Mr. Avinash Sumant Sonawane (188-190)
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Karade Kranti Vitthalrao (191-192)
86 Web Resources With Special Reference To Technological Development Of Library
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COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF REFERENCE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE: A CRITICAL STUDY
Prof. Ms. Geeta Girish Gadhvi, Associate Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad
Abstract
The paper focuses on a comparative analysis between the reference management software Zotero, Mendeley, and Endnote. It gives the bright idea of the fundamental concept of reference management tools as well as primary characteristics of it. It also offers various features of these tools along with different ways of import and export features which are similar aspects among all. This analysis will be significant and useful for the research during the time of selection of reference management tools.
Keywords: reference management tools, Zotero, Mendeley, and Endnote.
Introduction:Reference management is one of the most convoluted phases of being a scholar. The tiresomeness of formatting references according to favourable citation styles has prepared the reference manager - a crucial instrument for researchers at all heights. Different types of Reference Management software obtainable in the market but it is challenging to recognise which tool is excellent. Even though I have chosen the subsequent for this study, they are Zotero, Mendeley, and Endnote. Commonly, one can assume a Reference Management (RM) to be capable to: Import citations from bibliographic databases and websites Collect metadata from PDF files Permit institute of citations within the RM database Permit annotation of citations Permit distribution of the RM database
Literature Review: Gilmour, Ron, and Cobus-Kuo, Laura (2011) conducted a study to evaluate different Reference Management (RM) software which is extensively used by scholars in the health and natural sciences. Librarians are regularly providing support for these products. This study compared four prominent RMs: CiteULike, RefWorks, Mendeley, and Zotero, in terms of characteristics, presented and the exactness of the bibliographies produce from it. It was also tested importing and data management features, fourteen references from seven bibliographic databases were imported into each Reference management, using computerized features whenever possible. To test citation accuracy, bibliographies of these references were generated in five different styles. The authors found that RefWorks generated the most accurate citations.
Overview of Reference Management Tools: Zotero is free, and open-source reference management programming to oversee bibliographic information and related research materials which are created by the Center for History and New Media at George Mason University. Remarkable features of Zotero are web browser integration, online syncing, generation of in-text citations, footnotes, and bibliographies, plus integration with the word processors Microsoft Word, LibreOffice, OpenOffice.org Writer and NeoOffice..
Comparative Analysis of Reference Management Software: Certain parameters are defined for the analysis of reference management software.
Perameteres for
comparision Zotero Mendeley EndNote X8
Price Free Free Not free: Fee based
Access Firefox Add-on or
Zotero Standalone.
Desktop application; web-based application
Desktop application; syncing enabled through web application (EndNote Web)
Cross-platform Yes: Windows, OS X,
and Linux
Yes: Windows, OS X, and Linux
Yes: Windows and OS X
Organize PDFs
and other
documents
Yes Yes Yes
Storage Capacity
2GB of Cloud storage 300MB on Cloud storage Unlimited on Cloud storage Annotate / highlight PDFs No Yes Yes
Tagging Yes (with color
tagging)
Yes Yes (Keywords)
Full-text searching across PDFs
Yes: not enabled by default
Yes Yes
Mobile app Yes: iOS and Android Yes: iOS and Android
(beta) Yes: iOS Word processor compatibility Microsoft Word (Windows), Microsoft Word (OS X), LibreOffice, OpenOffice Microsoft Word (Windows), Microsoft Word (OS X), LibreOffice, OpenOffice Microsoft Word (Windows), Microsoft Word (OS X), LibreOffice, OpenOffice, Apple Pages
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Table 1 Let us discuss defined parameters as mentioned in Table 1 for the evaluation of reference management tools in depth.
Price: Zotero is an essential parameter which comes first during the time of selection of reference management tools. Zotero and Mendeley are open source reference management tool, whereas EndNote X8 is chargeable. The underlying software of Zotero and Mendeley is free.
Access: Zotero is accessible through Firefox Add-on or Zotero Standalone. Mandalay through the desktop application or web-based application, whereas EndNote is available through the Desktop application and syncing enabled through the web application (EndNote Web).
