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BOOLEAN OPERATOR IN LOGICAL AND EFFICIENT INFORMATION RETRIEVAL
(2008) Prajuli, Ramesh; Mr.Bhim Dhoj Shrestha
Entitle BOOLEAN OPERATOR IN LOGICAL AND EFFICIENT INFORMATION RETRIEVAL database searching and Web searching became the most popular activities on the local and remote login, information retrieval (IR), which was performed mainly by professionals, researchers, now is an activity that every user on the Web is engaged in. The growing interest in general user's database searching and Web searching ability naturally leads to the awareness that some kind of guidance is needed. Since IR on the database or Web has many similarities with traditional IR, IR skills of retrieving information have been adopted to teach general users how-to search or about retrieving information from the Web. Two major concerns regarding users’ behavior are frequently found: the queries tend to be short, and Boolean operators are insufficiently used in structuring queries. Drawing on the social informatics view of IR and the semantic Web research, this thesis first argues that short queries have unique values in database searching and Web searching because OR and NOT operators shows grater effectiveness upto two keywords among the both user groups. It also argues that using Boolean operators is an effective strategy in database searching and Web searching. Because Web searching is generally motivated by knowledge discovery purpose, high recall and precision is not as important as it is in small databases, so database searching become more sophisticated with Boolean operators. The study also discusses the tradeoffs between the benefits of operator use with enhanced search interfaces and the time and effort that users need to exert to use the features. The study mainly focuses the information seeking behavior of library professionals, M. Lib. Sc. Students, general users of university level, and researcher. Their behavior or skill measured with the help of questionnaires on the basis of their personal knowledge and experience. Therefore BOOLEAN OPERATOR IN LOGICAL AND EFFICIENT INFORMATION RETRIEVAL study highlights the skills and abilities of potential and novice users. For this study data has been collected from four main libraries viz: TUCL, ICIMOD, SSBL, and KUSOM their professionals and users have taken as the source of information. Total 24 questions were formulated to evaluating their skills of coordinating vi the keywords and their techniques of implementing Boolean logical operators for successful query formulation. Total 63% and 48% of professionals and general users respectively were used Boolean operators while they navigating and it meets its hypothesis. In similar investigation total 65% professionals feel Boolean operators are user friendly and rest 35% not feels so. Similarly only 41% general users feel it user friendly whereas 59% general user not so. Five search tasks associated with TUCL online database has been presented to fill-up in each questionnaire, only 115 respondents were participated out of 150. The respondents so selected provided 115  5 3 1725 search results. After completion of search the output results as obtained by two broad user groups were compared with the result as obtained by database expertise for the relevance assessment. Total value obtained by two (2) broad user groups, professionals and general users to their five (5) titles, corresponding to three (3) Boolean operators i.e. total 253  30 Chi-Square ( 2  ) test was used as the significance of the study. Conclusion and recommendations has been drawn on the basis of this analytical and exploratory study. It finally discusses the carryover of user's information behaviors across different kinds of the digitized library or automated library database or Web, and the effects of the strong commercial forces which spur the need for sophisticated IR skills in shaping user's information habits. It concludes that a different model based on the social cognition theories and practical is needed to approach general user's problems with information retrieval on the database and Web. Ramesh Prajuli Central Department of Library and Information Science,T.U. Kirtipur.
INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIORS OF DOCTORS AND MEDICAL STUDENTS OF TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL (TUTH)
(2016) Aryal, Indra; Mr.Bhim Dhoj Shrestha
This thesis entitled “Information Seeking Behaviors of Doctors and Medical Students of Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH)” has been carried out to fulfill the partial requirements of the Degree of Masters of Humanities and Social Sciences in Library and Information Science. This study is focused on the TUTH Library and their respective users. The main objectives of the study were to find out information seeking behavior of doctors and medical students. The study helped in finding out the situation of the library and recognizing the problems and their solutions. It will also be helpful in the future in managing the library in a more scientific way. A set of structured questionnaire was developed for the purpose of collecting data from the library users i.e., doctors and medical students. The questionnaire contained subjective as well as objective queries. With the help of the structured questionnaire primary data was collected. Only those questionnaires which were completely filled up were included for analysis. Major findings of the study are, inadequate health information, lacking development in health information, electronic sources i.e., Internet, Pub Med used in TUTH for health information seeking resources are satisfactory, some of doctors are found the use library only for exam purpose. Majority of the respondents are of the opinion that staff and computers are lacking in the library. Majority of the users reported to get the information directly from book racks. Regarding E-resources, majority of doctors found to be using HINARI, Pub Med, Medline, PopLine and some other Journals along with DOAJ, AsiaJOL, NepJOL and others. Among the major recommendations - adequate health info should be provided by the library to its users as per their needs, adequate electronic sources should be provided in the library to access the required health information, access to HINARI should be made available directly from the library, high speed internet should be made available in the library, the library should use appropriate library software, the library should have a good infrastructure, IT training should be provided to all library staff. E-books and online resources should be added in the collection. Key words: e-resource, Internet, medical libraries
KNOWLEDGE OF SOCIAL MEDIA TOWARDS IMPORTANCE OF CYBER LAW IN UNIVERSITY CAMPUS STUDENTS
(2019) Sharma, Rita; Mr.Bhim Dhoj Shrestha
This study entitled “KNOWLEDGE OF SOCIAL MEDIA TOWARDS IMPORTANCE OF CYBER LAW IN UNIVERSITY CAMPUS STUDENTS”. Cyber law knowledge is more necessary for social media criminal cases reducing and it also can play the integrative role for good communication channel developing by using social media but we do not have any rules and regulation for social media users. Based upon the research problem this study answers the following research questionsWhat are the knowledge of social Media towards importance of cyber law, What are the relations between social media and cyber law, Why the cyber law is necessary for social media user, How does the use of social media affect university students' learning. The main objective of this study is to find out the attitude of social media user towards the importance of cyber law, to find out the social media using practice or activities of users. It provides information about the role of cyber law to establish the good environment to social media users especially University students. For the fulfillment of the objectives of my dissertation topic I have reviewed some of works to understand and investigate my research problems. I prepared 200 questionnaire for this research, it makes used of quantitative type of data from social media users of university students with using a purposive research methodology. This research cannot represent the whole students of Nation only include university students. It doesn’t include all types of social media and cyber law. The main findings of this research was 44.5% respondents replied there is role of cyber law in social media, 47% are confused about the necessity of cyber law in social media. In which 41.5% students use social media for entertainment as well as 44.5% respondents are aware about illegal activities in social media. Facebook profile hacking, threatening people for financial demand, black mailing others, hacking others profile and using personal information etc. The good knowledge of social media can change dramatically the education system of under developing country like Nepal. The government should make strict rules and regulations regarding cybercrime. The Cyber Cell Unit should be formed in each and every provinces and states. The government should make online system for registering cybercrimes. The college, universities launch new program in this field for further guidelines for good practice of social media use.
RESOURCES AND USERS’ STUDY OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCES (CBEAS) LIBRARY
(2017) Kafle, Rejina; Mr.Bhim Dhoj Shrestha
This thesis entitled RESOURCES AND USERS’ STUDY OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCES (CBEAS) LIBRARY has been carried out. The statement of the problem is to find out user’s satisfaction with the library collection resource and services. The objectives of the study examine the users’ needs about library services, explore the users’ satisfaction on collection resources , library services and evaluate the ICT (Information Communication Technology) facilities. In this study 40 questionnaires were distributed biomedical students they returned 34 (85%) questionnaires for data analysis. The collected data were analyzed and presented in tables and charts such as pie-charts, clustered bar for using Microsoft office word and excel. More than 50 literatures have been reviewed previous thesis, research paper, online journal, and related websites for completing this research. The main findings of this research 77% respondents said library is very necessary for biomedical students, 56% respondents visit the library as when needed, nearly 30% respondents given first choice on textbook, 59% library users are not satisfied library services, 79% respondents’ said that main reasons of dissatisfaction on availability of books in library, nearly 60% users are not satisfied of opening time, 65% respondents are unsatisfied on loan books, 100% users are unsatisfied about internet services. Respectively 38% book bank, 47% reference book, 29% circulation, 70% e-resources, 82% periodical, 70% reprographic and 29% OPAC/catalogue respondents said that should be improved. This research recommended that Internet services should have high bandwidth, library should have sufficient textbook and reference books with latest edition, circulation service should be automated, library space should be expanded for using more users, professional librarian should be appointed for improve the library services and library should be e-library services as soon as possible.
