Browsing PLANNER 2006 by Title
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Sinha, Manoj Kumar; Bhattacharjee, Jayanta (INFLIBNET Centre, November 9, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: The paper describes the basic concept of Institutional Repositories (IRs), its genesis, its worldwide developments and information infrastructure required for creating Institutional Repositories (IRs). URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1271 Files in this item: 1
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Kumbargoudar, Praveenkumar (INFLIBNET Centre, November 9, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: Due to the information revolution, Digital Libraries are developing all over the world to collect, store and communicate the information through electronic media. Compared to the different developed countries, there is slow development of digital libraries in India. This is so because of many social, political and economical factors. These factors include Growing Population, Illiteracy, Low standard of living, less importance to telecommunication facilities, shortage in supply of Energy Sources, lower number of computer and Internet users. To improve the use of Information Technology applications, the Government of India and different state government already initiated certain policies and projects. The paper also discussed the policies and projects of Central and different State Governments to increase the use of Information Technology applications in administration. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1208 Files in this item: 1
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Saha, Biswajit (INFLIBNET Centre, November 9, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: The vast amounts of information produced in the world are now for a large part digital. The task of managing the ever-increasing digital objects throughout their life cycle and to preserve them in perpetuity becomes more and more complex because of they are fragile, volatile and ephemeral in nature. Their viability depends on technologies that are rapidly and contiouusly changing. Furthermore, as newer digital technologies rapidly appear and older ones are discontinued, information that relies on obsolete technologies soon becomes inaccessible. This paper addresses the present scenario, framework, formats, planning and the systems and projects developed all over world for preservation, the metadata used to manage them. It also discusses the practical considerations necessary to create a digital archive. This article would help Library & Information Professionals (LIP) to navigate this complex new field. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1258 Files in this item: 1
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Joshi, Govind (INFLIBNET Centre, November 9, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: Digitization has become the buzz word in the modern Library and Information Science/ Service [ LIS]. Objectives of digitization , issues related with digitization, India’s initiatives are discussed. Government of India’s projects, schemes presently available to libraries and individuals for preservation / conservation of rare and old books, documents and other such materials of cultural heritage are stated . Tocklai’s Digitization Project is discussed. Details of born digital documents and databases which are Open Source Resources [ OSR] for industrial researchers in plantation crops industry are discussed. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1199 Files in this item: 1
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Garg, Babita; Chand, Salek (INFLIBNET Centre, November 9, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: Digitization technology offers the facilities to preserve documents and make them available in an easily accessible system. Digital technology and high-speed networks are leading to sweeping changes. In the modern electronic era more & more information is being produced in digital format by two means:- a) Converting the existing materials to digital format and b) Increasingly born in digital format. This paper presents the challenges of digital preservation to browser, preservation policies and Infrastructure requirements for digital preservation, current preservation strategies, limitations, present preservation strategies, advantages & limitation of digital preservation. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1261 Files in this item: 1
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Arora, Jagdish (INFLIBNET Centre, November 9, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: Digital preservation is not a new concept for libraries. The libraries have been migrating and refreshing their OPAC records as well as their databases developed in-house ever since automation in libraries started in mid 1980s. With availability of products and services in digital forms, libraries are committing larger portions of their budgetary allocation for either procuring or accessing digital contents. Preservation and archiving of digital contents has become a serious concern of libraries for collection either acquired through subscription, purchased in digital media or converted in-house. The article deliberates upon need, relevance and major challenges of digital preservation. It enumerates on dimensions and manifestation of digital preservation and describes traditional preservation tenets as applicable to the digital preservation. The article describes various digital preservation strategies with a caution that appropriate strategies may be adopted depending upon data types, situations, or institutions. The article touches upon digital preservation metadata as a subset of metadata that describes attributes of digital resources essential for its long-term accessibility and describes OAIS Reference Model as well as other major preservation metadata initiatives taken up by the OCLC and ARL. Considering the fact that short life of storage media, is one of the major crucial threat to digital preservation, the article briefly describes storage management as applicable to digital preservation repositories. Lastly, the article touches upon microfilming and digitization as hybrid solution for reliable preservation. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1187 Files in this item: 1
