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Ramana, Y V (INFLIBNET Centre, February 2, 2005)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper presents a brief over view of Digital Preservation, Digitization of manuscripts and preservation techniques which are currently in use in India. The role of the National Library of India in Digital Preservation of Indian Manuscripts is highlighted. It also deals with the Manuscript Resource Centers and Manuscript Conservation Centers of India. The requirements of Digital Preservation are presented in this paper. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1550 Files in this item: 1
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Motebennur, Maltesh (INFLIBNET Center, February 25, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: The paper deals with the strategies, issues and challenges faced during the survey for the digital preservation of Mahayana Buddhist manuscripts of Arunachal Pradesh. Arunachal Pradesh, the abode of various colourful tribes is notable for its tribal history and cultural heritage. There are more than twenty-six major tribes and hundred sub tribes. Out of which, half a dozen of tribes profess living Buddhism- both Theravada and Mahayana forms. In the present scenario, it is estimated that only in Tawang monastery there are more than five thousand rare Buddhist manuscripts that contains knowledge on religion, philosophy, medicine, Lord Buddha’s original preaching’s etc. Besides there are at least five dozens of old Mahayana monasteries in Arunachal Pradesh where hundreds of Buddhist manuscripts are preserved written in Bodic script. The present paper is the project outcome, taken by the author with the help of National Mission for Manuscripts carries out the methodologies used in a long and effort-intensive process, the software used in this effort by the Mission, developed by National Informatics Centre (NIC), is Manus Granthavali. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1009 Files in this item: 1
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Kumar, S; Shah, Leena (INFLIBNET Center, November NaN, 2004)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper discusses the present situation of manuscripts and preservation steps, which has to be taken; to save the heritage the paper proposes a plan for digitization of these cultural heritages of India. The paper also discusses the history and technique of manuscript in India particularly SORI. Various institutions involved in archiving and preserving manuscript are also highlighted with historical backgrounds. Various efforts taken in preserving manuscript in digital format in India and abroad are also discussed. Maintains SORI as one of the front runner in the preservation process. Details on how manuscripts are digitized are also discussed and concludes with suggestions on various issues of manuscript digitization. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/419 Files in this item: 1
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Mazumdar, Nirmal Ranjan (INFLIBNET Centre, February 25, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: Information technology has facilitated preservation of the documents, i.e. digital preservation. Manuscripts are the primary sources of historic information. With the deterioration of the Law of Nature, manuscripts are also deteriorating along with the time. Digital preservation of manuscripts restores it from loss, theft and decay. This paper highlights some of the initiatives taken in Assam for the digital preservation of manuscripts. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/992 Files in this item: 1
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Singh, Ch Ibohal; Devi, Th Madhuri (INFLIBNET Center, November NaN, 2004)[more][less]
Abstract: There has been a sea change in the process of preservation of materials for posterity .In this digital era the concept of digital preservation has also come into the scene which became a challenging task for the professionals in the field of Library and Information activities. For the same certain basic aspects involved are required to be addressed. The present paper aims to highlight these aspects. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/443 Files in this item: 1
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Riajuddin, Md. Gouse (Inflibnet Centre, March 2, 2011)[more][less]
Abstract: The regional language press in India has a hoary past, a commanding present and definitely a bright future. There is a virtual boom in the number of regional language newspapers and periodicals published not only in the number of newspapers published, but also in terms of the tremendous relationship they enjoy. It is natural that that the leading language dailies are more influential in their respective regions. The Telugu press of Andhra Pradesh is no exception. This paper would trace the history of newspapers published in Telugu, though briefly, but would place emphasis on the changes that have taken place over the last 10 years in the process of their evolution and development and development , particularly in terms of competition from other media, economic pressures and the impact of political upheavals and changes in lifestyle. Newspaper information organization system is intended to encompass all types of schemes for organizing information and promoting knowledge management knowledge organization systems are used to organize materials for the purpose of retrieval and manage collection. The ability of knowledge organization systems to link newspaper digital library resources to other related resources. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1612 Files in this item: 1
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Chadha, Ravinder Kumar (INFLIBNET Centre, February 25, 2009)[more][less]
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Jana, Sibsankar; Mondal, Mrinal Kanti; Marjit, Ujjal (INFLIBNET Center, February 25, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: Libraries are engaged in the creating and marinating digital libraries all over world. A digital library that deals with data those are born digital as well as those that have been digitized from their analogue form. So there is a need to preserve digital resources for future use. Since the nature of digital data or resource is intangible and it cannot see in necked eyes so there is a need to preserve and organized them in such a way that we can get easily access to them. Developing preservation process for digital resources will require the integration of new methods, policies, standards, and technologies. This paper aims to give an overview in digital preservation, highlights some strategy and standards efforts. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/993 Files in this item: 1
