KA ULA FESTSCHRIFT - 3

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INFORMATION SCIENCEPapers presented in honour of Prof P N Kaula on his 71st Birthday

EditorsDr.P.P.RAWATDr. O.P. GUPTA

Dr. V. VENKATAPPAIAH

RELIANCE PUBLISHING HOUSENEW DELHI

CONTENTS

Introduction vList of Contributors xxxix

Theme A: Libraries and Collection Development.

A 1 Problems ofollection development among academiclbraries in India - B.S. Mahesharappa. 1

0 Introduction 11 Selection, acquisition, collection development to

collection management 22 Collection development process in academic libraries 23 Problems of collection development among academic

libraries in India 43.1 Lack of community analysis and user studies 43.2 Lack of collection development policies 63.3 Lack of proper bibliographical control 73.4 Problems in acquisition of information materials 83.5 Lack of weeding, storage, preservation and

evaluation programmes 83.6 Lack of professional involvement among the LIS

Workers 93.7 Need for development of knowledge, skills and

attitudes 94 Conclusion 10

A 2 Revamping secondary school libraries - A.K. Dutta. 130 Present state of development 131 Steps taken 132 National policy on library ̂ nd information 133 Role of school library in a changed economy 144 Measures to be taken by the state u.t. education

directorate 145 Delhi school education act, 1973 156 Size of library building 157 Caution 178 Is existing curriculum library oriented 19

8.1 Solution 209.1 Scenario of Andaman Nicobar Islands 20

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A 3 Issues before Universities for Quality Education andInformation Programme in the Competitive Environ-ment ofl990's - S S Pal. 25

0 Forces of change 251 The implications 262 Anterior role of information 263 Implications for universities 274 The task 28

4.1 Strengthen the existing educational programmes 284.2 Link quality education to the cost factor 29 -.4.3 Check indulgence of idlers 294.4 Examine the relevancy cumulation of degrees • 294.5 Optimise utilisation of information in university

libraries. 294.6 Conceptualise university libraries 304.7 Sharpen the preservation role of universities 304.8 Cultivate administrative user 30

A 4 Government's Book Acquisition policy : its Impacton Collection Development in the Public LibrarySystem in Andhra Pradesh - A.A.N. Raju. 33

0 Introduction 331 Structure of public library setup 332 Number of libraries 33

2.1 Book stock 342.2 Periodicals 352.3 Non-availability of data 35

3 Book acquisition policy for public libraries 364 Government's book acquisition policy 365 Constitution of book selection committee 376 Creation of grandhalaya parishad 387 Guidelines for selection of book lists 38

7.1 Allocation of funds 397.2 Types of book lists 39

8 Government libraries 40

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8.1 Existing setup for book selection 408.2 Flow of book lists 418.3 Revised norms for allocation of funds 42

9" Impact of book acquisition policy 4391 Delay in bringing out the lists 44

^ 92 Incomprehensive collections 449.3 Suggested solutions 459.4 Conclusion 45

A 5 Book Acquisition - the role of Librarians and BookTrade - Suresh Chandra Sharma 49

1 What and why of books 492 Universal education 493 Libraries - Librarians 504 Book trade - its ethics and economics 51

Theme B: National Libraries.

B 1 National Libraries in Africa : Roles and Challenges- Anaba Alenma 53

1 The concept 532 African situation 54

2.1 National Libraries in Africa 543 Roles and challenges 56

3.1 Leadership role 573.2 Collection building 57

" 3 . 3 Problem of space 583.4 Legal deposit 583.5 Application of modern technologies 583.6 Lack of publicity 59

4 Concluding remarks 59

Theme C: Public Libraries

C I Public Libraries and adult education - S.D. Vyas 610 Introduction 611 Set backs in adult education programmes 612 Library as nation building institution 623 Preservation of the thoughts of the past 624 Institution for self education 635 Literacy programmes 63

v 6 Adult education programme 64' 7 Pace of library legislation 65

8 Coordination among different agencies 658.1 Jana Shikshan Nilayam (JSN) 66

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8.2 National service scheme 668.3 Forest department 668.4 Public health department 668.5 State adult education department 67

- 8.6 Voluntary organisations 679 Provision of public libraries in state education

budget 6791 Conclusion 68

C 2 Role of Public Libraries in Eradicating Adult Illiteracy- H.R. Chopra and Preeti Goel. 69

1 Educational process 691.1 Adult education process 69

2 Adult illiteracy in India 703 Educational role of libraries 714 Public libraries for adult education. 72

4.1 Need for rural libraries 735 Recommendations 74

C3. Public Libraries of Bihar - B.N. Mishra. 770 Introduction 771 Ingredients of a public library 772 Public libraries in Bihar 78