"STATUS AND SERVICES OF GEMS COLLEG LIBRARY"
(2016) Manandhar, Prabin; Mr.Bhim Dhoj Shrestha
The dissertation entitled “STATUS AND SERVICES OF GEMS COLLEGE LIBRARY”. GEMS College Library has a vital role in the education. In the ICT era, the role of library and Librarian are increasing. Both in online and offline has made both Library professionals and user confused to locate appropriate information as and when required. The main objectives of the study are to find the present status of the library, how the library attracts the users towards the GEMS College library. The scope of the study is to define the current library system of the GEMS College. This study is limited within the graduate level students of the three respective faculty taken under study i.e., Science, Management and A level within the GEMS College library which is situated in Dhapakhel- Lalitpur. The study has been carried out among the students belonging to the academic year 2015/ 2016. Different national and international literatures have been reviewed during the study. There is not enough literature regarding the College library. The focus of the study is on GEMS College library. This is a descriptive type of research. This study is both primary and secondary data have been collected, interpreted, analyzed and some logical conclusion have also have been made. The students and teachers are the main users of the GEMS College library From this study I can recommend that, Promoting of users for use of internet in Libraries, more numbers of terminals of computer systems to be provided. GEMS colleges should establish their database and content them online to access their resources. From the study there is not enough collection of literature document. The number of users are increasing so library place should be expand. Photocopy is done inside the library therefore it create some noises so it should be shift from there. In this context, the objective of the study is to find out, compare and analyze the facilities and the services provided by the library. The study also aims to work out the practical solutions for their improvement.
STATUS OF MEDICAL LIBRARIES OF KATHMANDU VALLEY
(2012) Dhakal, Gauri; Mr.Bhim Dhoj Shrestha
The thesis entitled “Status of Medical Libraries of Kathmandu Valley” has been carried out to find out the status of information services provided by medical libraries of Kathmandu Valley, examine the status of information services in the medical libraries, and evaluate the users’ as well as librarians’ perception towards the services provided by the medical libraries and their development. But so far their activities have not been studied. Therefore, realizing those problems this study has been carried out. The objective of this study is to know the status of services provided by the post-graduate medical college libraries, there types and standard, the perceptions of users’ as well as librarians’ towards the services provided by these libraries and finally to evaluate the perception of librarian towards their services. Although there are many medical libraries, only two medical libraries have been included due to constraint of time and resources. The significance of the study is that it has produced some effects on what happens in the future of those medical libraries. Related literatures in this field have been reviewed. Ideas of like minded personalities have been included, quoted and taken as the basis for further study. NAMS and TUTH library along with the information services provided by them have been precisely focused. Regarding the research design this study is based on primary data using questionnaire as well as secondary data. The collected data have been presented and analyzed using frequency distribution tables and pie-charts with their detail interpretation. Purposively 70 users of 2 post-graduate medical college libraries of Kathmandu Valley namely NAMS and TUTH have been taken as sample of the study. It is found that most of the respondents 61 (87.1%) are students, 7 (10%) are teaching faculties and few 2 (2.9%) are the medical officers. It is found that 63 (90%) visit the library daily followed by 5 (7.1%) weekly and equal numbers of the users (3%) visit the library monthly and less often, among the respondents, 30 (52.9%) respondents are satisfied with the opening hours of the library whereas majority 47.1% are not fully satisfied with the opening hours of the library. A brief summary of the study has been provided. It is concluded that there are no planned budget for purchasing books, as per demand of the users and based priority of the authority books are purchased; there is no written policy regarding vi development of the library. Most of the users are not satisfied with the services provided by the library. Regarding the policy, most of the policy such as budget, development of library services e.g. automation has been adopted on ad-hoc basis without written policy. Budget has not been allocated in appropriate rate in both the libraries. There is no information literacy program adopted by the libraries which has resulted in low use of existing library services. Finally, basing upon the study it has been recommended that there should be written standard, and policy guidelines in both the libraries. They have to provide library orientation to their users. Latest collection should be added each year and online library facilities should be arranged for the users. Along with their facilities, if the libraries maintain peaceful environment as adequate reading space, definitely the status of medical libraries in Nepal can be achieved. Gauri Dhakal
STATUS OF THE LIBRARY OF CENTRAL DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT IN TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY
(2017) Nepal, Bimla; Mr.Bhim Dhoj Shrestha
This thesis entitled “STATUS OF THE LIBRARY OF CENTRAL DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT IN TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY” aims to find out the condition of the library of CDM. The study concerns to know whether the management department library accept a wide variety of materials for collection development or not, to determine the users of the library of CDM are being satisfied or not with the resources and Services it provided, to find out the extent of the use of informational Technology (IT). Twenty literatures are reviewed for this thesis. This study has limitations of insufficient citation on department information. Survey method is adopted to collect the user’s responses. 72 questionnaires were provided to the users and the library staffs, only 65 users and 1 library staff responded. Statistical tools like frequency tables, pie chart, bar diagrams, simple proportion are used to organize, summarize and present the data. The survey results show problems on several issues such as methods of document selections, collection development system, document accession method, book issuing facility, use of computer, cataloguing and classification system, library software and use of information technology (IT). Some suggestion offered from the finding of this study are, adequate and proper selection of documents, provide book issuing facility, enhancement of the technical processes and service system, make use of modern facility of information technology through skilled staf
STATUS OF THE LIBRARY OF CENTRAL DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT IN TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY
(2017) Nepal, Bimala; Mr.Bhim Dhoj Shrestha
This thesis entitled “STATUS OF THE LIBRARY OF CENTRAL DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT IN TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY” aims to find out the condition of the library of CDM. The study concerns to know whether the management department library accept a wide variety of materials for collection development or not, to determine the users of the library of CDM are being satisfied or not with the resources and Services it provided, to find out the extent of the use of informational Technology (IT). Twenty literatures are reviewed for this thesis. This study has limitations of insufficient citation on department information. Survey method is adopted to collect the user’s responses. 72 questionnaires were provided to the users and the library staffs, only 65 users and 1 library staff responded. Statistical tools like frequency tables, pie chart, bar diagrams, simple proportion are used to organize, summarize and present the data. The survey results show problems on several issues such as methods of document selections, collection development system, document accession method, book issuing facility, use of computer, cataloguing and classification system, library software and use of information technology (IT). Some suggestion offered from the finding of this study are, adequate and proper selection of documents, provide book issuing facility, enhancement of the technical processes and service system, make use of modern facility of information technology through skilled staff
STUDY OF LIBRARIES OF ENGINEERING COLLEGES OF KATHMANDU VALLEY
(2015) Rai, Prezina; Mr.Bhim Dhoj Shrestha
ABSTRACTS This study entitled “Study of Libraries of Engineering Colleges of Kathmandu Valley” carried out for the partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Library and Information Science, Tribhuvan University. The overall objective is to examine the present situation and services of Engineering campus/college chosen from the Kathmandu valley. Related literature including the Academic, Special library and thesis on Campus library are reviewed. There are Engineering campus/college chosen from the Kathmandu valley, they are: Pulchowk Campus, Thapathali Campus, Kathmandu Engineering College and National College of Engineering . Data are based mainly on questionnaire and observation, the population were categorized from the students of Civil Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Architecture Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Engineering. All together 60 questionnaire were distributed to the students and all the questionnaire were returned, source of data and tools for the data collection, data presentation and analysis are dealt with accordingly. Tables and figures were generated from the data and analysis was done and presented. Accordingly to the findings of research, most of students think that the library is useful to optimum degree for the Campus library. Comparing with Kathmandu Engineering College, Thapathali Campus has less furniture equipment for the library. about 40% of the users visit the librarsy daily, for the purpose of reading and borrowing the textbooks. The students were more concern about their textbooks available in the library, then in the professional journal, magazines and newspapers. The automated Library system and facility of audiovisual and other mechanical aids to supplement teaching program are the major activities need to be carried out in the existing Campus Library. It is found that the Thapathali Campus should be added space and furniture in the library. Every Campus Library should get the efficient Library service, sufficient budget, security systems, barcode reading system should be implemented. Library should be equipped with the latest technology and library service should be computerized or automated to optimize use of Campus Library.
