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In recent years are using the Virtual learning environment with open access resources for teachin... more In recent years are using the Virtual learning environment with open access resources for teaching. Learming and research activities of e higher education. To create digital literacy, Scholarly communication and electronic learning. This paper identifies the research productivity in the field of the virtual learning environment with open access resources for the faculty of social sciences in the Scopus database from 2000 to 2019. Out of the 6923 articles, 3419 publications (49.38 per cent) from journals, 557 articles The (8.04 per cent) published in 2011. journals of Computers and Education published 226 articles M (3.26 per cent) and one of the authors Castro, contributed 23 articles. Out of the 6923 publications, the America, country wise contributed to the United States of 1627 articles (23.50 per cent). The Open University of the USA published 69 articles from the overall institutions. National Science Foundation of USA also funding assistance to 118 articles motivate (1.70 per ...

The present study describes the effective utilization of electronic resources in agriculture base... more The present study describes the effective utilization of electronic resources in agriculture based research institutes in Tamilnadu. This study reveals that the availability of electronic resources, frequently use of electronic resources, purpose of using electronic resources and various types of questions raised from the users. This study concludes that most of the users benefited through electronic resources for research in the agricultural research fields.

This paper examines the performance of public library sources and services of Periyakulam branch ... more This paper examines the performance of public library sources and services of Periyakulam branch library in Theni District. This study revealed that, 35.45% of the users seek information from the newspapers, followed by 37.27 % of the users use the General Knowledge Books in the library.52.73% of the users are good about the library facilities and 61.82% of the users are satisfied with reference services available in the library. Therefore the study proves the students and public are utilizing the public libraries for their career opportunities.

This study made an analysis of stock verification process in 12 academic libraries in Coimbatore ... more This study made an analysis of stock verification process in 12 academic libraries in Coimbatore district. This study reveals that, 66.67 percentage of colleges take stock verification through separate library committee from outside, 58.33 percentage of colleges take stock verification for the purpose checking the availability of books. 33.33 percentage of colleges lost 50 to 100 books at the time of stock verification,58.33 percentage of colleges take responsibility for the loss of books by the college management, 58.33 percentage of the colleges measure the loss through 3 percentages of total circulation of books in the library

This study was undertaken to determine the usefulness of sources used by student teachers for inf... more This study was undertaken to determine the usefulness of sources used by student teachers for information retrieval, purpose of retrieving the information and factors affecting the information retrieval in college of education at Tirunelveli district. Questionnaire was used to collect the required data. The sample consists of 150 students randomly selected from 3 colleges. 140 duly filled-in questionnaires were included for analysis. The findings of the study reveal that: The majority of student educators are females, having hailed from urban areas, studying as day scholars, belonging to arts faculty, with the background of under graduation doing B.Ed in aided colleges of Education; Dictionaries are found to be very useful among the student educators (115) followed by Internet (111), discussion with colleagues (94), newspapers (91) and textbooks (90). The information sources which are found to be useful include CAS (85) followed by dissertations (84), reviews (84), conference papers...

Electronic resources are the vibrant tool for the higher education and research in all subjects i... more Electronic resources are the vibrant tool for the higher education and research in all subjects including the Engineering discipline. The Number of e-resources packages are available in all the approved Engineering Colleges for references. This article deals with the utilization of e-resources among the faculty and students of Engineering Colleges in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Survey method questionnaire tool is adopted together with the data for the study. Among the 90 respondents, 55.56 percent of students and 44.46 percent of faculty members are assessing e-resources in the respective colleges. It is included that 22 (55.00%) E-journals are used by faculty and 20 (40.00%) are used by students.

The present study describes the usage of electronic resources in Indian Council of Agricultural R... more The present study describes the usage of electronic resources in Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) institutions in Tamilnadu.This study reveals that the availability of electronic resources, frequently use of electronic resources, purpose of using electronic resources and various types of questions raised from the users. This study concludes that most of the users are benefited through electronic resources for research in the agricultural related fields.

This paper presents the Bibliometric analysis of the Journal of Research and Reflections on Educa... more This paper presents the Bibliometric analysis of the Journal of Research and Reflections on Education from 2004 to 2013 (Ten Years). To assess the growth of journal in the mentioned period, pattern of number of articles published, number of authors contribution, number of studies related to the geographic jurisdiction , number of pages contribution , number of references cited in the articles, designation wise authors contribution, and topics covered in the journal. Maximum number of articles (31) published in the year 2006. 60.76% of the articles (161 articles) are contributed by double authors. 71.94% of the authors from colleges and universities.83.39% of the articles (221) ate state level studies.15.85% of the articles (42) covered the areas of teaching skills.

