Presently working as Head and Associate Professor, University of Delhi, Department of Library and Information Science. Delhi, INDIA
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New Book: A Study of Data Retrieval Techniques by Projes Roy and Shailendra Kumar
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Access and use of electronic information resources by scientists of National Physical Laboratory in India
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Database Searching in Central University Libraries in India
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A study of information needs of Members of the Legislative Assembly in the capital city of India
Purpose – The purpose of this research is to investigate the information needs of Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) of Delhi. It aims to provide a study of information sources used by them. It also includes the library use by MLAs, their awareness about various library services, and deals with the problems/hindrances faced by MLAs during the process of information seeking.
Design/methodology/approach – The study was conducted with the help of a structured questionnaire and semi-structured interview schedule. The respondents marked their response on a graphic scale which was converted into a rating scale for obtaining the inferences. The analysis of data is done with the help of weighted mean. A histograph has been used to make the matter more understandable.
Findings – The results of this research show that only a few MLAs are aware about the usefulness of library/information services. They are dependant on non-documentary sources of information. They are not fully satisfied with the present system of information gathering, where they have to devote more time and energy.
Research limitations/implications – The present research is applied only to the information system available to the MLAs of Delhi. The findings can not be universalized to all the MLAs in the different states of India.
Practical implications – In the last part of this paper an outline for the proposed information system for the MLAs of Delhi has been provided. These suggestions will be useful to the policy maker when making an electronic based information system for the MLAs of Delhi.
Originality/value – There has been no study carried out on the information needs of MLAs in India prior to this research. The study will help the authorities to build/rebuild/improve the information system for MLAs in Delhi.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Article in "The Electronic Library"
Author(s): Namrata Rai, (Department of Library and Information Science, University of Delhi, Delhi, India), Shailendra Kumar, (Department of Library and Information Science, University of Delhi, Delhi, India)
Citation: Namrata Rai, Shailendra Kumar, (2011) "Comparative features of integrated library management software systems available in Delhi",
The Electronic Library, Vol. 29 Iss: 1, pp.121 - 146
Keywords: India, Library automation, Library management
Article type: Research paper
DOI: 10.1108/02640471111111479 (Permanent URL)
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Present Research Areas
2. E-Learning Software Design
3. Web Based Digital Library and Information Software
4. Oniline Databases Retrieval Techniques
Friday, January 30, 2009
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Friday, December 26, 2008
SIS Fellowship Award 2008

Saturday, May 31, 2008
First Online E-Course in Library & Information Science in India
http://www.cec_ugc.org/
Saturday, May 03, 2008
Library Automation and Digitisation
Alice for Windows : Library Management System
Liberty: Web based Library Management System
Book Wizard: Improve Reading Habits and Acquistion
e-Reference: Reference Management System
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