Browsing CALIBER 2007:Chandigarh by Title
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Barman, Badan (Inflibnet centre, February 8, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: List and discuses the online general purpose encyclopedia that are available on public domain. All these encyclopedias are used in designing a Google Custom Search Engine via Google Co-Op, so that user can search in a single point and all relevant results can be displayed on that platform by searching all the encyclopedias individually. By this way it hopes to manage the entire online encyclopedias that are available on public domain. This custom search engine can be linked with other institutional website / blog / wiki etc for answering some basic reference question or finding background information on any topic (?). URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1421 Files in this item: 1
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Barman, Badan (INFLIBNET Centre, February 8, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: List and discuses the online general purpose encyclopedia that are available on public domain. All these encyclopedias are used in designing a Google Custom Search Engine via Google Co-Op, so that user can search in a single point and all relevant results can be displayed on that platform by searching all the encyclopedias individually. By this way it hopes to manage the entire online encyclopedias that are available on public domain. This custom search engine can be linked with other institutional website / blog / wiki etc for answering some basic reference question or finding background information on any topic URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/577 Files in this item: 1
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Naik, Umesha; Shivalingaiah, D (INFLIBNET Centre, February 8, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: The digital library is the widely accepted term describing the use of digital technologies to acquire, store, preserve and provide access to information and material originally published in digital form or digitised from existing print, audio-visual and other forms. Today most institutions are providers of technology-based services and are often involved in the production of systems supporting their initiatives. When aiming to satisfy user needs and guarantee acceptable tools and environment for consuming the assets of institutions, it is necessary to be familiar with the main standards and guidelines regulating usability. In this paper the authors highlighted the methods, forms, and issues of digital library usability. Usability should not be confused with ‘functionality’, however, as this is purely concerned with the functions and features of the product and has no bearing on whether users are able to use them or not. Increased functionality does not mean improved usability. Comparable to any other system, a digital library must possess usability properties so it can be usable by the digital library’s users. Digital library usability properties can influence usability attributes and allow users to easily and effectively accomplish digital library tasks. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/519 Files in this item: 1
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Chandran, D (INFLIBNET Centre, February 8, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: Newspaper has been considered as an important source of information. The generation of current varieties of information in large quantity makes it distinct from the information media. A large number of newspapers published throughout the world with mountain of information create severe problem for the information professionals regarding the storage and retrieval of such information. Considering the specialties and importance of newspaper as information media, the issue is of special concern for the information professionals. Several newspaper information retrieval systems and projects in different countries, mostly in developed world, are found to cater the retirements of users on a regular basis, besides most of the developed countries have established their own newspaper information retrieval systems. Newspapers are particularly both to preserve and to access they are large in format, prolific in output. A number of techniques were developed to preserve and retrieve the information available in newspapers. Among them, Digital preservation is the recent one. This led to create its own archive for newspapers. The author presented an overview about newspaper archive initiatives worldwide. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/513 Files in this item: 1
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Singh, S N; Ngurtinkhuma, R K; Singh, Pankaj Kumar (INFLIBNET Centre, February 8, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: Open Source Software (OSS) is software available free of cost with source code for anyone to use. Since last few years, it is gaining attention of library and information professionals. Digitization involves huge money to create and maintain and the OSS appears to be a means to reduce it. Among these, DSpace and Greenstone are becoming more popular in India and abroad. This paper deals with the comparison of these two popular OSS from various points of view. The comparative table may help the professionals who are planning to create a digital library/ institutional repository. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/517 Files in this item: 1
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Singh, Jagtar (Inflibnet centre, February 8, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: Open-source software (OSS) is a utility to empower the non-elite individuals and institutions to manage knowledge and develop low cost virtual libraries. It is an attempt to keep the software market away from monopolies and enable the non-elite institutions to build sustainable institutional repositories. Though OSS has made profound impact in the public domain worldwide, yet there is an urgent need to sensitize the stakeholders in India to enable them to learn about the benefits of open-source software and promote the concept and practice behind the movement. Only this way we can ensure diversity, equity, quality and equality, and flexibility in our products and services. Raising awareness among the non-elite about the open-source software is essential for managing knowledge and developing an egalitarian society. Open-source software has the potential to contain the twin perils of digital divide and digital determinism. Institutional repositories and WIKI-Space are the right step in preserving and disseminating our documentary heritage. This paper highlights the recommendations made by the National Knowledge Commission pertaining to the cutting-edge of Open-source software and knowledge management. It also raises a few issues that need immediate attention to empower the info-poor and develop an inclusive society. Implications of open-source software and knowledge management have also been pointed out. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1431 Files in this item: 1