“The Use of Smartphone by the Students of Masters of Library and Information Science (M.L.I.Sc.) in Central Department of Library and Information Science”
(2017) Subedi, Nirmala; Mr.Bhim Dhoj Shrestha
This thesis entitled, "The Use Of Smartphone By The Students Of Masters Of Library And Information Science (MLISc) In Central Department Of Library And Information Science”. General objectives of this study was to assess the use of Smartphone by the students of MLISc the study concern to find out the reasons behind the use of Smartphone by students of MLIS, the frequency of use of smartphone for academic purpose and also to identify the applications of smartphones for academic purpose. Twenty literatures were reviewed for this thesis. The required data and information have been obtained from the primary sources with the help of semi structured questionnaire. It would be useful to library and information science students in determining many opportunities the smartphone technology provides in their academic lives. It involved only undergraduate library science students who were enrolled in the Central Depepartment of Library and Information Science at the time of sampling. Census method was adopted to collect data. A set of questionnaire was used to collect the data from the respondents. Statistical tools like frequency tables, pie chart were used to organize, summarized and present the data. On the basis of the findings of the study, most of the students used smartphone scince last 2 to 3 years (61.11%). 80.56% of them were using android operating system. The reasons behind it were to study, entertainment, and also to communicate with their family and friends. Maximum of them were using it for academic purpose. As they record audio of the class notes, for library references, and watching learning videos. And the other reasons were for socializing and safety. Students used smartphone occasionally to prepare their classnotes. As they installed lots of applications in their phone, most of the applications (88.89%) were for academic purpose. On the basis of this study it is recommended to incorporate smartphone learning application to promote learning among the MLISc students. This study was limited in only 36 students from two semesters of library and Information Science Department. More research should be done in the other faculty. Concerned faculty must be more alive to their responsibilities by ensuring conformity to the college laid down rules and regulations on student’s use of smartphone device during class session
USAGE OF SEARCH ENGINES FOR RESEARCH BY POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS OF MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS IN KATHMANDU VALLEY
(2012) Ghimire, Ira; Mr.Bhim Dhoj Shrestha
Internet search engine usage behaviours of present day medical postgraduate students are valuable to improve the academic works. For this reason, this study was carried out among postgraduate medical students of two medical institutions of Kathmandu to know the behaviours of Internet search engine users. The objective of the study was to investigate the Internet search engine usage behaviours and experiences among research postgraduate students of medical institutions. This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. The data were collected from the purposively selected postgraduate medical students of two medical collages namely Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital Library (IOM/TUTH) and National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS) of Kathmandu. The medical institutions and respondents are selected by adopting purposive sampling techniques. Data were collected through semi-structured questionnaire. The target population was comprised of postgraduate students of Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital Library (IOM/TUTH) and National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS), Bir Hospital of Kathmandu. The actual sample of students for the study was excluded all those who had not yet been using search engines on the Internet. This was achieved during the questionnaire administration by determining whether an approached student had been using any search engines. Findings incorporating are problems, 12 (40%) respondents encountered problem of coping with too much information followed by finding irrelevant information 8 (27%). This suggests correctly specify the search topic or terms. There were 29 (97%) respondents who didn’t purchase web related materials and only 1 (3%) respondent purchased web related materials from the authority of websites or author. This indicates the low socio-economic status and currency restriction status of Nepal to purchase materials online. On knowledge of medical databases as per the research finding, 11 (37%) respondents were using HINARI, 4 (13%) used PUBMed and 3 (10%) used HINARI & PUBMed simultaneously. There were 12 (40%) respondents not using either of the medical databases in their academic works. This implies that still significant number of postgraduate medical students is not using medical databases due to various reasons.
USE OF CATALOGUE BY UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY CENTRAL LIBRARY: A SURVEY
(2009) Khulal, Rekha; Mr.Bhim Dhoj Shrestha
Khulal, R. (2009). Use of catalogue by university students in Tribhuvan University Central Library: a survey. Unpublished master’s thesis, Central Department of Library and Information Science, Tribhuvan University, Nepal. The thesis entitled “USE OF CATALOGUE BY UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY CENTRAL LIBRARY: A SURVEY” by Rekha Khulal is a study regarding the use of catalogue by the university students of Tribhuvan University (TU) in Tribhuvan University Central Library (TUCL). The study basically investigates the awareness of respondents regarding the library catalogues and the choice of catalogue system. Moreover, problems faced by the users are also addressed along with the suggestions for their possible solutions. The study is primarily based upon the questionnaire method for the collection of data. The collected data from the respondents are presented and analyzed in order to meet the predefined objectives of the study. The results of the study show that majority of students have the awareness regarding the importance of library but still some of them (35.71%) were ignorant regarding the services of the library. They still use card catalogue though majority of them (52.86%) use both card catalogue and OPAC. Regarding the choice of access point, majority of the respondents (40%) preferred using all the possibilities i.e. subject, author, and title. Majority of the respondents (62.86%) know how to search the documents in the shelves while notable numbers of users (30 %) are still not getting the documents in their proper places. Moreover, majority of the respondents (61.43%) have never used the Internet service provided by the library and search the online database searching in the library‟s website. Some of the respondents (52.86%) think that the OPAC of the library should be well developed while others (47.14%) still opt for the proper management of card catalogue for making effective use of the library resources.
