Information Generation and Library Use By University Teachers

Language: English. About The Book: The reputation of any University is evaluated on the basis of the performance of the university teachers. The performance indicates the quality and number of research projects undertaken, information generated in the form of publication of articles, text book, monographs, submission of papers to seminars and conferences and research guidance. The teacher is the subject of this study. His performance is evaluated on the basis of the factors such as cadre, teaching experience, sex, faculty environment, financial assistance, domestic factors, administrative duties, etc. Further, the study is concentrated on the library use and reading habits related to gathering of information by them in the process of information generation. This study is broadly divided into two parts. The first deals with the theoretical background for the work and the second part with the data analysis. The subject is of vital importance since it exposes the possibilities of library use by the university teachers which influences the teaching and research of the teachers. This ultimately improves the teaching efficiency and research, leading to the excellence of the institution as a seat of higher learning. About The Author: Dr. A. Durvasa Babu, is working in Sri Venkanteswara University Library, Tirupati. He had had his higher education in Tirupati passing out after obtaining M.A. and M.L.I.Sc. Degrees. He had published some research papers in reputed national journals. CONTENTS: Acknowledgements List of Tables List of Figures List of Abbreviations Part I: THEORETICAL BACKGROUND Introduction Information and Its Nature Information Generation and the Influencing Factor Information Generation and Academic Community Information Needs and Agencies used by Academic Community Part II: DATA ANALYSIS Information Generation by S.V. University Teachers Factors Influencing Information Generation Among S.V. University teachers Agencies of Information Sources Used by the S.V. University Teachers Summary, Conclusions, Findings and Suggestions Bibliography index. The Title 'Information Generation and Library Use By University Teachers written/authored/edited by A. Durvasa Babu', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362800688 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 195 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Library and Information Science. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 195.…