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Kaul, Surekha (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: The paper first discusses the Internet and its origin. Then, the information needs of the Environmental Economics scholars are explained. Thirdly the important web resources both Indian and International covering, Institutions government agencies, journals reference collection etc. dealing with Environmental Economia are presented. Lastly the author suggests that the use of web based information by the scholars working in the area of Environmental Economics to study the current problems. The critical role of librarian in handling this type of information in the fast changing scenario is briefly presented. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/120 Files in this item: 1
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Sen, Bharati; Gubbi, Smita, (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: A digital prototype was developed of the journal MARG with the objective of hosting it on the web. The various issues regarding conversion of print to digital format are discussed in this article. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/88 Files in this item: 1
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Ramdasi, Nagnath R; Altekar, Eknatha (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: To be more concrete about the importance of rich representation of Indian Heritage, digitization of ancient purana vidya is prerequisite. Indian heritage has reached to masses in India through 18 puranas, because of their certain outstanding features. The same could be represented very effectively appealing to masses via. Digitization process of it. Towards the digitization, puranas can be represented metaphorically with their structural peculiarities. The main purpose of this research paper is to bring to the floor the metaphorical analysis of this huge source under Indian Heritage(IH), by adopting the analogical model, that will be useful for contents tool designers as well as to the content creators by systematizing and fastening their work, and ultimately to the end users from the point of interfaces. With these issues, exploring an environmental atmosphere to make effective the process of digitization is the need for an integrated Indian Heritage Digital Library. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/84 Files in this item: 1
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Vijay Kiran, A; Ramesh Babu, B (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: It is often said that “People must know the past to understand the present and face the future”. This statement more particularly suits to the church archival materials which depict and reflect the church heritage. In this paper an attempt has been made to present an overview of church archival materials in India in general and the Archdiocese of Madras-Mylapore in particular. It is based on a questionnaire survey. The survey covered various church archives in India. It has been found that in almost all church archives in India the archival materials are not effectively stored and preserved. Therefore, keeping in view, the present state of affairs in the care and maintenance of church archival materials and with the available technology, it is proposed to go in for ‘digitization’ as a means of preservation of church archival materials. In this context, the concept of digitization and its advantages, the hardware and software required for digitization, and the processes have been explained. Further, the type of archival materials to be digitized has been specified. The paper, concluding that in view of the effectiveness of digitization as a means of preservation, urges that in this new millennium the church archives in India should go in for digitization. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/103 Files in this item: 1
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Singh, Pramod Kumar (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: As the Internet became an accepted source of electronic information, a variety of information communities have developed metadata to organize these resources to effectively serve their users. So metadata has taken on a more significant role of knowledge representation and data mining. In today's context, where the web contains the collection of massive heterogeneous objects, which need to be unified and linked in a single resource, we are witnessing both the growth of different metadata standards and the attempts to reconcile the common attributes in the existing overlapping standards. The goal is to access relevant information seamlessly, regardless of its type and location. This article addresses different aspects of metadata, the rationale behind it and gives a general picture of Dublin Core metadata elements. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/87 Files in this item: 1
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Yagnik, Shailesh R; Thomas, Aby K; Patel, Niraj (DIGITISATION OF THE MICA LIBRARY, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: This article gives an introduction about the digitisation of the MICA Library. It explains about the various bibliographical databases created by MICA library for its users using WINISIS Software. Images of the member’s photographs and print ads are also covered with circulation and print ad databases. The library does the complete digitisation of the full text dissertation on CD-ROM. MICA Rural Market Ratings (MRMR) and MICA Urban Market Ratings (MUMR) are CD products based on secondary sources and digitised maps. The article also explains about the online MICA E-mail service. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/90 Files in this item: 1
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Majumdar, Kamalendu; Panigrahi, P K (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: Library service is a busy, user-oriented activity, with a deep-rooted emphasis on means rather than ends, on tactics rather than strategy, on building collections rather than on the roles those collections play. This has been reflected by many renewed critics in their professional literature on practical and technical matters. In this paper the authors try to emphasise major changes that are likely to take place and a need for recognition regarding convergence between library, computing , and telecommunications services; of probable changes in the publishing world, and library management using new tools and techniques. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/155 Files in this item: 1
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Thandavamoorthy, K; Vengan, R (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: The unique knowledge base for the profession of pharmacy is the body of drug information that the pharmacists use to define, monitor and modify the drug therapy of the patients that he or she serves. Digital resources offer such possibility and possess advantages over traditional sources with respect to access of information. One of the greatest benefit of digital resources is that, users can access the resources themselves. The focus of this paper is on the management of digital resources. Response to specific questions relating to pharmaceutical practices, the growth of pharmaceutical information and the use of Information Technology for managing digital sources are some of the facets dealt in detail. Pharmaceutical Digital Resources in the form of CD-ROMs and Web sites and their contents are detailed for information and use. Finally, an emphasis has been made for acquiring and familiarising Information Technology related techniques for effective use of pharmaceutical information. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/100 Files in this item: 1
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Beena, C (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper discusses the proposed digital library to be established in Department of Physics Library at Cochin University of Science and Technology. Acquisition of digital resources, conversion of the traditional resources into digital form and the current status of the library functions as well as services are also discussed. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/112 Files in this item: 1
