User Perception of Library Services in Academic Institutions in the Southern Districts of Tamil Nadu, India: A Case Study

This paper describes the perceptions of academic library users of library services. The study explored user preferences regarding the collection, services such as interlibrary loan, and Web browsing habits

User Perception of Library Services in Academic Institutions in the Southern Districts of Tamil Nadu, India: A Case Study

This paper describes the perceptions of academic library users of library services. The study explored user preferences regarding the collection, services such as interlibrary loan, and Web browsing habits

Information acceleration into access on acquiring skill under consortium based resources in the selected Universities of Kerala, India.

The study analyses that UGC-INFONET services offered in the Select State Universities of Kerala. The respondents of the study were 421 from selected State Universities in Kerala State, India. The Respondents categorize include Teaching faculty, Research Scholars and PG Students, the analysis made effective use of Electronic resources in rely on academic research prevalence of their needs in the Six State Universities of Kerala. The results examined out of 421 respondents, 220 (52.3%) of them belong to Research scholar. majority of respondents 109 (25.9%) are post graduates and 75 (17.8%) are having PG with NET qualification. Mean value for ‘To borrow books’ was 3.86 and assigned the rank one. Majority of respondents 416 (98.8%) are searching for educational and research Information. The findings of the study could identify the various parameters while access Electronic resources by the academic community. The study would helpful to bring to access Electronic Information for momentum of gain research and academic ideas among the users

Research Quantify with faculty member’s perception and expectations in e-context at the academic sphere

The study analyses the faculty members have tried to get the e-resources for them needful in terms of academic research at South State Universities of Tamilnadu. It analyses that Out of 380 respondents, the male respondents are found 263(69.21%), the Ph.D. qualified respondents are found 285(75%). it is found that Madurai Kamaraj University and Alagappa University have respondents of each 130 (34.21%). it is found that all 380 (100%) respondents are aware of E-Resources available in the University Library. it is seen that 181 (47.66%) respondents are accessing the scholarly information via E-Resources on daily basis, 109 (28.68%) respondents are using once in two days. (22.40%) respondents from MSU the majority of 82 (96.50%) respondents got training from University Libraries and only 3 (3.50%) respondents are not getting the Training. , it is seen that 210 (55.26) respondents are extremely satisfied on OPAC/Web OPAC. 205(53.90) respondenrts are extremely satisfied on E-Databases, 192(50.52) respondents are extremely satisfied on Automated circulation services

Scientometric analysis of Publication trend on Information Management (IM)

The paper discusses the Research Pattern and Publications trend on Information Management (IM) during 2000-2019. The data will be taken to analyze by Web of Science (WoS) database from Clarivate analytics for purpose of study during period. It has analysed the highest 441 (9.04%) of the publications appeared in the year 2018, it followed by , 423( 8.67%) and 401(8.22%) of the publications have brought out in 2016 and 2017 respectively. Highest RGR observed that 1.277 and lowest 0.022 in 2019 and 2011 respectively. The majority 75.6 % of the publications appeared as Journal articles, it followed by 6.95% of the publications occupy Meeting abstract, others 6.27 % , 6.13%, 6.09%, 3.45% of the publications witnessed by Proceeding papers, Book Review, Editorial Material and review respectively. There are twenty authors have been ranked in the study, 30 (0.61%) of the publications do not find name of authors, it seems that anonymous authors hold the majority of the publications in the series. 1464 (30.18%) of the publications records contributed from USA, which one among the top country in terms distribution of more contribution in the field of information Management. The study found that there are twenty five institutions are listed, among them University of Washington has contributed highest 48 (0.98%) of the publications witnessed be a first position out of twenty five

Access attitude on the Scholarly Information through Electronic Resources among Faculty members in the Universities of Southern Tamilnadu.

