I. K. Ravichandra Rao ¹, Hemalatha Iyer ²

Affiliations
1 School of Library and Information Science, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, CA
2 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560003, IN

Abstract

Experimental project on a computer-based SDr service, using COBOL software.

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Hemalatha Iyer ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Library Science, University of Madras, Madras - 600 005, IN

Abstract

Reports the results of the study on the motivational pattern of Librarians/Information workers in India. Identifies the dominant needs and relates them to Maslow's theory. There appears to be a reversal of hierarchy. The Esteem needs are very dominant while the Social needs are less emphasised upon. An explanation of this phenomenon is attempted. Correlates the age and income of respondents with the need pattern.

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Hemalatha Iyer ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Library Science, Bangalore University, Jnana Bharathi, Bangalore 560056, IN

Abstract

Facet analysis of subjects is found helpful for information storage and retrieval in libraries and information systems. However, such an analysis introduces chances for alternative interpretations of combinations of facets in a subject proposition. This variance in interpretation may be measured in relation to concreteness of the categories. The postulate of PMEST is empirically verified from this point of view. Further, a correlation between concreteness of category and its predictability is established on the basis of information theory. It is found that PMEST structure of subject-proposition reflects the direct correlation of concreteness and predictability.

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