2.1 Bihar statistical data 782.2 Efforts at development 782.3 Classified public libraries in Bihar 792.4 Budget for libraries in national policy document 812.5 Comparison with ancient libraries 82

C 4 Bangladesh Public Library survey: Parker report- Afifa Rahman 85

1 Role of public library 852 Situation in bangladesh 863 Parker report 864 Identification of problems 885 Chance for development. 89

C 5 Public Library Services in Andaman and NicobarIsland : suggestions for effective service-and futuredevelopment - Mohamed Ismail. 91

0 Introduction 911 Population and literacy rate 912 Public library of A &-N Islands 933 State library (Port Blair) 93

3.1 Staff position 933.2 Sections 933.3 Circulation 943.4 Method for purchase of books 94

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4 Suggestions regarding improvement 95

5 Conclusion 100

Theme D: Special Libraries

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Growth and development of National MuseumLibrary as a model of Museum Libraries in India- S.K. Senapati.

IntroductionMuseum and libraryLibrary and museumMuseums and their libraries in IndiaPresent study.Objectives.DataNational Museum libraryA unique libraryCentralisation vs departmentalisationCollection developmentNational Museum library collectionBooksJournals and newspapersNon book collectionsSpecial collectionUsers and servicesUsersServicesServices of NMLManpower and budget

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8.1 Manpower 1288.2 Budget. 128

8.21 NML Budget. ' 1299 Future plan of NML 130

9.1 Steps taken , 1309.1 Conclusion 131

~ D 3 On Line revolution and management of referencesection of a special library - Inder Vir Malhan. 133

0 Introduction 1331 Reference service 133

1.1 Factors for organising reference section 1342 Location and internal organisation. 1353 Reference collection 1364 Reference staff 1375 Impact of online revolution 138

D 4 Information management in Archives and librariesin India - A.R. Singh. 141

•v 0 Information 1411 Managing information resources 141

1.1 In archives 1421.2 In library and information centres 142

2 Strategy of information planning 1432.1 User's requirement 1432.2 Assessing the needs 144

3 Uses of information for decision making. 1443.1 Levels of decision making 145

-3.2 Strategic level 1453.3 Tactical level 1463.4 Technical level 146

4 File management and imaging system. 1464.1 Existing tools 147

4.11 Paper 1474.12 Micrographics 148

4.2 Electronic system 1484.21 Magnetic media. 1484.22 Optical media 148

4.3 Integrated system 1495 Economic consideration 149

5.1 Cost effective strategies 149.,_ 6 Conclusion. 150

Theme E: Library Movement

E 1- Professor P.N. Kaula speaks to Chandigarh Librarians(1996-1988) - G L Trehan. 153

0 Introduction. v_ 153

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1 The golden jubilee function (1960) 1532 Address at seminar on problems of illiteracy 1543 A talk on problems of college librarians 1544 A dialogue on information science 1555 Discourse on book culture and Nehru (1988) 1576 Conclusion 158

E 2 Public Library Movement in Orissa andDr.B.B.Shukla, - G.N. Das, D. Patra. 159

1 Libraries during ancient period 1591.1 Libraries during 11th and 12th century 159

2 Libraries during 16th to 19th century. 1603 Medieval libraries as a centre of mass education 1614 Library movement in Orissa during 20th century 1625 Vigrous Library Movement in Orissa 1636 Concept of public library movement. 1647 Dr. Shukla's draft public library bill 168

7.1 Dr. Shukla's first draft library bill 1687.2 Fifth major attempt for the promulgation of

public library act in Orissa 1717.3 Conference on library legislation for Orissa 1727.4 Conference of library legislation for Orissa 1737.5 Memorandums to the government for public library

act for Orissa 1747.6 Library movement in Orissa 1757.7 Public Library Act for Orissa 1757.8 Dr. Shukla finalised the draft library bill for Orissa 1767.9 Dr. Shukla to finalise the draft library bill 176

8 Introduction of UGC pay scales and Dr Shukla'seffort 180

9 Dr. Shukla and the pay rationalisation committee 1809.1 UGC pay scale withdrawn 1829.2 UGC pay scales at the intervention of Dr. Shukla. 1839.3 UGC scales of pay implemented in 1979 1849.4 Dark clouds shatter the librarians future in Orissa 18491 Dr. Shukla and his achievements 18592 Father public library movement in Orissa 18712 A shinning star of public library movement 189