Internet is the most important tool for our day-to-day life. But some rural areas are not connect... more Internet is the most important tool for our day-to-day life. But some rural areas are not connected by internet, so that people are not able to access the internet. Many arts and science colleges have internet facilities. This survey mainly focuses on the rural area students' awareness and usage of internet in Libraries with special reference to St.John's College, Palayamkottai. The results show that, 77.06 % students are accessing the internet from cyber cafe, 45.87 % of the students are accessing the internet weekly, 78.89 % of the students are sharing the information with friends, 36.69 % of the students are using the whatsapp social media, and 27.52 % of the students are using the internet for study-related work. This study concludes that government and telecommunication companies must improve the internet facility in the rural areas and colleges should install sufficient computers for accessing the internet the welfare of the students.

ICMR is one of the oldest medical research autonomous bodies around the world since 1949. Nowaday... more ICMR is one of the oldest medical research autonomous bodies around the world since 1949. Nowadays, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) provides various types of electronic resources and is being benefited by the users. This study is to analyze the impacts of electronic resources such as availability of electronic resources, frequent usage of electronic resources, and purpose of using electronic resources. The users are effectively using the electronic resources status and also the research status in the field of Medical and allied research.

In the past few years evaluation of publications in peer reviewed journals and analysis of resear... more In the past few years evaluation of publications in peer reviewed journals and analysis of research productivity of the faculty members in various Institutions through scientometrics studies and bibliometric studies for identifying the quality researchers in the field of research and development. This study focused on the research productivity of the faculty members working at St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli from 1975 to 2019. The data were collected from the Scopus database from 1975 to 2019. After the analysis of the 693 publications in the above mentioned period, published through 273 sources, 1.53 collaboration index, and 92 articles published in the year 2012 is the highest publication of the year.

Academic libraries are the most relevant place for information providers, both traditional and di... more Academic libraries are the most relevant place for information providers, both traditional and digital age. Academic libraries play a vital role to disseminate learning information resources to students, scholars and faculty members. Library professionals in the academic libraries having critical role in disseminating the information. The invention of ICT technologies like mobile, laptop, internet, personal computer etc. So that, library professionals are plays an efficient role in marketing the learning information resources both hard and software materials for attracting the users to come and use the library.

Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services, Feb 5, 2019

<jats:p>Today the knowledge society associates with the paperless community and applying in... more <jats:p>Today the knowledge society associates with the paperless community and applying in all the sectors using without paper for sharing their communication and financial commitment. Government of India initiates Digital India project and it was implemented across the country through various online applications. This paper deals with initiating the ecosystem in the college libraries. Specially discussing the areas about the creation of ecosystem in college library resources collection, services offered in the library, online resources collection and preservation system in the library.</jats:p>

Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services, 2019

Electronic is the electronic depiction of information. This information is available in various f... more Electronic is the electronic depiction of information. This information is available in various forms like e-books, e-journal, e-learning tutors, etc. The study aimed at finding the awareness and utilization of e-resources by the junior research fellows Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore. A questionnaire was distributed to the end- users to collect the data. The distribution was done to the selected samples; collect the sound samples. The study aims to find the awareness about the availability of e-resources. The result as reveal what type of e-resources preferred, what searching engine was used most, problem faced during accessing the e-resources, ranking of the available e-resources and to find the percentage of received e-resources from library services. The analysis also reveals few other data which should help to improve the library services.

In India, the implementation of ICT based services in various government sectors helps common peo... more In India, the implementation of ICT based services in various government sectors helps common people to receive various benefits, especially in terms of service, money and time. This paper highlights about various digital initiatives in India such as National Career Portal, National Knowledge Network, Sugaamaya Pustakalya, Ugamaya Pustakalya, Umang Mobile Application, Digilocker, etc.

