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MARC 21 Tagging: A Study of Errors in OPAC Library Catalogues

(2025-09-01) Shrestha,Sabina; Gautam,Sarita

The thesis entitled “MARC 21 Tagging: A Study of Errors in OPAC Library Catalogues” explores the frequency and nature of cataloging errors on the quality of bibliographic data in Online Public Access Catalogs (OPACs). Errors in cataloging can significantly hinder the effectiveness of OPACs, degrade catalog quality, and undermine adherence to professional standards. There are no earlier studies in Nepal about the library cataloging errors. This study has analyzed and quantified these errors in OPAC data to improve its reliability. The main purpose of this study is to examine the quality of catalogue records and the error rate of the five libraries in Kathmandu Valley. This study identifies the most and less occurring error tags in MARC 21. For study 250 catalogue records were selected from the Central Department of Library and Information Science (CDLIS) Library, Tribhuvan University Central Library (TUCL), Nepal National Library (NNL), Kaiser Library (KL), and Thapathali Engineering Campus Library (TECL) using a purposive random sampling method. The data were collected using a Library of Congress MARC 21 checklist, which was prepared based on the Library of Congress standards. The findings show the most error tag identified was Statement of responsibility (MARC tag 245$c), which accounted for 219 (17.51%) of the total errors. Conversely, the least error tag identified was Classification Number (MARC tag 082$a), containing only 6 (0.48%) errors. Among the institutional level, TECL had the highest overall error count with 365 errors (29.18% of the total), while CDLIS demonstrated the lowest number of errors, with 162 (12.95%). The most repeated errors were Entry Omission (EO), recorded 511 errors. The least frequent error was Hyphens Error (HE), with 38 errors. The study emphasizes the need for enhanced professional training, establish quality control procedures, develop a style guide, authority files, and regular check, review, and update existing records of their cataloguing systems to reduce errors and improve the overall accuracy of bibliographic records. Key Words: Online catalogues, MARC formats, Cataloging–Errors, Machine readable bibliographic data, Libraries–Automation

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Community library for society: a case study of Jiri Community Library

(Central Department of library and information Science ,T.U Kirtipur, 2025-09-01) Paudel,Pranjali; Gautam,Sarita

The study entitled “Community Library for society: a case study of Jiri Community Library” examines the roles and impact of Jiri Community Library on its community. In Nepal, most of the research is focused in academic and public libraries, mostly in urban settings. This study tries to close that gap by exploring how JCL reduces the educational disparities, supports student learning, and fosters personal development as well as social cohesion in the semi-rural Himalayan context. The objectives of this study were to assess the library’s influence on reading habits, personal growth, academic support, and community engagement. A qualitative-led mixed method was followed for this case study, using thematic analysis of 27 interviews from students, teachers, librarian, and community members, supported by descriptive statistics from survey data of 141 students along with secondary data. Findings show that JCL has initiated or rejuvenated reading habits among students and community members, enhanced student’s personal growth in varied skills, creativity, and confidence, and supported community members with vocational knowledge, social awareness, and emotional wellbeing, reinforced academic support for students with student-oriented teaching methodologies and required resources, and promoted social cohesion by providing an inclusive space for weekly community sessions and occasional programs. The study recommends that Jiri Municipality recognize JCL with a certain budget and involve it in developmental plans. JCL and CORN need more marketing effort and run budget-friendly community programs at regular intervals. Future researchers can conduct comparative studies between users and non-users to extend further knowledge in this field. Keywords: Libraries and community, Community libraries, Community development, Community centers

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Community library for society: A case study of Jiri Community Library

(Central Department of library and information Science ,T.U Kirtipur, 2025-09-01) Paudel,Pranjali; Gautam,Sarita

