Browsing INFLIBNET's Convention Proceedings by Subject "India"
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Singhal, Madhuresh; Prasanna, T S (INFLIBNET Centre, February NaN, 2003)[more][less]
Abstract: A very large part of the content in our country is in various local languages. Language is a barrier to get the full advantage of this knowledge. In order to remove the language barrier, computer and IT solutions can play a major role. It is needed to create a system of multilingual content knowledge base so that it can serve all-regional community requirements. However this is not an easy task as there are various technological hurdles and lack of commitment. Commercial companies are not interested in developing such solutions, as there is no big market for them. This paper gives an insight about developing the local language solutions and it’s pros and cons. It also discusses about the initiatives taken by the government and its supported organisatons. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/232 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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Bist, Rajender Singh (Inflibnet centre, February 8, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: The direction and pace of development in ICT have led practically all world economies to recognize the improvement of ICT in catalyzing economic activity, in efficient governance, empowerment of society and bringing about major socio-economic transformations in societies. Developing countries like India, have, therefore, made significant investments in these technologies and integrated the same with the development programmes to gainfully realize the fruits of such developments to their society. However, it is realized that this development has created a divide between the ‘have’ and the ‘have-nots’ in the form of a gap between the ‘technology empowered’ and the ‘technology excluded’ communities. It is therefore catching the attention of governments the world over to device programmes to alleviate this divide, called the digital divide. This paper highlights the digital divide scenario in India, various ICT initiatives undertaken and the major challenges and key solutions in bridging the digital divide in the Indian context. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1445 Files in this item: 1
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Mohammed, Imtiaz Ahmed (INFLIBNET Centre, February 8, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper presents an objective view of India’s position in the global economy. It recognizes India’s achievements, but sees a tremendous potential that is yet to be achieved. What is needed is an India-led process to coordinate and integrate reforms, combining those in the economic and institutional regime with the many initiatives that are being undertaken in the more functional areas covered in many Indian strategy reports. This can only be done through a domestic process of consultation and stakeholder awareness-raising to get buy-in on the kinds of reforms required to implement the action that can leverage India’s potential. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/527 Files in this item: 1
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Institutional Repositories Movement in India: Tips & Strategies for Success in the Challenging TimesVij, Rajeev; Soni, Navin Kumar (INFLIBNET Centre, February 18, 2010)[more][less]
Abstract: The paper highlights the institutional repositories (IRs) movement in India updated till Nov 2009. The paper attempts to identify and evaluate institutional repositories in India with special reference to initiatives taken by twelve DRDO laboratories/establishments including DESIDOC. This paper gives a comprehensive listing of workshops conducted in India to promote development of IRs and also lists institutional repositories developed in India, most of which are available in the public domain. The IRs are identified through a study of the literature, as well as internet searching and browsing. A questionnaire based survey followed by select telephonic interviews were conducted to examine the number of DRDO labs/estts, who have already hosted IRs, and those who intend to do so in the near future. Use of open source software, especially DSpace, is found to be most commonly used for the creation of IRs in India. The collection size in most of the IRs of India is in few hundred records only. IRs face a seemingly endless set of interrelated challenges. Most pertinent questions are: How can we attract content? And how can we integrate IRs into the Institutions landscape? The paper highlights the Indian initiatives in the field of IRs. It provides an overview of the 69 institutional repositories of Indian institutions in a range of subject disciplines. This article highlights software requirements for setting up IRs and the current trends in India. The paper conducts a literature review and questionnaire survey on IRs already established and those planned in near future among DRDO Labs/Estt and to incorporate it with the authors’ own experiences. The authors believe that institutional repositories will help in the sharing of institutional intellectual output and will increase article citations and the impact factors of Indian publications. The LIS professionals should play a proactive role in the growth of e-resources in institutional repositories to enable IRs to become sustainable in the future also. This paper explores some of the challenges and benefits to libraries operating an IR. Lastly, this paper will examine the future of IR’s as it relates to issues in sustainability and viability for institutional repositories. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/977 Files in this item: 1
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Hirwade, Mangala Anil; Rajyalakshmi, D (INFLIBNET Centre, February 2, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: The past few years have seen tremendous developments in information production, acquisition, and dissemination. Budgetary restrictions in research libraries have led to a period known as the serial cutting era. The new millennium has also ushered in the concept of the virtual library with seamless access to an integrated collection of print, electronic, and multimedia resources regardless of their physical location or ownership. Research scientists, policy makers, and reference librarians the world over are coming together to introduce reforms to make scientific knowledge affordable. Providing access to information free of charge in electronic formats is a concept that is gaining momentum. Open Access is one step ahead of Free Access. Open Access holds promise to remove both price and permission barriers to the scientific communication by using Internet. The present paper outlines the features of open access and the two vehicles viz. open access journals and open access archives. A few current open access initiatives in India are described in detail. In India, there is a large opportunity for open access publishing but still the number of registered archives is very less. Indian scientific communities and organizations like Indian Academy of Sciences, Indian Institute of Science, Indian National Science Academy, NISCAIR, INFLIBNET, etc are now actively taking initiatives towards creation of institutional repositories and providing open access to their publications. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/537 Files in this item: 1