Library Philosophy and Practice, 2018

This study focusing the influence of social media on information sources among prospective teache... more This study focusing the influence of social media on information sources among prospective teachers in selected teacher education colleges situated in Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi district. The investigator conducted the random sampling method and prepared the self-made questionnaire for collected the responses from the sample consists of 270 prospective teachers. 264 duly filled-in responses were analyzed. The findings of the study revealed that, 75.8 % (200) of the female prospective teachers have participated in this study. 68.9 % (182) of the prospective teachers were found at the moderate level in their influence of social media on information sources. 71.9 % (46) of the male prospective teachers were found at the moderate level in their influence of social media on information sources, and followed by 73.8 % (45) of the hostel prospective teachers , 70.7 % (106) of the arts subject prospective teachers were found at the moderate level in their influence of social media on infor...

Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services, 2019

Electronic is the electronic depiction of information. This information is available in various f... more Electronic is the electronic depiction of information. This information is available in various forms like e-books, e-journal, e-learning tutors, etc. The study aimed at finding the awareness and utilization of e-resources by the junior research fellows Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore. A questionnaire was distributed to the end-users to collect the data. The distribution was done to the selected samples; collect the sound samples. The study aims to find the awareness about the availability of e-resources. The result as reveal what type of e-resources preferred, what searching engine was used most, problem faced during accessing the e-resources, ranking of the available e-resources and to find the percentage of received e-resources from library services. The analysis also reveals few other data which should help to improve the library services.

Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services, 2019

Today the knowledge society associates with the paperless community and applying in all the secto... more Today the knowledge society associates with the paperless community and applying in all the sectors using without paper for sharing their communication and financial commitment. Government of India initiates Digital India project and it was implemented across the country through various online applications. This paper deals with initiating the ecosystem in the college libraries. Specially discussing the areas about the creation of ecosystem in college library resources collection, services offered in the library, online resources collection and preservation system in the library.

Library Philosophy and Practice, 2018

Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services, Feb 5, 2019

Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services, 2019

Library Philosophy and Practice, 2018

Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services, 2019

Electronic is the electronic depiction of information. This information is available in various f... more Electronic is the electronic depiction of information. This information is available in various forms like e-books, e-journal, e-learning tutors, etc. The study aimed at finding the awareness and utilization of e-resources by the junior research fellows Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore. A questionnaire was distributed to the end-users to collect the data. The distribution was done to the selected samples; collect the sound samples. The study aims to find the awareness about the availability of e-resources. The result as reveal what type of e-resources preferred, what searching engine was used most, problem faced during accessing the e-resources, ranking of the available e-resources and to find the percentage of received e-resources from library services. The analysis also reveals few other data which should help to improve the library services.

Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services, 2019

Library Philosophy and Practice, 2018

3rd International Conference on Library and Information Management: Digital Transformation and Reinvention of Future Ready Libraries, 2019

Library and Information Science (LIS) education is a 100 years old traditional field. There are r... more Library and Information Science (LIS) education is a 100 years old traditional field. There are remarkable achievements in the administration of the library and services to the user community. Curriculum plays a key role in moulding-teaching, learning methods, instructional design, and internship-cum-training during the studies, and extension activities. This paper intends to espouse the present trends of the LIS Education in India, and focus on technology the development of LIS Curriculum, Challenges for implementation of new curriculum, and the Impact of ICT in LIS Education. It concludes that the government should initiate the National Knowledge Committee’s recommendations and improve the curriculum to suit the current needs.

3rd International Conference on Library and Information Management: Digital Transformation and Reinvention of Future Ready Libraries, 2019

Library and information science professionals are acted as a key role in the academic institution... more Library and information science professionals are acted as a key role in the academic institutions for sharing and disseminating the knowledge through various traditional and technological methods. LIS professional also require the soft skills for their career advancement, leadership qualities and innovative services to the users. The 21st century is experiencing rapid changes in science and technological developments in all fields. Library and information science professionals will ensure the attainment of soft skills such as analytical, creative, flexible, reflective, detective, adaptable, responsive to the needs, self-motivated, enthusiastic, interactive and engaging, tolerant, networking skills, multidisciplinary reader, information literacy, work ethics, and confidentiality. This paper will discuss the soft skills for LIS Professionals, ICT skills for LIS Professionals, supervision skills for LIS Professionals, work ethics and professionalism for LIS Professionals and the marketing skills for LIS Professionals. Added to this, LIS professionals are aware of the changing needs of their jobs and are ready learn in order to build their capacity and skill based competencies through this paper. Finally the study proved that, good leaders in LIS professionals will be produced and the dissemination of information to the customers in traditional and modern technology through various skills will be ensured thereby the LIS professionals are able to support the society.

