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Lohar, M S; Kumbar, Mallinatha (INFLIBNET Centre, February 2, 2005)[more][less]
Abstract: To evaluate the use of Digital Resources and services in Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology (BIET) college library in Davanagere (Karnataka). a survey of 100 Under Graduate, Post Graduate and Research Students of different branches was conducted by administering questionnaire. The analysis of the collected data covers the digital resources and services and how the digital resources improve carrier of the students and also deals with the problems that are faced in using the resources and services. Finally, it concludes that the main intention of the use of digital resources and services has been the academic interest of the students. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1552 Files in this item: 1
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Manoharan, A; Deepa, T; Vasanthi, M Anu (INFLIBNET Centre, February 2, 2005)[more][less]
Abstract: This study attempted to investigate students’ perceptions toward the use of the digital library for higher learning. Attention was given to three variables namely sex, year of study, level of course. A Likert – type instrument consisting of 10 items was designed to collect information about students perceptions. The respondents of this study were 72 students enrolled in various Post-graduate courses at Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirappalli. Collected data were analysed using ANOVA (Analysis of Variance). The overall results suggest that students had positive perceptions toward the use of digital library. Sex, year and level of course were found to be significant factors. Females, first year students and social science students had significantly positive perceptions. Implications for practices are discussed and recommendations are made for future research. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1577 Files in this item: 1
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Sinha, Manoj Kumar (INFLIBNET Center, November NaN, 2004)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper describes about the usefulness and advantage of Internet in day-to-day life, impact of Internet on the library and information services etc. and explains the aims and objectives of the present survey on the usage of Internet in Barak Valley, methodology used etc. The author highlights the use of Internet in this region is in nascent stage and it has become important to make people of this valley aware for the use of Internet and regarding its potential for having enormous resources of information which can be search instantly provided the minimum facility for Internet access is available. The survey results also reveals the users communities of different strata, use of Internet from personal connectivity or from Internet café or office, or academic institutions, types of connectivity for Internet account subscription, place and time for Internet search, time slot for Internet connectivity, use of Internet tools and services, mostly used search engines for Internet access, use of browsers for Internet search, rate of Internet access from Internet café etc. Besides above aspects, the final part of the paper describes the role of Internet in library and information services, problems of getting Internet connectivity, and some suggestions for making people aware for the use of Internet and popularise the use of Internet among the users communities by arranging short term training programme by Computer Institutions, Regional Engineering College(REC), Assam University and other private Institutions URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/440 Files in this item: 1
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Cholin, V S; Karisiddappa, C R (INFLIBNET Centre, February 2, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: Library plays a pivotal role in ensuring the success of higher degree of research in the university environment. Information technology has revolutionized the information handling activities in the academic libraries during the past few years. The Information Society demands that all the relevant technologies; that are involved in information processing, consolidation, repackaging and retrieval be merged so as to evolve an integrated system; capable of providing diversified services. In this direction the automation of individual university libraries is a first step, rather a pre-requisite for the development of such an integrated university library and information system. In this research study an attempt has been made to study the automation and networking of universities in India and discuss the need for an integrated information system and the components of integrated information system. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/523 Files in this item: 1
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Sinha, Madhulika; Thacker, Vaibhavi A (INFLIBNET Centre, February 18, 2010)[more][less]
Abstract: Libraries of various institutes generally develop their own e-resources acquisition policies which they follow for acquisition of e-resources. The main object of evolving this policy is to provide easy access to all the e-resources, provide Authentic Information to users and availability to anywhere. The e-resource Acquisition Policy should follow the Library Standards like BSI (Bureau of Indian Standards), ISO (International Standards Organization) etc., Law of IPR and Copyrights should be applicable. For acquisition of e-resources and for its uninterrupted optimum utilization, libraries develop their own acquisition policy which provide safeguard while acquiring e-resources and also in the event of dispute or odd situation. In this paper, we discuss broad features of the acquisition policy which generally cover the e-resources to be selected, acquired, mode of acquisition, infrastructure required for its optimum use, collection development, availability of funds, priority to be given to e-resources to be acquired, intellectual access, ILL, technical compatibility, archival policy, contract negotiation and pricing policy, consortia acquisition, licensing, free e-resources, de-selection, exclusion of free e-resources, duplication, types of e-resources, digital collection, etc. To impart awareness among the learners and users located in remote areas,Government should take initiative to develop a network which provides information and other eresources up to that level. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/958 Files in this item: 1
