Awareness on Social Media among the LIS Professionals in the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka: A Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 62-66
Author(s):  
Shilpa Uplaonkar ◽  
Kalikadevi G. Badiger
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Present Article ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Online Collaboration ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Agricultural Sciences ◽  
User Centric ◽  
The University

The present paper focuses on the explore of social media such as Face book, Twitter, Whatsapp, etc. to work as an effective tool for imparting information or knowledge and prove helpful in making awareness among Library and Information Science (LIS) Professionals of University Libraries of University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad as most important aspect of social mediaas its emphasis on online collaboration and sharing because it has social networking, user centric characteristics. Data was collected by means of a questionnaire that was circulated among the LIS Professionals of University Libraries of University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad randomly. Present article reports the survey of social media, in making awareness among LIS Professionals. Analysis will help the LIS professionals in deriving the benefits of Social media.

Extent of Job Enlargement in University Libraries in Kerala: An Investigative Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-74
Author(s):  
A. Naseer ◽  
B. Mini Devi
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Significant Variation ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
State University ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Rapid Changes ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
The University

Rapid changes in information and communication technology require application of managerial techniques, human resource management and integration of several technologies in library and information Centers. The present research aims at studying the extent of job enlargement in selected eight state university libraries in Kerala. Data of the study was gathered from a total of 266 qualified and permanent library and information science professionals. Analysis of data was done using SPSS and Micro Soft excel. The important finding of the research is that there is no significant level of job enlargement among library and information science professionals. It also finds that job enlargement situation of libraries in the universities in Kerala is low and different. The study reveals that there is significant variation in the level of job enlargement among the university libraries in Kerala. The highest level of job enlargement is found in Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady followed by Kannur University.

The Perspective of Library and Information Science (LIS) Professionals Toward Knowledge Management in University Libraries

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (02) ◽  
pp. 1750015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khurshid Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Library Services ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Library Service ◽  
Knowledge Management Practices ◽  
The University

This study explores the general perspectives of library and information science (LIS) professionals on knowledge management in the university libraries of Pakistan. The study specifically examines the perceptions, understandings, role and responsibilities of Pakistani LIS professionals toward knowledge management. A questionnaire was used as an instrument to evaluate the perceptions, understandings, role and responsibilities of LIS professionals toward knowledge management. The questionnaires were administered to subject librarians who were included in the sample at the universities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Generalising the findings of this study over the population of LIS community in Pakistan reveals that knowledge management is for the improvement of library services and productive purposes. Accordingly, the Pakistani LIS professionals use knowledge management practices for the improvement of their respective library service. The LIS community is also very familiar with the term “knowledge management”. It succeeded mainly to generalise that majority of the LIS professionals mentioned that they have used knowledge management in their libraries.

Prerequisite and awareness status of Web 2.0 applications in University Libraries of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (8) ◽  
pp. 5-7
Author(s):  
Aziz Ur Rahman ◽  
Haroon Idrees ◽  
Arif khan
Keyword(s):  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ◽  
Rss Feeds ◽  
The University ◽  
E Mail

Purpose This study aims to explore the awareness status of Web 2.0 tools among library and information science (LIS) professionals in the University Libraries of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Design/methodology/approach The study used quantitative method to collect data from 73 LIS professionals in 18 public sector university libraries of the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Inferential and descriptive statistical techniques were used to analyze data using SPSS. Findings It was observed from the findings that majority of LIS professional s possess good knowledge of MS Office; however, some senior librarians were less acquainted. Internet facility was available to 60 participants out of 66. Librarians were not familiar with many services of Web 2.0; however, Facebook, YouTube and Skype were most familiar among the librarians. Majority of the respondents had no experience of using podcasting, RSS feeds, LinkedIn, LibraryThing, Flickr and MySpace. On the other hand, e-mail services, Facebook and YouTube were founded to be the most commonly used Web 2.0 tools among respondents. Problems faced by majority of the respondents were power failure, lack of training, non-cooperation from higher authorities, low speed of internet and financial problems. Practical implications These research results can be very beneficial for the interested librarians in universities, when they plan to use Web 2.0 applications in their libraries. Originality/value This study presents an overall picture of Web 2.0 applications in university libraries of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and attempts to provide the readers with helpful information to better understand how their colleagues elsewhere are utilizing Web 2.0 tools in execution of library services.

The role of human environment in making a workplace congenial: a case of university libraries

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Qurat Ul Ain Saleem ◽  
Kanwal Ameen
Keyword(s):  
Information Science ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Informal Communication ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Human Environment ◽  
Workplace Issues ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The University

Purpose Organizations ought to provide a congenial workplace for employees, particularly females, to get optimum performance. This study aims to investigate the congeniality of libraries’ human environment for female library and information science professionals (LIPs). Regarding the human environment, the manager’s support, relationship with colleagues and informal communication have been studied. Design/methodology/approach For this quantitative study, the researchers use a survey research method based on a self-constructed questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of closed-ended questions, which were used to collect the data; however, the open-ended question entitled comments was also added to take the opinion of respondents. The sampling includes the female LIPs working in the university libraries of Punjab, Pakistan. Findings The results highlight that female LIPs were satisfied with the human environment at their workplaces. Participants not only appreciated the role and support of their immediate managers in terms of respect, feedback, task allocation and approachability but also recognized the role of colleagues and informal communication (social interaction) in making their workplace congenial and comfortable to work by establishing a positive relationship with supervisors, colleagues or subordinates at the workplace. However, some open-ended comments reveal that females face leg-pulling, favoritism, male colleagues’ indecent behavior and managers’ critical behavior at the workplace. Research limitations/implications Because of the sensitivity of the topic and limitedness of an instrument, the respondents might have been hesitant to give real opinions. This study was limited in terms of participants as data was collected only from one province of Pakistan. Practical implications Workplaces for females in a male-dominated society like Pakistan impede their commitment to giving their best. Despite an increased number of females in the profession, it is surprising that so little empirical research has been conducted on the topic. Therefore, this study is an excellent addition to the dearth of literature on the subject. The findings may help in sensitizing the management and authorities to control the human environment at workplaces as this study will also bring into light the prevailing working environment for females. Originality/value Libraries as a workplace have been studied internationally (Farler and Broady-Preston, 2012; Ocholla, 2002; Oud, 2008). From the local perspective, the only study concerning the workplace issues of libraries is by Yousaf et al. (2013), which was limited to the managerial problems faced by female librarians working at the University of the Punjab. Hence, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study will be one of its nature.