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Sherikar, Amruth; Jange, Suresh; Jadhav, Sanjeev (INFLIBNET Center, February 2, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: Reference service has long been a cornerstone of the library profession and the development of Internet brings libraries new modes of communication and outreach and has extended the scope of reference service to Digital or Virtual Reference services to the users across the world. An attempt has been made to notify the significance of Digital reference Services in the Internet world and suggests the criteria Planning and implementing Digital Reference Services in an academic and research world. Further, the Web-based reference services, which could be used by the libraries are compiled and concludes with challenges of system of Digital Reference Services. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1330 Files in this item: 1
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Jawaid, Ahrarul Hasan; Eqbal, Monawwer (INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, February NaN, 2004)[more][less]
Abstract: The present work is the urgent need of today in the current environment, and also, it is a digital task for the institutions and Universities to store all the printed materials for their immediate need of scholars under the economic sanction on the name of ‘ban and cut’, next the old and waste printed materials always thrown out as happened in Alexandria and Nalanda Universities. Now the Digital repositories are the first and primary needs of every institutions and University Libraries for the immediate knowledge, and this Digital repositories is fully based on e-learning what the user needed. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/397 Files in this item: 1
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Mohapatra, P K (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: Digital resource building , Intranet online services and Internet browsing are gaining momentum in technical library services during last few years in order to supplement the modern library services, specifically in the area of research and development activities in different parts of our country, and so is the case with Central Library of Indian Institute Of Technology (I.I.T) at Kharagpur. I.I.T. Kharagpur, being a premier, large and diversified technical institute in the field of science and technology, is always at the fore front of adopting modern practices for providing new kind of services to its community. Annexing Electronic Library (EL) in the year 1995, Central Library , I.I.T. Kharagpur , since then in a continuous process, started acquiring various digitized commercial databases and also applied all other possible means to build up its digitized document collection and services thereof. This paper presents an image of experiences gathered by the ‘Author’ in augmenting digitized resources and making newer services available thereof to meet the changing needs of the users, focusing on computer based literature search services, electronic SDI, and the like. Author, being an experienced library professional, starts this paper with an introduction to a panoramic view of to-day’s library system. He, proceeds further to give a brief account of traditional library services, followed by ,the salient features of the Electronic Library at I.I.T. Kharagpur including collection of digital resources in their stock, unfolding the scope and coverage in each case, such as source of origin, the search and retrieval software, the vendor details, cost of the database and the computer platform used . Further to this ‘Author’ tries to give reference to the in-house digitized information creation by way of Homepage development and its world wide accessibility through Internet ; creation of web documents through MHRD(Ministry of Human Resource Development) project grant (i.e Archives on Technical Education) . Finally ‘Author’ concludes this paper with his optimistic idea of emergence of hybrid library system in coming days to maintain parallel collection of documents both in print media as well as in digitized format to supplement and complement the gap in formation need of the users at large. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/149 Files in this item: 1
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Mandal, Saroj Kumar; Nitumoni, Borah; Nath, Mihir Kanti (INFLIBNET Centre, March 3, 2012)[more][less]
Abstract: The advent of ICT has made a clear and pervasive impact in almost every area of library. Hence, the library environment has undergone a rapid change leading to new generation of libraries with an emphasis on digital resources. Digital resources are growing in vigorously and it has replaced the trend from conventional resources towards the digital resources. Now a day, digital resources are very popular due to its easy access and retrieve in the University Libraries. However, as the popularity of digital resources increases, the librarian and the professional staffs should always be concerned about digital resources ie. selection and evaluation of digital resources. In this paper we have tried to highlight the availability and usage of digital resources in modern libraries particularly in Assam University Central Library URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1689 Files in this item: 1
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Dalvi, V S; Dahibhate, N B; Chirmule, M P (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: In the present era of Information Technology ( IT ), extensive efforts are made for the resource sharing activities at various levels. Resource sharing through networks is more popular in the area of Library and Information Services (LIS). Activities of resource sharing are increasing and more effective and efficient services are provided to the user community with the help of IT. Networks play an important role in LIS and help in achieving the economy in dissemination of information. Internet has proved to be a boon and intranets are gaining importance in sharing the organisational resources. The present paper deals wit h a case study of establishment of intranet at NCL (National Chemical Laboratory) and benefits acquired by the staff of the organisation. Description: This ia only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/146 Files in this item: 1
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Gudadhe, Vaishali Choukhande (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper discusses issues relating to creation, management and preservation of digital resources. It explains how the preservation of digital resources can be useful to the stakeholders. It also discusses the main strategies for digital preservation: migration across changing software and hardware platforms, emulation and preserving obsolete material. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/114 Files in this item: 1
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Mallik, Mamatha; Singh, Sonal (INFLIBNET Center, November NaN, 2004)[more][less]
