Parveen Babbar

• Jawaharlal Nehru University

The technology and reading needs have been profound reasons for imbibing the solutions to user needs in library. Various software and platforms have been in vogue to deliberate the task of development reading list for library users. The paper has focused upon the studies and experiences from the recent past and few glimpses from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar...

The Department of Higher Education undertakes the policy and planning matters on Indian Higher Education in India. In 2015-16, the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) reported 49,295 research scholars (MPhil and PhDs) enrolled in the session, a notable figure in research output1. The type of research carried out in disciplines including l...

As per directives of the Constitution of India, Primary education is and has been free for all in India. However, this has not been the case of private schools, rather it is limited to Government based schools only. Indian Primary education still faces differential access to quality based schooling. Due to gender-bias and social gaps Primary educat...

As per directives of the Constitution of India, Primary education is and has been free for all in India. However, this has not been the case of private schools, rather it is limited to Government based schools only. Indian Primary education still faces differential access to quality based schooling. Due to gender-bias and social gaps Primary educat...

The changing scenario of libraries is an outcome of present pandemic Covid-19 situation. The entire way of library services has been altered due to non-contact kind of facilitation to users. In this context, the technological advances have proven to be boon for libraries. The present paper highlights the various perspectives and support systems in...

This article discusses some of the prevalent online tools and platforms that can be used for English language learning in the Indian scenario.

Policies and guidelines for academic conduct in universities: a survey of the international landscape

Keywords are important words and phrases of a research paper, expressing its essence. The longitudinal study of occurrence of keywords in specific discipline expresses trends of research. The present paper attempts to highlight trends of research in Social Sciences and Humanities disciplines in India, published during the time period, 2005 to 2014,...

The present study is an attempt to highlight the research output generated in India in the field of social sciences and humanities (SSH) during the period 2005-2014. This study is based on secondary data, extracted from the Social Science Citation Index (SSCI) and Arts & Humanities Citation Index (A&HCI), which are integral components of the Web of...

The present study is an attempt to highlight the research output generated in India in the field of social sciences and humanities (SSH) during the period 2005-2014. This study is based on secondary data, extracted from the Social Science Citation Index (SSCI) and Arts & Humanities Citation Index (A & HCI), which are integral components of the Web...

Purpose This paper aims to highlight the research output of library and information science of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) nations during the ten year period, i.e. 2005-2014, as reflected through the Web of Science database. Design/methodology/approach This study used Social Science Index (SSCI) of Web of Science (W...

Though the concepts of marketing and public relations are interrelated yet the example of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Central Library reflects how these have been walking hand-in-hand together to maximise the usage of library collections and keep the users well-informed. The paper discusses about the various practices taking place at Central...

Colon Classification (CC), based on dynamic theory of classification saw seven editions from 1928 to 1987. Libraries practising it continued with extensions and additions carried out to meet their needs since it was not revised for long after the 7th edition. Revision requires adding terms in different disciplines, organising them in relation to ea...

Embedded librarianship is an old concept in new context. It is an old phenomenon to initiate a new range of services in the present environment. This paper defines the attributes of embedded library services such as user-oriented, no physical proximity required, miniature group centric, expertise, etc. It also endows with suggestions to the future...

Introduction Mobile devices are playing a significant role in delivering education in India through the use of mobile and wireless technologies. The importance of this medium is steadily being realized by the Government of India, which is working towards mobile education (m-education or mlearning). The government is encouraging m-education by means...

Library & Information Science has completed its 100 years of education in India. Research has always been regarded as the most important intellectual activity in the higher education system, therefore this research article aims to provide a comprehensive picture of doctoral research carried out by various LIS departments of India. Universities offe...

UNESCO, in partnership with Central Library, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and the Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (CEMCA) organised a national Conference on Opening up by Closing the Circle: Strengthening Open Access in India. The event was organised at JNU, New Delhi on 21st October, 2013 to mark the Open Access Week. The organ...

This chapter discusses emerging innovative technologies and examines how Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Library is increasingly benefited by its new and future services. It discusses the National Open Distance Learners' Library and Information Network (NODLINET), a project of IGNOU Library created for distance learning libraries for...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discover the perspectives of M‐Technologies in Distance Education Libraries. It proposes a model for providing e‐resources and other information services through mobile technology to its learners in Indira Gandhi National Open University, India. Design/methodology/approach – In this qualitative study data...

Digital libraries (DLs) have evolved, and developments in information technology have changed the concept of the library from one of print and paper media to digital media. The success of a DL depends upon the computers, communication skills, and knowledge of library professionals in connection with modern technology. In the present scenario, we st...

21 st century web savvy people believe that one day everything ever created by humans will be available online. Call it the myth or a truth it is the future of Digital Libraries. Because there is unlimited real estate in cyberspace and because media can be digitized, we can fill cyberspace with all human knowledge and give everyone access to it. In...