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This study is based on the InformaSeeking behavior of the Students at the University of Kalyani. The primary data was collected through a questionnaire of 60 students of the University of Kalyani. This study reveals that guidance in the use of library resources and s(Jrvic8s is necessary to help students to meet their information requirements. Found that journals, textbooks, and lecture notes are the most popular sources of information for the student's course. Recommends that the latest edition of textbooks and reference materials should be added to the library connection. Suggests that the CD-ROM databases of journals archives and reference books are added and users should also be guided to use the resources of the library.

The main objective of this study is to evaluate the influence and quality of library and Information Science journals. Currently used bibliometric indicators include: Journal Impact Factor (JIF), Eigenfactor Score (ES), SCImago Journal Rank indicator (SJR), Cite Score (CS), and Source Normalized Impact per Paper (SNIP) indicator rank. Specific library and Information Science journals were collected from their class within Web of Science. JIFs and ESs were composed of Journal Citation Report and the SJR, Cite Score and SNIP from the SCOPUS, SCImago Journal, and country rank website respectively. The researchers randomly selected and examined eighty-nine Library and Information Science journals detailed with necessary data derived from the principal and original sites as related to JIF, ES, SJR, CS and SNIP quality ranking indexes. Correlations amid meters were explained by Pearson’s and Spearman’s statistical correlations employing SPSS 23.0 package. Concerning Spearman’s rho statistical correlation, a high correlation was observed between JIF and ES rank (coefficient value of 0.843) for Information Science journals and a lesser value between JIF and SJR rank (coefficient value of 0.759) and a rather low correlation between both JIF and SNIP rank (coefficient value = 0.618). An overall Journal Quality Index is proposed to utilise the potentiality of all various indicators used for measuring journal quality.

The effectiveness of electronic resources and services in select campuses of Fiji National University Library on the basis of users’ satisfaction is evaluated. A survey method was employed to conduct this research. Out of sixteen campus libraries of FNU, the researcher selects eight libraries from different division of Fiji in the user’s survey. 150 well-structured questionnaires were distributed to gather information related to uses of electronic resources and services. The 140 filled questionnaireswere collected from students and faculty members and analysed, classified and tabulated by employing simple statistical methods. The study reveals that majority of the users of FNU libraries keep themselves abreast of developments in electronic resources, services and their proper utilisation in the field of academic and research. The result showed a growing interest in e-resources among the users and also found that slow downloading and blockage of website is the hurdle in proper utilisation of electronic resources. The survey further reveals that the majority of respondents are aware of the usage of e-resources and services.

The effectiveness of electronic resources and services in select campuses of Fiji National University Library on the basis of users’ satisfaction is evaluated. A survey method was employed to conduct this research. Out of sixteen campus libraries of FNU, the researcher selects eight libraries from different division of Fiji in the user’s survey. 150 well-structured questionnaires were distributed to gather information related to uses of electronic resources and services. The 140 filled questionnaireswere collected from students and faculty members and analysed, classified and tabulated by employing simple statistical methods. The study reveals that majority of the users of FNU libraries keep themselves abreast of developments in electronic resources, services and their proper utilisation in the field of academic and research. The result showed a growing interest in e-resources among the users and also found that slow downloading and blockage of website is the hurdle in proper utilisation of electronic resources. The survey further reveals that the majority of respondents are aware of the usage of e-resources and services.

The lack of social opportunities for Muslim women is a crucial issue needing urgent action. An improvement in literacy rates would directly influence Muslim women’s socioeconomic and political status as citizens of India. The acknowledgement of the universality of women’s rights by the international community is relevant to the debate on Islam and women’s rights, particularly with reference to women’s rights in the family. The formation of forums and associations of Muslim men and women’s initiatives in the 1990s is an important step towards facilitating public debate on Muslim women’s issues. Muslim women and men must collaborate with individuals and organizations who are committed to the realization of women’s human rights. The alliance of Muslim women with the women’s movement in India, as well as movements for secularism, democracy and human rights, are crucial for forging a common front against forces opposed to women’s selfdetermination

This brief paper lists some doctoral dissertations on areas relating to various aspects of education in the Pacific region from 2010 to 2017. The paper is a work-in-progress of a complete bibliography on research and publications on education in the Pacific. For brevity, only the key disseration identifier details are provided here.

