September 2013
Local, regional and global collaborative efforts amidst the global financial crisis: Consortia
The main objective of this paper is to analyze the result of the change in the information seeking behavior of the users which has led to the exponential growth of literature which has been contributed by the libraries themselves by providing maximum e-resources. Further how librarians are providing these resources and advanced information to users by using various resources. As the needs of readers have been...
September 2013
The roles of libraries in the use of games as strategy for pedagogy of primary science in schools
This study investigates the effectiveness of games as technique for teaching and learning of primary science in schools and the role played by library services. Games, when carefully employed and executed serve as an integral part of teaching method and measure of effectiveness of instruction. Research has shown that educational games can have positive impacts on student learning and motivation. The success...
September 2013
Scholarly use of information for research by postgraduate students: The role of Kenneth Dike Library (KDL)
Research process is being focused upon by universities and colleges. An important element in the research process is the accessibility of information resources and services provided by libraries. Postgraduate students are one group of stakeholders in the universities. It is thus appropriate for academic libraries to re-examine how they can play a more relevant role in facilitating research. This...
September 2013
Gender differences in the use of academic resources: the case of FUTA library
The research was carried out to investigate gender differences in the use of academic resources in FUTA University library. A structured interview schedule was used in eliciting information from 600 respondents randomly selected over the period of six months in 2012. Results showed gender differences in age, marital status, internet access, and use of advisory services in the library. Men within the age...
September 2013
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) digital library consortium: A case study
This paper aims to give an understanding of the e-resources available in the MUHS digital library consortium. Survey method based on observation was used for the study. Data were collected from MUHS digital library consortium website through search engine. The author evaluated different types of e-resources available based on faculty and subject in MUHS digital library consortium. There is increasing demand...
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