Browsing by Subject "E-books"
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Venugopal, S (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: There has been steady erosion of sole custodial authority of the library on the heritage of human kind ever since the Information Technology brought about a media revolution in the content and access of human knowledge. Metaphorically, the library has triumphantly crossed the physical barriers of time and space. The library automation has reached, but, the first milestone of providing multiple bibliographical-access to the printed documents mostly, but has not penetrated further into the full-texts. The library needs to look beyond automation. Admittedly, the library has to effectively carry on its mission with new stock -in-trade of e-books/e-journals. It has to redefine its services by way of responding constructively and imaginatively to the challenges. Days are not very far off when the library will be brought to the desktop of each user for collaborative virtual reference service. The organization of the Internet resources in inter- and intra disciplinary areas for the prospective community of scholars rests with the library professionals. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/127 Files in this item: 1
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Unknown author (INFLIBNET Centre, February NaN, 2003)[more][less]
Abstract: The present paper discusses the importance of web based Information resources with specific reference to e-books. It also highlights the various types of web based information resources. The concept of e-books, challenges for S and T librarians, utility, need and the motivating factors for providing access to e-books through the Central Library website of IIT Madras are also highlighted. The major e-book providers, evaluation of e-books, major issues and use of web-based resources is also described briefly. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/223 Files in this item: 1
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Mahajan, Preeti; Chakravarty, Rupak (Inflibnet centre, February 8, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: The online revolution brought about by the world wide web accompanied by other advancements in the Information & Communication Technology (ICT) is having a deep impact on the publishing industry. Readers are enjoying the fruits in the form of online journals and databases. Though the development in the area of e-books is not so rapid, yet people have started realizing its potential as an efficient & effective tool for knowledge storage and dissemination. More and more publishers are now coming up with ebook solutions for academic institutions and libraries too have started to develop collection development policies for e-books. The production, dissemination and consumption of e-books will increase substantially when certain issues regarding universal standard and copyright are resolved and we are in a better position to handle the e-books. Libraries will also look forward to more affordable and useful subscription policy for acquiring electronic books. At present there are several formats for e-books, many softwares available for e-book reading. Like Open Access journals, there are many e-books projects which offer free online books for reading and downloading which have been discussed in the present paper. The paper also discusses the commercial e-book publishers and the advantages of ebook subscription for academic libraries. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1432 Files in this item: 1
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Rani, P Pricilia; Geetha, J (Inflibnet centre, February 8, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: The development of Information Technology has made great changes in all industries. Library is no more an exemption of this. The technological advancement in the use and delivery of information media has changed the role of library professionals. The library is no more a mere stack holders of books, now they became owners of electronic information. The print media is getting digitized and through the advent of internet, the information is available to anybody from any corner of world. The use of e-journals, e-books has created a new source of information to the users. Their features attract the users to seek information from these media. The open access publishing has enhanced the availably of information by breaking down the financial barriers. It is this technology which has made greater impact on libraries. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1444 Files in this item: 1
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Bhattacharya, Partha; Siddiqui, A M (INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, February NaN, 2004)[more][less]
Abstract: The paper tries to cover in detail the various aspects of e-publishing with special emphasis on e-journals. The major trends of e-publishing have been described. Problems and prospects of electronic publishing have been described in detail. The pricing models of E-journals and E-books have been discussed. The problems of intellectual property rights find mention in the paper. The role of the library professionals in managing the e-resources has been mentioned. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/391 Files in this item: 1
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Kaur, Navjeet (Inflibnet centre, February 8, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: The academic libraries today are reorienting their collections and their collection development policies in the light of e-resources. Not only are the collections changing so are the role of librarians. The dual print and electronic environment are posing a challenge to the librarians. How best to balance the available budget between the two and in the process provide easy access to relevant information to the users without any delay, is the Mantra of Librarianship today. E-journals and e-books are here to stay. In the light of this fact how to provide access, which are the best source, how to index and catalogue them to provide quick access as well as training of the staff for their new role are the various issues that have been discussed in this article. But then each library needs to develop its own model for collection development keeping in mind its users and their specific requirements. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1435 Files in this item: 1
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Chopra, H S (INFLIBNET Center, February 28, 2008)[more][less]
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Tholkappian, S; Chandran, D (Inflibnet centre, February 8, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: E-books are becoming popular of late because they have several advantages when compared to printed books. E-books provide multimedia information, full-text searching, reference linking, flexibility in searching and browsing, selection of different types of fonts, portability, and interoperability on a variety of devices. E-book reader software allows users to highlight, annotate, underline and bookmark. This paper discusses the role of e-books in academic libraries. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1441 Files in this item: 1
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