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Singh, Iqbal (Inflibnet Center, March 2, 2011)[more][less]
Abstract: The study provides an idea about the availability of library resources, facilities and services of North Indian university libraries. By studying the 12 central university libraries in northern region of India and thereby to develop those libraries, the study has proposed a model/plan named as NIULNET (North Indian University Libraries Network). The main function of NIULNET is to improve the services of libraries of northern region by the way of resource sharing and networking. Again, the study puts some light on the organizational structures and work process of NIULNET. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1598 Files in this item: 1
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Upadhyay, Vidya Varidhi; Jain, Vivekanand (INFLIBNET Centre, February NaN, 2002)[more][less]
Abstract: The paper describes different document formats used on Internet for communication and document delivery service. Due to need of the information society various types of document formats are used by them for above purpose. An attempt has been made to examine commonly practiced formats with their characteristics in special reference to HTML, SGML, XML and their applications in Libraries. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/40 Files in this item: 1
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Rachna, Patnaik (March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: The development of computer and network technology has led to great changes in the field of information science. With the development of World Wide Web technology, the distribution, searching and browsing of information has led to revolutionary changes. Digital libraries calls for resource sharing, which is a convenient way for managing and distributing information among users. Heterogeneous systems have to be interconnected so that the user community can have seamless/precise flow of information as per need. Also, future systems and services must be interoperable so that there is no potential loss of precision or data in the data exchange. This paper is an attempt to study interconnection and interoperability of information systems. Keeping in view the future users requirements, new technologies in the next generation information systems are also discussed. It is essential that in future networks must be interconnected, the service must be interoperable and information must be shared. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/137 Files in this item: 2
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Chottopadhyay, Asoke P; Dasgupta, Swapan K; Panigrahi, P K (INFLIBNET Centre, February NaN, 2003)[more][less]
Abstract: A search begins with a search tool’s Web site, reached by means of its address or URL. Each tool’s Web site comprises a store of information called a database. Then the database has links to other databases at other Web sites, and the other Web sites have links to still other Web sites, and so on and so on. Thus, each search tool has extended search capabilities by means of a worldwide system of links. A search tool is a computer program that performs searches and retrieves information. There are different types of search tools In the search engine the different forms based user interface provides access to sophisticated searching capabilities that allow users to find references in their fields. Menu GUI (Graphical Users Interface) pops up asking user to select either the “X” Database or the “Y” Database. Accordingly, the appropriate database contents are loaded into the search engine. e.g. When one of the database buttons in the above step is clicked, the basic user interface for the search engine appears as shown. This pops up another user interface that contains the list of images that satisfied users criteria. If the search criteria are incorrect, then an appropriate error message is posted on the results GUI. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/219 Files in this item: 1
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Ramesh Babu, B; Tamizhchelvan, M (INFLIBNET Centre, February NaN, 2003)[more][less]
Abstract: The design and development of OPACs are the recent development of libraries in India in general and Tamilnadu in particular. The major objective of the paper is to gain an overview of the subject access features of the OPAC interfaces being used in Tamilnadu. A sample of 50 libraries in Tamilnadu was selected. The analysis of the data represents the state-of-the-art of the libraries in the winter of 2002. The data includes, the types and nature of the libraries, Information Technology application, interface used, range of access points provided, subject access facility and types of searches in OPACs. The major findings of the survey are: an emerging trend in the development of OPACs; use of a variety of commercial software, in-house developed software also used in a few libraries; coverage of OPACs limited to book collection only; and absence of standardized vocabulary control tools for subject access. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/174 Files in this item: 1
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Patel, Yatrik; Patel, Swapnil (Inflibnet Centre, March 2, 2011)[more][less]
