Browsing CALIBER 2001:Pune by Title
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Hardas, Shripad S; Cherukulath, Wilson K; Gupta, Narendra (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: Managing the digital contents is a generic problem. Digital contents can include anything from business logic (rules, procedures, standards, specifications,communications etc.) and business transactions to digital books, video and images (digital library) gathered for the purposes of reading, viewing, listening, study and reference. Thus digital library can be called a subset of digital contents. The complexity of managing them is directly proportional to the volume, location and type of contents. Storage technology is advancing and access technology is undergoing changes in terms of hardware and software. The technical challenges in managing and servicing a digital library, have been presented here. Numerous examples have also been given to elaborate the ideas. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/128 Files in this item: 1
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Singh, Pramod Kumar (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: As the Internet became an accepted source of electronic information, a variety of information communities have developed metadata to organize these resources to effectively serve their users. So metadata has taken on a more significant role of knowledge representation and data mining. In today's context, where the web contains the collection of massive heterogeneous objects, which need to be unified and linked in a single resource, we are witnessing both the growth of different metadata standards and the attempts to reconcile the common attributes in the existing overlapping standards. The goal is to access relevant information seamlessly, regardless of its type and location. This article addresses different aspects of metadata, the rationale behind it and gives a general picture of Dublin Core metadata elements. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/87 Files in this item: 1
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Tripathi, Aditya (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: Libraries have gone through several changes since inception. The present social, economical and technological stress and strains have put libraries in the process of metamorphism. This metamorphism has brought about a complete new form of libraries known as Digital Libraries. A model has been suggested for developing a Digital Library for small and specialized libraries. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/132 Files in this item: 1
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Nandwana, H B (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper describes various technological and social requirements for planning digital and electronic library services. These requirements include LAN and client-server architecture, facilities for storage and access, facilities for archiving digital information, establishing priorities in building network information resources, introducing necessary changes in library organisation and services, and providing a comprehensive usertraining programme. Guidelines for building digital library and information services are suggested. The paper concludes with recommendations for the Indian libraries to take advantage of the availability of the information networking technology in creating their electronic libraries. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/123 Files in this item: 1
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Bulu, Maharana; Panda, K C (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: The introduction of digital technology into the process of production, distribution and storage of information has made the libraries to go digital. Libraries all around the globe have responded to various challenges posed by the preservation of digital information and have encountered the technical, organizational, resource and legal issues associated with it. Although, the libraries have been experimenting with various preservation strategies such as technology preservation, emulation, migration etc., the need for a technologically feasible, financially affordable and widely acceptable strategy for preservation is still there. The paper discusses various issues and challenges associated with digital preservation and examines different strategies of digital preservation. The paper highlights initiatives undertaken at international level to develop workable approaches and best-practice preservation strategies for digital resources in libraries. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/95 Files in this item: 1
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Gadre, Asha; Rath, Prabhash Narayana (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: For Social Science research libraries, preservation of documents is as important as the acquisition, access and retrieval of information. The application of information technology, therefore, needs to be applied to preservation as well. The modern techniques give us the option for preservation, access and retrieval, which was not possible with the traditional options. Digitisation, as a modern method of preservation, is yet to be tested as far as reliability is concerned. So, before undertaking the process of digitisation, a clear-cut policy should be formulated and certain guidelines are to be outlined pertaining to selection, both of documents and software. A cost-benefit analysis should also be made to ensure that the digitisation of documents reaps maximum benefits and justifies the cost involved. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/93 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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Krishnamurthy, K (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper describes development of computer catalogue, undertaken at Indian Statistical Institute Bangalore Center Library, in which range of professional techniques were applied to modernize the library with the objective of improving its services and raising its profile within the institution. This involved thorough stock revision, retro conversion of the catalogue, and introduction of an integrated automated library management systems. Two possible approaches to conversion were identified viz. use of previously compiled accession list of materials available in the manual system; and entering the bibliography details into computer. Some of the important issues are discussed in this paper. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/136 Files in this item: 1
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Ramasamy Pillai, M (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: Discusses the trend and the need for the transformation of traditional library collections from print into digital form. The concept of Hybrid Library is also briefly presented. Migration as preservation strategy is discussed. The influence of technological innovations on migration of digital collections is also discussed. Different risk factors involved in migrating the digital data from one media and format to another are highlighted. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/99 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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Rachna, Patnaik (March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: The development of computer and network technology has led to great changes in the field of information science. With the development of World Wide Web technology, the distribution, searching and browsing of information has led to revolutionary changes. Digital libraries calls for resource sharing, which is a convenient way for managing and distributing information among users. Heterogeneous systems have to be interconnected so that the user community can have seamless/precise flow of information as per need. Also, future systems and services must be interoperable so that there is no potential loss of precision or data in the data exchange. This paper is an attempt to study interconnection and interoperability of information systems. Keeping in view the future users requirements, new technologies in the next generation information systems are also discussed. It is essential that in future networks must be interconnected, the service must be interoperable and information must be shared. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/137 Files in this item: 2
