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Francis, A T (INFLIBNET Centre, February 2, 2005)[more][less]
Abstract: The present approach towards partnership, networking, consortia and resource sharing adopted by Indian libraries need radical changes to evolve responsive partnerships in order to achieve best performance in service. The current practices of journal acquisition in most of the libraries in the colleges and universities in India are print based, in which each library is an island with regard to access of information. Moreover, there is wide disparity in the availability and use of information among different universities and colleges. But, consortia based acquisition and electronic desktop delivery of information can eliminate this gulf and increase the access and use considerably. Thus the difficulty now faced by the students, teachers and scientists in getting academic and research information will be eliminated on achieving full bibliographical control on the information documents available world over. This paper depicts the benefits of library consortia, analyses the present trend in the formation of consortia in India and suggests a new model of library consortia in which all academic institutions and government research organizations could participate. The formation of such a unique consortium under the direction and full support by the Government of India is stressed. The role that can be played by the INFLIBNET Centre of the University Grants Commission in the formation and management of such a consortium is also depicted. The areas of re-defining and re-engineering the operations of the university libraries necessitated by the consortia based electronic information and document delivery services are also discussed. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1549 Files in this item: 1
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Dasgupta, Swapan (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: In recent years, the communications revolution has been responsible for and is the prime mover of much of human advancement. Information technology has been inspired and propelled by the electronics revolution. The present paper attempts to bring into focus, the utility of resource sharing with the use of Information technology, and thus updating the library through networking. The latest technology will help in crossing the hurdles with limited man power. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/151 Files in this item: 1
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Koganuramath, M M; Angadi, Mallikarjun (INFLIBNET Centre, February NaN, 2002)[more][less]
Abstract: Emergence of web technology has condensed the diversified and distributed world in a compact form creating the concept of global village bridging the information gap. The authors emphasising the need of developing library home page elaborate the techniques of designing and developing a library home page. My also attempt to describe the structure of web page as to its contents, announcement and maintenance of home page. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/18 Files in this item: 1
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Maharana, Bulu; Sahu, N. K.; Deb, Ms. Arundhati; Bhue, Siba; Majhi, Sabitri (Inflibnet center, November 6, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: Mashup is one of the many new phenomena in the Web 2.0 environment. They are largely experimental, but some of them are very useful, well-designed and very popular. Google Maps is the most popular component of Mashups. Amazon, Yahoo! Maps, and photo-sharing site Flickr are also a source for many of the sites. The libraries have been well adapting to the emerging technologies to integrate contents and services in order to provide innovative services to the users. The paper defines Mashup and discusses its various aspects with specific reference to the libraries. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1165 Files in this item: 1
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K R, Anantha Rao (INFLIBNET Center, February 25, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: User is the key person in any library. The success of any library depends considerably on how best the system design is based on a close and accurate understanding of the users. The user is not only the important aspect but is also paradoxically a dynamic component of the library. The internet is a highly complex network that interconnects millions of computers around the world. In a medical college hospital campus, all the doctors and students are not able to come to the library to search the library resources, which are available; it may be print materials or online materials or non book materials. So, it is necessary to design/develop their own Intranet microsite or Campus network of the library, which could be connected to the LAN (Local Area Network) and make available to all the network computer terminals of the campus/hospital; this microsite should deliver/give all the facilities available in their library. The Manipal University Health Sciences Library also developed/designed and made access of library microsite for their users. Our study showed that 96.7% of respondents have awareness of Microsite developed by the library; 66.7% of the respondents were accessing the Internet resources through the library microsite and they are satisfied with the library resources. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1013 Files in this item: 1
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Meitei, L Shanta; Devi, Th Purnima (INFLIBNET Centre, November 9, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: The paper discusses the term library network as an essential component in information society. The paper highlights the scenario of rural libraries in the state of Manipur. This paper further elaborates the conceptual ideas for setting up a proposed model of ‘Rural Library Information Network System’ for powering the masses for the construction of knowledge based society and importance of Information Communication Technologies(ICTs) which is key to bridging new digital connections in the rural areas of Manipur in this global digital information age. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1305 Files in this item: 1
