Utilisation of Scholarly Communication through DRDO E-journal Consortium during 2012-2017

Yogesh Modi; Alka Suri; Pallavi Gupta; Ravi Karan Sahu

doi:10.14429/djlit.38.6.12991

Yogesh Modi Defence Scientific Information and Documentation Center
Alka Suri Defence Scientific Information and Documentation Center
Pallavi Gupta Defence Scientific Information and Documentation Center
Ravi Karan Sahu Defence Scientific Information and Documentation Center

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.38.6.12991

Keywords: Consortium, E-journal consortium, Electronic resources, Library consortium, Consortium model, Cost effectiveness, DRDO consortium, Resource sharing

Abstract

Timely, speedy dissemination of latest information is the benchmark of any information and documentation center, but utilisation of e-journals is an important factor for its significance and cost effectiveness. However, in R&D community especially for defence R&D, where scientists are involved in core technology areas, value of information is more important instead of its utilisation. The aim of the study is to find out the utilisation of e-journals with cost effectiveness under Consortium, which was established in the year 2009 for resource sharing among DRDO labs with least expenses. The data was analysed for the period 2011-2017 to know the current trends of utilisation under Consortium. Feedbacks and suggestions were collected from all DRDO users to evaluate the importance of information and its effectiveness. The study shows that productivity of DRDO scientists in publications were increased in high impact factor journal and majority of scientists preferred e-journals instead of print subscriptions.

Author Biographies

Yogesh Modi, Defence Scientific Information and Documentation Center

Mr Yogesh Modi has completed MLISc (Library and Information Science) from Jiwaji University, Gwalior, MP and MSc (Computer Science) from MD University Rohtak. Presently working as a Scientist ‘D’ and Head (E-journal DRDO Consortium Group at DRDO-Defence Scientific Information and Documentation Centre, Delhi. He has received ‘Laboratory Scientist of the year- 2012 and 2017; ‘ILA-AG Motiwale Award for Young LIS Professionals-2001. His area of interest includes: E-resources management, building digital library, and citation analysis.

Alka Suri, Defence Scientific Information and Documentation Center

Dr (Mrs) Alka Suri, obtained her BE (Hons) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering form BITS, Pilani, MTech (Radar and communication) from IIT Delhi and PhD in Strategic Management from AMU, Aligarh. She is presently working as Scientist ‘G’ and Director DRDO-Defence Scientific Information and Documentation Centre, Delhi. She is the recipient of DRDO’s Technology Group Award -2003 and Best Techno-Managerial Service/ Popolar Science Award -2011. She is a life member of AIMA, IETE and Women in Science and Engineering.

Pallavi Gupta, Defence Scientific Information and Documentation Center

Mrs Pallavi Gupta has completed her BSc (Computer Science) from University of Allahabad and Master of Computer Applications (MCA) from UPTU. She is presently working as a STA ‘B’ in E-journal Consortium Division, DRDO-Defence Scientific Information and Documentation Centre, Delhi. Her area of interest include: Extraction of data using algorithms, software development and back-end support.

Ravi Karan Sahu, Defence Scientific Information and Documentation Center

Mr Ravi Karan Sahu has completed MLISc (Library and Information Science) from Dr. Hari Singh Gaur University, Sagar, M.P. He is presently working as a TO ‘A’ in E-journal Consortium Division, DRDO-Defence Scientific Information and Documentation Centre, Delhi. His area of interest include: E-journal consortium and searching of information.