Electronic publishing has been revolutionizing the format of the recorded knowledge. Electronic information services are attracting readers’ attention in today’s networked environment. E-journals and E-databases bring new challenges before the library and information professionals to give full text access to scholarly publications both in print and electronic version to its end users. Further subscribing to printed journals by individual libraries is beyond human comprehension. Ever-increasing prices of journals accompanied with the shrinking budget of libraries, management/parent bodies are forced to resort to the best alternatives like consortia. In this respect the contributions and the benefits of E-journals and E-databases provided by UGC-Info-Net are numerous

In recent years, the internet has emerged as the most important and powerful medium for the communication of information. There is a tremendous growth in the number and variety of information resources available on the internet which becomes an important source for scholarly scientific literature and also more number of information resources as well as the results of scientific and medical research is now being available on web. The paper describes the use of web resources (e-journals and e-databases subscribed by UGC-Info-net consortium) by the students of medical sciences at Aligarh Muslim University, India. A well structured questionnaire was administered to 120 students to collect the primary data from respondents. A total number of 92 filled in questionnaires were received showing overall response rate of 76.66 %. The paper also indicates that it is probably counter-productive to evaluate students as one group. Different segments of students have very different and varied use patterns of web resources depending on study topic, study year, psychological dispositions, and other demographic factors.

This research reviews well cited United Arab Emirates Research Journals as per journal bibliometric quality indicators and scientometric protocols. Complex algorithms and trustworthy databases were used in judging journals quality ranking level. The main objective of this research work is to assess currently employed (2015) scientific journal quality indices with emphasis on recognised indicators that include: Journal Impact Factor (JIF), Eigenfactor Score (ES), SCImago Journal Rank indicator (SJR) and H5-index. United Arab Emirates Research Journals were chosen from their category within Web of Science. JIFs and ESs are acquired from Journal Citation Report and the SJR from the SCImago Journal and country rank website(Cantín, Muñoz, & Roa, 2015). The thirty-nine (39) selected United Arab Emirates Research Journals were recorded and their associated data records and information documents retrieved from their primary locations, in Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus, in relating JIF, SJR, ES and H5 quality indicators for ranking purposes and rationales. Correlations amongst indicators were signified through Pearson’s and Spearman’s statistical correlations, calculated by means of SPSS software. Inspected JIFs fluctuated between 3.753 and 0.59; ES ranged between 0.03069 and 0.00028, while JSR extended between 1.605 and 0.207 and H5 varied between 59 and 9. Bivariate correlation between the four indicators (JIF, ES, SJR and H5) for ranking of the nominated United Arab Emirates Research Journals revealed a high Pearson’s (r) statistical correlation between JIF and SJR indicators (r = 0.841) and a rather low statistical correlation between JIF and H5 indicators for journals in the selected category (r = 0.761). This correlation is lowest between JIF and ES values (r = 0.527). Spearman’s rho statistical correlation showed a high correlation between JIF and SJR indicator for United Arab Emirates Research Journals (coefficient value of 0.871). A rather low correlation was noted among JIF and each of ES and H5 rankings (coefficient value = 0.728 for both indicators).

The study traces the development of LIS professional education in India. It gives a state of the art overview of library and information science (LIS) education in India as a background to reviewing the development of LIS education. It also evalute the origin and growth of programmes and highlights the initiative in LIS in India. History and development of the LIS Education have been traced from its early inception up to today’s scenario. Towards this discussion, different modes of LIS training have been delved into namely, regular courses offered by the various universities, specialized courses by NISCAIR (INSDOC), DRTC, NCSI, etc., distance education LIS courses offered by open as well as regular universities. This paper also describes the current status, the different patterns and levels of LIS education, and emphasizes the need for having a national level accreditation body to maintain uniformity and standards in LIS education.

In recent years, the internet has emerged as the most important and powerful medium for the communication of information. There is a tremendous growth in the number and variety of information resources available on the internet which becomes an important source for scholarly scientific literature and also more number of information resources as well as the results of scientific and medical research is now being available on web. The paper describes the use of web resources (e-journals and e-databases subscribed by UGC-Info-net consortium) by the students of medical sciences at Aligarh Muslim University, India. A well structured questionnaire was administered to 120 students to collect the primary data from respondents. A total number of 92 filled in questionnaires were received showing overall response rate of 76.66 %. The paper also indicates that it is probably counter-productive to evaluate students as one group. Different segments of students have very different and varied use patterns of web resources depending on study topic, study year, psychological dispositions, and other demographic factors.