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Chaubey, O N (INFLIBNET Centre, November 9, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: Digital preservation is increasingly recognised as a vital part of managing digital resources This paper presents an over view of various Digital Preservation initiatives being undertaken. The purpose of this paper is to provide guidance, based on our practical experience to those who wish to manage their digital collections. Appropriate materials, identification, metadata, copying, preservation and access consideration are dealt with in practical terms to help you understand how to manage your digital resources. This paper is an attempt to describe digital library initiatives being undertaken at IGNCA. This paper does not claim that the suggestions being presented here are the only possible answers, but we do believe that our experiences may help many people to get a start on managing and preserving their digital collections. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1262 Files in this item: 1
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Chattopadhyay, Samir (INFLIBNET Centre, November 9, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: More and more information is being created in digital form. This is done either through converting existing materials to digital form or increasingly born digital. There is no other format but digitise the original. There are increasing expectations in all spheres of life the information we all need will be available on the Internet or at least in an off-line digital format, such as CD-ROM. Digital access has many advantages over paper-based or microform access in terms of convenience and functionality. The present paper deals with the concept of preservation and digital preservation. Difference between digital and paper-based material are discussed. The paper highlights the objective and benefits of digital preservation. Preservation by document type like electronic journals, theses and dissertation, scientific data sets etc. and standard by document type like Text, images, numeric data, and video and audio are briefly discussed. The paper throws light on the problem and solution of digital preservation. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1213 Files in this item: 1
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Sangeeta, Keisham (INFLIBNET Centre, November 9, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: Today in the digital world, digitization of library materials has advanced rapidly. Digitization solves the traditional library problems like conservation, preservation, storage and space. It provides wider access to information to different users. The present paper discusses the importance of Newspaper Digitization (ND) in providing effective library services. It also highlights some of the National Libraries, which undertake ND project successfully. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1193 Files in this item: 1
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Bist, Rajender Singh (INFLIBNET Centre, November 9, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: Manuscripts provide rich, authentic information, facts and evidence for historical, legal and research references. Physical condition of the manuscripts may be decayed due to factors such as climate, insects, acidified paper and old age. A core function of libraries is to maintain and preserve the decaying/ damaged manuscripts for the present as well as use of the future generation. The most significant development in the recent times is to digitize the fragile and rare documents for better access, storage, preservation and dissemination. Digitization is an important aspect of developing digital libraries as it opens up new avenues of access, use, research and preservation of valued information resources. This paper deals with the key issues of digitization at the Gandhi Smriti Library of LBSNAA, which have started digitizing its rare collection with the aim of providing the cost-effective technical solutions for efficient development and delivery of digital services to provide enhanced access to the Library’s collections and other documentary resources, and also to provide shared access to digital collections in cooperation with other institutions. Further, it strives to provide the infrastructure for long-term management of digital material in the Library’s collection through provision of hardware and software systems supporting integrated collection management in a digital environment. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1194 Files in this item: 1
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Singh, S N (INFLIBNET Centre, November 9, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper discusses the various aspects of the conversion of in-house library materials into electronic format, which leads toward the creation of digital library. Also describes the digitization initiatives that have taken place in India. Objectives of digitization have been correlated with the mission of university libraries. Deals with various image capturing and processing technologies and suitability for a university library. It tries to identify the areas to be covered under digital conversion program of in its first phase. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1220 Files in this item: 1
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Deka, Sanjib K (INFLIBNET Centre, November 9, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: With the advancement of Information Technology (IT) the role of libraries have changed and led to the transformation of library services from traditional services to new services and delivery modes. The book which is the major ingredient in a library has seen a number of transitions over the centuries. This paper discusses the digitization movement of library books in major institutes and libraries. Also enumerates key projects taken over in India and western countries. It also highlights the impact of digitization on library services. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1215 Files in this item: 1
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Sinha, Atanu Kumar (INFLIBNET Centre, November 9, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: Providing access to information has always been a function of Libraries and Information Centres (L & ICs). Access to information is crucial for education, science and culture and for fostering democracy in the information society. The principle of ‘free and universal access to information as well as freedom in the creation and dissemination of knowledge’ is a fundamental goal of the L & ICs. Theses and Dissertations (TDs) among all the primary sources are probably least used because firstly, their existence is not known in many cases, and, secondly, they are not easily accessible due to their unpublished status. This paper focuses on access and technology issues concerning ETDs, nature and benefits, methods of developing digital archives, and discusses various file formats and file compression as well as post processing for making digitised files accessible to the end-users. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1206 Files in this item: 1
