Browsing CALIBER 2004:New Delhi by Subject "Library Networking"
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Mohamed Haneefa, K (INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, February NaN, 2004)[more][less]
Abstract: The paper deals with the application of wireless technologies in libraries, its benefits and issues to consider for installing such a network; wireless Internet access and Short Messaging Service in libraries. The paper describes various wireless technologies like Bluetooth, Infrared, HiPeRLAN and Wireless LAN. The benefits of Wireless LAN like mobility, simplicity, installation speed, flexibility, reduced cost and scalability have been explained and highlights the various Wireless LAN technologies like Narrowband Technology, Spread Spectrum Technology, Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Technology, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Technology and Infrared Technology. The paper also discusses the working of a Wireless LAN, its range and coverage, compatibility with existing networks, security, safety and cost of Wireless LAN. It further highlights various mobile technologies like Wireless Application Protocol, General Packet Radio Service and Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. The paper concludes with the hope that in the near future the wireless technologies will play an important role in the storage, retrieval and dissemination of information in libraries. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/356 Files in this item: 1
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Sinha, Manoj Kumar (INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, February NaN, 2004)[more][less]
Abstract: The North Eastern India is not lagging behind which has also experienced the changes in the library automation and networking activities, which is possible mainly due to inclusion of 12 university libraries for financial assistance under INFLIBNET Programme, which made possible the initiation of Information Infrastructure Development of University Libraries and Database Creation Work for Library Automation and Networking. Besides that other institutions of national importance in NE Region are getting financial assistance from their respective parent bodies and funding agencies like AICTE, ICMR and ICAR. This paper describes the present scenario of library automation and networking of University / Institutional Library and Information Centres of the Region. The survey findings mainly cover various aspects of library automation and networking, multimedia application and use of CD-ROM databases, OPAC and Internet Services, Creation of in- house databases of books, serials, theses, projects and experts, computer based library and information activities and services like in-house operations like acquisition, circulation, retro-conversion, serial control, information retrieval and dissemination, CAS, SDI, bibliographical services, On-line search of databases ,OPAC, Web OPAC , Manpower development in IT era etc. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/319 Files in this item: 1
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