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Zala, Lavji N; Patel, Niraj R (INFLIBNET Center, February 2, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: In the early days of the Net revolution most of companies launched their Net presence through corporate Websites. They used their websites to show their products and services with significant information content. As websites grew in number it became difficult for customer to locate or search the net for sites of their choice. Search engines thus emerged and went on to become key players, directing millions of surfers to various sites to get online search of their choice. However the phenomenal growth of search engines was accompanied by unprecedented choices opening up for the customer. This phase was marked by the transformation of search engines/directories into portals. Instead of competing on width offered by horizontal portals, players were forced to compete on depth. The libraries did not become aloof from the Net revolution. They also launched portals to attract the specific group of interest. This concept brought paradigm shift in the sense of “right information to right user from approaching relevant information”, “save the time of users from separating irrelevant information”, “educate the users for self search by arranging contents in specific manner”. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1153 Files in this item: 1
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Jotwani, Daulat (INFLIBNET Centre, February 2, 2005)[more][less]
Abstract: Describes the pivotal role being played by the Central Library, the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay in supporting its march towards its vision. The library has applied knowledge management practices in organizing and providing the seamless access to the knowledge resources to help users, and in doing so has acquired core competencies in several areas. Discusses the critical factors for success of knowledge management in the library, viz., knowledge resources, knowledge (dissemination) services, human resources, sustained strategic commitment, and technology. The library portal has been described as the most popular form of the technology that provides networked information about library’s collections, digital resources, web sites, and services. Explains in detail the salient features of the library portal of IIT Bombay to provide single window shopping for users. Underlines the need for an aggregator to facilitate broadcast searching across databases and search engines. Concludes that the knowledge management technologies have helped the Central Library, IIT Bombay to systematically synchronize all the critical components and to serve its users more effectively and efficiently, and thus to contribute to organizational goals. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1575 Files in this item: 1
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Konnur, P V; Kacherki, Umeshareddy (INFLIBNET Center, February 2, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper emphasizes the significance, elements and functionality of library portals, the role of librarian as selector and organizer of information on the web. The portal offers the user the ease of searching many sources at once, integrating results from licensed resources and local databases and bibliographical descriptions of digitized material. Equally, the familiar portal interface is an option for searching databases that are unfamiliar to the users. Librarians bring their expertise with content, their knowledge of copyright, their commitment to customer service and their experience in creating customized web-based information delivery systems. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1154 Files in this item: 1
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Maheta, Mahendra; Jani, Jay (INFLIBNET Centre, November 10, 2005)[more][less]
Abstract: With the growing acceptance of web portals on university campuses, many librarians are considering building library portals to make their collections accessible to users who expect all knowledge to be obtainable with just a few clicks from inside a web browser. After all, the World Wide Web has become the marketplace for documents, goods, services, and ideas. For many people, especially students, if something is not on the web, it does not exist. This trend is especially challenging for libraries, which are the traditional keepers of knowledge but whose knowledge is largely kept in many millions of books and journalsnot on the web. The idea of a library portal is misdirected. While it is vital that libraries have a presence on university enterprise portals, libraries should build portal pages, portal channels, and portal cameos rather than entire library portals. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1408 Files in this item: 1
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Barman, R K; G B, Devchoudhury (INFLIBNET Centre, February 18, 2010)[more][less]
Abstract: Discusses the changing horizon of modern librarianship. State the digital technology influences the entire librarianship. The Web and Internet revolutionizes the librarianship requiring the necessary development to develop human resources to fit in the new environment. The present trend demands more from the traditional library professional. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/975 Files in this item: 1
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Chandel, A S; Thabah, Jacqueline (INFLIBNET CENTER, December 7, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: Paper discusses the various indicators of assessing quality of the library services giving emphasis on input processing activities mainly responsible for quality products. Asserting that quality of output primarily based upon quality of input given by the library staff, therefore suggests that more weightage should be given to acquisition, content analysis, professional aptitude, maintenance etc rather than merely measuring the level of users satisfaction . Concludes, endorsing 5th point out of 14 points of Deming to improve constantly and forever the system of production (preparing documents for use) and services applicable to libraries to bring changes in the existing scenario. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1070 Files in this item: 1
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Gopalakrishnan, S; Raghavan, K S (INFLIBNET Centre, February NaN, 2003)[more][less]
Abstract: The availability of a large number of software packages in the market for library automation has made it important for libraries to adopt suitable criteria in the selection of appropriate software. An attempt has been made in this paper to develop a system for optimal selection of software products using fuzzy logic. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/178 Files in this item: 1
