Format of Synopsis / Research Proposal / Protocol    Sr. No.  Title  Page Nos.    Cover Page  i    Contents  ii    List of Tables  iii    List of Figures  iv  1.  Introduction    2.  Literature Review    3.  Statement of Research Problem    4.  Objectives of Research Work    5.  Hypothesis (if any) for Non ..read more

DESCRIPTIVE  RESEARCH SEE ALSO Research Methodology - This page provides a list of articles and quizzes published in the Librarianship Studies & Information Technology blog about research, research methods, and research methodology in Library and Information Science Research ..read more

    Types of Research   1.     According to Purpose   §  Fundamental/Pure/Basic - Lab research §  Applied - evaluation - action - social impact     Purpose of Research   §  explore §  describe §  explain     Characteristics of the Scientific Method   1.        Tentative (constant review) 2.        Empirically verifiable (researchable) 3.        Ethically neutral (what harm or risk i ..read more

  Christopher Girgenti, MLIS is a Library Specialist at Winthrop University (Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States) where he maintains the print and electronic serials catalog.  His interest in cataloging began while working as a technical services student employee during his master’s degree, which he recently obtained from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.  While pursuing the MLIS degree, Christopher was active in the School of Music and took courses in music theory and ethnomusicology.  With his extensive background in music, Christopher hopes to someday ..read more

Nabeel Ahmad is working as a library trainee in the Central Library of the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.   He is also a contributor to the Librarianship Studies & Information Technology blog. His contribution to the blog is listed below: Print Books vs Ebooks: A Long Battle for Existence EXPERIENCE    12-01-2022 –    LIBRARY TRAINEE, CENTRAL LIBRARY, IIT-DELHI    Working as a library trainee in the Central Library of Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.   01-09-2021 –    BOOK CONTRIBUTOR, ARIHANT PUBLICATION  ..read more

PRINT BOOKS VS EBOOKS A LONG BATTLE FOR EXISTENCE by Nabeel Ahmad Abstract: One of the most significant human achievements has been the invention of books. When things are tough, we turn to books for comfort. As the pages turn, books open a secret gateway to a previously unknown universe. They give us solace when the going gets hard and work as an escape from reality. Thanks to technological advancements, paper books are no longer the only format available to readers worldwide. E-books have taken the world by a storm since their inception and continue to enthral readers with var ..read more

Ms. Reina R. Irinco is a College Librarian III, currently assigned at the College of Engineering Library II. Her main tasks deal with serials and digitization. She is an information specialist with over 18 years of experience which includes indexing, theses, circulation, reference, acquisition, cataloging and IT. Bunny has a doctorate degree in Education Management from Philippine Womens University and Bachelor and Masters degree in Library and Information Science from UP Diliman. She has worked in different unit sections and libraries in UP Diliman such as CSSP, CAL, FI-Books, Reference, T ..read more

  Best Practices of UP Diliman Library Personnel/Staff in doing Community Outreach Projects During the Pandemic by Reina R. Irinco Introduction In this time of pandemic, community outreach projects have played a big role in helping our fellow countrymen. A good example are the community pantries which provide free items that may benefit those affected by the pandemic. With the intention of helping those in need, the Library personnel are thinking of the ways to help through outreach projects. This paper will provide the practices and recommendations used by the library staff who are alr ..read more

Please send me information of doctoral dissertations or doctoral thesis to be included in "Library Cataloging, Classification, and Metadata Research: A Bibliography of Doctoral Dissertations" on my e-mail: salman.mlisc@gmail.com A bibliography of doctoral dissertations and theses on Library Cataloging, Classification, and Metadata Research was published in the prestigious journal Cataloging & Classification Quarterly in 2020, which was followed by a supplement in 2021.⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾  The bibliography comprises research produced as doctoral dissertations and doctoral theses dealing wi ..read more

  J.M. Shalani Dilinika is a Lecturer in Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. She is an Experienced Assistant Librarian and Lecturer with a demonstrated history of working in the information management industry. Prior to joining the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kelaniya in 2018, Shalani worked as an Assistant Librarian, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (2017-2018) and the Librarian, American College of Higher Education, Sri Lanka(2016-2017). Mrs. Shalani earned her MSSc. in Library and Information Science at the Department o ..read more