Abstract: Internet is one of the valuable and probably most used information resources in the libraries present days. Information Technology have made data retrieval easier and faster, giving rise to a substantial industry providing access to professional, business and scientific information. In Indian context a little progress has been made towards increasing the relevancy of the data with the initiation of various search engines and subject directories. In absence of these activities, information sources remain unreachable, unsearchable, hard to find and difficult to access. INFLIBNET Centre’s” Subject Gateway” is an attempt to make the things somewhat simple. “Subject Gateway” allows user to browse subject lists of good quality and evaluated subject resources. A subject gateway allows libraries and related organizations to explore the usefulness of their subject expertise in the organisation of knowledge in the word of network -based, digital information. In this paper we have discussed development and implementation of “Subject Gateway” at INFLIBNET Centre URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1622 Files in this item: 1
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Samyuktha, R (INFLIBNET Centre, February 2, 2005)[more][less]
Abstract: Guindy Campus Library is the Science Campus Library of the University of Madras facilitating information access to the Science community belonging to the Schools of Physical, Chemical, Life, Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences. Among the digital library services provided, the paper focuses on the Subject Gateways made accessible to the Faculty, Research Scholars and Students presently available only in the intranet as a case study. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1566 Files in this item: 1
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Yadav, R T (INFLIBNET Centre, February 2, 2005)[more][less]
Abstract: Libraries have been undergoing tremendous developments in this era, adapting to the advent of information technology in the day to day working. Electronic, Digital Libraries have arrived. OPAC, CDROM databases, Electronic journals and Internet access exist in most Libraries. Libraries are no longer storehouses but are becoming gateways of relevant information. Some progress has been made towards increasing the relevancy of the data with the induction of various search engines and subject directories. Despite these activities, information sources remain scattered, hared to find and difficult to access. With the Internet, WWW and Information explosion, identification and extraction of information resources is an essential function of all libraries and information centers. The Electronic information sources are rapidly growing and with a wide variety in form and content it takes a lot of time to get the required information. Using technology the institutions, associations and individuals build a kind if network resource discovery service, called “Subject Gateways” on the web, which is de-facto network use environment. These subject gateways evolved during the last five years among early digital library projects within the library communities of the various countries. Subject gateways allow libraries and related organizations to explore the usefulness of their subject expertise in the organization of knowledge in the word of networkbased, Digital information. This paper gives an overview of the subject gateways, its definitions, feature and lastly some useful subject gateways and their services. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1551 Files in this item: 1
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Das, Pankaj Kumar (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: Technology advances over the past two decades have made data retrieval faster and easier, giving rise to a substantial industry providing access to professional, business and scientific information. Some progress has been made towards increasing the relevancy of the data with the induction of various search engines and subject directories. Despite these activities, information sources remain scattered, hard to find and difficult to access. Using technology, visionary institutions, associations and individuals build a kind of network resource discovery service, called “Subject Gateways” on the web, which is de-facto network use environment. This subject gateways evolved during the last five years among early digital library projects within the library communities of the various countries. Subject gateways allows libraries and related organizations to explore the usefulness of their subject expertise in the organisation of knowledge in the word of network -based, digital information. This paper gives an overview of the subject gateways, its historical development, definitions, features and lastly the burning issues encompassing it. Also some of the international initiatives related to further research and trend are explored. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/107 Files in this item: 1
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Lalhmachhuana (INFLIBNET Centre, November 9, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: Describes the emergence of Subject Information Gateways as the pathways for finding and accessing authentic and scholarly digital information sources and other resources in different media and formats that are available on the Internet. Highlights the role and significance of Subject Information Gateways in the present era of chaotic proliferation of information on the Internet. Draws attention to the prospects and challenges confronting the library and information profession, and suggests some methods that can be adopted by library and information professionals for promoting the use of Subject Information Gateways. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1324 Files in this item: 1
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Seneviratne, Wathmanel (INFLIBNET Centre, February 8, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: The paper proposes a model which focuses on a strategy to implement successful open learning support system with a productive collaboration with the faculty. The learner is supported for his open learning correspondence through value added services and information products introduced through the virtual library portal. The Internet enabled library portal is a focused interactive learning space where information flow is targeted to the learning contacts and assignments at hand of the student. The portal is one stop shop model where the user is provided with the learning activity support and the information access facility. Information access facility, though conventional, is converted into flexible mode using modern learning and communication software. The learning activity support is developed into a value added service where the user is supported through faculty-library collaborative development of information products and services where most of the relevant products are available in the digitized environment for the studentship of both distance and on campus. Ultimate objective of the portal strategy is to provide the distance user with learning and literary support through Internet technology. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/554 Files in this item: 1
