Bibliometrics has attained significance in recent years because of it's
practical application in the evaluations of library operations and services as a
statistical technique it has extensive applications in library and information
field in identifying the research trends in a subject, trends in authorship and
collaboration in research, author productivity, core journals, obsolescence and
scattering of literature. It is also useful in libraries in formulating need
based collection development policy, weeding and stacking policy and science
policy studies.Bibliomentric studies provide objective data to information
mangers to take timely decision. This book contains 15 learned articles that are
prepared on the basis of the survey and research carried out by experts in the
field of Library and Information Science. This book will be very useful to the
students, teachers and researchers in Library and Information Science and it
will also serve as a manual for practicing librarians who undertake Bibliometric
Studies.
Preface
Contributors
1. Bibliometrics: An overview ----- Dr. B.S. Maheswarappa
2.Scientometrics/Informetrics: Evolution of its concepts and Applications -----Dr. A Amudhavalli
3. Application of Bibliometrics in Libraries and Information Centres---------K. P. Vijayakumar
4.Financial Problem of Periodical Acquisition: A Mathematical solution----------------Dr.Manorama Srinath
5. Social Science Books in Malayalam: A Bibliometric perspective -----------S. Beena
6. Bibliometric Analysis of Science Journals Published from India----------------Dr. V.Jalaja
7.Contribution of Kerala to India Science: A Bibliometric Analysis ------------------K.G. Sundhier
8. Trend in Research Publications by Indian Physicists: A Bibliometric Analysis -------- Dr. S. L. Sangam and I.N. Nargund
9. Literature on Rubber Research : A Bibliometric Study --Accamma C. Korah and Mercy Jose
10. Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics A Bibliometric Study -----S.P.Usha Devi
11. Tuber crops Research in India: A Bibliomtric Analysis -----------P.K. Rajamma
12.Scholarly Literature in Malayalam: A Study based on the Bibliometric Analysis of the Journal 'Vijanakairali' P. R. Aparna
13. Citation characteristics of Indian Jorunal of Sericulture -------------Dr. S. Humayoon Kabir
14. Information Use Pattern of Agricultural Economists of India--------------M. Chandra kumaran Nair
15. Information Needs and Use Pattern and Use Behaviour of Social Scientists: Analytical Approach Through citation Method ---------Jessey John
Bibliography
Index
Dr. G. Devarajan did his B.Sc. (Botany), B. Lib. Sc., M. A. (Russian Language
& Literature) from the University of Kerala. He secured M. L.I.S. Degree from
the University of Madras securing First Rank with distinction. He secured his
Ph.D. Degree in Library and Information. Science from the University of Keala.
He is doing Post-Doctoral research in Library and Information Science in the
University of Kerala. He has completed two research projects financed by the
ICSSR and UGC. He worked in Kerala University Library and centre for Development
Studies Library in various professional capacities from 1973 onwards until he
joined as Lecturer in the department of Library and Information Science,
University of Kerala in 1983. He has about 23 years professional experience in
the teaching and Library field. Dr. Devarajan has already authored 15 books and
85 research papers in the field of Library and information science. Dr.
Devarajan is an active member of several professional bodies in India. He was
general secretary and President of the Kerala Library Association for several
terms. He is a life member of KLA, KUTA, ILA, IASLI ,IATLI and CITS Presently he
is the Head of the Department of Library and Information Science, University of
Kerala and the Secretary of the Centre for Information and Technology Studies (CITS).