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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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Mishra, R N (INFLIBNET Centre, November 9, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: The features of e-book like model, market collections, developing operating guidelines and enhancing potential strategies, hardware, softwares, and standards need strong strategies, approaches and procedures to support and exchange of scholarly information for research potentiality. The development of e-books and e-publishing has challenged the traditional balance among publishers, authors, book sellers, libraries and information centers in a number of fundamental ways. The spiraling cost of publications including the non-availability of latest printed book, exploration of web technology, networks necessitated the cause of generating the ideas of e-books and more prominently when the publishers and authors found the web as the viable platform for business point of view including academic exploration to promulgate the e-books services through web. This paper throws light on the how the impact of e-books has geared to activate the research potentiality among researchers in the wake of advanced information and communication technology. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1195 Files in this item: 1
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Maharana, Bulu; Mahapatra, Sasmita (INFLIBNET Centre, November 9, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: Google Scholar is the scholarly search tool of the world’s largest and most powerful search engine, Google. It enables the users to search for scholarly literature including peer-reviewed papers, theses, books, preprints, abstracts, and technical reports from all broad areas of research. Google Scholar gets its information directly from publishers and by crawling the Web for scholarly content. Following a descriptive method of study, the paper provides a detail history and development timeline of Google and Google Scholar. Discusses in detail the features, search strategies, citation indexing values of Google Scholar. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1337 Files in this item: 1
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Zabed Ahmed, S M; Hossain, Tania (INFLIBNET Centre, November 9, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper reports on a human factors experiment with students’ Google searching. Two different student groups (novice and experienced) volunteered in this study. They carried out five search tasks and their performance was recorded through a computer screen recording application. Data was captured on the time taken, error rates and success score. After completion of search tasks, they all completed a questionnaire on their satisfaction with Google. The performance data showed that overall experienced students performed better. Differences were significant across all performance measures between groups. Students held neither highly positive nor highly negative perceptions about Google. Experienced students were significantly more satisfied with Google than the naive group. The findings could be used to redesign the present Google search engine. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1341 Files in this item: 1
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Saha, Nimai Chand; Das, Mrinal Kanti (INFLIBNET Centre, November 9, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper deals with the primary idea of Digital Library (DL). It emphasis on the role, responsibilities and function of human being in the library society both Traditional Libraries (TL’s) and Digital Libraries (DL’s). Lastly it highlighted the genesis, historical development of the term Human Resource Development (HRD) and its different area related with the Modern Library services. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1221 Files in this item: 1
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Devi, Arambam Hileima; Vikas, Ch; Devi, Th Purnima (INFLIBNET Centre, November 9, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: The present paper highlights the scenario of application of information technology in the three types of libraries i.e. Publics, Special and Academic Libraries residing in the valley of Manipur. The objectives are to present an unbiased account of the scenario which has been large affecting the services of the libraries. It also states the problems and prospect regarding the areas, which can be developed in future for effective functioning of the libraries in Manipur. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1217 Files in this item: 1
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Promila (INFLIBNET Centre, November 9, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: Indexing techniques during the earlier phases of their evolution relied entirely on the textual/ conceptual content for the purpose of treating conventional documents for the Index preparation. But with the changing times, the non-conventional documents, such as sound recordings, imageries, paintings, pictures, motion pictures, diagrams and maps etc. were inculcated in the collection maintained by the libraries. And in the modern society, they form integral part of any library collection. For the purpose of treating these non-textual documents, for the adequate storage and retrieval, fresh initiatives are required, preferably incorporating automated facilities. The present paper takes up the specific case of ‘Maps’, being a unique document with an ability to be auxiliary to every other discipline, in addition to that of the mother discipline i.e. Geography. But owing to the same very unique Characteristic, the Indexers face hazards while taking up the indexing of Maps. Since neither the Content nor the Concept based Indexing have been found to be absolutely suitable for the purpose. Therefore a feasibility study for a hybrid type of Indexing system has been attempted in the present paper. Beside the study explores the utility of Geographic Information System as a tool, which can further facilitate the preparation of an Index for a chunk of Maps. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1336 Files in this item: 1
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