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Maheta, Mahendra (Inflibnet center, February 28, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: It seems to recall a time when protocols and standards were two different things. In the past couple of years, the craze over new protocols has seemingly breathed new life into library information technology, replacing the doldrums of standards with the hope of new, universally accepted protocols. It must be admitted that to being too young to have been there, but It would be wonder if things felt like this when MARC and Z39.50 were poised to change the world of library automation. MARC and Z39.50? It’s XML and Open URL, and the Open Archives Initiative. In this paper I tried throwing light on ability to search the resources with a single interface. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1296 Files in this item: 1
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Sharma, Veena (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: The paper gives an overview of various technologies involved in setting up Local Area Network. Author lists as many as nineteen different technologies used in LAN highlight the features. Attempt has been made bring out the difference between switching and routing technologies. Recent development in the area of networking with an emphasis on Storage Area Networks (SAN) has been discussed. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/142 Files in this item: 1
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Higgins, Susan E (Inflibnet centre, February 8, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: The importance of Information and Communication Technologies in distance learning has been acknowledged as an essential component of strengthening LIS education in the remote areas of the north eastern states of India. (Rath). The same could be said of the use of ICT for LIS education in remote areas of Australia and in America. The infrastructure of physical, human and financial resources all attract students to the profession. This reflective essay discusses Robert Stueart’s 1999 challenge to information access in Asia: “One of the most important activities is information society is to maintain a cadre of qualified information professionals”. (Stueart, 1999). Maintaining a cadre of information professionals is also an appropriate challenge to India. Information professionals themselves are the channel of globalization of education because they see the need for standards in computerisation initiatives and promote communities of practice worldwide. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1453 Files in this item: 1
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Gokhale, Pratibha A; Date, Dhanashree A (INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, February NaN, 2004)[more][less]
Abstract: Content management technologies have been existing to cater to needs like records management and document management. Inclusion of Web-content in library repositories has necessitated current technological tools to be redesigned. A new content management technology focussing on the management of web-content is seen in the light of LIS. For the present paper, the phases of WCM implementation are factually checked against the findings of a pilot survey conducted for select 15 libraries of Mumbai. Survey findings indicate a definite shift in the activities of handling content. WCM features are juxtaposed against these activities to highlight the WCM benefits. Considering the expenses involved, the article suggests on exploring the Open Source Systems by testing the online demos available. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/378 Files in this item: 1
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Krishnamurthy, M (INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, February NaN, 2004)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper discuses objectives and functions of a LAN. In the planning, establishment and implementation of library and information networks at different levels, many problems are encountered. It explains the needs for the objective of sharing resources through networks. The concept of resource sharing, with particular attention to the cooperative acquisition and storage of materials, is examined in relationship to LAN. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/396 Files in this item: 1
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Anuradha, K T; Suvarsha Walters (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: Journals are an important source of information to a research community. But the problems associated with information explosion and escalating cost of journals have made it difficult to effectively access the information contained in journals, even for a narrow subject area. Application of information technology, like availability of on-line journals and e-mail based table of contents services, has eased the problem to some extent. One such service is the Electronic Table of Contents (ETOC) service provided by National Centre for Science Information (NCSI) to the research community at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). This service is based on the Current Contents obtained from Institute of Scientific Information (ISI). This work aims to add value to the ETOC service by including information about the availability or non-availability of a journal in the JRD Tata Memorial Library in the institute in the ETOC service. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/106 Files in this item: 1
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Singh, Sanjay Kumar; Deka, Prasanta Kumar (INFLIBNET Center, February 28, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: The enormous growth of the web, starting from zero to everything in the last decade, has forced us to believe in the impossible again. It might be the long-heralded great library of all knowledge really being within our grip? Today we need a building about the size of a small-town library to house 50 petabytes. With the advancement of tomorrow’s technology, it will fit into our iPod or may be some new device, which can store large amount of data. When that happens, the library of all libraries will ride in our purse or every individual’s pocket. If it doesn’t plug directly into our brain with thin white cords… Converting inked letters into electronic dots that can be read on a screen is simply the first essential step in creating this new library. The real magic will come in the second act, as each word in each book is cross-linked, clustered, cited, extracted, indexed, analyzed, annotated, remixed, reassembled and woven deeper into the culture than ever before. In the new world of books, every bit informs another; every page reads all the other pages… This paper mainly discusses about the long tail as an emerging technology for libraries in the network environme URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1282 Files in this item: 1
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