The study analyzes the access attitude on the Scholarly Information through Electronic Resources among Faculty members in the Universities of Southern Tamilnadu. The study found that Madurai Kamaraj University and Alagappa University have respondents of each 130 (34.21%), 85 (22.36%) respondents are belonging to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. It could be seen that out of 380 respondents, 177 (46.57 %) are belonging to faculty of Science. It is understood that 104 (27.36 %) respondents are coming under faculty of Arts, 52 (13.68%) of them belonging to faculty of Management, 47 (12.39%) respondents are from faculty of Education. Out of 380 respondents, Assistant Professor Respondents are found 265 (69.74%) which is followed by Professor Respondents 65(17.11%) and Associate Professor Respondents 50 (13.15%). 380 (100%) respondents are aware of E-Resources available in the University Library. the majority of 259 (98.50%) respondents are got training from the University Library for accessing the E – Resources and Only 4 (1.50%) male respondents are not getting training from the University Library. It is also seen that out of 117 (30.80%) female respondents

Lis Education in South India in the 21st Century: Opportunities and Challenges

We are living in the Information age. Information is the basic requirement for every human activity and it is important as food, air and water. Information is itself has no value, but its value lies in its communication and use. Librarianship is a people profession; a librarian's job is to connect people with the information they are seeking, whatever format that may take. In the digital age, when information is increasingly becoming available online, there is a propensity to say that libraries and librarians are redundant. This is not the case. The article assesses the status of formal library and information science (LIS) education provided in South India to meet the demand for library services in 21st century. Taking an example of four top universities LIS programs in South India (University of Madras, University of Mysore, Kerala university and Andhra University), this article makes some practical suggestions for LIS instructors to promote changes in LIS syllabus and curriculum. It is obvious from the analysis that the curricula of Andhra university (M.L.I.Sc.) is outstanding with optimum balance on the new roles of LIS professional in the merging service-oriented and user centered library environment while compared with University of Madras. The article recommends to establish a national accreditation body for LIS education to monitor the quality and standard in LIS courses; to develop e-learning packages to facilitate self learning; to outsource the teaching faculties from IT and ICT industries; to include more of the technology oriented practical components as well as scope to develop soft skill and professional ethics in the syllabus; uniformity in LIS curriculum throughout the country.

Retrospective Review of Fluoroscopic Swallowing Studies and Outcomes at an Academic Health Center

Introduction: Aspiration is often associated with underlying medical conditions and can cause pneumonia or death. Aspiration risk can be assessed via video fluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS) or barium swallow (BaSw). We aimed to assess the diagnoses and clinical course of patients who were evaluated for potential aspiration through VFSS or BaSw to determine if there is a degree of aspiration that increases the risk of developing pneumonia and/or death. Methods: We conducted a retrospective chart review of 374 patients in TJUH who were evaluated via VFSS or BaSw from January 1 to June 30, 2017. We recorded the degree and contents of aspiration, the underlying diagnoses, and evidence of subsequent pneumonia. We then collected data for any future admissions concerning for pneumonia. Results: Of the 374 patients, 165 had swallowing studies positive for laryngeal penetration or aspiration. Of the 165 patients, 78 patients (47.2%) had evidence of clinical and radiological pneumonia, and 18 of those 78 patients (23.1%) died. We found that 61 of 165 exhibited laryngeal penetration. Of those 61, 23 patients (37.7%) showed clinical and radiological signs of pneumonia, and 7 of the 23 (30.4%) died of aspiration pneumonia. Discussion: The incidence of pneumonia was considerable in persons with an abnormal swallow and the mortality rate was substantial. Minimally abnormal swallows with laryngeal penetration, but no true aspiration, still had serious consequences. While the incidence of pneumonia was lower (37.7%), there was a substanitial mortality rate (30.4%)

QUANTITATIVE ANALYSES FOR ACCESS OF ELECTRONIC INFORMATION BY THE FACULTY MEMBERS IN THE ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTIONS IN COIMBATORE DISTRICT

The study analyses the majority of the respondents 221 (42.5%) are assistant professors/ lecturers/senior lecturers, and 195 (37.5%) of them are associate professors followed by 104 (20%) of the respondents are professors. 331 (26.7%) of the respondents followed by the use of e-magazines by 182 (14.7%) respondents. The data shows that a large number of 263 (50.6%) of the respondents are “Highly Satisfied” with the lecturing materials followed by 257 (49.4%) of the respondents “Satisfied” with e-resources offering lecturing materials. This data presents that a large number of respondents 265 (51.0%) prefer gateway portal to a “Large Extent’ and 139 (26.7%) of the respondents prefer to a “Very Large Extent”. On the other hand, it has also been noticed that 105 (20.2%) of the respondents are “Less satisfied” whereas 11 (2.1%) of the respondents opted “No Comment”