E 3 ProfKaula and Andhra Pradesh - A. Raghayaiah 1930 Introduction 1931 Services rendered in Andhra Pradesh 1932 Library conferences 194

2.1 Kaula's efforts for fruit 1953 Suggestions for development 1964 Library workers convention 1975 Festschrift volume committee 198

I 6 Kaula endowment established , 198

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7 Kaula at Visakhapatnam 1988 IP LA 1999 Conclusion 199

Theme F: Dr S R Ranganathan

F 1 S R Ranganathan : a World Librarian - R.N. Sharma 2010 Introduction . 2011 Professional education from England 2012 His manifold work and contributions 201

2.1 Enunciation of five laws 2022.2 Colon classification and classified catalogue. 202

3 Work on international librarianship 2034 Introduced new terminology 2045 Kaula's work and eminence 2046 Impact of ranganathan's contributions 2047 Honours and awards 2058 Celebration of the worldwide tributes. 205

Theme G: Bibliometric Studies and Research

G i Libramatic study Bachelor of library and informationscience : results of 1964 to 1987 of Gujarat-University -K.H. Shukla, D.N. Shukla 209

0 Introduction 2091 Scope 209

2. Library education in Gujarat University 2102.2 Medium of instructions and literature 211

3 Characteristics 2113.1 Sex 2113.2 Drop-out students 2123.3 Ex-students or repeaters 2123.4 Wastage in professional education 2123.5 Results and division 213

4. Statistical analysis of marks obtained 2144.1 Subject wise correlation with rank system 2144.2 Subject wise mean, median and mode 216

4.21 Classification theory 2164.22 Classification practical _, 2164.23 Cataloguing theory 2164.24 Cataloguing practical 2l84.25 Reference and information service 2184.26 Reference and information sources 2184.27 Library and society 2184.28 Library administration 219

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G 2 World Literature on library buildings : A bibliometricanalysis - G. Lalithamba, T.B. Ananda. 221

0 Introduction ; 2211 Scope x 2212 Objectives of the study 2213 Methodology 2224 Analysis of the data " 222

4.1 Form wise distribution 2234.2 Authorship pattern 2244.3 Language wise distribution 2254.4 Geographical distributions 2274.5 Ranked list of journals 228

5 Application of Bradford's law of scattering 2296 Cross analysis of the parameters 2327 Conclusion 234

G 3 Forecasting methods and techniques in library andinformation science research - M.S. Subramanian 237

0 Introduction 2371 Application to library and information science. 237 •2 Definition of forecasting. 2383 Methods and techniques of forecasting. 238

3.1 Intuitive methods 2393.2 Opinion polls and panel . 2403.3 Brainstorming 2403.4 Scenario writing 2413.5 Delphi technique 2423.6 System for event evaluation and review 2433.7 Trend extrapolation 2443.8 Normative forecasting 2443.9 Mathematical models 246

4 Monitoring 2475 Conclusion 248

G 4 Problems in library and information scienceresearch - B.S. Swaroop Rani. 249

0 Introduction 2491 Research in library science 2492 Problems confronting library research 250

2.1 Scientific training. 2502.2 Primary and secondary source 2502.3 Infrastructure. 2512.4 Non availability of techniques and scales 2512.5 Modern technologies 2522.6 Cost factor 252

3 Conclusion 252

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Theme H: Library Education

H 1 Comparative study of methods of evaluating libraryeducation students in UK and USA - Jashu Patel 253

0 Introduction 2530.1 Statement of the problem 2530.2 Need and justification of the study 2530.3 Disadvantages of examinations 2550.4 Research in library science examinations 2570.5 Problems of assessment -> 2580.6 The general purpose of the study 2590.7 Limitations 2590.8 Assumptions 2600.9 Tentative hypothesis 260

0.91 Primary Hypothesis 2600.92 Secondary Hypothesis 261

1 Definition of terms used 2612 Plan for the study 264

2.1 Research methodology 2642.2 Sources 2652.3 The importance and significance of the study 2652.4 Probable results 266

3 Background of the investigator 2663.1 Tentative outline of dissertation (or thesis)

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H 2 The colonial factor in library education in english-speaking West Africa - A.A. Alemana. 275

1 Background 2752 Advantages of overseas education 2753 Disadvantages of overseas education 2764 Comparative librarianship 2775 Africanisation of the L.A. Syllabus 278

5.1 University departments 2796 British and american theories 2797 The lancour report of 1958 2808 Present situation 2829 Conclusions 282

H 3 Contribution of Prof. Kaula in library and informa-tion education in Bihar - B.N. Mishra. 285