“USE OF DIGITAL LIBRARY IN KATHMANDU VALLEY”
(2017) Manandhar, Sumitra; Mr.Bhim Dhoj Shrestha
PREFACE This study presents “A USE OF DIGITAL LIBRARY IN KATHMANDU VALLEY”. It focuses on the evaluation of software on the basis of certain important checkpoints. It also highlights the importance of library, library activities and services. Due to the enormous explosion of information, the quantity, variety and complexity of information is being increased rapidly in every field of knowledge. To control and dissemination of this overwhelming flow of information as well as to meet the requirements of the user community, a library professionals should apply the advanced technology in a library and information centers. Computer technology and the availability of electronic databases have increased access to information at an exceptional rate. All libraries must strategically plan in order to meet the demands of patrons wishing to use new technology to access information from databases worldwide. To offer the complete satisfaction of users and perform the library activities and functions, we must select competent and suitable software which can meet out our requirements. Therefore, librarians and information professionals must keep in mind some basic aspects before selection of library software. This study will provide guidelines in the selection or development of appropriate software packages to Nepalese librarians. This research study consists of six chapters. First chapter deals with the introduction of study. The second chapter deals with literature review. The third chapter includes different topics that are focused in the study. Research methodology used for the study including research design, sampling, data collection procedure and data analysis procedure are discussed in the fourth chapter. Fifth chapter presents analyzed data, their presentation and interpretation. Sixth, the final, chapter deals with summary, conclusion and recommendations. It is hoped that, this study will help the interested users to get information about the application of this digital library software in Kathmandu libraries and its user
USE OF ELECTRONIC RESOURCES AND ITS IMPACT: A STUDY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE BAHA LIBRARY USERS
(2016) Chaudhary, Binita; Mr.Bhim Dhoj Shrestha
The thesis entitled “Use of Electronic Resources and Its Impact: a Study of Social Science Baha Library Users” has been carried out to find out role of SSBL in providing access to scholarly e-resources for the fulfillment of scholarly information needs of the library users. It includes electronic data available by remote access and direct access. The objective of the study is to the use of electronic resources and its impact. Review of eleven different international literatures related to this topic has been done. This study is descriptive and users – based survey. This study studies specialized users inside Social Science Baha library. The primary data are collected through field survey, using the questionnaire. For collecting the required data for the study, 40 questionnaires were distributed to the respondents and only 30 of them were returned by the users. Among them, researcher scholars 8 (26.67%), students 18 (60%), faculty members 4 (13.33%). The major findings of this research are: all library users are aware of electronic resources of the library; JSTOR is nominated as the most used electronic resource by most of the library users 20 (66.67%). The study concludes that the use of electronic resources is common among library users, electronic resources service provided by the library is good and most library users are satisfied, benefitted with current available electronic resources in the library. However, there still prevails some weakness which was found in the study. The study recommends for conducting training program every library users in learning about the use of electronic resources, subscribing more electronic resource keeping in mind the priorities and preferences of users to high the level of electronic resources and to cover more subject/work, upgrading band width of internet to access electronic resources and avoid slow download them facilitating for accessing back issues of electronic resources, helping library users personally to reduce difficulty in finding relevant information, encouraging HINARI, ORAE, EBSCO host, Emerald insight, Oxford journals, Cambridge journals, DELNET are also encouraged to use
USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA AMONG THE MLISc STUDENTS IN TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY (T.U)
(2017) Khadka, Ganga; Mr.Bhim Dhoj Shrestha
Social Media has become a popular method for students to share information and knowledge and to express emotions. It enables students to exchange videos files, text messages, pictures and knowledge sharing however different academic institution, educational stakeholder, faculties and parents of the student the above facts disclosed the negative impact of the social media uses on the academic performance of students. In developed countries this area grasps researchers’ attention but in developing countries like Nepal it is unexplored area. Therefore this study helps to identify whether the use of social media by central Department of Library and Information science students’ of T.U helpful their academic performance or not. Seventy literature have been reviewed online and others related study. The objectives of the study find out how MLISc students’ use social media, how social media can be used as a tool for learning, classify the purpose of social media and student perception on the effect of social media. In this research 27 questionnaires in a set were distributed for the MLISc students. Questionnaires were distributed via e-mail, viber, messenger and cell phone. 84.62% questionnaires have been returned. The collected data were analyzed and presented on table and charts. This research has not represented the whole students of country. It only takes library and information science students of (T.U) because of lack of time and financial resources. The key finding of the study shows that every respondent have been using social media 73% respondents used devices of smartphone. 54% respondents were preferred to communicate in English. 73% respondents were using Facebook and 36% respondents used academic purpose in daily. 82% respondents used social m