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Das, Pankaj Kumar (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: Technology advances over the past two decades have made data retrieval faster and easier, giving rise to a substantial industry providing access to professional, business and scientific 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, hard to find and difficult to access. Using technology, visionary institutions, associations and individuals build a kind of network resource discovery service, called “Subject Gateways” on the web, which is de-facto network use environment. This subject gateways evolved during the last five years among early digital library projects within the library communities of the various countries. Subject gateways allows libraries and related organizations to explore the usefulness of their subject expertise in the organisation of knowledge in the word of network -based, digital information. This paper gives an overview of the subject gateways, its historical development, definitions, features and lastly the burning issues encompassing it. Also some of the international initiatives related to further research and trend are explored. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/107 Files in this item: 1
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Pharande, Chandrakant P; Taru, Sanjay S (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: In changing perspective of digital resources, there is drastic change in the reference tools also. In the light of this change, need for switching from traditional form of reference service to digital form of reference service has been envisaged in this paper. Comp uterisation of reference section is an activity to convert existing reference section into electronic based media. This paper puts emphasis on the automation of reference section to ensure better service with high speed. Prerequisite for implementing automation activity in the reference section has been discussed. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/113 Files in this item: 1
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Vijay Kiran, A; Ramesh Babu, B (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: It is often said that “People must know the past to understand the present and face the future”. This statement more particularly suits to the church archival materials which depict and reflect the church heritage. In this paper an attempt has been made to present an overview of church archival materials in India in general and the Archdiocese of Madras-Mylapore in particular. It is based on a questionnaire survey. The survey covered various church archives in India. It has been found that in almost all church archives in India the archival materials are not effectively stored and preserved. Therefore, keeping in view, the present state of affairs in the care and maintenance of church archival materials and with the available technology, it is proposed to go in for ‘digitization’ as a means of preservation of church archival materials. In this context, the concept of digitization and its advantages, the hardware and software required for digitization, and the processes have been explained. Further, the type of archival materials to be digitized has been specified. The paper, concluding that in view of the effectiveness of digitization as a means of preservation, urges that in this new millennium the church archives in India should go in for digitization. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/103 Files in this item: 1
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Satyanarayana, M; Rao Venkateswara, L (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: The university library serves as a resource for teaching, learning and research programmes of University. Its basic objective is to help the university in achieving its goals. The latest information as well as communication technologies and ever- increasing needs of users have made the university libraries move from traditional to digital environment. The modern university library no longer consists only of books but also has information in digital format. This paper defines university, it s objectives and functions. It presents the services that are being provided by a modern university library. It discusses the latest advancements in information and communication technologies. It defines the concept of Digital Library and its nature, functions and environment. Finally, the paper concludes that in the digitised information environment, a university library is better equipped to provide services in a pinpointed, exhaustive and expeditious fashion. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/138 Files in this item: 1
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Mishra, R K; Mohanta, R N (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: Internet has grown up as the most popular and effective information tool of the present age. It's growth, popularity and effectiveness are shaping the world as a global village. Every domain of the human intellect has taken boost with this outstanding development of the 20 th Century. Keeping these facts in mind, the Shantarakshita library of Tibetan Institute got the Internet connectivity in the year 1998. Since then, users of the library are immensely using it. To streamline the use of this facility and to train users in its proper use, various initiatives have been taken by the library. Present study is an endeavour in this direction. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/156 Files in this item: 1
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Jain, Vivekanand; Upadhyay, Vidya Varidhi (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: Internet is very essential and useful tool to fulfill the information needs of users of university libraries in India. In present paper we describe users’ views, satisfaction and their expectations and suggestions to improve the Internet service in BHU library by adopting questionnaire method. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/152 Files in this item: 1
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Arora, Jagdish (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: There is no Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/105 Files in this item: 1
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Prasad, A R D (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: The paper attempts to discuss the various issues in using wwwisis software on a Linux platform, where the database can include digitized information like photographs, audio and video files. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/83 Files in this item: 1
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