CALIBER 2001:Pune
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Kalra, H P S (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: ICTs have been adopted by libraries in India as and when they are evolved. The transformation of some traditional libraries into hybrid libraries has been gradual, but with little jerks as well. The paper stresses that ICTs are inevitable for a modern library in a networked global information society. This paper also raises some is sues, particularly the ones concerning human resources, faced by Indian libraries in various stages of transformation. Libraries in India are now faced with issues concerning the most critical resource in management, viz. the human resource. From poorly organised collections managed by non-professionals to modern networked libraries managed by professionals, and libraries falling somewhere between the two extremes, India has all types and levels of libraries. With a large number of libraries still tradit ional, some automated, and only a few having digital collections, manpower issues in case of Indian libraries are diverse and complex. Many university and special libraries have completed to a larger extent their automation processes, and are also networked. This paper highlights the problems faced by librarians in modernising their libraries and digitizing their collections. Public libraries seem to have been left behind as far as adoption of ICTs and modernisation of libraries is concerned. In the absence of clear-cut policy and guidelines for networking, and digitization of libraries, and the provision of electronic library services, library authorities and professionals are facing a lot of problems. The paper points out that in India there is also a contradiction regarding employment scenario in libraries. On the one hand there are many libraries which don't have a qualified professional librarian, and on the other there are inadequate employment opportunities for the very large number of qualified bachelors' and masters' degree holders in library and information science. This situation has implications for teachers in library and information science for updating the syllabi of existing courses and introducing new need based short-term courses to strengthen the existing professionally qualified staff. The paper lays emphasis on developing policy drafts for library and information services in the country in the context of digitization and global electronic village. Particular emphasis must be laid down in the policy on issues concerning manpower. Since government agencies have not done much regarding policy issues, concerned professional associations and organisations should take up the initiative in this regard. The paper concludes with the hope that in the near future, library associations and organisations shall play proactive and assertive roles so that some of the issues currently faced by the profession are sorted out. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/169 Files in this item: 1
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Vyas, S D (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: The data, concerning human development progress as well as use of information technology in our country, shows that we are still far behind other developed nations. Efforts have been made by present government to make India, a knowledge based society in new era. It has set time bound targets to see that India becomes a 'developed nation' in next twenty years. The paper criticises the concept of knowledge worker, as it fails to identify the due role of library and information professionals. Appreciates the efforts of the Planning Commission and A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's India 2020: A Vision of the New Millennium, making an environment in which the people make India a developed nation. It states how our rural people begin to use the tools of information technology in new era. The opening of two Public Information Kiosks (PIKS) by National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD), in Andhra Pradesh is a good beginning to harness new technology by its rural people. The paper discusses the role of library and information professionals, as they are actively engaged in finding practicle solutions to the challenges of digital age. The paper points out Christopher Edwards's view that the role of information professionals in knowledge society is neither fully recognised nor understood. He furthers remarks that the major initiatives of the government have always bypassed the library and information sector. Our professional skills developed over generations are marginalised. The paper deliberates upon the recent development in ICTs at international level. The paper concludes with a caution, that, without emphasizing the role of information professionals as well as of libraries and information centres, our vision of knowledge society shall remain a dream. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/167 Files in this item: 1
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Sen, J P; Kalra, R K (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: Digital libraries aim to provide ready access to the storehouse of humanity's information. Majority of the digital libraries specialise in storing a particular subject field of information which are interwoven together with other participating libraries. Digital libraries combine technology and information sources. They allow remote access of its resources to other libraries by breaking down the physical barriers through national and international computer networks. Digital libraries rest upon-(i) Basic human need for timely and relevant information,(ii) Accumulation of information and all the supporting infrastructure which includes users, professional associations, library and information centres and publishers; and (iii) Advances made in networking, information science, information, artificial intelligence, etc. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/166 Files in this item: 1
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Varatha Rajan, N; Ravi, B; Ganesan, P (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: Digital information forms an increasingly large part of our cultural and intellectual heritage and offers significant benefits to users. The use of computer is changing forever the way information is being created, managed and accessed. This paper gives brief description about the digital library and its management; selection and acquisition; indexing, storage and retrievals; services and policies; and more about the problems and challenges in maintaining the digital library. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/165 Files in this item: 1
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Padmini, K; Kishore, A (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: The recent developments in the IT area and challenges posid by the same for the libraries are presented. The need for suitable manpower with required skills to handle the IT in library is discussed. Paper discusses in detail the role of various agencies involved in manpower development. Particularly, library science schools libraries and information systems, professional associations and government departments. The specific responsibilities of each the agencies have also been listed. Lastly, paper presents future scenario and calls upon information professionals to put their sincere efforts in making this profession withstand, holding its head high, in this state of transition. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/164 Files in this item: 1
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