1st ICLIM - 2016

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Author: search.filters.author.Balasubramani, R.Start date: 2016

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    Status of Library and Information Science Course Materials in India: An Analytical Study
    (Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Balasubramani, R.; Abu, K.S.
    This study analyses the course materials available in the field of library and information science in India. The study adopted analytical method and the data for the study are available in the respective websites. This study identified the websites, blogs, wikis and other tools that are providing library and information science course materials. These Web applicationshave been progressively more adopted by many onlineeducational services. Due to their effortlessness of use and swiftness of operation, theyproffer the chance for dominant information sharing and ease of collaboration. It is important to continue utilizing educational resources to boost your education. There are always variety of new skills to learn and new abilities to master, and that’s why so many library professionals continue to make use of online courses to boost up their overall knowledge. There are abundant online resources which offer online training and education and they are fundamental for enhancing your overall level of knowledge and making sure that you get the best possible skills to thrive in the field of library and information scienceThe main aim of this study is the identify and list out the course materials in the field of library and information science so that it is easier for the library professionals to make out the available course materials in the field of library and information science course materials in a single place.
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    Worldwide research productivity in the field of Data Mining from 2010 to 2015: a bibliometric analysis
    (Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Balasubramani, R.; Kohila, G.T.; Elavazhagan
    The main objective of this study is to analyze the growth of the research in the category Data Mining, a subject that has arisen over the last few decades. The study also aims to compare scientific production in the field of data mining between countries and evaluate the publication trend and authorship pattern worldwide. Study analyzed publications for journals between 2010 and 2015, with an analysis from the perspective of both quantity and quality. Furthermore, we have analyzed the international dissemination of research of countries through journals and the relationship with the authorship pattern to detect the published journals of each country.We have applied RGR, LOTKA’S law and Bradford’s law in this study. This study has observed a total of 9437 publications in Data mining research over a period of six years from 2010 to 2015 and indexed by Web of Science online Database indicates that the publication output in the Global level. The highest numbers of papers were published during the year 2015 with 1846 records and the following year 2014 with 1722 records. The least number of papers was recorded during 2010 with1238records. Overall, 26166 authors contributed in 2485 journals with 2674 records of the publications from 6350 number of institutions that were located in 113 numbers of countries. The highest number of the publications on 2269 records in three author productivity and followed by the two and four author’s productivity with 2005 and 1734 records of the publications respectively. The study revealed that USA occupies top position with 2626 publications followed by Peoples R China with1534, Taiwan with 693, UK with 642, Spain with 542 and Germany with 514 records of research publications respectively. First place goes to USA with2626 publications, first rank in terms of GCS with 22962 records of 113 Countries were contributed the publications.
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    Assesment of Digital Information Literacy among Faculty Members of Bharathidasan University
    (Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Balasubramani, R.; Abu, K.S.
    This study will assess the digital information literacy skills and where they need training among the professionals of Bharathidasan University. This study followed a survey method and structured questionnaire has been used to collect data from the respondents.Professionals working in universities are not only engaged in teaching but also involved in research and development activities. They are considered as a disciplined group of individuals with high order of knowledge which they use to impart high order thinking skills in the minds of students. Hence, they are expected to posses the adequate cognitive and technical skills. In the present digital era, no doubt those professionals must also be cognizant of promoting digital literacy to help their students to acquire information quickly and effectively.The study adopted a survey procedure and a structured questionnaire has been used to collect data from the faculty members of various departments in the University. The responses collected were analysed using descriptive (Mean and SD) and inferential statistics such as t-test, F-ratio, chi-square and correction statistics.The study identified whether the faculty members are having adequate digital information skills, if not what type of training should be provided to them will be identified. The study identified whether there will be any gender difference with regard to digital information skills.
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    Effective Utilization of Social Media by Students of University of Madras, Chennai: A Study
    (Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Arumugam, J.; Natarajan, N.O.; Balasubramani, R.
    Social media has grown fast, becoming very popular among the student environment. It is mainly used for sharing academic information and public communication in India. Technology has penetrated all areas of life and the use of information technology (IT) has promoted incredible work procedures and approaches. The present study examines the academic use of social media on the quality of education and research among students of University of Madras, Chennai. The study revealed that majority of the social media users used Face book. They used social media for developing academic relationships and for sharing their learning experiences with their colleagues and international community. They faced problems of bandwidth and speed of internet and security. The researchers recommended that proper training may be organized for appropriate use social media.