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Item Current status and challenges of office libraries at Singha Durbar(Central Department of library and Information Science,T.U.Kirtipur., 2024-12-26) Baitha,Ganesh; Nyaichyai,LilaThis study, entitled “Current Status and Challenges of Office Libraries at Singha Durbar,” examines the existing state, functionality, and challenges faced by office libraries located within the Singha Durbar complex in Kathmandu, Nepal. The research focuses on five representative libraries: The Library of the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration, the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology Library, the Water and Energy Commission Secretariat Library, the Ministry Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Library, and Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Office of Prime Minister and Council of Ministers Library, Ministry of Finance Library, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies Library, Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizen Library, Administrative Court Library, Ministry of Energy, Water Resource and Irrigation Library and National Planning Commission Library. These libraries play an essential role in supporting policymaking, research, and governance through their collections and services. The findings reveal that these libraries possess distinct strengths, such as specialized collections, ongoing digitization efforts, and professional library staff. For instance, the collections range from 4,000 to 15,000 items, encompassing books, government reports, environmental assessments, and digital resources. However, challenges such as limited budgets, lack of ICT-trained staff, space constraints, and restricted user accessibility hinder their functionality. While some libraries, such as the Ministry Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Library, are poised for modernization through relocation and infrastructure upgrades, others struggle with systemic issues that slow their progress toward digital transformation. The study concludes that transitioning to digital platforms, enhancing ICT infrastructure, increasing staff training, and fostering collaboration with other libraries are critical for addressing these challenges. These efforts will enable the libraries to better meet the evolving needs of users and fulfill their potential as resource hubs for governance and research. Recommendations include increasing budget allocations, expanding digital collections, and promoting user awareness to strengthen the libraries' roles in national development. Keywords: Office Libraries,-Libraries, Digital Libraries Libraries-NepalSpecial Libraries.Item Status of public service commission library of Nepal(Central Department of library and Information Science,T.U.Kirtipur., 2024-12-26) Yadav,Birendra Kumar; Nira, ManandharThe Public Service Commission (PSC) Library of Nepal which plays a critical role in governance, serving as a resource hub for policymakers, researchers, and public servants. It provides legislative documents, research materials, and administrative guidelines, facilitating informed decision-making and evidence-based policy formulation. This study is conducted with the objective of examining the status of Public Service Commission’s Library and to identify the requirements of library users of Public Service Commission regarding the resources and services. Data was collected using observation and questionnaire method. as the major finding of the study was a user friendly environment, reliable reference materials, and efficient cataloging systems. However, challenges include insufficient digital resources, inadequate ICT infrastructure, outdated physical facilities, limited staff, and budgetary constraints, hindering the adoption of best practices. Recommendations include improving ICT integration with better internet connectivity and advanced library systems, and providing regular staff training. Expanding digital collections and fostering collaborations with other libraries can enhance resource sharing and innovation. This research underscores the PSC Library’s potential to evolve into a modern, user centric institution supporting policy development, administrative efficiency, and academic research. Addressing these challenges and implementing proposed strategies will ensure the library remains a vital resource for Nepal’s public service sector. Keywords: Libraries-Public Service Commission, Government libraries, Libraries Automation.Item Keywords formationpractices insuprem court library, Nepal(Central Department of library and Information Science,T.U.Kirtipur., 2024-12-26) Koirala,Saraswoti; Gautam,SaritaThis thesis entitled “Keywords Formation Practices in Supreme Court Library, Nepal” has covered keyword assigning and practices in the court library. Till this date, there are not available law keywords in Nepal. It focused on law keyword formation practices in the Supreme Court Library based on Nepal Kanun Patrika, Law Magazines, Bulletins, and databases and field observations of the library and interviews to the librarian and the users to prepare the law keywords list for efficient and effective use of library materials. Keywords were selected from texts, titles, table of contents, and the subject of the documents. Keywords as a controlled vocabulary are effective and efficient tools to promptly retrieve the desired information of the users. With the help of these controlled vocabularies, librarians are enabled to assist the users in retrieving the particular information from the library. In