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Barua, Niraj (INFLIBNET Centre, November 9, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: Information technology (IT) has given us new opportunities to explore with. Scholarly materials like theses and dissertations can now be submitted in electronic form so that they can be distributed to a wider group of users not limited within the library building. This technology however has not gathered the right pace in our part of the world due to various issues. These issues relate to the technology, necessary modification in workflows, hardware and software requirements, copyright, accessibility, security and issues bothering students, reviewers and the faculty members of higher educational institutions and Universities. Hence, this paper discusses these issues with a favourable attitude towards electronic theses and dissertations and a gives a brief account on its implementation. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1202 Files in this item: 1
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Chudamani, K S (INFLIBNET Centre, February NaN, 2002)[more][less]
Abstract: The paper traces the evolution of reference service in India. Since the time of S R. Ranganathan, the father of Library Science in India. It touches upon the needs of ready reference service and long range reference service in libraries. It has also examined the role of E-mail in providing these services. It also provides insights into the new reference services launched using E-mail by some libraries in India. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/55 Files in this item: 1
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Parida, Baman (INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, February NaN, 2004)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper emphasizes the significance of digital libraries in present information era and describes their superstructure and technological requirements. It mainly depicts various aspects of digital library development and different types of reference services being provided in digital environment which include: (i) personalized services (ii) web-based reference and information services (iii) search engine services (iv) digital reference services for general public as well as academic community (v) co-operative digital library service. This paper highlights present scenario of digital library services in India. It outlines the initiatives taken by the UGC, India, the INFLIBNET Centre, DELNET, IITs, RECs , National Research Organisations/ Institutions of India in the digitization of libraries and information centres in order to provide digital library services. Further it suggests that in a developing country like India where resources are limited, funds are inadequate the library and information professionals should develop their skill and proficiency to meet the challenges of technological developments and changes emerging out of digital library services. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/334 Files in this item: 1
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Naushad Ali, P M (INFLIBNET Centre, February NaN, 2002)[more][less]
Abstract: The use of sophisticated technologies such as computer and telecommunication are bringing class room to the home and opening access to education for those who never entered or are unable to enter the portals of university. It is opening the flood gates of education to people hailing from any sections of society, including adult learners. It will greatly facilitate learner choice in terms of time and place for admission and assessment, and such functions could be carried out online which can be called E-learning. The paper discusses need for E-learning and the role of digital libraries in online education. The advantages of virtual universities and the challenges faced by the E-learners have also been described. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/45 Files in this item: 1
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Pandian, M Paul; Karisiddappa, C R (INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, February NaN, 2004)[more][less]
Abstract: Interoperability is a key issue for resource discovery in a library consortia environment. Interoperability is a concept that addresses the extend to which different types of computers, networks, operating systems and applications work together effectively to exchange information in a useful and meaningful manner. The technology enabled library consortia environment is heterogeneous, it hosts many different technologies, various data, multiple applications and other networked resources. There are several emerging standards, which have been developed to facilitate the interchange of data in a distributed environment. Such standards make it possible to perform seamless searches across several distributed resources, which have been implemented on different platforms. Z39.50 standard is becoming an important strategic tool for libraries and other information organizations. The use of Z39.50 can enhance resource sharing by providing a single interface to search multiple information resources. This paper discusses about the z39.50 standard, various components of z39.50 system and its applications in the library consortia environment. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/351 Files in this item: 1
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Salgar, S M (INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, February NaN, 2004)[more][less]
Abstract: Phenomenal advancements have taken place in the field of Information and communication technologies in the last decade. Spectacular and innovative changes are expected to take place in these fields in coming decade. Networking technologies are going through a sea change. This paper enumerates the likely networking technologies which are emerging, particularly WLANs. Most of the personal communication in the country will be through cellular/ mobile technologies, which are also covered in the paper. Impact of mobile communication on possible wireless libraries is brought out. Economic and social changes are bound to give a fillip to online or e-education using Web based technologies. The need for correlation and comparison of data from distributed sources is giving rise to new discipline of virtual data warehousing. These topics too are briefly covered in this paper. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/354 Files in this item: 1