International Symposium on Emerging Trends in Education and Library and Information Science, 2018

This study is regarding the awareness and usage of social media applications on information sourc... more This study is regarding the awareness and usage of social media applications on information sources among the selected undergraduate engineering college students in Tirunelveli district. The investigator conducted the random sampling method and prepared the self-made questionnaire for collected the responses from the sample consists of 165 under graduate engineering students. 150 duly filled-in responses were analyzed. The findings of the study revealed that, 72.7 % (109) of the undergraduate engineering students were found at moderate level in awareness and usage of social media applications on information sources, followed by 74.3 % (55) of the female undergraduate engineering students, 74.1 % (20) of the Muslim undergraduate engineering students, and 82.4 % (14) of the hostel undergraduate engineering students were found at the moderate level among the awareness and usage of social media applications on information sources at a moderate level. There is no significant difference between (i) male and female (ii) rural and urban (iii) day scholar and hosteller iv) Hindu, Muslim, and Christian v) Computer Science Engineering/ Information Technology subject undergraduate engineering students and other subjects undergraduate engineering students among awareness and usage of social media applications on information sources.

Visualizing the Library Services in 2030, 2019

UNESCO (2013) defines that, Open Educational Resources (OERs) are any type of educational materia... more UNESCO (2013) defines that, Open Educational Resources (OERs) are any type of educational materials that are in the public domain or introduced with an open license. The nature of these open materials means that anyone can legally and freely copy, use, adapt and re-share them. OERs range from textbooks to curricula, syllabi, Lecture notes, assignments, tests, projects, audio, video and animation”. Hewlett Foundation defines that “Open Educational Resources are teaching, learning, and research resources that reside in the public domain or have been released under an intellectual property license that permits their free use or re-purposing by others”. OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) “Digitised materials offered freely and openly for educators, students, and
self-learners to use and. teaching, learning, and research. OER includes learning content, software tools to develop, use, and distribute content, and implementation resources such as open licences. Over the last two decades, OER movement in India and Asian countries are very effectively. This paper analyzing the OER initiatives in India, Advantages of Using OER, Barrier on Using OER, Impact of Higher Education on using OER.

Education 5.0: Perspectives and Previews, 2017

A researcher will require many data-gathering tools and techniques which may vary in their comple... more A researcher will require many data-gathering tools and techniques which may vary in their complexity, design, administration and interpretation. Each tool or technique is appropriate for the collection of certain type of evidence or information. Online tools are used in the research nowadays very popular one and vibrant for research in all types of surveys. It was taking less time to receive the surveys and easy to analyzed the results. Internet connection is must for sending the online tool. This study deals with comparison of the data collection in many ways, advantages on online surveys, types of online questions, how to increase response rates through online survey, and some important tools for online tool collection. It concluded that online tools are very important role in the research and development area and also in the business surveys.

Innovative Librarianship, 2019

Academic Libraries are providing the learning information resources to students, scholars and als... more Academic Libraries are providing the learning information resources to students, scholars and also faculty members for their academic and research work. This paper is to finds the needs and purpose of marketing the learning and information sources in academic libraries through SMART techniques, role of library professionals in academic libraries towards promoting and promises to marketing the learning information resources and barriers to marketing the learning information resources.

Library and Information Service: Advancing with Technologies, 2015

Online Tools for Librarians, 2018

Library plays a vital role in collecting the resources both offline and online for research and d... more Library plays a vital role in collecting the resources both offline and online for research and development field. Basically all the research reports having introduction about the research and previous studies in the same research. Introduction chapter and Review of literature chapter having both primary and secondary resources. Libraries are providing the primary and secondary resources for research in both online and printed resources. This study deals with the role of online reference tools in the libraries for research. It includes methods of collecting the online reference tools, types of reference tools in the library, advantages for online reference tools for research. It concludes that online reference tools are very essential one for research and also provided the better online services in libraries.

Managerial Competencies for Next Generation Library Professionals, 2020

Libraries are the heart of the information centre to the society and library resources scattering... more Libraries are the heart of the information centre to the society and library resources scattering the knowledge to the human beings. Libraries are also damaged due the cause of the various types of disasters and loss of resources. This paper discusses about the disasters, classification of disasters, previous disasters in libraries, safety and precaution in disaster management, and role of LIS professionals in the view of preventing the resources in the libraries from the disasters.