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Satyanarayana, M; Rao Venkateswara, L (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: The university library serves as a resource for teaching, learning and research programmes of University. Its basic objective is to help the university in achieving its goals. The latest information as well as communication technologies and ever- increasing needs of users have made the university libraries move from traditional to digital environment. The modern university library no longer consists only of books but also has information in digital format. This paper defines university, it s objectives and functions. It presents the services that are being provided by a modern university library. It discusses the latest advancements in information and communication technologies. It defines the concept of Digital Library and its nature, functions and environment. Finally, the paper concludes that in the digitised information environment, a university library is better equipped to provide services in a pinpointed, exhaustive and expeditious fashion. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/138 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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Tyagi, Om Prakash (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: The age of digital technology has revolutionised communications. It is used and enjoyed by all strata of society for business, education, research, and entertainment. Digitisation of information is of particular relevance to business. Organizations must learn how to use information effectively, as competition will keep increasing and profit margins will be under pressure. Information should be stored in a manner that the retrieval is quick and storage safe and permanent. Paper records, books, journals and reports are not very handy as compared to CD-ROMs when it comes to looking for a particular piece of information. It may take, some times, weeks to compile the results, using traditional records. So, we are looking at digitisation as a solution for the coming years. The digital collections must include genre of library materials such as text (books, serials, dissertations/theses), numeric database (statistical/scientific) and special collections (image, audio, video, manuscript etc.). In this paper, the author focuses on the meaning of digitization, benefits of digitization, application area and digitisation process. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/144 Files in this item: 1
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Natarajan, M; Narasimhan, G N (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: This article describes the concept of digital library along with the resources available in it. It deals with the collection development and preservation policies for digital environment. The need for collection development and preservation are explained in detail. The digital preservation, its requirement and proposed strategies are given in detail. The preservation modes are explained with economic and licensing issues. The policies and procedures for accessing Internet are discussed in detail. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/96 Files in this item: 1
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Mohapatra, P K; Shankar, Uma (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: This article deals with concept and scope of Local Area Network (LAN) , Intranet and their applications in the area of Online Database Services in any modern automated library system, with specific reference to the current status of online database services, presently in operation, at Central Library , I.I.T. Kharagpur. In the introduction, authors present a short description of the ongoing trends in information management field with special attention to the need of the day for network based online library services to overcome the age old barriers of geographical distance and time . Further to this, authors present an outline of the existing strong and secure computer network infrastructure available at IIT kharagpur, which has created a favourable condition for switching over to large scale online library services from the conventional stand alone mode of services. They also present a simple but useful description of ‘Slingshot‘, the interfacing software, and its application to put some of the CD – ROM databases into online services through LAN/ Intranet. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/157 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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Mishra, Rajesh Kumar (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: In present scenario, the Internet resources have become indispensable part of library and information services. Identification, selection and cataloguing of the Internet resources, is a big question of the time. Keeping this fact in mind, it is tried to analyze the characteristics and idiosyncrasies of Internet resources, from the cataloguing point of view. Further more, the emerging format for cataloguing of Internet resources “Dublin Core Metadata Element Set” is discussed in details. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/122 Files in this item: 1
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Kumbar, Mallinath; Rao, R V; Nargund, I N (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: The progress in Information Technology and the emergence of Internet and its WWW has given a new face-lift to the information systems. The library collections with the tradition of its holdings are now added with the electronic information resources in various formats. The popularity and ease in use of WWW has lured most of the reputed publishers to host their products on Web. In this changing information environment, the role of information professionals is becoming crucial and challenging. It is becoming important to introduce users to maximum and optimum utilisation of electronic information resources. In this paper, the authors have highlighted the need and importance of user instruction services and suggested user instruction programmes for better utilisation of electronic information resources. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/111 Files in this item: 1
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Kaliammal, A (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper broadly describes the developments in the field of Information Technology and its impact on libraries. Changing role of libraries and different services that could be offered using IT are discussed. The importance of Internet in imparting higher education and also in delivery of information is discussed. Author suggests that use of IT is essential to meet the needs of users in the academic world. Description: This is an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/118 Files in this item: 1
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GAYATHRI DEVI, S (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper introduces the concept of deficiencies in html and advocates that xml can be a substitute of html for its advantages. Being the web standard, it also accomplishes its application to the library documents as a metatag descriptor. The paper explains this through an example of XML, DTD, CSS, HTML files with few catalogue fields as descriptors. It also focuses on the various recommendations brought by RDF and Dublin Core in the development of metadata. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/85 Files in this item: 1
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Patil, S K; Mahajan, S G (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: Internet editions of various newspapers in English and other regional languages in India are being produced, on an increasing scale, in India during the last three/four years. The text of these editions is preserved at various newspaper offices. This has resulted in database creation activity in Indian languages. Internet editions of Marathi newspapers are also being produced recently . Studies have been conducted on four Marathi news papers and various aspects like periodicity, preservation periods, typography/fonts used, procedure for information searching, headings, colours used etc. have been studied. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/133 Files in this item: 1
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