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Vishwanath, M (INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, February NaN, 2004)[more][less]
Abstract: With the forging and making operational consortia subscription of E resources, beginning with journals, by various Academic and Government R and D organizations in the country, there is an immediate need to formulate standard metrics for the analysis of the usage of such resources. In the subsequent phase the outcomes of the analysis can be co-related against various parameters to develop performance measures as relevant to the consortium members. These performance measures can then be used to benchmark against the ‘leaders’ and action item for improving the average usage across the consortium. Ultimately translating into a justifiable ROI – not necessarily in money terms. Unlike in the physical subscription, such measurements and analysis is an intrinsic benefit in E subscription and must be fully utilized. This paper will generally discuss the utility of metrics , prevailing practices of a few E content providers and lay down broad parameters to serve as a basis for evolving a standard set of E metrics. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/326 Files in this item: 1
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Lahkar, Narendra; Barman, Badan (INFLIBNET CENTER, December 7, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: Swicki is a cross between a search engine and a wiki. It is a custom social search engines developed by Eurekster Inc, New Zealand and was launched to the public on January 21, 2004. Swicki can be developed by any one on any topic, with every search, vote and click it will generate power in retrieving more relevant results and turns into a valuable asset. The article discussed an overview, benefit of swicki and technique for creating it. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1019 Files in this item: 1
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Pharande, Chandrakant P; Taru, Sanjay S (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: In changing perspective of digital resources, there is drastic change in the reference tools also. In the light of this change, need for switching from traditional form of reference service to digital form of reference service has been envisaged in this paper. Comp uterisation of reference section is an activity to convert existing reference section into electronic based media. This paper puts emphasis on the automation of reference section to ensure better service with high speed. Prerequisite for implementing automation activity in the reference section has been discussed. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/113 Files in this item: 1
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Devadason, Francis J.; Intaraksa, Neelawat; Patamawongjariya, Ponprapa; Desai, Kavita (INFLIBNET Centre, February NaN, 2002)[more][less]
Abstract: Organizing and providing access to the resources on the internet has been a problem area in spite of the availability of sophisticated search engines and other software tools. There have been several attempts to organize the resources on the WWW. Some of them have tried to use traditional Library Classification Schemes such as the Library of Congress Classification, the Dewey Decimal Classification and others. However there is a need to assign proper subject headings to them and present them in a logical or hierarchical sequence to cater to the need for browsing. This paper attempts to describe an experimental system designed to organize and provide access to web documents using a faceted pre-coordinate indexing system based on the Deep Structure Indexing System (DSIS) derived from POPSI (POstulate based Permuted Subject Indexing) of Bhattacharya, and the facet analysis and chain indexing system of Ranganathan. A prototype software system has been designed to create a database of records specifying Web documents according to the Dublin Core and input a faceted subject heading according to DSIS. Synonymous terms are added to the standard terms in the heading using appropriate symbols. Once the data is entered along with a description and URL of the Web document, the record is stored in the system. More than one faceted subject heading can be assigned to a record depending on the content of the original document. The system stores the surrogates and keeps the faceted subject headings separately after establishing a link. Search is carried out on index entries derived from the faceted subject heading using chain indexing technique. If a single term is input, the system searches for its presence in the faceted subject headings and displays the subject headings in a sorted sequence reflecting an organizing sequence. If the number of retrieved headings is too large (running into more than a page) then the user has the option of entering another search term to be searched in combination. The system searches subject headings already retrieved and look for those containing the second term. The retrieved faceted subject headings can be displayed and browsed. When the relevant subject heading is selected the system displays the records with their URLs. Using the URL the original document on the web can be accessed. The prototype system developed under Windows NT environment using ASP and web server is under rigorous testing. The database and indexes management routines need further development. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/7 Files in this item: 1
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