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Tripathi, Manorama; Jeevan, V K J (INFLIBNET Center, February 28, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: Distance Education is gaining lot of prominence in the country due to various socio-economic parameters and the rising demand for education. The country has got a very comprehensive Distance Learning system comprising a national open university, 12 state open universities and 127 directorates of distance education attached to campus universities. The Indira Gandhi National Open University operates through a three-tier system having University Headquarters at Maidan Garhi, New Delhi; 64 Regional Centres in various States and 1621 Study Centres scattered all over the country. Library and Documentation Division (L&DD) is a hierarchical system with the Central Library at the Headquarters followed by branch libraries located at Regional Centres and Study Centres. To provide equitable information access to distance learners at par with the current national initiatives for campus based learners, the Library is working to form a library consortium, NODLINET (National Open and Distance Learners’ Library Network) for distance learning institutions as the network of national Open University, state Open Universities and directorates of distance education in campus universities in the country. Distance learning Libraries should concentrate on fulfilling the information needs and requirements of distance learners by exploring modern information technologies, developing library networks and negotiating with information providers to strike better learner friendly licensing and access models. The paper discusses the different barriers in providing electronic resources and services to the distance learners and arrives at viable suggestions for overcoming the same. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1307 Files in this item: 1
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Pandey, Shri Ram; Singh, Pankaj Kumar (Inflibnet Centre, March 2, 2011)[more][less]
Abstract: Open Source movement has tremendously influenced Information industry in general and digital libraries in particular. Many of the open source digital library software available on the World Wide Web are developed based on highly sophisticated programming language, which needs in depth knowledge and guidance for installing, implementing, customizing and integrating with other open source software. They generally do not cater to the needs of beginners who want to develop software in open source environment. Present paper is an attempt to enable Integrated Library Automation Software (ILAP) Koha, as a digital library especially koha version 3 in the view that koha can support digital library functionality. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1616 Files in this item: 1
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Gupta, Indranil Das; Nessa, Najmun (INFLIBNET Centre, February 2, 2005)[more][less]
Abstract: This article looks into the unique nature of challenges and opportunities facing the Free and Opensource (F/OSS) based software localizers’ community when it comes to enabling support for Unicode-based Indic Scripts in the domain of Library and Information Science (LIS). It describes the early background of Indian language support in LIS domain in terms of technology used, and moves into the present-day scenario of Unicode and Open standard based method of universal archival and access to information repositories that modern libraries represent with their multi-media capabilities. Unicode addresses many of the problems that had plagued earlier systems which had little or no capabilities in terms of universal accessibility, it also brings its own set of problems that demand solutions – e.g. the issue of collation sequences which assume significance when looked at from the perspective of indexed search capabilities in library software. While Opensource provides an open, pro-active, collaborative platform for rapid development, it still has to answer for issues like availability of extensive Opentype fonts, collation sequences, less-than desired quality of rendering by Indic script layout engines, as well as varying levels of maturity of software components that make up the technology stack on which Indic Support enabled Library Information Systems can and are being developed. The authors will try to seek answers to these practical questions by looking into their localization experiences with Koha – the world’s first Opensource library software into Bengali (this work is being followed by Hindi localization). Inputs will also include the experiences of the team from ISI, Kolkata which is working on localizing Greenstone Digital Library (GSDL) into Bengali. The article will draw upon the experiences of F/OSS Indic Localizers’ community to see whether cross-pollination of ideas can lead us towards the goal of bridging the Digital Divide. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/506 Files in this item: 1
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Vij, Rajeev; Soni, Navin Kumar; Makhdumi, Gayas (February 25, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: This article aims to introduce LIS professionals to plagiarism, its types, some famous cases and the numerous library web sites devoted to this important issue. Plagiarism by students and researchers in academic and research institutions is an old but ever growing problem. The proliferation of paper mills, full text databases, and World Wide Web pages has made plagiarism a bigger problem in academia. The easy availability of electronic information through Internet creates a challenge for librarians, who must be well informed not only to detect and deter plagiarism, but also to educate their users about its ill effects. This article also enumerates reasons for increase in plagiarism cases, how to avoid plagiarism, do’s and don’ts of plagiarism, and finally prevention and punishment for plagiarism. Use of plagiarism detection tools can not only deter but also assist faculty to combat this form of academic dishonesty. In this article various anti-plagiarism tools have been enumerated and the advantages and disadvantages of using these automated texts matching software’s are discussed and analyzed in brief. The librarian’s role in informing masses about ill effect of plagiarism is also highlighted. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1068 Files in this item: 1
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Padmini, K (INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, February NaN, 2004)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper describes the role of library professionals; in creating awareness and guiding the users in locating the required information, through User Education (UE) programmes. Author tries to stress upon the dire need to provide training to the present day end-user to explore the information, which is available in various sources and in different forms, especially in electronic/digital form. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/321 Files in this item: 1