this changing age of science and technology, users want to retrieve the desired information conveniently. To retrieve particular information, sufficient keywords should have been assigned to cover the information that the document contains. This study has done more than 40 literature reviews. Qualitative data will be analyzed using descriptive method.There was not any practices in preparing law keywods till date. This research aims to prepared the law keywords list in Supreme Court Library. keywords used in the law library are legislative words, which acted as controlled vocabulary though unrecorded. Librarians recognize users own natural language quaries and assist them through the legeslative terms used in the database to retrieve particular information indeed. Supreme Court library provides information to the judges, staffs, advocates, students, researchers etc. through the manual document and e-resources, databases too. It provided latest law books, journals, bulletins etc. So keywords are the important information retrieval tool in law libraries. Courts are the most important part of the nation. Library have to up to date for every latest information, and have to maintain the law keyword list . Keywords: Special libraries, Law libraries, , Special libraries-NepalItem Copyright protection in Nepal(Central Department of library and Information Science,T.U.Kirtipur., 2024-12-26) Niraula,Arjun; Nira, ManadharThis thesis entitled "Copyright protection in Nepal" focus specifically on copyright protection. Copyright, a critical component of IPRs, safeguards the rights of creators over their literary, artistic, and other intellectual creations. Despite the enactment of laws such as the Copyright Act of 2002 and subsequent regulations, Nepal's copyright framework faces significant challenges in aligning with international standards and addressing emerging issues such as digital piracy, fair use limitations, and economic and moral rights post-author death. The study examined the current status of Copyright law in Nepal and the special provisions for libraries given by Copyright law of Nepal. A doctrinal research methodology was employed, relying on an extensive review of primary sources, such as legislation, as well as secondary sources like reports. Key findings reveal that Nepalese copyright laws lack provisions for modern challenges, such as digital content piracy and royalties for creators in broadcasting contexts. The mandatory registration of works under earlier laws contributed to low engagement by creators, while the current voluntary registration system under the Copyright Act of 2002 has not significantly improved compliance or awareness. Case studies underscore the limited scope of enforcement. This thesis concludes by proposing actionable recommendations to strengthen Nepal’s copyright framework. These include legislative amendments to address digital piracy, institutional reforms to enhance enforcement capacity, and public campaigns to increase awareness among creators and consumers. Key words: Intellectual Property, Copyright, Property, Libraries-Reproduction, Digital Library, Copyright-Law.Item Role of community school libraries in cultivating reading habits.(Central Department of library and Information Science,T.U.Kirtipur., 2024-03-25) Adhikari,Nirman; Manandhar,NiraThis thesis entitled “Role of community school libraries in cultivating reading habits” has been carried out to find out the methods adopted by the community school libraries in fostering reading habits among school children. The study also focuses on the current status of community school libraries and perception of library authority regarding role of libraries in promoting reading habits. In-spite of awareness of the importance of reading habits in enhancing language skills and acquiring cognitive abilities, most of the community schools of our country lacks well managed libraries which could play a crucial role in cultivating reading habits among students. Review of fourteen different national and international literature related to this issue has been done. The study delves into the various twelve community school libraries of Kirtipur municipality, focusing their current physical status, library collections, library facilities and various library activities. The primary data were collected through observation and interview which was analyzed qualitatively. Likert scale was used to analyze perception of library authorities. This study revealed that the community school libraries have allocated responsibility of school library to such personnel who do not have formal training and education of Library and Information Science. Library use was not found to be given priority by school administration. Library staff strongly agree that library can play vital role in cultivating reading habit among students. Educational programs such as quiz context competition, essay writing competition, debate competition, word-meaning competition, story writing and telling, art competition, poem competition were found to be organized annually that being an important motivating factor for the use of library. Keywords: School library, Reading habits.Item Managing digital Resources:Perspective from managers and Userss(Central Department of library and Information Science,T.U.Kirtipur., 2024-06-21) Sharma,Pooja; Nyaichyai,LilaDigital resources are replacing traditional paper resources as the primary source of learning materials. When digital learning resources are arranged scientifically, they can be used more efficiently. The thesis entitled, “Managing digital resources: perspective from managers and users” has been carried out to explore the implementation of knowledge management practices in digital libraries and their impact on user engagement and information retrieval efficiency. The research aims to identify key digital resources management strategies that enhance the organization, storage, and dissemination of digital content. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining qualitative interviews with digital library managers and quantitative analysis of user interaction data from two major digital libraries. Altogether 100 digital library users from 9 different schools were selected from random sampling method as a sample population. The survey results suggest positive user experience with the digital library, with users expressing satisfaction in key areas. Mean and standard deviation were calculated to find out the central value and variation in the data obtained from the research. Using the central values and variations from the survey data, it was found that the majority of students view the digital library as convenient, user-friendly, and rich in features, with higher scores reflecting strong approval of multimedia integration and notifications, while lower scores indicate some dissatisfaction with remote access functionality. Digital libraries deserve praise for providing textual and multimedia content, skillfully incorporating multimedia components, and informing users of collection upgrades and additions. One significant feature, though, that suggests potential for development is how easily the system allows users to access resources outside of the school premises. 62.5 % of total users find the digital library's features to be broad and versatile, offering a worthwhile and interesting learning experience. The study concludes with the need of continuous development and updates of the digital content of digital libraries that could lead to sustained relevance and increase usability of the digital libraries. Keywords: Digital Libraries- Nepal, Information Resources- Nepal, OLE Nepal, Nepal Digital LibraryItem A Comparative Analysis on Gender, Education Level, and Regional Differences on the Utilization of Digital Resources(Central Department of library and Information Science,T.U.Kirtipur., 2024-04-03) Dhakal,Pooja; Nyaichyai,LilaIn this modern era, the utilization of digital resources has become indispensable, particularly in the field of education where it plays a pivotal role. Nepal Open University (NOU) acknowledges this shift and ensures that its stakeholders, including students, teachers, researchers, and academicians, have easy access to digital resources through its library. This accessibility extends to individuals from diverse educational backgrounds, spanning from Bachelor's to PhD level, residing in both urban hubs and remote, less accessible areas. This research explores the impact of gender on the use of digital resources, involving 200 respondents who participated through 25 questionnaires. Quantitative data is explored through Likert Scale questions using SPSS data analyzing program. The findings, analyzed using the Chi Square test, reveals significant relation between gender and digital resource usage (P value = 0.008<0.05). And Calculated value 11.94378> Tabulated Value 2.365974. Similarly, the study unveils no strong relation between education levels and digital resource preferences (P value = 0.192>0.05). Notably, Bachelor, Master, MPhil and PhD levels can proficiently use the library. Contrarily, the exploration of the relationship between urban and rural residential students and digital resource usage did not yield a significant association (P value = 0.748> 0.05) and (Calculated Value: 1.220554635< Tabulated Value: 7.814727903) suggests that there is no relation of use of digital resources and urban rural residential students. Regardless of their geographical setting, individuals proficient in internet usage can seamlessly access digital resources, emphasizing the universal accessibility of these resources. Key Words: Digital Resources, Chi Square, Gender, Education LevelItem Managing digital Resources:Perspective from managers and Users(Central Department of library and Information Science,T.U.Kirtipur., 2024-06-16) Sharma,Pooja; Nyaichyai,LilaDigital resources are replacing traditional paper resources as the primary source of learning materials. When digital learning resources are arranged scientifically, they can be used more efficiently. The thesis entitled, “Managing digital resources: perspective from managers and users” has been carried out to explore the implementation of knowledge management practices in digital libraries and their impact on user engagement and information retrieval efficiency. The research aims to identify key digital resources management strategies that enhance the organization, storage, and dissemination of digital content. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining qualitative interviews with digital library managers and quantitative analysis of user interaction data from two major digital libraries. Altogether 100 digital library users from 9 different schools were selected from random sampling method as a sample population. The survey results suggest positive user experience with the digital library, with users expressing satisfaction in key areas. Mean and standard deviation were calculated to find out the central value and variation in the data obtained from the research. Using the central values and variations from the survey data, it was found that the majority of students view the digital library as convenient, user-friendly, and rich in features, with higher scores reflecting strong approval of multimedia integration and notifications, while lower scores indicate some dissatisfaction with remote access functionality. Digital libraries deserve praise for providing textual and multimedia content, skillfully incorporating multimedia components, and informing users of collection upgrades and additions. One significant feature, though, that suggests potential for development is how easily the system allows users to access resources outside of the school premises. 