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Saha, Nimai Chanda; Sarakar, Suchismita; Mondal, Tapas (INFLIBNET Centre, February 8, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper deals with the various aspects related with the digital preservation. Preservation problem is complicated by the rapid obsolescence of the hardware and software required for it. Further, the technological ignorance of library personnel and users is one of the major obstacles on the way of development of Digital Libraries and its effective preservation. In this context, the paper highlights the strategies, issues and challenges, suggestions, skill requirement of the library personnel, infrastructure, system development and UNESCO’s guidelines in short. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/522 Files in this item: 1
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Sinha, Manoj Kumar; Rao, Y Venkata; Bhattacharjee, Jayanta (INFLIBNET Centre, February 8, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: Quality is a relative concept, closely linked to the level of user expectation and requirements. The relative nature of quality leads ultimately to excellence. Quality management includes effectiveness and efficiency rating, cost control, service assessment, user-oriented analysis. In the University system, libraries are the backbones to support the concept of quality academic functions. Unless and until, there is a quality approach in managing knowledge resources at library, it is difficult to expect quality of academic activities in university. In order to adapt to these new circumstances, universities are implementing new management procedures, and, for their part, university libraries are forced to make fundamental changes in order to conduct their business in line with managerial criteria. In this direction, an attempt has been made on Quality Management Model for Knowledge Resource Management and presented Assam University Library as a case study. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/534 Files in this item: 1
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Prasad, A R D (INFLIBNET Centre, February 8, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: The paper describes a suit of Open Source Software suite ‘reSearcher’ which includes CUFTS (online serials management system), GODOT (an OpenURL compliant system) and dbWIZ (a federated search engine) and CM (citation manager) from Simon Fraser University, Canada. Presents the advantages of an integrated approach where these software are pieced together to provide federated search to a consortium of libraries. The federated search facilitates to query across desperate information resources like e-journals, Z39.50 servers, online databases, DSpace based digital repositories. In fact dbWIZ provides a single stop search engine for a wide variety of information sources. Illustrations are taken from the implementation at Indian Statistical Institute. However, this paper does not cover CM. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/551 Files in this item: 1
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Maheta, Mahendra; Jani, Jay (Inflibnet centre, February 8, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: There is nothing new in RFID for whom where inventory control and distribution work is more important than anything else. But it is defiantly new for the people working in the library and information science field. Ever more sophisticated functionality and new applications characterize this dynamic technology. All communities such as publishers, booksellers, libraries have a stake in identifying new standards that will support continued innovation and interoperability and allow maximum flexibility in developing new applications for both customers and vendors. In this paper authors have explored how RFID tags in libraries offer the possibility of increasing in productivity greatly and hold a promise of better service for the patrons. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1423 Files in this item: 1
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Tholkappian, S; Chandran, D (Inflibnet centre, February 8, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: E-books are becoming popular of late because they have several advantages when compared to printed books. E-books provide multimedia information, full-text searching, reference linking, flexibility in searching and browsing, selection of different types of fonts, portability, and interoperability on a variety of devices. E-book reader software allows users to highlight, annotate, underline and bookmark. This paper discusses the role of e-books in academic libraries. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1441 Files in this item: 1
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Gandhi, R T D Ramesh; Ragavendra; Chidanandappa, S (INFLIBNET Centre, February 8, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: The basic foundation of librarian’s work lies in pursuit of his duties in accordance with the known expectations of society in general and needs of digital library users in particularly in a large multidisciplinary Library and Information Science discipline. Due to the emergence of digital World in the Web environment in response to the growing digital collection, distributing learning and multi and extra disciplinary research environment and the changing behavior of digital users. The paper mainly presents a brief an overview of librarian’s role in the digital Era / library. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/515 Files in this item: 1
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Mandal, Achintya K; Nandi, Subodh Gopal (Inflibnet centre, February 8, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: The present study discusses on the digital library initiatives on the light of keystone principles. It includes open source software, and open source library software. This study analyses webliazer, an open source software as measuring tool of the digital library usage. It highlights on various methods of improvement, updation procedure of the digital library by using server log file analysis for proper maintenance of the library homepage by exploiting the user feedback at Visva-Bharati Library. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1452 Files in this item: 1
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Surulinathi M; Chavan S B; Devendrappa T M (INFLIBNET Centre, February 8, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: Humans are telling stories since ancient times. What is new is the purposeful use of narrative to achieve a practical outcome. Storytelling will become a key ingredient in managing communications, education, training, innovation and sharing knowledge in the digital learning environment. Storytelling is the act of telling a story in an entertaining, impressive or dramatic way. Adding feeling or emotion is probably very important in story-telling. How do we do it? Generally we remember the feeling of the event or imagine what our characters might be feeling and then adjust our ‘delivery’ accordingly. While focusing on the concept of learning style, learning methods, learning tools in knowledge management system, this article discusses the features of storytelling and how the software facilitate the telling of a story URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/549 Files in this item: 1
