Papers by Shailendra Kumar
There is a paradigm shift from traditional classroom basedlearning to digital-based learning. In ... more There is a paradigm shift from traditional classroom basedlearning to digital-based learning. In the modern era of cutthroat competition both in the education as well as career field, people find it more convenient to rely on the online or web enhanced learning programme for various reasons. The prime purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the
Journal of Information Science Theory and Practice, 2013
The aim of this study is to examine the user's online searching behavior in IR interfaces of e-jo... more The aim of this study is to examine the user's online searching behavior in IR interfaces of e-journal database systems. The study is purely based on survey methods and tries to analyse the online searching behavior of respondents of social science disciplines who were doing research in three target central universities of Delhi (i.e. DU, JMI, and JNU). For measuring the responses of the respondents in IR interfaces of e-journal database systems, a total of 396 questionnaires were distributed among the students and out of all, 305 responses were used for the study. The findings of the study reveal that most of the students were not using all the facilities offered in IR interfaces of e-journal database systems for their retrieval process and also encourages menu based searches rather than command based searching.
When this study (Roy 2009) started in 2006, there were only 16 central universities. The present ... more When this study (Roy 2009) started in 2006, there were only 16 central universities. The present study has been conducted on a sample of eight central universities which are well established:
Journal of Information Science Theory and Practice, 2013
This paper aims to determine the preference and use of electronic information and resources by bl... more This paper aims to determine the preference and use of electronic information and resources by blind/visually impaired users in the leading National Capital Region (NCR) libraries of India. Survey methodology has been used as the basic research tool for data collection with the help of questionnaires. The 125 in total users surveyed in all the five libraries were selected randomly on the basis of willingness of the users with experience of working in digital environments to participate in the survey. The survey results were tabulated and analyzed with descriptive statistics methods using Excel software and 'Stata version 11.' The findings reveal that ICT have a positive impact in the lives of people with disabilities as it helps them to work independently and increases the level of confidence among them. The Internet is the most preferred medium of access to information among the majority of blind/visually impaired users. The 'Complexity of content available on the net' is found as the major challenge faced during Internet use by blind users of NCR libraries. 'Audio books on CDs/DVDs and DAISY books' are the most preferred electronic resources among the majority of blind/visually impaired users. This study will help the library professionals and organizations/institutions serving people with disabilities to develop effective library services for blind/visually impaired users in the digital environment on the basis of findings on information usage behavior in the study.
Purpose: This paper aims to study the current status of the various Assistive Technology faciliti... more Purpose: This paper aims to study the current status of the various Assistive Technology facilities available for the people with disabilities in National Capital Region Libraries, India. Design/methodology/approach: Survey methodology has been used as the basic research tool to collect the data with the help of questionnaire from various institutions/libraries serving the people with disabilities. Findings: The study depicts the lack of Assistive Technology facilities in National Capital Region libraries. The study concludes that there are negligible amount of Assistive Technology facilities for the deaf/hearing impaired and locomotor impaired users in the institutions/libraries. Research limitation: The total number of 15 libraries was selected for the study as there were many libraries that do not have the sufficient Assistive Technology facilities to serve the people with disabilities. Research implication: This study will prove useful for the LIS professionals and the research community to provide an insight into the current status of the Assistive Technologies available in National Capital Region Libraries, India. Originality/value: This paper identifies the current status of the Assistive Technology facilities available for the people with disabilities in National Capital Region Libraries as there is almost no literature and research available which is relevant to this area.
The purpose of this article is to study users' perspective regarding the importance of library or... more The purpose of this article is to study users' perspective regarding the importance of library orientation/training programmes for the people with disabilities in the leading academic and special National Capital Region (NCR) libraries of India. Survey methodology has been used as the basic research tool for data collection with the help of Likert-type questionnaires. The total 375 users surveyed in all the 15 libraries are selected randomly on the basis of willingness of the users to participate in the survey with the experience of working in digital environment. The survey results were tabulated and analyzed with descriptive statistics methods using Excel software and 'Stata version 11'. The help of 'Sign Language Interpreters' was taken to communicate with the deaf/hearing impaired users. The Library orientation/training programmes are found 'Essential' for the people with disabilities. Majority of users in all the libraries are not found aware of any orientation programme organized at their institution/library which depicts lack of 'User Awareness Programmes' in the National Capital Region Libraries. The people with disabilities are found aware of latest technologies and rely on training to utilize its benefits. This study is the first to explore the users' perspective regarding library orientation/training programmes for the people with disabilities in NCR libraries of India. The findings will assist the libraries to review their training policies to improve the service quality for the users.
DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology
The purpose of this paper is to investigate and determine the different challenges faced by the s... more The purpose of this paper is to investigate and determine the different challenges faced by the searchers of online database in selected central university libraries in India. Eight central universities in India were chosen on the basis of the bandwidth utilisation (higher to lowest in each group). A total of 302 library users filled in the questionnaires (out of 320 approached) in the survey all eight central university libraries across India. It finds that easy and understandable content pages are the most desirable by the users; site feasibility is directly proportional to users interaction; and the retrieval techniques vary from subject to subject. This paper affirms that the databases should be selected on the basis of their retrieval aspects and the online features. The publisher of the online databases can not overlook the retrieval features in the databases. Easy and simple retrieval features can fetch more subscribers for the vendors and publishers. This is a comprehensive ...
Comparative Study of Multimedia Resources in Libraries of Delhi
DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology
This study is set out to find out the status of the multimedia resources available in the librari... more This study is set out to find out the status of the multimedia resources available in the libraries of Delhi, to further investigate the diversity of nature, types, and formats of multimedia resources available in these libraries. The study also includes a brief account of facilities available for the conservation and preservation along with the multimedia production facilities available in the libraries. Findings of the study reveal that CDs/ DVDs are the most preferred physical storage form and compact shelves are the most preferred external storage form for the multimedia resources in all the libraries. The CEC (Consortium for Educational Communication)-Media Tape Library is the best multimedia library among all the libraries with all the latest equipments and best production facilities available throughout India.
Research output in the field of natural sciences: A bibliometric case study of Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi
Ifla Journal, 2010
This study is a bibliometric analysis of the research output of the Jamia Millia Islamia Universi... more This study is a bibliometric analysis of the research output of the Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi, in the field of natural sciences. A total of 1313 records in the form of journal articles (984), conference papers (273) and books (56) were analysed. Bradford’s Law and Lotka’s Law were tested and found applicable to the data.
Comparative features of integrated library management software systems available in Delhi
The Electronic Library, 2011
Purpose – This paper aims to discuss the progress of library management software and to trace out... more Purpose – This paper aims to discuss the progress of library management software and to trace out the characteristics and trends of software with special reference to packages that provide either web interface for some of their modules or total web-based solutions for all management modules. The paper also seeks to compare services and facilities and technologies incorporated in library
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Papers by Shailendra Kumar