Abstract: Content originators and publishers are employing Digital Rights Management (DRM) to protect the digital content by continuous replication and prevent the abuse of their intellectual property. However, locking the content and controlling operations on the content have presented interesting challenges in supporting fair use in the digital world. Libraries are not only purchasing intellectual property, but they are also producing and maintaining it. The article highlights the importance of DRM, its fair use issues, how to improve content delivery and its beneficial services for libraries. Electronic access. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/450 Files in this item: 1
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Harinarayana, N S; Somu, C S; Sunil, M V (INFLIBNET Center, February 25, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: The purpose of this article is to summarize the development and application of Digital Rights Management (DRM) in the digital library scenario. The authors identify the effects of DRM on the trinity of digital libraries – the creators, the content and the consumers. And, introduce the Open source projects on DRM. The article summarizes the technology process and effects of DRM in digital libraries within a legal frame work. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1071 Files in this item: 1
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Jolly, Surabhi (INFLIBNET Centre, November 10, 2005)[more][less]
Abstract: The changing world of librarianship has paved to information highway from the traditionally embarked concept of private world. The adaptation of Information Technology (IT) for data readiness, accessibility and decision support excellence has got into the virtual environment of electronic devices in many libraries. The convergence of computer and communication technologies has linked the human minds worldwide and is trying to cut across the physical barriers. This paper points out the gradual shift-over towards digital info high-tech from traditional rudimentary adherence thus giving rise to fears into the librarians to greater extent. The fears are like phobia to computer exposures, stationary skills, regressive attitude, cognitive factors etc. These are the pressing challenges before the professionals of coming generation to enthuse with information highway. The paper also gives suggestions as to how to overcome the fear and develop knowledge based confidence for high tech absorption of Digitization breaking the barriers of distance. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1392 Files in this item: 1
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Abdul Karim, H Suhaimi Bin (INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, February NaN, 2004)[more][less]
Abstract: Digitisation is no doubt the issues that fascinates and haunts preservation managers in archives and libraries at the moment. The possibilities seem limitless, the advantages are obvious, and from all sides there is pressure to exploit the new medium for preservation purposes-sometimes to the extent that funds are earmarked for digitization that previously have been allocated for microfilming or conservation URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/340 Files in this item: 1
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Maltesh, Motebennur; Lahkar, Narendra; Gajakose, Swati (INFLIBNET CENTER, December 7, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: The present paper discusses about digitisation of cultural heritages of India and other parts of the world encompasses the Memory of the World was built on the premise that the cultural society has the responsibility to preserve information about its history and to make it available also for future generations. It also highlights Organization role of metadata and delivery and access. Enumerates key projects taken in western countries and also initiatives in India. Highlights main issues regarding manuscript digitization and archiving. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1082 Files in this item: 1
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Kalra, H P S (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: ICTs have been adopted by libraries in India as and when they are evolved. The transformation of some traditional libraries into hybrid libraries has been gradual, but with little jerks as well. The paper stresses that ICTs are inevitable for a modern library in a networked global information society. This paper also raises some is sues, particularly the ones concerning human resources, faced by Indian libraries in various stages of transformation. Libraries in India are now faced with issues concerning the most critical resource in management, viz. the human resource. From poorly organised collections managed by non-professionals to modern networked libraries managed by professionals, and libraries falling somewhere between the two extremes, India has all types and levels of libraries. With a large number of libraries still tradit ional, some automated, and only a few having digital collections, manpower issues in case of Indian libraries are diverse and complex. Many university and special libraries have completed to a larger extent their automation processes, and are also networked. This paper highlights the problems faced by librarians in modernising their libraries and digitizing their collections. Public libraries seem to have been left behind as far as adoption of ICTs and modernisation of libraries is concerned. In the absence of clear-cut policy and guidelines for networking, and digitization of libraries, and the provision of electronic library services, library authorities and professionals are facing a lot of problems. The paper points out that in India there is also a contradiction regarding employment scenario in libraries. On the one hand there are many libraries which don't have a qualified professional librarian, and on the other there are inadequate employment opportunities for the very large number of qualified bachelors' and masters' degree holders in library and information science. This situation has implications for teachers in library and information science for updating the syllabi of existing courses and introducing new need based short-term courses to strengthen the existing professionally qualified staff. The paper lays emphasis on developing policy drafts for library and information services in the country in the context of digitization and global electronic village. Particular emphasis must be laid down in the policy on issues concerning manpower. Since government agencies have not done much regarding policy issues, concerned professional associations and organisations should take up the initiative in this regard. The paper concludes with the hope that in the near future, library associations and organisations shall play proactive and assertive roles so that some of the issues currently faced by the profession are sorted out. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/169 Files in this item: 1
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