A Bibliometric Approach towards Mapping the
Dynamics of Science and Technology

B M Gupta & Sujit Bhattacharya

This paper attempts to highlight the role of bibliometrics in studying the dynamics of science and technology. Tools and techniques available in bibliometrics to address and understand the complexities of scientific fields are explored. The paper concludes that for wider acceptance among academicians and policy makers, bibliometric approach should ingrain itself within sociology and philosophy of science in studying the different facets of science and technology.

Intranets : A New Dimension for Library Services 

Bhojaraju G

This article is based on the some practical experiences of Indian Rubber Manufacturing Research Association (IRMRA). It gives brief introduction about the intranet, controversies of an intranet, and its library application. It also gives information about accessing management information, improving internal communication, e-mail, intra mail, collaborative working, communities of interests, discussion groups, electronics forms, internal newsletters, search facilities, training materials, and library application/access. The use of intranet in providing library services like SDEI, CAS and other information management is explained with a schematic diagram.

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