Browsing CALIBER 2004:New Delhi by Subject "Digital Information"
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Chandraiah, I; Madhusudan, P; Reddy, A Bhaskara (INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, February NaN, 2004)[more][less]
Abstract: Information seeking behaviour of the users is the fundamental criteria for design and development of Information Services. The changing information policies and devices necessitate the uses as well as the professionals to learn and adopt new techniques and methodologies to cope up. Faculty in higher education is a potential user segment to the Library. They are expected to be aware of the Library resources and technologies. The digital devices are causing and warranting the users for new strategies and techniques to use information resources effectively. The Sanskrit Academics are expected to be a segment of the users under the pressure of new technologies in the library. This paper attempted to know the awareness of the faculty on the technologies and resources in the library to facilitate to design suitable systems. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/317 Files in this item: 1
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Naik, Umesha; Sivalingaiah, D (INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, February NaN, 2004)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper begins with an understanding of digitization, the meaning, the selection of materials, the collection development, the preservation, the access of digital information and some issues involved in the digitization. The collection service is an independent mechanism for introducing structure into a distributed information space. At the preliminary stage it addresses the issues of organizational motivation, possible content, target audience ,ong term support and funding. For planning, about staff and resources, creation and maintenance of delivery methods, charging policy and long term support and funding. During the process of creation aspects to be considered are, available technology, in-house or out-source, project management, design, testing, unveiling and long-term support and funding, preserve the integrity of and ensure the persistence. Each of the functions enumerated in the working definition of “digital library” are select, structure, offer intellectual access, interpret, distribute, preserve integrity, and ensure persistence are subject to the special constraints and requirements of operating in a rapidly evolving electronic and network environment. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/395 Files in this item: 1
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Alam, Parvez; Jawaid, Ahrarul Hasan (INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, February NaN, 2004)[more][less]
Abstract: Free and equal information is the catch of the day, emphasis is laid today on promoting information access through different medium to provide to right user at the right time. While the information revolution has placed enormous pressure on libraries as they try to find their way across the dramatic technological revolution. Information at present is the source of production, transmission and consumption in the electronic age; and is considered to be the back bone in the digital repositories. Every digital collection is based on e-learning, which provide free access to all. In democratic world uneven access has led to a growing concern about the rise of a digital divide between information “ haves” and “have nots” based on race, income, family structure, education and other factors. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/390 Files in this item: 1
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Parida, Baman (INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, February NaN, 2004)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper emphasizes the significance of digital libraries in present information era and describes their superstructure and technological requirements. It mainly depicts various aspects of digital library development and different types of reference services being provided in digital environment which include: (i) personalized services (ii) web-based reference and information services (iii) search engine services (iv) digital reference services for general public as well as academic community (v) co-operative digital library service. This paper highlights present scenario of digital library services in India. It outlines the initiatives taken by the UGC, India, the INFLIBNET Centre, DELNET, IITs, RECs , National Research Organisations/ Institutions of India in the digitization of libraries and information centres in order to provide digital library services. Further it suggests that in a developing country like India where resources are limited, funds are inadequate the library and information professionals should develop their skill and proficiency to meet the challenges of technological developments and changes emerging out of digital library services. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/334 Files in this item: 1
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