62.5 % of total users find the digital library's features to be broad and versatile, offering a worthwhile and interesting learning experience. The study concludes with the need of continuous development and updates of the digital content of digital libraries that could lead to sustained relevance and increase usability of the digital libraries. Keywords: Digital Libraries- Nepal, Information Resources- Nepal, OLE Nepal, Nepal Digital LibraryItem Managing digital resources : Perspective from managers and users(Central Department of library and information Science T.U Kirtipur, 2024-06-16) Sharma, Pooja; Lila NyaichyaiDigital resources are replacing traditional paper resources as the primary source of learning materials. When digital learning resources are arranged scientifically, they can be used more efficiently. The thesis entitled, “Managing digital resources: perspective from managers and users” has been carried out to explore the implementation of knowledge management practices in digital libraries and their impact on user engagement and information retrieval efficiency. The research aims to identify key digital resources management strategies that enhance the organization, storage, and dissemination of digital content. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining qualitative interviews with digital library managers and quantitative analysis of user interaction data from two major digital libraries. Altogether 100 digital library users from 9 different schools were selected from random sampling method as a sample population. The survey results suggest positive user experience with the digital library, with users expressing satisfaction in key areas. Mean and standard deviation were calculated to find out the central value and variation in the data obtained from the research. Using the central values and variations from the survey data, it was found that the majority of students view the digital library as convenient, user-friendly, and rich in features, with higher scores reflecting strong approval of multimedia integration and notifications, while lower scores indicate some dissatisfaction with remote access functionality. Digital libraries deserve praise for providing textual and multimedia content, skillfully incorporating multimedia components, and informing users of collection upgrades and additions. One significant feature, though, that suggests potential for development is how easily the system allows users to access resources outside of the school premises. 62.5 % of total users find the digital library's features to be broad and versatile, offering a worthwhile and interesting learning experience. The study concludes with the need of continuous development and updates of the digital content of digital libraries that could lead to sustained relevance and increase usability of the digital libraries. Keywords: Digital Libraries- Nepal, Information Resources- Nepal, OLE Nepal, Nepal Digital LibraryItem ACCESSING ELECTRONIC RESOURCES BY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS AT KARNALI ACADEMY OF HEALTH SCIENCES(Central Department of library and information science, 2024-02-09) Budhamagar, Birjung; Gautam, SaritaThe thesis entitled “Accessing Electronic Resources by Undergraduate Students at Karnali Academy of Health Sciences” has been carried out to find out role of KAHS library in providing access to electronic resources for the fulfillment of 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 accessing of electronic resources by undergraduate students. Review of 15 different national and international literature related to this title has been done. This study is a descriptive and user-based survey. This study studies specialized users inside the KAHS library. The primary data are collected through a field survey using the questionnaire. For collecting the required data for the study, 110 questionnaires were distributed to the respondents, and all of the questionnaires were returned successfully. The findings of this research are that the library provided various electronic resources, like Hinari, PubMed, Medline, and NepJol. 58( 53%)of respondents are not aware of electronic resources in the library. 40 (36% )of respondents used electronic resources other than those available at the library. 54 (49%) respondents are satisfied with using an electronic resource available in the KAHS library. Respondents viewed the need for an orientation program on electronic resources use, upgrading the IT infrastructure and keep away from slow downloads them facilitating for gaining access to lower back troubles of electronic resources, to reduce subject in discovering relevant information, encouraging to subscribe AsiaJol, Zlibrary, Emerald, Ebsco Host, Proquest, Mc Graw-Hill, Science Direct, MedCarib, Md Consult, Research Gate, Scopus, Medscape, Clinical Key, Access Medicine, Springer, Wiley, NepMed are also inspired to use. Key Words: Library resources-Electronic, Pub Med, HINARI, Med line, NepJol,Medical Library, Karnali Academy of Health Sciences Library