Effect of Organisational Climate on Employees Motivation in University Libraries in Kerala: An Investigative Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-75
Author(s):  
A. Naseer ◽  
B. Mini Devi
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
State Universities ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Organisational Climate ◽  
The University ◽  
Positive Effect

The purpose of this research was to study the effect of organisational climate on employees motivation using a Structural Equation Model (SEM) with the help of AMOS. The study has employed with an exploratory and descriptive questionnaire. Data collected from 266 qualified and permanent library and information science professionals of selected eight state universities of Kerala. Employees motivation was measured as composite variable from six components and organisational climate is also represented as latest variable formed from six components. The model is found to be adequately fit. The study reveals that all components of organisational climate and employees motivation have significant contribution in the university libraries of Kerala. From the result it can be inferred that orgnisational climate has significant positive effect on employees motivation. It is concluded that policy should be formulated by giving more importance to the factors affecting employees motivation so as to improve functioning of university libraries.

scholarly journals LIS professionals and role of Facebook

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Madansing Dhondiram Golwal ◽  
Datta T. Kalbande ◽  
Shashank S. Sonwane
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Online Collaboration ◽  
Social Networking Site ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Online Study ◽  
Time Investment ◽  
Facebook Use ◽  
Study Circle

Current research focuses on examining how much, why and how LIS Professionals use Facebook, one of the most popular social networking site, and understanding its impact on education and social interaction. The aim of this study is to examine the purposes of Facebook use in Library and Information Science (LIS) Professionals sample and explore time investment of the professionals to Facebook social network site. And the study was focus on to explore social networking site (SNS), Facebook to work as an effective tool for imparting information or knowledge and prove helpful in making awareness among LIS Professionals of Maharashtra Librarians Online Study Circle (MLOSC) Group as most important aspect of Facebook as its emphasis on online collaboration and sharing because it has social networking, user centric characteristics. Data was collected by means of a questionnaire that was circulated among the LIS Professionals of MLOSC Group randomly. Present article reports the survey of social networking site, Facebook in making awareness among LIS Professionals. Analysis will help the LIS professionals in deriving the benefits of SNS, Facebook.

scholarly journals Social networking with Web 2.0: A comparative study of on-campus and online students

2009 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Barabara Frey
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Communication Strategies ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Online Students ◽  
Online Learners ◽  
University Of Pittsburgh ◽  
Social Technologies ◽  
The University

In this presentation Barbara Frey and Lorna Kearns summarize a study of back channel communication that took place at the University of Pittsburgh among on-campus and online learners enrolled in the Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program in summer 2008. They define “back channel communication” as the communication in which students engage outside of the structured course activities and discussions. It includes telephone conversations, social networking, email, RSS readers, calendaring, and instant/text messaging. In particular, they compare the use of social technologies and communication strategies between the on-campus and online students and discuss how usage varies according to age. Situating the presentation within the context of social learning, they will discuss how this communication enhances student learning and satisfaction with their program.

scholarly journals Enhancing Research Activities of Library and Information Science Educators in Nigerian Universities through Utilization of Academic Social Media

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 62-70
Author(s):  
Rita Otibhor Salami ◽  
Abubakar Saka Katamba ◽  
Mohammed Abubakar Bitagi ◽  
Samuel Jimmy Udoudoh
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Research Result ◽  
Information Gathering ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Dissemination Of Research ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Science Educators

The paper examines how academic social media utilisation can enhance research activities of Library and Information Science educators in Nigerian universities. The study highlighted the various research activities of Library and Information Science educators such as information gathering, collaboration, and dissemination of research findings and measurement of impacts. In addition, the authors elaborated on the benefits of academic social media such as Research gate, Academia.edu, Google Scholar, LinkedIn, Open Researcher Contributor Identity and Mendeley to include profile creation, information gathering, search for potential collaborators, instant research result dissemination, measurement of impact and management of research. The study stated that factors such as social influence, technical factors and personal factors can influence use of academic social media platforms. Keywords: Social media, Academics, Research Library and Information Science, Educators

Social Media in Higher Education

2019 ◽  
pp. 898-922
Author(s):  
Laura Aymerich-Franch
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Teaching Resources ◽  
American University ◽  
Privacy Concerns ◽  
Spanish Universities ◽  
The University

This chapter analyses privacy concerns of students and faculty resulting from the adoption of social media as teaching resources in higher education. In addition, the chapter focuses on privacy concerns that social media can cause to faculty when they are used for social networking. A trans-cultural study was carried out which involved three Spanish universities, a Colombian university, and an American university. A focus group was organized with PhD students to brainstorm the topic. Afterwards, 94 undergraduate students completed a survey and 18 lecturers participated in a written interview. Results indicate that social media are widely adopted in the university and are perceived as valuable resources for teaching. However, privacy concerns can easily emerge among students and faculty when these applications are used for this purpose. Concerns may appear when social media are used for social networking as well. The text also offers some guidelines to overcome them.

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