USERS STUDY AT SAINIK AWASIYA MAHAVIDYALAYA BHAKTAPUR LIBRARY
(2019) Basnet, Susma; Mr.Bhim Dhoj Shrestha
This thesis entitled "Users Study at Sainik Awasiya Mahavidyalaya Bhaktapur Library, " has been carried out to fulfill the partial requirements for the degree of Master in Library and Information Science (MLISc). The statement of the problem is that whether the users’ are satisfied or not with the library resources and services. The objectives of the study are to find out frequency of library use, purpose of library visit, evaluation of ICT facility, determine the level of satisfaction on library resources/services, including user’s needs, priorities of the library materials, and suggestion to improve library services. In this research 12 questions in a set were distributed on the basis of classification of four users group: grade XI & XII, BBA, BSc Students, and Teachers selected randomly of SAMB library users. Total 225 questions were distributed in Main Library and Bachelor’s Library for period 15- 20th April 2019. Only 198 (88%) questionnaires have been returned. The collected data were analyzed and presented in tables and charts such as histograms, pie-charts, clustered bars using Microsoft office word and excel. Twelve literatures have been reviewed. The major finding of this study shows that 98% users said library is necessary for library users. There are 97% books, 0.03% newspaper, 0.98% journal, 1.86% Audio and Video and 0.07% theses. The available resources are not enough. The library has less newspaper and thesis compare to users. 81.99% students are as the library users. Library users are not satisfied by present book borrowing period and number of books issued. 37.5% users have not attended library orientation class. 45.4% users visit the library for borrowing books. 41.86% respondents said that library catalogue is very good. 58.09% users were satisfied with number of loan books. Only 42.92% users were satisfied with number of loan periods. Respondents gave first priority on textbook. One-third users are familiar with classification & shelving system of the library. 53.03% respondents are not satisfied in collection of the library whereas 28.78% respondents expressed there is sufficient materials. Only 32.82%users are satisfied with use the ICT for the purpose of research.16.9% users said references services are excellent. This study recommended that adding more books. Library orientation should be more emphasis and includes ICT accessibility. Library should extend number of books regularly
Users' Perception towards Reference Materials Available in E-resources in TUCL
(2019) Gupta, Kumar Shailendra; Mr.Bhim Dhoj Shrestha
The research entitled '' Users' Perception towards Reference Materials Available in E-resources in TUCL'' has been carried out the main objectives are to find out the information on user's participation of the library, to explore the obstacles to use available E-resources by the TUCL users, to examine the users' satisfaction in using electronic library materials than manual form, to identify the impact of the conversion of manual library materials into E-resources from the users' point of view, to evaluate the usefulness and benefits of electronic library materials in the comparison to manual library materials, to know whether those other library materials are used as reference materials or not. Users are being very passive to search the manual form of library materials and there are being difficulties of getting deep information through keywords, demands of only softcopies of library documents rather than manual, no avaibility of all the library materials as in e-resources are the major problems of TUCL. The related literature is reviewed from books, journals, thesis and internet. The descriptive research design has been followed to reach at the stage of result using structured questionnaire, semi opened and in which 30 questionnaires were distributed and all of them were returned in time. For the questionnaire distribution, purposive sampling method of the whole population in IT section of TUCL had been followed. The data collected from the library users in IT section has been analyzed and presented in tables and in different figures. The major findings of this research are: Most of the users are interested to access those library materials in electronic format as well as in both formats of library materials, there is also very effective role of electronic reference materials in which other library materials such as journal articles, thesis reports etc. are being used by the users as reference materials means they search or locate library materials from those specific materials too except common reference materials, and many of them are interested to access online reference materials etc. Various recommendations were made for the better results and performance such as trainings and awareness programs on library, e-resources update as well as conversion, Inter library relation, friendly environment or infrastructure management, budget maximization, database management and so on.