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Bhaskaran, R (INFLIBNET Centre, February 2, 2005)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper presents a Novel Scheme for improved Information Retrieval. The Proposed concept of this paper “FRIEND AGENT” is to enhance the need for Effective Information Retrieval. It helps in gathering the required information Independent of the location. Friend Agent offers Network Bandwidth Consumptions, Optimal routing, Security, Effective Data Transfer. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1554 Files in this item: 1
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Jange, Suresh; Sherikar, Amruth; Gaddagimath, R B; Policegoudar, S B (INFLIBNET Centre, February 2, 2005)[more][less]
Abstract: Information and communication technology is transforming the society, education, business and the economy. The Library managers must understand these changes in order to position their organizations to flourish in the networked environment to provide effective information services to the users. In the Local Area Network(LAN) world, an attempt has been made to describe the network establishment in Gulbarga University Library and their experiences to enhance the techno-based services to the users. Besides, network architecture with optical fiber, hardware and software requirements for the effective implementation of LAN in the library are explained in detail. Further explores steps taken to establish CD-ROM databases; Internet Lab in accessing electronic resources under UGC Infonet, status of DBMS, library web page and Institutional productivity. Future plan for establishment of Learning Resource Centre, Provision of video camera, retrospective bar coding of collections and touch screen in the library are highlighted. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1559 Files in this item: 1
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Hatua, Sudip Ranjan (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: Information superhighway is today thought of as a revolutionary platform intended to form a network connecting computers globally. The Digital Library System (DLS) is an information service in which all the information resources are available in computer processable form and the functions of acquisition, storage, preservation, retrieval, access and display are carried out through the use of digital technologies. It is not restricted to the provision of information in text format. In fact, audio and video resources are also to be represented digitally. A DLS can disseminate its information across a network and users can retrieve information in the same way. Scholarly and professionals interest in DLS has grown rapidly during 1990s. A typical DLS is a media server connected to high speed networks. This paper discusses the typical DLS, with its components and features. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/115 Files in this item: 1
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Vaish, Anurika (INFLIBNETCentre, January 29, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: Advancement in the information and communication technology (ICT) has taken us in to the ‘information age’ and has given rise to ‘digital economy’ and form a part of the infrastructure sector of the digital economy. The two most important tools of ICT responsible for these unprecedented changes are ‘computers’ and ‘internet’. We can very well imagine the magnitude of development and success if these are made available to common people. But making these tools available to common people is a Herculean task and this has given rise to the issue of ‘digital– divide’, i.e. “disparities/differences based on economic status, geographic location, between those who ‘have’ or ‘do not have’ access to information, internet and other information and communication technological services and those who ‘have’ or ‘do not have’ the skills, knowledge and abilities to use information, internet and other information and communication technologies”. Hence this study/research is an another step ahead to find out real nature and the extent of digital divide existing in India and to suggest ways and means to bridge the gap between those who ‘have’ and ‘have not’ access to information and communication tools and services. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1472 Files in this item: 1
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Rama Reddy, E (INFLIBNET Centre, February NaN, 2002)[more][less]
Abstract: Developments in Electronic Publishing and creation of Electronic Documents are facilitating in the establishment of Digital Libraries. Digital Libraries are being implemented by people who work not only within conventional libraries but also by people who do not consider themselves librarians or publishers. The World Wide Web has created new professions. Research in digital libraries has become a vibrant academic sub-discipline, with computer scientists working along with economists, sociologists, lawyers and librarians. This is an interdisciplinary body of expertise, which is emerging. The paper outlines the developments in the e-Publishing, e-Documentary sources, copyright and intellectual property rights and organization of these documents and the impact on the Library and Information Centers. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/48 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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Satpathy, Kishor Chandra; Sarma, Rahul; Sarma, Roon Devi (INFLIBNET Centre, March 3, 2012)[more][less]
Abstract: Libraries have witnessed a great metamorphosis in recent years both in their collection development and in their service structure. In recent years, the print medium is increasingly giving way to the electronic resources. The documents that are in electronic form are said to be electronic resources. Based on the facts, the paper defines the concept of e-resource & highlights its advantages. It enumerates e-resources subscribed by NIT Silchar and presents a case study e-resource management of the Central Library of NIT Silchar URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1691 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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Karmakar, Gouri Sankar; Deka, Prasanta Kumar; Singh, Sanjay Kumar; Sarkar, Sankar (INFLIBNET Centre, March 3, 2012)[more][less]
Abstract: In the era of Information explosion e-resources are the only solution in the academic community for dissemination of knowledge in the present context. The paper mainly discusses on the use and application of e-resources in the college libraries of Guwahati, Assam. It highlights the present scenario of NLIST including access facility, user awareness and also discusses the security threats of digital era. The INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad is providing e-resources to Colleges in India in general and NE Region in particular. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1696 Files in this item: 1
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