1 Phenomenal contributions 2852 Felicitated and started library science teaching 2853 Inspiration to professioanals 2854 Felicitated by 22 organisations. 2865 Extension and visiting professorship 2866 Courses in other universities 2867 Courses for semi-professionals 287

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8 Objective of B L I SC and M L I SC courses 2888.1 Status of courses 289

9 Kaula's contributions % 2899.1 Observations on library science teaching 290

H 4 Teaching Library & Information Science in Bihar- Micheal David. 291

0 introduction 2911 LIS education in Bihar 291

1.1 Certificate course ' 2921.2 Diploma course 2931.3 Degree and post degree courses 293

2 Syllabus of University education 2943 Evaluation of the courses 2954 Conclusion 296

H 5 Need for changing curriculum in library and infor-mation science education - G. Satya Rao 299

0 Introduction 2991 Objectives of LIS education 2992 The existing curriculum 3003 Factors contributing for change in curriculum 3014 Importance of information 3015 Information environment 3016 Introduction of information technologies 3027 Impact of IT on librarians

and information scientists 3038 Desired changes in curriculum in LIS education 304

8.1 Need for practical training 3058.2 Changing methods in teaching of LIS education 305

9 Conclusion 306

H 6 Problems and Prospects of Library Education inBangladesh 309

0 Introduction 3090.1 Objectives of library education 309

1 Problems of library science education 3102 Prospects of library education 3123 Conclusion 314

Theme J: User Education

J 1 The Fresher and the Library - P. Srinivasa Rao. 3170 Introduction 3171 College libraries 3172 Need of the programme 3183 Librarian's responsibilities 3184 Orientation of libraries 319

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User Education : a conceptual approach- Dr. S. Fazle Rab.

Information societyRole of library and information centreThe userSearch strategyUser educationDifferences explainedFurther elucidationExpert meetingConclusion

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Theme K: Library Legislation

K 1 Draft Punjab Public Libraries Bill : A Plea- Janak Raj 331

0 Introduction . 3311 Punjab - a status report 3322 Punjab and viz-a-viz other states 3333 Need of library services 3344 Punjab Library Association 3345 Seminars on library legislation 3356 Draft library bill 336

K2 Library legislation in India - Velanga Venkatappaiah 3410 Introduction 3411 Need for library legislation 3412 Library legislation in India 3423 ILA entering in the scene 3434 Guide lines for library legislation 345

4.1 Preamble 3464.2 Structure of the system 3464.3 State library authority 3464.4 Provision for state library council 3484.5 Separate directorate 3484.6 City/district library system 3484.7 Provision for library cess 3484.8 Accountability 349

Theme L: State Information Network

L 1. Online government information Network in theJ&KState - I.V. Malhan, GurdevSingh. 359

0 Introduction 3591 NICNET facility 359

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1.1 Operation of NICNET 3602 NICNET facilities in Jammu & Kashmir 361 .3 Hardware 3624 Software . 3635. Staff 3646 User's training _ 3647 Survey of services, utilities and problems 366

Theme M: Resource Sharing

Ml Areas of library resource sharing among IndianInstitutes .of Management - Roshan Raina. 369

0 Introduction' 3691 Management education schools 3692 Advancement of information technology 3703 Cooperative acquisitions 3714 Periodicals 3725 Other acquisitions 3756 Way out 3757 Organisation of learning resources 3768 Services 378

8.1 Indexing and abstracting service 3798.2 Bibliographical and information srevices 3798.3 Inter-library-loans 3808.4 Photo copying services 3818.5 Catalogue service 3818.6 Union lists/catalogues 3818.7 Communication based services 3818.8 Access to databases 3818.9 Education, trainings and research 382

9 Hindrance and resource sharing networks 38291 Conclusions 384

M 2 Library system and resources sharing in PublicLibraries in Andhra Pradesh - L. Venkateshwara i?ao385

0 Concept of public library 3851 Definitions of public library 3852 Public library movement in Andhra Pradesh 3863 Growth of Library movement in Andhra Pradesh 3874 Rise of library association 3885 Impact of the movement 3896 Public library system in Andhra Pradesh 390

6.1 Government libraries 3916.2 Libraries of Zilla Granthalaya Samsthas 3916.3 Private public libraries 392

7 Resource sharing 3937.1 Objectives of resource sharing 393

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7.2 Need for resource sharing 3947.3 Areas of resource sharing 394