Cross-platform: Zotero and Mendeley have a competence of cross-platform they can be workable on Windows, OS X, and Linux conversely. EndNote also has the facility of cross-platform which can be feasible on Windows and OS X but not on Linux. Zotero consists of a Desktop version and a web version harmonious with entirely crucial web browsers. Mendeley works as a Firefox extension or as a standalone version with a connector to Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Opera.
Organise PDFs and other documents: All three reference management tools are equally capable of organising PDFs and other documents systematically which is an exclusive feature which attracts researcher to use them. These tools reduced researcher work, time and efforts and increased quality.
Storage Capacity: Storage Capacity of Zotero is 2GB, Mendeley is 300MB, and Endnote X8 is unlimited on cloud storage. Cloud storage is a safer platform rather than others. In this way, Endnote is being preferred tool by the user. Annotate / highlight PDFs: Mendeley and Endnote have an exclusive feature like annotate and highlight PDFs, but Zotero hasn‟t. This is very helpful for the researcher.
Tagging: Zotero had a facility for tagging with colour tagging whereas Endnote also had a service for tagging through keywords. Mendeley provides a fundamental feature of tagging.
Full-text searching across PDFs: Mendeley and Endnote allow searching full-text, PDFs by default. They had drag and drop option for storing files in these tools. Automatically, these tools extract metadata from PDFs. It becomes effortless, efficient and effective to search. Whereas, Zotero had also the same feature, but not permitted by default. Mobile app: Zotero is offering iOS and Android mobile app, Mendeley iOS and Android (beta) and Endnote iOS. Word processor compatibility: With the purpose of producing in-text citations and a bibliography, one can use a word processor toolbar. Zotero and Mendeley have compatible with Microsoft Word (Windows), Microsoft Word (OS X), LibreOffice and OpenOffice, although Endnote in Microsoft Word (Windows), Microsoft Word (OS X), LibreOffice, OpenOffice and Apple Pages.
Citation styles: Each tool supports the most popular citation styles, such as APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, and Nature. Further, then those techniques, thousands are for specific journals and disciplines
Import and Export features of Reference Management Tools
5.1 Modest and Exclusive Techniques (Import)
Figure 1, 2 and 3 clearly showcase the modest and exclusive techniques for Import the Metadata in different reference management software.
Zotero: One click in your URL address bar can capture most records.
Mendeley: Drag and drop a PDF file into Mendeley to create a record.
EndNote: Some databases provide an EndNote button.
Figure – 1, 2 & 3
5.2. Manual Method: Figure 4, 5 and 6 undoubtedly display the manual techniques for Import the metadata in
different reference management software. After downloading a TXT, RIS, or BIB file for a record, one can import it manually:
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Zotero EndNote
Mendeley Figure – 4, 5 & 6
4. Export: If it is desire to export one or more items one can export them in the succeeding formats. These formats permit you to transfer your stuff from one tool to another. Figure 7, 8 and 9 are present the method for export the metadata in different reference management software.
1. Zotero: BibTeX, RIS, TEI, MODS, and more 2. EndNote: TXT, XML, and more
3. Mendeley: BibTeX, RIS, and EndNote XML
Figure 7, 8 & 9
7. Methods of Generating Bibliography: Figure 10 to 14 show how easily, efficiently and effectively bibliographies are
generated in different style guides from the reference management tools. Zotero: Figure 10 Figure 11 EndNote: Figure 12 Figure 13 Mendeley: Figure 14
Conclusion: The study presented an ephemeral idea that the reference management software such as Zotero, Mendeley, and Endnote import several similar fields more or less from the web of science, Google Scholar, and others.
References
Basak, S. K. (n.d.). Reference Management Software: A Comparative Analysis of JabRef and RefWorks. Language, 1, 0. Center for History and New Media at George Mason University. (2017). Zotero. Retrieved from https://www.zotero.org/
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CHANGING ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY OF LIBRARIAN IN DIGITAL ERA
Dr. B. G. Mukhyadal, Librarian, Shri. V. S. Naik Arts, Commerce & Science College Raver, Tq. Raver Dist. Jalgaon(MS) [email protected]
Abstract
The world of information is undergoing rapid change. An information age at a great turning point in the history of civilization. The day has arrived when it is most important to learn to access, analyze apply and evaluate such information. As traditional custodians of information, librarians need to be aware of the implications of these changes and develop technological and managerial skills, which will enable them to make effective use of information and to meet their organizations changing information need.
