologies such as blogs, Wikipedia, really simple syndication feeds, instant messaging, streaming media, podcasting and tagging. Lack of IT skills, finances, and government support are the major problems facing these libraries.Practical implicationsIt should sensitize Government, library schools, library associations and information professionals to the challenges of ICTs.Originality/valueWeb‐based information delivery is relatively new in Nigerian libraries. This work will serve as a reference source.
Using a wiki to publish a research guide
Authors: Mason Elisa 
Published: February 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this article is to describe the use of wiki to publish a guide to the forced migration reference literature.Design/methodology/approachA case study format is employed to review the process of choosing an online publishing option, and selecting, building and maintaining the wiki.FindingsA wiki is an easy way to present a lot of material to a wide audience.Originality/valueThe article discusses the first major wiki to be developed as a reference source for the forced migration information community.
Who will be responsible? The authentication and preservation of government digital information
Authors: Walsh John 
Published: February 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to discuss the authentication and preservation of government digital information. The Government Printing Office (GPO) has been the official distributor of government information for 147 years and charged with assuring authenticity of all published government documents. Most federal information is now “born digital” and the GPO is evolving into an electronic information repository. Digital technology has made editing and altering documents easy, making authentication a prominent issue. Through the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP), the federal depository libraries (FDLs) have been providing preservation and access to government information for almost 200 years. In its 2007 Annual Report, the GPO claims its planning on assigning the duties of authenticating and preserving electronic documents to the FDLs.Design/methodology/approachAreas discussed include the GPO and authentication, the FDLP, the depository libraries and preservation, policy and technological changes, and organizational change.FindingsThis paper argues that depository libraries are unprepared for this responsibility and recommends changes before the transition.Originality/valueThe changes could help make the transition successful and encourage continued collaboration between GPO and the depository libraries.
Kautilya on principles of taxation
Authors: Sihag Balbir S. 
Published: February 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present Kautilya's principles of taxation during the fourth century BCE.Design/methodology/approachModern tools of economic analysis are used to present Kautilya's principles on income taxation.FindingsKautilya implicitly suggests a linear income tax. He emphasizes fairness, stability of tax structure, fiscal federalism, avoidance of heavy taxation, ensuring of tax compliance and subsidies to encourage capital formation.Research limitations/implicationsAccording to Kautilya, some linkage between the ability to pay (i.e. provision of a safety net to the poor, old and the sick) and the benefit principle may be better than the current approaches, which treat the ability to pay and the expenditure side of the taxation separately.Practical implicationEnsuring tax compliance and avoidance of heavy taxation are the most important ingredients of a sound fiscal policy.Originality/valueThe paper presents the very first growth‐oriented fiscal policy along with a provision of a safety net.
Kautilya on international trade policies
Authors: Sihag Balbir S. 
Published: February 2009

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to present Kautilya's ideas on international trade.Design/methodology/approachA non‐technical descriptive approach is followed.FindingsKautilya implicitly proposes a theory of gains from trade and recommends imports promotion rather than export promotion.Research limitations/implicationsIt is indicated that our current understanding regarding international trade during ancient times is quite inadequate.Practical implicationsThere will be no need for current endless negotiations if countries commit themselves to Kautilya's policy of import promotion.Originality/valueThe paper provides insights into trade patterns during the ancient times.
A comparison of consumer views of traditional services and self‐service technologies
Authors: Cunningham Lawrence F. , Young Clifford E. , Gerlach James 
Published: February 2009

PurposeFew marketing studies look at service classifications for self‐service technologies (SSTs) and none directly compare consumer‐based perceptions of traditional services to SSTs. To fill this gap, this study aims to examine how customers perceived traditional services and SSTs on service classifications criteria proposed by Lovelock, Bowen and Bell.Design/methodology/approachIn two separate studies consumer ratings for each classification method on each service were obtained. Using multi‐dimensional scaling (MDS), 13 traditional services and 12 SSTs were separately mapped onto a perceptual space of service classifications.FindingsThe comparison of the two perceptual spaces reveals that consumers viewed the classifications of convenience, person/object, and delivery for SSTs differently than that for traditional services. The classifications of traditional services were represented by two dimensions of customization/standardization and person/object. In contrast, the classifications of SSTs were represented by two dimensions of customization/standardization and separability/inseparability. Thus the description of the underlying dimensions of services varied by traditional services or SSTs.Research limitations/implicationsIt is possible that the results of the MDS were influenced by the use of preset classifications. Results may also be influenced by the authors' choice of MDS method. Further research is needed regarding the classification of SSTs and the use of these classifications for SST design.Originality/valueThis research extends previous consumer‐based classification research by including SSTs. The findings identified separate typologies for SSTs and traditional services. The typologies should be of interest to both researchers and managers who are interested in how SSTs are perceived by consumers.