7.31 Administration and organisation 3957.32 Acquisition and storage 3957.33 Inter-library loan 3957.34 Information processing 3967.35 Library services 3967.36 Factors contributing for the success of resource

sharing 3967.37 Operations of resources sharing 397

8 Suggestions for improvement of resource sharing 399

Theme N: Library Management

N 1 Managing change in libraries and Informationcentres - D Rajya Lakshmi. 401

0 Introduction 4011 Changes to LIS services 4012 Changing expectations 4023 Managers role 4034 Leadership and power : its role in management 4035 Systems of approach for managing the changes 404

5.1 Simple systems model 4055.2 Simple systems model for libraries 4065.3 Complex systems model 406

6 Planning models 4086.1 Horizontal dimension of planning 4096.2 Vertical dimension 409

6.21 The policy level 4106.22 The strategic planning level 4106.23 The operational level 410

6.3 Time and casualty dimension 4106.31 Normative forecasting 4106.32 Exploratory forecasting 411

6.4 Action dimension planning 4117 Conclusion 412

Theme O: Information Retrieval

0 1 Information Retrieval : A modelling process-MAGopinath. 415

0 Introduction . 4151 Data-base 4152 Search interface 4163 Problems 4174 Cognitive paradigms 418

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IntroductionConcept of pricingPricing of information productsPricing of information products - servicesscarcity of financial resourcesPrice theoryPricing practicesCost based pricingDemand based pricingCompetition based pricingCost definitionsFixed costsFixed overhead costsVariable costsTotal costOverhead costsMarginal costPricing techniquesAverage cost pricingPrice elasticity of demandPrice discriminationMarginal cost pricing

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Theme 9: Abstracting and Indexing Techniques

0 1 Fundamental theories in abstracting : A Sign-qua-non for research and development - B.B. Shukla 441

0 Introduction and statement of the problem 4411 The study of the theories in abstracting 4422 The theories in abstracting 445

2.1 Theory of search value 4453 Theory of methodical variation of contraction 4474 Theory of quantum analysis of abstract 4485 Quantum analysis of abstract 449

5.1 Theory of objectivity 4495.2 Theory of recrimination 4505.3 The theory of generalisation 4505.4 Theory of technical treatment 4515.5 Theory of concentration 4515.6 Theory of identical units 4525.7 Theory of fundamental inheritance 452

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Indian Standard Rules for Making AlphabeticalIndexes - B. Ramesh Babu.

IntroductionObjectives of standards on book indexingVarious standards on book indexingBureau of indian standardsIndian standard rulesIS : 1275-1976 : salient featuresDocuments consulted while preparing this

standardEntry structureEntry pageHeadingIndex numbersArrangementTypographyTowards the revisionFactors that necessiate revisionComparative account of standards on indexingItems to be considered for revisionRole of society of indexersConclusion

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Theme R: Library Materials : Their Conservation

» R 1 Preventive Conservation of library materials- S.K. Senapati, P.K. Nagta. 469

0 Introduction 4691 Deterioration 4692 Preservation and conservation 4703 Present study 4704 Preventive measures 4705 Conclusions 475

Theme S: Authors and Book Production

S 1 Authorship pattern and authors productivity- A.A.Vaishnav, U.R. Aghav. 477

0 Introduction 4771 Study of the Herald of Library Science 478

1.1 Features of the journal 4781.2 Growth of the journal 478

2 Productivity trends and application of lotka's law 4803 Mathematical method 4814 Determination of estimated proportions of authors 482

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5. Application of statistical tests 4826. Designation of authors 4867. Place of working organisations of authors 487

Theme T: Libraries and Research

T 1 Patterns of Development of social sciences duringthe last 200 years - Sewa Singh. 489

0 Definitions 4891 Scope 4902 Divergent opinions 4933 Development of social sciences 494

3.1 Deep roots 4943.2 Historical development 494

3.21 Ancient period 4953.22 The middle ages 4953.23 The renaissance and reformation period 496

3.3 Reasons for the development of social sciences 4973.31 Development of new philosophical ideas 4973.32 Rise of capitalism 4983.33 Rising middle class 4983.34 Influence of bourgeoise 4993.35 Discovery of new lands 4993.36 Population migration ^ 4993.37 Urbanisation " 500

3.4 Development of social theory 5003.41 Use of comparative method of study 5003.42 Development of works based on observation 5013.43 Elaboration of the idea of social laws 5013.44 Social facts through philosophy 5013.45 Theory of progress and social sciences 5023.46 Contribution of Scottish moralists 5023.47 Invention of printing, spread of learning and 5033.48 Impact of natural sciences 504

4 Development of social sciences in the 19th century 5044.1 Contribution of August Comte 5054.2 Impact of Darwinian Theory of Evolution 5054.3 Contribution of Karl Marx 5064.4 Huxley and others . 5064.5 Development course of natural sciences 5064.6 Perfection of research methodology 5074.7 Setting up of university chairs 507