Keywords: Role of Librarian, Digital Library, Role and responsibility, Digital era.
Introduction: Librarians as professionals trained in acquisition, organization, retrieval, and dissemination of information need to adapt and acquire new skills of digital age. Virtual library is not the ultimate answer to everyone's information needs. It is merely another step in a dynamic and evolutionary process. The traditional print library and traditional library services will not disappear. But, as librarians, we must accept and adapt to the introduction of new techniques and systems. We must recognize the enormous potential of the virtual library, address the issues involved in its creation The role of Librarians & Libraries is changing in the present era due to the changing demands of its users. Users are expecting more from the libraries especially from the academic libraries not only for their intellectual growth but also for their day today informative demands which will certainly grow day by day. Librarians must put in mind that these needs can only be quenched through the innovative services with the help of ICT and its use in wise manner. Smart phones will definitely change the scenario of information access in future because now people need location free access to information. Maximum people use smart phone for their existing features like touch screen, camera, games, social accessing qualitative information etc. Library professions need to get trained in using the mobile technology and guide their users in making use of smart phone and tabs for extracting information from the institutional libraries or from www. Educationists and administrators should explore ways to integrate smart phones and table components into all levels of education.
Changing Role And Responsibility Of Librarians In Digital Era: Though the digital environment is built as a system, which can be directly used by its end-users from their desktop, the role of librarians cannot be overlooked. The responsibility of the librarian and information scientist has increased in terms of packaging and repackaging of information, electronic publishing, advising users about the strategy to identify relevant electronic sources, etc. In such a new environment it will be very difficult for the librarian to decide what should be organized? How to give citation? How to organize the collection? etc. Thus librarian has to change himself and acquire more skills and additional roles.
Leadership Role and Managerial Skills: One primary role of librarians is to provide leadership and expertise in the design, development, and ethical management of knowledge-based information systems in order to meet the information needs and obligations of the patrons. He should enrich his management skills for organizing, managing and disseminating e-literacy to users.
IT Skills as Digital Information Provider: Providing information resources to patrons -regardless of format, it is most necessary to have quality of a virtual librarian. He should be able to satisfy all types of users especially research scholars and young generation who uses internet frequently for the latest up gradation of the information. He should be able to create his own website as an easier way to share with others what they know. He should gather electronic information and create electronic pathfinders and front-end search tools to help users for accessing the required information.
An Evaluator of Digital Resources: Evaluating the right information at the right time is the most important factor in virtual library. Batt (1999) observed that there is an increasing diversity of information resources from which to choose the most appropriate vehicle, and that librarians must widen their selection processes in order to decide on the right medium for each situation. Electronic sources of information are excellent for data which must be timely and is subject to frequent change, such as stock market data, weather reports, and population statistics. Evaluating electronic sources of information there is also a distinction to be made between those sources of data which have been digitized for the speed and ease of transportation, and data which is of limited usefulness, volatile and fluid in nature..
Classification of Online Information: Mason (1998) noted that 'the more there is on the web, the harder it becomes to find‟. It is ironic that organizing vast quantities of information is becoming a demanding issue for those involved in developing the internet and reaping internet resources.
Staff Development Programmes: Information retrieval is the most obvious skill a librarian demonstrates to the public. Adequately skilled staff should be recruited to meet the increased demands of the knowledge society. With a rapidly changing environment both within and outside the library, staff development programs are essential to the continued success of the organization.
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Proactive Information Professional Role: The modern trend is for the role of the librarian to move from that of a passive intermediary role responsible for guiding patrons to appropriate information resources, towards that of a much more proactive professional role which includes analyzing and repackaging information, content information management and institutional digital repository management.
Information Literacy Programmes: Librarians have to change their role in the e-learning environment by participating in e-learning experiments and becoming involved in universities e-learning centers. A well learned must teach information literacy to educate future knowledge workers, in traditional ways or via Internet-based instruction modules.
E-Resource Managers: Academic and research libraries have a major role in ensuring that they and their home