Use and Impact of Electronic Journals on the Users of University of Pune, Pune, India

University of Pune library subscribes to a number of electronic journals to satisfy the information needs of its users. The present study is an attempt to find out whether the users of University of Pune prefers the new format of journals and whether the electronic journals are able to satisfy the information needs of the users. Samples were selected from each category of users comprising of faculties, research students and post-graduate students for the present study

MOOCs and LIS education: A massive opportunity or challenge

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are revolutionizing the field of higher education by giving a new learningopportunity for aspiring students, faculty and universities in many subject areas including Library and Information Science(LIS). In this paper, an attempt has been made to explain the concept of MOOCs, key players in the field, courses offered inLIS and how best this new medium can be used in improving the quality of LIS education by listing out possible areas ofwork and its impact on LIS education in developing countries

Open access and transformative agreements: A study

59-65An attempt has been made to study the current state of transformative agreements around the globe, particularly in India. The drawbacks of transformative agreements, and their implications on open access are discussed. It is found that transformative agreements are largely undertaken in parts of Europe and USA. Further, they get discontinued in between and do not divulge all the terms and conditions of the agreements thus raising doubts of complete open access to journals and transparency. It concludes, such agreements may be able to raise only a small percentage of open access to published literature

A Survey of Library Automation in College Libraries in Goa State, India

The paper highlights the present status of library automation in the college libraries of Goa State, India. It highlights the use of NEWGENLIB software (Consortium version) by college libraries, and discusses barriers to library automation

Library and Information Science MOOCs: An Indian Scenario

Studies the Government of India MOOC initiative, SWAYAM. Highlights the potential issues and challenges that can arise with the present MOOCs in LIS. The major issues that have been identified include those related to language, personal attention, free vs. paid, government policy and the philosophy of MOOCs

LIBRARY CONSORTIA IN INDIA: ISSUES AND PROSPECTS

Due to the crunching financial assistance to the university libraries and increase in the cost of the information sources, it has been very difficult for the libraries to procure all the information sources needed by their users. The solution to the above problem is library consortia especially in relation to electronic resources. Many initiatives have been initiated in India for the formation of library consortia. Many library consortia in India are doing well and many libraries are benefited but at the same time library consortia are not free from problems. Various issues related to consortia like uninterrupted online access, perpetual access to back issues, pricing, licensing, copyright and archival solutions etc are pinpointed and need to be strategically tackled and well addressed to get the best out of the consortia.KEYWORDS: Consortia- Issues; Library Consortia; India- Library Consorti

Library and Information Science MOOCs: An Indian Scenario

39-45Studies the Government of India MOOC initiative, SWAYAM. Highlights the potential issues and challenges that can arise with the present MOOCs in LIS. The major issues that have been identified include those related to language, personal attention, free vs. paid, government policy and the philosophy of MOOCs

Open access and transformative agreements: A study

An attempt has been made to study the current stateof transformative agreements around the globe, particularly in India. The drawbacks of transformative agreements, and their implications on open access are discussed.It is found that transformative agreements are largely undertaken in parts of Europe and USA. Further, they get discontinued in between and do not divulge all theterms and conditions of the agreementsthus raising doubts of complete open access to journals and transparency. It concludes, such agreements may be able to raise only a smallpercentage of open access to published literature

Use of internet by research scholars at Shivaji University, Kolhapur

123-126Highlights the purpose of use, methods of locating information and search techniques used in retrieving the information by the research scholars of Shivaji University, Kolhapur. Finds that the research scholars use the internet for their research and communication purposes. Concludes that more awareness about internet resources and training in use of the same needs to be provided by library professionals