K., Vishala B.; Bhandi, M. K.(INFLIBNET Centre, November 10, 2005)
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Abstract:
Information literacy is a set of abilities requiring individuals to recognize when information
is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information”
– American Literacy Association,
Presidential committee on information Literacy final Report 1989.
Online access to scholarly scientific content is growing, Electronic journals (e-journals), in
particular is an increasing important resource for research and academic community and
plays a significant role in scholarly communication. Library and information professionals
and end-users will have to develop learning attitude and network related competencies to
reap the benefits being made available to us by the information and communication
technologies. The paper emphasizes the role of training and awareness programme, both
for staff and users of the library for ensuring effective use of electronic journals.
Bist, Rajender Singh(INFLIBNET Centre, November 10, 2005)
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Abstract:
Libraries are moving rapidly towards the electronic method of storage and retrieval.
Electronic journals are being added to the Library collections at exponential rates. Today ejournals
offer flexibility and recent developments have enhanced the visibility of these by
integrating all journal titles in any format. Individual libraries today are facing issues to
make these e-journals accessible to users and consortia based subscriptions to e-journals
has developed as a viable solution for increased access, with some cost savings. This calls
for handling and management of e-journal subscriptions. This paper outlines some of the
processes of handling and managing e-journals in individual libraries as well as Consortium.