Research in Library & Information Science in India: A Critical Study

ISBN-13: 9783659773112 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 328 str.

Ghatol Barnabas Swati

Opis

The study analyze research efforts carried out & analyze missing links, & place on record development & progress made in LIS research in India for past 20 yrs. In order to achieve this five objectives are framed & two hypotheses formulated. It is divided into six chapters supplemented by bibliography & twelve appendices. The data analysis methods and techniques used are bibliographic analysis, citation analysis, questionnaire method, Interview technique & literary review. The study highlighted the role of UGCs doctoral research programme. It suggests bibliographic control to avoid duplication of work & plagiarism, monitor progress in research, quality control mechanism before publication of research work, awareness about IPR issues & sustain education cum training programme. Developed doctoral research model which reveals that LIS discipline, doctoral research & applications of LIS research are interchangeable and interactive in nature. Critical analysis of the study examines the work for determining the ability and effectiveness. The objectives, findings & suggestions are conscientious & understandable. It provides coherent insight into need, research problem, & interpretation.

O autorze

Experience of 20 years in the field of Librarianship.Worked at Academic , Corporate & Special Library.Presently working as Librarian at IMS Ahmednagar India.Owe the credit of attending 21 Seminar/Workshop/Conference (8 conducted);13 papers published & 10 papers presented at International & National level.Area of expertise in Library Management,ICT.