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Prasad, H N; Mukherjee, Bhaskar (Inflibnet centre, February 8, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: Discusses the very term Open Access (OA) as given by Budapest Open Access Initiative, Public Library of Science. Mentions the development of OA and the role of various global initiatives in this regard. Highlights the various types of Open access that are predominantly known. Critically discussed the existing models of OA and proposed a functional model which includes all important issues like peer-reviewing, archiving as well as finance. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1442 Files in this item: 1
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Pal, Jiban K; Pal, Falguni (INFLIBNET Centre, February 8, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: Information growth trends are global issues and are common to all. This paper presents the concept of ‘digital library’ emerged as a leading edge technological solution to the persistent problems in modern libraries. Convergence of digital library with the Internet phenomenally increases the availability of digital resources, across the globe. It examines the real situation, where the morass of web resources presents a formidable hurdle to effectively accessing the relevant information. However, in digital libraries it is more acute, as the documents in digital library environment are free-formatted, voluminous and multiple media types; virtually the situation demands for the efficient and effective indexing/ retrieval mechanism. This problem has led to the rise of efficient search algorithms, as a powerful tool for search and retrieval. Over the last few decades, a considerable number of search algorithms have been devised addressing the requirement of different applications in IR systems – like soundex, metaphone, phonex, stemming, and many more. These algorithms are deeply concerned with the process of sorting and searching, which provides an ideal framework for the application to information retrieval in digital collections as well as Internet. Here an attempt has been made to discuss about the most popular and useful search algorithms and their impact on precision of search results, in searching the digital archives. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/583 Files in this item: 1
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Sandhu, Gurdish (INFLIBNET Centre, February 8, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: Current breed of LMSs do not have the capability to deliver library services in the new holistic information environment .The paper focuses on the core functionalities and major shortcomings are examined. The concept of a lib-Infosphere is introduced and some of the new technologies impacting on the delivery of library services in the digital era are discussed. In light of ever changing library information environment, emerging technologies, user expectations, move to web based services and to address the shortcomings of the current breed of LMSs, a tentative model of the new LMS is suggested. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/552 Files in this item: 1
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Ramana, Y V (Inflibnet centre, February 8, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: Abstract The security of materials and information in a library is quite essential. This paper discusses the use of CCTV cameras and biometric methods for surveillance in libraries to safe guard its possession of books and information. This paper presents the various types of CCTV cameras, their functioning and uses. A brief discussion of biometric methods like fingerprint scanning, iris scanning, facial recognition, voice recognition and palm vein authentication is presented. Finally the author recommends that the libraries in India should initiate the implementation of biometric methods and surveillance of the libraries by using CCTV cameras. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1427 Files in this item: 1
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Majumdar, Protiti (INFLIBNET Centre, February 8, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: The World Wide Web has a great impact on the people for communication and transactions. It has helped transform communities towards knowledge economy, broadly speaking into a knowledge society. Now the web is facing a significant change since its inception, and Sir Tim Berners-Lee is again at the forefront of the change introducing the concept of Semantic Web. In this paper I will be trying to emphasize on some of the following points. At first a general idea about www then search engines general features and advanced features after that its drawbacks and semantic web and its different aspects. The main moto behind this paper is to show how this Semantic Web technology helps in information retrieval which are not possible by the search engines. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/584 Files in this item: 1
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K, Manoj Kumar (INFLIBNET Centre, February 8, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: Information sharing using wireless medium has picked up momentum in the recent years due to the huge penetration of mobile devices to the critical mass. Cellular phone, Wireless, PDA, and other Mobile Devices are increasing in number among the academic community. Sharing the information by using the latest wireless network technology such as Wi-Fi, Wi-Max, Wireless LAN, Bluetooth and cellular technology such as GSM, GPRS, CDMA, TDMA, WAP / WAP 2.0, WML, WMLScript, XHTML MP, WCSS / WAP CSS and SMS are predominantly becoming most sought after development platform now. Leveraging this development in technology, it is also important to explore the possibility of such technological advantages for the effective management of Library activities. SOUL is a software designed, developed and distributed by INFLIBNET to academic institutions in the country for Library Automation. SMS interface to such a package will be an added advantage for the timely alert for the services rendered by the software. This paper discusses the development paradigm for the SMS interface for the new SOUL software for reminder module, alert for the vendor/publisher, user service, CAS service etc. using standard solutions for information sharing using mobile devices. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/555 Files in this item: 1
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