Browsing CALIBER 2005:Kochi by Subject "Information Services"
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Pianos, Tamara (INFLIBNET Centre, February 2, 2005)[more][less]
Abstract: vascoda (www.vascoda.de) is a new portal for scientific information – it is the nucleus of the German digital library. vascoda is a central access point for interdisciplinary searches ranging from humanities and social sciences to medical studies, engineering, and more. Access to all types of documents is made possible: born-digital as well as digitised and print materials can be obtained either free of charge or through pay-per-view options. The service already includes full-texts, link-collections, databases, subject-specific search engines and more. More than forty German institutions – mostly libraries and other information specialists are working together to offer users an actual one-stop-shop for all scientific information. The first release of vascoda was realized through the co-operation of the network of subjectbased Virtual Libraries sponsored by the DFG (German Research Society) as well as the Information Alliance and the Electronic Journals Library sponsored by the BMBF (Federal Ministry for Education and Research). Together, these institutions make it possible to combine the search for information and the access to full-text documents. Some of the journal articles and other documents can be accessed free of charge from anywhere in the world, the licence information for Germany is provided by the Electronic Journals Library and other partners. In this paper, the services of vascoda and examples of how to find quality information for different fields of study will be presented. In spring 2005, a number of new services will be provided. This paper will also look into some of the future developments of vascoda. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1538 Files in this item: 1
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Paulraj, K; Kanthimathi, S; Balasubramanian, P (INFLIBNET Centre, February 2, 2005)[more][less]
Abstract: The digital library presents an opportunity for the traditional library and the librarian. Libraries and librarians have significant expertise to offer the creators of digital libraries, for example, skills in organising information.Traditional libraries will not be replaced by digital libraries, certainly not in the near future, and probably never. The reality will be hybrid libraries, with librarians needing to be able to operate in two environments: the first, physical libraries and physical collections; and the second, digital information resources. The goal will be to satisfy the information needs of the user community, regardless of whether the information needed is available in digital form or physical formats. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1555 Files in this item: 1
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Yadav, R T (INFLIBNET Centre, February 2, 2005)[more][less]
Abstract: Libraries have been undergoing tremendous developments in this era, adapting to the advent of information technology in the day to day working. Electronic, Digital Libraries have arrived. OPAC, CDROM databases, Electronic journals and Internet access exist in most Libraries. Libraries are no longer storehouses but are becoming gateways of relevant 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, hared to find and difficult to access. With the Internet, WWW and Information explosion, identification and extraction of information resources is an essential function of all libraries and information centers. The Electronic information sources are rapidly growing and with a wide variety in form and content it takes a lot of time to get the required information. Using technology the institutions, associations and individuals build a kind if network resource discovery service, called “Subject Gateways” on the web, which is de-facto network use environment. These subject gateways evolved during the last five years among early digital library projects within the library communities of the various countries. Subject gateways allow libraries and related organizations to explore the usefulness of their subject expertise in the organization of knowledge in the word of networkbased, Digital information. This paper gives an overview of the subject gateways, its definitions, feature and lastly some useful subject gateways and their services. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1551 Files in this item: 1
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Accanoor, Kalyani (INFLIBNET Centre, February 2, 2005)[more][less]
Abstract: Web based resources have become increasingly important to the Academic community where the thrust is on on-going Research, Time bound projects and Consultancy. With information being added at a tremendous rate on the Net it becomes difficult to find the required information easily. The expectations from the users are its services. From the library and the librarian’s point of view the services should reflect the users quest for information. Services are the strength of any Library as they are no longer mere store houses. Reference service is one service that still retains its content, glory and importance. Reference service concerns with the internal and external resources through the Internet and other networks. These services are provided not only personally but also through electronic means. Most users go for a Google search still thinking how could the search strategy be better. Most times the answers lie in their Libraries without them knowing. A module E-Ref Desk on the lines of Ask a Librarian is designed to answer such queries. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1583 Files in this item: 1
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Rajeswari, D (INFLIBNET Centre, February 2, 2005)[more][less]
Abstract: Rapid advances in information processing, storage and communication technologies have revolutionized a role of worldwide libraries in disseminating information services to their users. Libraries are consolidating their positions, building digital collections, redesigning their services and information products to add value to their services in order to satisfy changing information needs of users. In this research paper the author covers the profile of Sri Padmavathi Mahila Visvavidyalayam, objectives of the study, use of electronic resources by the faculty, research scholars and students, suggestions and findings. Further, studies and research are suggested in application and implications of e-classrooms, e-teaching and e-learning should be the source of knowledge in future. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1585 Files in this item: 1
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