Browsing PLANNER 2006 by Title
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Laloo, Bikika; Lahkar, Narendra (INFLIBNET Centre, November 9, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: Discusses findings of a study conducted on Social Science researchers in two Universities in North East India. Findings show that Social Science researchers in North East India are having the same issues regarding Internet search engines as researchers in other parts of the world. Concludes that better presentation of web sites would help them get indexed by search engines and make them more accessible. Also, improvement in search strategies would help researchers find more relevant information, faster. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1325 Files in this item: 1
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Maltesh, M; Devi, Th Satyabati (INFLIBNET Centre, November 9, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: The present paper is a joint venture of two authors who worked differently on manuscripts of Manipur and rare Buddhist manuscripts of Arunachal Pradesh, and the problematic of restoration and digitization in modern context. The major objective of the proposed study would be to delineate the modus operandi for the restoration of the rare Buddhist manuscripts in Arunachal Pradesh and rare manuscripts of Manipur, involving such scientific methods as electronic scanning, digitization, etc. However, these scientific methods would be complementary to the time-tested, indigenous and traditional methods of physical preservation in order to make these manuscripts available in its original or the simulated formats for the next generation. The electronic rendition of the calligraphies and art forms would be hosted on the web or it can be preserved in repositories by using D-Space software, so as to facilitate the entire world to comprehend the essence and tenets of manuscripts. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1192 Files in this item: 1
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Singson, Mangkholien (INFLIBNET Center, November 9, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: The paper highlights the information needs and users’ dependence for information on Community Information Centres (CIC) in Nagaland with emphasis on Medziphema block. It also focuses on the effort needed for imparting computer literacy, information literacy for preparing and powering the underprivileged rural masses through the use of ICTs in such community centres. An attempt is made to reduce the challenges faced by disadvantaged communities such as lack of suitable skill set, language barriers and low literacy in using ICTs and the Internet through a simple, consistent and easy-to-use interface that requires low level competence from users and through accessibility to the use of multiple media (textual, audio, visual). URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1272 Files in this item: 1
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Thabah, Jacqueline Jeane; Sumer, Firstborn Roy (INFLIBNET Centre, November 9, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: Paper discusses the present scenario of affiliated College Libraries in Meghalaya and found that some of the libraries have computerized their collection. Moreover all the libraries have similar resources as they follow the same syllabi and also subscribe to some important journals. Due to financial constraints most of the libraries’ procurement is limited. This proposal may be considered as a pilot project which could be extended to a greater dimension. It could be a role model which could be implemented initially in the libraries situated in the Capital and extended to other libraries of the State and North-East region as a whole. The proposal follows the same concept as the UGCINFONET e-journals consortium, but intended for affiliated college libraries. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1308 Files in this item: 1
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Dhiman, Anil Kumar (INFLIBNET Centre, November 9, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: Today, library and information centers are migrating into digital or so called paperless society, which has exerted force on their staff. The staff is expected to be trained in handling 21st century equipments in digital environment for providing information to its users. Various organizations and associations are imparting training to library professionals but this is not so much fruitful. This paper discusses some of the situations, which make this goal tough to achieve. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1203 Files in this item: 1
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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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