USERS' STUDY OF M.PHIL LIBRARY OF EDUCATION FACULTY
(2019) Acharya, Pramila; Mr.Bhim Dhoj Shrestha
This thesis entitled "Users' study of M.Phil library of education faculty" has been carried out as one of the requirement for the degree of Master of Arts in Library and Information Science, Tribhuvan University. The main objective of this study is to find out the satisfaction of users in M. Phil library of faculty of education at Kirtipur. In the course of literature review nine empirical and theoretical literatures related to this topic have been reviewed. This research focused on the study of users' satisfaction in M.Phil library of education. The population has been selected from M. Phil library students and research scholars. To explore the opinion of respondents, questionnaires' related with different area of library were developed. Respondents were selected using random selection method. Questionnaire was filled up by 25 users (they are also regarded as respondents). After the data collection, collected data were analyzed and presented in tables. Textbooks and reference books are the interested field of the users which are followed by research journals and magazines. The majority of users expressed their opinion that the M.Phil library lacks sufficient collection that meets their needs and facing problems in M.Phil library. At the same, users of M.Phil library expressed their opinion that there are different problems. Mostly users felt that the existing opening hours of the library is inconvenience. Finally, the summary of the work with finding and some recommendations have been presented. The recommendations included improved internet access more number and varieties reference books and journals, electronics resources and other facilities. Library should provide effective orientation to the new users.
USERS’ SATISFACTION IN KATHMANDU UNIVERSITY CENTRAL LIBRARY
(2017) Adhikari, Devraj; Mr.Bhim Dhoj Shrestha
This thesis entitled "User satisfaction in Kathmandu University Central Library" has been carried out as one of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Library and Information Science, Tribhuvan University. Objectives of this study are to see the satisfaction of users in KUCL. Review of 13 different national and international literature related to this topic has been done. The research is focused on the study of user satisfaction in Kathmandu University Library, Dhulikhel, Kavre. The population has been selected from Kathmandu University Library students, faculties/ researchers and non-teaching staff. The questionnaire has used to make them fill for the purpose of data collection. The presentation of primary data has been done in tables and figures to understand the study easily to reach for the conclusion. The study was done in 51 respondents. After conduct of the research, the researcher has found that the some users are satisfied but some users said they are not fully satisfied. Textbooks and reference books are the interested field of the users which are followed by research journals, magazine. The majority of users are believe that KUCL does not have sufficient collection that meets their needs and facing problems in KUCL while searching for different library materials. Each and every student was aware with the circulation rules and regulation of the library. Library should provide effective orientation to the new users. Mostly users are agreed that the existing opening hour of the library is convenience. Finally, the summary of the work with conclusion and some recommendations have been presented. The recommendations include improved internet access, more number and varieties of reference books and journals, electronics resources and other facilities
USERS’ SATISFACTION OF SURKHET CAMPUS (EDUCATION) LIBRARY, SURKHET
(2016) Dhakal, Kumar Dhambar; Mr.Bhim Dhoj Shrestha
The study entitled “Users’ Satisfaction of Surkhet Campus (Education) Library, Surkhet”. Surkhet Campus (Education) Library, Surkhet has been selected for this study. The main objective of this study was to find out the users’ satisfaction level of library services in Surkhet Campus (Education) Library, Surkhet. Related literature including the Academic library and thesis on Campus library are reviewed.The data has been collected through questionnaire, check list and structural interview. Questionnaire was used for students and teacher to find out level of satisfaction of services provided in the library, check list was used for finding the status of the library and structural interview was used for library staff to find out other information of campus library related to the topic in question. For collecting the required data for the study, 220 questionnaires were distributed to the respondents and only 164 of them were returned by the users. The findings show that 72.45% users were found to be using the library. The library is opened Sunday to Friday and closed on Saturday and public holidays. The majority of the users 48.17% have visited library weekly. Different users visited library for different purpose but most of the users visit library for borrowing textbooks and for reference service. Users were satisfied with the help offered by the library staffs to search documents from the library. Most of users were not satisfied from the library rules and regulations. The use of computer (ICT) services for searching materials was not found satisfactory in the library but users were satisfied with free web/Internet service available there. Cataloguing and classification scheme system have not been used in library but documents have been classified subject-wise and level-wise in the library. The major problem of the library is that trained menpower and few semi/non-professional staffs are working in library and also no new (ICT) computer technology has been utilized for the library management. Library provided only user education about; rules and regulation of library and provided how to search document in the library. The library should add sufficient documents, need to upgrade facilities such as drinking water, photocopy service, catalogue service, comfortable furniture, computerized library system, improve the duration of staying time of users and employ trained/ professional manpower for effective library services.

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