The study entitled “Community Library for society: a case study of Jiri Community Library” examines the roles and impact of Jiri Community Library on its community. In Nepal, most of the research is focused in academic and public libraries, mostly in urban settings. This study tries to close that gap by exploring how JCL reduces the educational disparities, supports student learning, and fosters personal development as well as social cohesion in the semi-rural Himalayan context. The objectives of this study were to assess the library’s influence on reading habits, personal growth, academic support, and community engagement. A qualitative-led mixed method was followed for this case study, using thematic analysis of 27 interviews from students, teachers, librarian, and community members, supported by descriptive statistics from survey data of 141 students along with secondary data. Findings show that JCL has initiated or rejuvenated reading habits among students and community members, enhanced student’s personal growth in varied skills, creativity, and confidence, and supported community members with vocational knowledge, social awareness, and emotional wellbeing, reinforced academic support for students with student-oriented teaching methodologies and required resources, and promoted social cohesion by providing an inclusive space for weekly community sessions and occasional programs. The study recommends that Jiri Municipality recognize JCL with a certain budget and involve it in developmental plans. JCL and CORN need more marketing effort and run budget-friendly community programs at regular intervals. Future researchers can conduct comparative studies between users and non-users to extend further knowledge in this field. Keywords: Libraries and community, Community libraries, Community development, Community centers

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Artificial intelligence in academic research: A study of its use among PHD scholars

(Central Department of library and information Science ,T.U Kirtipur, 2025-08-22) Poudel,Monika; Manandhar,Nira

The study entitled “Artificial Intelligence in Academic Research: A Study of Its Use Among PhD Scholars” explores the utilization of AI among academic researchers, particularly PhD students from the faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Tribhuvan University. Its objectives were to identify the commonly used AI tools, explore the scholars’ perspectives, and assess ethical concerns. A review of more than fifty interdisciplinary studies highlighted AI’s growing role in literature reviews, data analysis, publishing, and academic integrity, which also pointed out the gaps in training and ethical guidelines. A qualitative research design was employed, using purposive sampling to select 14 PhD scholars with relevant experience in AI usage. Data were collected through the in depth, semi-structured interview guided by prepared questions. Data analysis followed the thematic analysis approach, focusing on identifying the key themes that emerged from various data. The most commonly used AI tool found was ChatGPT during the early stage of their PhD journey, i.e., for reviewing the literature. The researchers are positive towards the ethical use of AI, but some have fears of plagiarism detection and the risks of bias. Most of the scholars viewed AI as supportive assistants rather than replacements for intellectual effort. However, scholars were worried about issues like plagiarism, mistakes in context, and possible bias in AI results. Even though they saw AI as helpful for saving time and supporting creativity, they emphasized the need for responsible and ethical use. The major limitations of the study were the small sample size, single institutional focus and the rapidly evolving nature of AI technologies, which may affect the long-term relevance of results. The study also suggests structured AI training programs, development of ethical guidelines and integration of AI literacy into curricula to foster responsible, equitable and effective use of AI in doctoral research. Key words: Artificial intelligence, Research-Technology, AI-Ethical Aspects

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An Evaluative Study on Library Services of Quality Assurance and Accreditation (QAA) Accredited College

(Central Department of library and Information Science,T.U.Kirtipur., 2025-04-07) Chaudhary, Ashadeep; Nyaichyai,Lila

This study evaluates library services in Quality Assurance and Accreditation (QAA) accredited colleges in Kathmandu Valley, focusing on the current state of library resources, facilities, and services. As higher education institutions in Nepal face increasing demands for quality education, libraries play a critical role in supporting academic success. The study addresses the concerns about whether library services in accredited colleges are effectively aligned with accreditation standards, especially in the areas of library resources, user services, and technological tools. Identifying gaps in library practices that may hinder academic success is central to this problem. The objective of the study is to assess the current state of library resources, services, and facilities in QAA-accredited colleges. It evaluates the alignment of these libraries with QAA accreditation standards and role of professional librarians in meeting accreditation requirements and enhancing library services. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire administered to 40 respondents from four accredited colleges in Kathmandu Valley. The analysis focused on library resources, user services, technological tools, and the behavior of library staff, to gauge the overall effectiveness of the services provided. The findings reveal that while most respondents perceive their libraries as meeting standards, significant gaps remain. Notably, there are deficiencies in digital resources, the availability of study space, and professional staffing. The study concludes that, although the libraries in accredited colleges are generally aligned with accreditation standards, there is a pressing need for improvements, particularly in digital resources, study space, and staff professional development. The role of professional librarians is critical in maintaining these standards and ensuring libraries effectively support academic success. The study has recommended to adopt fully automated library systems. Enhanced training for library staff. Expansion of digital resources. Creation of designated study areas for group work. Improved access to technological tools for students. Keywords: Academic libraries, Accreditation, Library automation, Higher education, Digital resources, Professional development, Library management

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