5 Establishment of professional societies 5075.1 Publication of research journals 5085.2 Maturity of disciplines 5085.3 Recognition of disciplines 508

6 Characteristics of social sciences in 19th century 5087 Social sciences in the 20th century 509

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7.1 Empirical methodology7.2 Specialization7.3 Professionalization7.4 Developmentalism7.5 Economic development7.6 Integrated approach7.7 Social systems approach7.8 Development of psychology

7.91 Use of mathemathics and computers7.92 Interdisciplinary character

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T2 Analysis of Thesis" Submitted to Universities- Ally Sornam, B.S. Swaroop Rani.

0 Introduction1 Objective2 Scope

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Women as library managers.in Kerala : Acomparative study - V.Rajan.

IntroductionProfession of librarianshipCriteria of success in the professionMethodologyInstruments used in this studyScoring and compilation of dataHypothesisMethod of analysisResults and discussion

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5.1 Male-female difference on all variables 5356 Conclusion _ 539

Theme V: Reading Habit and User Needs

V 1 Use of library and reading habits among collegestudents - Madhuri Arora. 543

0 Introduction 5431 Educational system 5442 Role of teachers/parents 5443 Role of librarian 5454 Library building and physical facilities 5465 Library staff pattern 5466 Circulation system 5477 Processing and arrangement of documents 5478 Reference service 5489 User education 549

9.1 Consultation of almanacs, atlas etc. 54991 School library service 55092 Environmental/congenial atmosphere 55093 How to read rapidly and taking notes 55094 Conclusion 552

V 2 Information seeking behaviour of Psychiatrists : Ananalysis - A. Thaivayagam. 555

0 Introduction 5551 Information : What it means? 5552 Qualities of information 5563 Library users : the conspectus - 556

3.1 The scope and objectives 5563.2 Objectives 557

4 Information users 5574.1 Information seeking behaviour of psychiatrists 558

5 Analysis 5596 Information sources 5607 Information search 561

8. Factors governing information search 5618.1 Information channels 5618.2 Information barriers 562

9 Suggestion for action - 56291 Conclusions 562

V3 Information needs of agricultural scientists forpromoting farm technology : Afurvey - D.C. Ojha. 565

1 Introduction " 5652 Objectives 5663 Methodology of study 566

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Theme W: Libraries and Archives

W 1 Symbiosis of Archives and Information- L.S.Ramaiah 583

0 Introduction 5831 Recorded knowledge 5832 Archives 5853 .Special characteristics of archives 5864 Types of archives , 5875 Information quotient of archives 5886 Information finding aids 589

6.1 Inventory 5896.2 File list 5896.3 Transfer list 5896.4 Check list 5906.5 Guide 5906.6 Handbook 5906.7 Descriptive list 5906.8 Index 5906.9 Calendaring of documents 591

7 Access to archives and their use 5918 Conclusion 592

Theme X: Obsolescence of Reading Material

X 1 Obsolescence of literature in library and informa-tion science - B.U. Kannappanavar, C.R. Bhat 595

0 Introduction 5951 Objectives of the study 5952 Methodology 5963 Results and discussions 596

3.1 Citation analysis 5963.2 Test of exponentially of citation distribution 5973.3 Annual aging factor (AAF-a) 5973.4 The procedure to calculate AAF-a. 598

4 Summery of findings and conclusion 599

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Theme Y: Information Tools

Y J Harnessing the information tools of the 90's withreference to India - S. Sharma. 607

0 Introduction 6071 Role of .libraries 6072 Record of achievements 6073 Impact of information technology 6084 New style of functioning 608

4.1 Computer networking 6095 Assessing need of users 609

Theme ZA: Prof. Kaula and LIS Profession

ZA1 Stepping up the top of the Profession -S. Parthasarthy 613

0 Introduction 6131 Training at Madras and Banaras 6132 Joining Delhi University 6133 In the thick of library movement 6144 Sustained hard work for ILA and other projects 6145 Active participation in several programmes 6156 Unabated tempo and dynamism 6157 implicit faith between the guru and the discipline 6158 Achievements of high order 615

8.1 Inspiring teacher 6169 Internationally recognised 616

ZA2 Prof. Kaula and Ubrary movement in Delhi -Krishan Kumar, S.R Gupta. 617

0 Introduction 6171 SRR Bewitches PNK 617

1.1 Library research circle 6182 Delhi library association 618

2.1 School of library science 6192.2 Publication of library herald 6192.3 Work on library legislation 6202.4 Qualities of leadership 620

3 Delhi College (Dr. Zakir Hussain College) 6204 Aligarh Muslim University 6215 Ministry of Labour and Employmen 6226 Department of library and information science 6237 Recent activities 6238 Chronology of events 6249 Conclusion 626

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Kaula in "Herald" : An Analysis - Swaroop Rani,Ally Sornam and Geetha.