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Keisham, Sangeeta; Sophiarani, Soubam (INFLIBNET Centre, November 6, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: Open Access (OA) initiative emerged as a revolutionary movement that promotes free access to scholarly publications over the Internet, removes the price and permission barriers and ensures the widest possible dissemination of research. OA exists where there is free, immediate and unrestricted availability of digital content. In India poor access to international journals and the low visibility of research papers are the major problems facing Indian researchers. OA is viewed as a solution to remedy this problem.A number of workshops and training events were organized in India during this period, where a few thousand library and computer professionals received training in open source software for building open access repositories. The present paper aims to give the concept of Open Access and highlights some of the Open Access Journal initiatives in India.Open Access to information and knowledge not only enables digital inclusion of common citizens, particularly under privileged communities, but also bridges social divides. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1134 Files in this item: 1
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Bist, Rajender Singh; Mohanty, V Patnaik (INFLIBNET Centre, November 9, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: Open access is a new trend in scholarly communication which aims at providing free access to scholarly literature over the internet and has gained enormous momentum in the recent years. Although OA started and has grown from the pockets of regional initiatives in the developing countries, it is appealing to developing countries and is spreading throughout the world quickly facilitated by common technical standards and open source software. OA endeavors to reduce the price and permission barriers to scholarly communication and the scholarly literature are freely accessible now without any hindrance. This paper outlines the OA concept and specific Indian initiatives are mentioned and described. In addition this paper also evaluates the OA movement in India and concludes with suggestions and recommendations for improving the OA scenario in India. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1227 Files in this item: 1
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More, Trupti; Shelar, Vandana (INFLIBNET Centre, March 2, 2011)[more][less]
Abstract: Plagiarism is an important ethical issue, but many researchers are still not aware of its seriousness. It is a general observation that plagiarism implies just copying or borrowing another’s work and original ideas. Terms such as ‘copying’ and ‘borrowing’ can misguide readers from the seriousness of this cognizable offense and lead them towards copyright violations. Both the teacher/guide and the librarian can play key role in reducing plagiarism by guiding students on how to use and cite proper sources of information through information literacy programs. This paper discusses the issue of plagiarism along with examples from the field of Arts and Humanities, and anti-plagiarism initiatives taken in India. The author suggests that to some extent plagiarism can be avoided with an information literacy programme, and this paper attempts to present information on this literacy framework. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1640 Files in this item: 1
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Sinha, Manoj Kumar (INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, February NaN, 2004)[more][less]
Abstract: The North Eastern India is not lagging behind which has also experienced the changes in the library automation and networking activities, which is possible mainly due to inclusion of 12 university libraries for financial assistance under INFLIBNET Programme, which made possible the initiation of Information Infrastructure Development of University Libraries and Database Creation Work for Library Automation and Networking. Besides that other institutions of national importance in NE Region are getting financial assistance from their respective parent bodies and funding agencies like AICTE, ICMR and ICAR. This paper describes the present scenario of library automation and networking of University / Institutional Library and Information Centres of the Region. The survey findings mainly cover various aspects of library automation and networking, multimedia application and use of CD-ROM databases, OPAC and Internet Services, Creation of in- house databases of books, serials, theses, projects and experts, computer based library and information activities and services like in-house operations like acquisition, circulation, retro-conversion, serial control, information retrieval and dissemination, CAS, SDI, bibliographical services, On-line search of databases ,OPAC, Web OPAC , Manpower development in IT era etc. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/319 Files in this item: 1
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Singh, Thoudam Shyam; Singh, Ch. Ibohal; Devi, Th. Madhuri (INFLIBNET Centre, November 10, 2005)[more][less]
Abstract: Library and Information Scientists are dealing with digital library. Their views in respect of Bangladesh and India are analysed here to understand the scenario of Digital Library (DL) and its services in the two countries. Emphasis has been given on the technological requirements, DL Services rendered and the problems encountered. Concludes with the suggestions for the successful implementation of the DL. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1390 Files in this item: 1
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Pandian, M Paul; Karisiddappa, C R (INFLIBNET Centre, February NaN, 2003)[more][less]
Abstract: Library consortia in today’s digital age are quite different from that of library networks in yester years. The main reason is that the resources that are shared in today’s consortia environment are predominantly in electronic form such as electronic journals and databases. Hence the technology and associated tools to support sharing the electronic resources are also important components for the success of any library consortia. Technology to store, host, retrieve and deliver information resources keep changing. This paper looks at the technology requirements for modern library consortia and issues related to that both at the information providers and member libraries end. An ideal library consortia that is technology enabled is also presented. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/204 Files in this item: 1
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Tadasad, P G (INFLIBNET Centre, February NaN, 2003)[more][less]
Abstract: Presents a view to stimulate discussion within the Indian library and academic community about adopting a model of library consortia to improve Library and Information Service. Using published literature identifies and discuses factors to be considered for choosing the model. Observes that the very concept of University Library Consortia in India is very fertile one. If hatched i.e. planned and implemented in a proper way can certainly yield fruits. But the success of consortia like other cooperative efforts depends on the proper mix of enthusiasm, innovative thinking, caution and skepticism. As University libraries in India have no or little experience on consortia, these have to go in a humble way. In this connection informal consortia can achieve considerable success provided participating universities effectively act as teams not as individuals to achieve common goals and should not forget “one will not get a chicken by smashing an egg open’. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/205 Files in this item: 1
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