Multifaceted personalityStudy on the pattern of citation analysisObjectives of the studyMethodologyAnalysis of citationsConclusion

Teaching methods of Professor P.N. Kaula -A.S. Chandel.

Quality of a good teacherClass room reminsciencesConcept of class room seminarQuiz type questionsClass interviewAssignment writingLecture methodInfluence outside the classConclusion.

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ZA6 Tribute to a versatile teacher : Prof. Kaula'scontribution to LIS Profession -Prof. G.V.S.L.Narasimha Raju 653

1 Single minded devotion 6531.1 Commitment to the cause of libraries 6531.2 Followed Ranganathan 653

2 Homage to 'the reverend teacher 6533 Affectionate relationship; with the student 6544 Admired universally. 654

4.1 Enriched professional gatherings 6545 Country-wide crusader of public libraries 6556 Prolific writer and journalist 6557 Participation as expert in library science 6558 Founder of professional associations 656

91 Matchless oratory and communication skills 65692 Recipient of honours and awards 656

ZA7 A tribute to the editorial skill of Prof Kaula -Ramansu Lahiri. 657

1 Versatile in thought and action 6571.1 At the steering wheel 657

2 Multidimensional contributions 6573 Role as information disseminator 6584 Notes and news feature of HLS 6585 Manifestation of the column 6606 The Kaula Model 6617 Illustrious person 661

ZA8 The great guru Professor Kaula : My experience asstudent - D.C. Ojha. 663

0 Introduction 6631 First experience 6632 Work at Banaras Hindu University • 6633 Real educator 664

Theme ZB: Professor Kaula : His Life and Works

ZB1 Professor Kaula : his life and works - B.B. Shukla. 6650 Prologue 6651 Library scene at the time of Kaula's birth 6662 His education 6663 Library movement and Prof Kaula 668

3.1 Delhi library association and Prof Kaula 6683.2 Assam library movement and Prof Kaula 6693.3 Prof Kaula's and library movement in Bihar , 6703.4 Library movement in Orissa and Prof. Kaula 6703.5 Prof. Kaula and All India Library Convention 6713.6 Prof Kaula and Andhra Pradesh library movement. 672

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4. Prof Kaula's works and contributions 6735. Most inspiring educator of the century 6756. A sign -qua-non journalist LIS world 6767 International honours and awards 6778 Professor Kaula endowment in library science and

Kaula Awards 6799 Ranganathan's letters to Prof Kaula 680

9.1 Prof Kaula's impact on international librarianship 6819.2 Epilogue 681

ZB2 Kaula's life and mission - Sister M. Esperanza, A.C. 6850 Introduction 6851 Early life 685

1.1 Cultivated interest for libraries 6851.2 Recipient of merit certificates 6861.3 Academic career 6861.4 Providential escape 687

2 Entry into library career ,• 6872.1 Opting for training in Madras 6882.2 Struggle against opting for librarianship 6882.3 . In quest for library science 689

2.31 Encounter with the acting librarian, MUL 6892.32 Search for Ranganathan's residence 6902.33 Hardships and suffering 6902.34 Hooked for life 6902.35 Working for Ranganathan as student 691

3 Joining Delhi University library at lower position 6914 Sustained hard work with SRR 6915 Trail blazer 6926 Versatile scholar and educator personified 693

ZB3 The great guru Prof. Kaula - My experiences asstudentartfoC. Ojha. 695

0 Introduction 6951 First experience 6952 At Banaras Hindu University 695

2.1 Extempore delivery of lectures 6952.2 Personal touch 696

3 A good and affectionate teacher 696

Theme ZC: Prof. Kaula : An Evaluation

ZC1 In Honour of Professor Kaula - Emilia Curras. 6971 Invitation to contribute 697

1.1 Choosing the topic 697,...-.,.....2 Invitation to Prof Kaula 697: 2.1 Arrival in Madrid 697

3,. 1 Research project and report 698

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4 Programmes of Activities 6984.1 Work at the University Autonoma 699

5 Study and lecture in other Universities and Insti-tutions 699

5.1 In Madrid 6995.2 Well received and honoured 7005.3 In Valencia 7005.4 In Barcelona 70C5.5 In Zaragozya 70C5.6 In social events 701

6 In FID Congress and pre-congress seminar 7017 Participation in Academy event in Toledo 7018 Presentation of Kaula award 7029 Affectionate send off 702

ZC2 Under the Beacon Light of a Great Inspiring Teacher- U.M. Thakur. 705

1 First fruitful contact 7052 Inspiring teacher 7053 Versatile personality 7064 A true pioneer 7065 Love and affection for Bihar , 7076 A living tribute 708

ZC3 Leadership : A Case study of Banaras Hindu Univer-sity library - J.C. Bainwal. 711

0 Introduction 7111 B H U Library system 711

1.1 Undergoing metamorphosis 7122 Leadership : its nature and theories 712

2.1 Traits theory 7132.2 Contingency theory ' 7132.3 Functional approach or group theory 7142.4 Other theories 714

2.41 Exchange theory " 7142.42 Social learning theory 7152.43 Path-goal leadership 715

3 Styles of leadership 7153.1 Hawthorne studies 7153.2 Authoritarian style 7153.3 Michigan studies . 7163.4 Ohio State studies 7163.5 X and Y Theory . 7163.6 Managerial grid 717

4 Effectiveness of leadership style 7175 ** Leadership qualities of P N Kaula 7176 Conclusion 720

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ZC4 Kaula - A champion of Indian library profession -P. Srinivasulu, K. Padmasankar Rao. 723

0 Introduction 7231 Ideal librarian and good teacher 7232 Iyyanki and Kaula 7243 Prolific writer and journalist 7244 Work in professional bodies 7255 Work on national policy 7256 Versatile person 726

ZC5 Kaula's Fame on Global Arena - Mahi Narayan Jha. 7270 Introduction 7271 Scholar in library and information field 7272 Impression from early life 7283 Founder of professional journals and bodies 7284 Award of Kaula Medals 729

ZC6 Impressions of Prof. P N Kaula from the USA -Jashu Patel. 735

1 Prof. Kaula as a person 7352 International library expert 7363 Prolific writer 7374 Kaula Festschrift publications and Awards 737

4.1 Recent (1994) books on Prof. Kaula's life and work 7375 Tribute from Chicago . 738

ZC7 Prithivi Nath Kaula : An International Assessment •- Anis Kurshid. 739

1 Ever charming person 7392 Contacts with Prof. Kaula 7393 Happy coincidence 7404 Most prolific living author 7405 Well known in international librarianship 7416 Ever energetic and active 7417 Immensely productive career 742

ZC8 Conferences given by Professor Kaula and theirimpact on teaching of classification -Rosa San Sergurido Manuel. 743

1 The state of classification in spain 7432 The impact of colon classification in spain 7443 Conferences given by professor kaula 745

3.1 In madrid 7453.2 Use of transperancies 7463.3 Other conferences in madrid 7473.4 Conferences given in barcelona 7473.5 Conferences given in zaragoza 747

4 The future of colon classification in spain 748

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Prof. Kaula - a legacy of Dr. Ranganathan - P. BaruaRenowned PersonalityRanganathan-Kaula : teacher-pupil relationTrusted disciple of Prof. RanganathanExcellent teacherEloquent speakerProlific writerMatchless organiserInternational expertHonours and awardsConclusion

.Ranganathan and Kaula - paradoxical linkages -P.S.G. Kumar.

Beginning and birthExit and entryGuru-shishya relationshipNational-internationalEnd and the beginningMove to south and move to northFelicitation and honoursFestschrift, presentationGold medalsBook seriesInternational recognitionIdeal teachersPublications and documentationJournalismDocumentation workLibrary movementOther linkagesWork with UGC and other bodiesTeacher-taught relationProfessed believers in no-wastageWorks on their workBiographies and autobiographiesConclusion

Professor Prithvi Nath Kaula : A True disciple ofDr. Ranganathan - V.E. Thillainayagam.

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4 Kaula 7665 Thillainayagam 7676 Library science in tamil 7687 Ranganathan memorial lectures 7688 Library profession 7699 Five laws/principles 769

10 Less pay for more work 77011 Learning by doing 77012 Cultivation of hard work 77013 Work chastity 77114 Work for work's sake 77115 Books 77216 Periodicals 77217 Herald of library science 77318 Grandhalaya vijyana (GV) 77419 Festschrift 77420 Personal-bibliography 77521 Letters 77522 Four letters of SRR 77623 Biography 77824 Padamshri 77825 Versatility 779

Appendices1 Honours and Awards2 Felicitation Address3 Main Source Material

Index 781