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Mohapatra, P K; Shankar, Uma (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: This article deals with concept and scope of Local Area Network (LAN) , Intranet and their applications in the area of Online Database Services in any modern automated library system, with specific reference to the current status of online database services, presently in operation, at Central Library , I.I.T. Kharagpur. In the introduction, authors present a short description of the ongoing trends in information management field with special attention to the need of the day for network based online library services to overcome the age old barriers of geographical distance and time . Further to this, authors present an outline of the existing strong and secure computer network infrastructure available at IIT kharagpur, which has created a favourable condition for switching over to large scale online library services from the conventional stand alone mode of services. They also present a simple but useful description of ‘Slingshot‘, the interfacing software, and its application to put some of the CD – ROM databases into online services through LAN/ Intranet. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/157 Files in this item: 1
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Dhiman, A K (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: The era of information technology has provided us various opportunities to access, store and retrieve desired information quickly and accurately. But to stay in the race, library professionals need to acquire the skills to manage the libraries with the available technologies. Besides expertise in Library and Information Science, the professionals must be ready to gear up themselves to meet the challenges concerned with effective and efficient methods of using new technologies in the library. This paper discusses some of the problems to be faced by the library professionals in the coming years of modern technology. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/163 Files in this item: 1
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Natarajan, M; Narasimhan, G N (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: This article describes the concept of digital library along with the resources available in it. It deals with the collection development and preservation policies for digital environment. The need for collection development and preservation are explained in detail. The digital preservation, its requirement and proposed strategies are given in detail. The preservation modes are explained with economic and licensing issues. The policies and procedures for accessing Internet are discussed in detail. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/96 Files in this item: 1
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Patil, S K; Mahajan, S G (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: Internet editions of various newspapers in English and other regional languages in India are being produced, on an increasing scale, in India during the last three/four years. The text of these editions is preserved at various newspaper offices. This has resulted in database creation activity in Indian languages. Internet editions of Marathi newspapers are also being produced recently . Studies have been conducted on four Marathi news papers and various aspects like periodicity, preservation periods, typography/fonts used, procedure for information searching, headings, colours used etc. have been studied. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/133 Files in this item: 1
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Thamarai Selvi, G; Mohan, V (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: In the mist of fast emerging Information explosion, finding a particular relevant information is a very cumbersome job. So it is very urgent and inevitable to create and manage digital resources of information and make them easily accessible to the user. The traditional libraries should be changed to Digital/Electronic libraries by providing Digitized Information Services to cope up with the needs of these 21st century end users. Now-a-days, CD-ROMs, Computer Networks, Internet, Multimedia, E-mail, Electronic Texts and Journals play vital role and involve very much in creating and managing information in digital libraries. This paper explains the above digital resources of information and also it deals with various digital information resources available and the digitized information services provided byREC, Trichy Library. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/86 Files in this item: 1
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Tarunde, Rewa A (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: A survey of library and information centres of 12 institutions which include 3 Engineering colleges, 4 Research Centres and 5 Software companies was conducted. While investigating creation and management of digital resources as well as conventional resources, it was observed that engineering colleges have interactive classroom type of learning and therefore the libraries have mainly textbooks/reference books, where as in software companies, information was available in the web based form. It was also observed that software companies were establishing Documentation/Resources centres. In order to interact more effectively to convert information into solutions and useful products via knowledge, it is suggested that libraries/information centres should play an active role in this process. Research institutions and engineering colleges can also follow the learning and skill development process followed by IT companies. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/161 Files in this item: 1
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Nagarajan, M; Surianarayanan, S (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: The information and communication technological tools for the resource discovery should be used b7y all the citizens without any discrimination. But the physically disabled users are not able to use them all on par with other users. This paper describes the development of information and communication technologi3es in various nations. It gives an out line of the present scenario of the physically disabled users. It elaborately discusses various physical disabilities of the handicapped users in handling the information and communication technological tools in the resource discovery and gives solutions for the alternative assistive technological tools effective usage for the benefit of certain disabled users. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/125 Files in this item: 1
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Beena, C (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper discusses the proposed digital library to be established in Department of Physics Library at Cochin University of Science and Technology. Acquisition of digital resources, conversion of the traditional resources into digital form and the current status of the library functions as well as services are also discussed. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/112 Files in this item: 1
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DATABASE APPROACH TO WEB SITE DESIGN: A CASE STUDY WITH SOFTWARE IN BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOENGINEERINGAnuradha, K T; Shivarama Rao, K (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper discusses problems associated with cataloguing, categorising heterogeneous resources on the WWW for retrieving precise information. By providing database approach to the web site design, these problems can be solved to some extent. Since the information available on the WWW is massive, the design is done for software in Biotechnology and Bioengineering. The need for software database and features of existing Bio related software databases are explained. The data about Bio software on the WWW is collected and arranged in a generalized standard format. This is loaded on to a MYSQL database and is accessed through PERL. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/110 Files in this item: 1
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Venugopal, S (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: There has been steady erosion of sole custodial authority of the library on the heritage of human kind ever since the Information Technology brought about a media revolution in the content and access of human knowledge. Metaphorically, the library has triumphantly crossed the physical barriers of time and space. The library automation has reached, but, the first milestone of providing multiple bibliographical-access to the printed documents mostly, but has not penetrated further into the full-texts. The library needs to look beyond automation. Admittedly, the library has to effectively carry on its mission with new stock -in-trade of e-books/e-journals. It has to redefine its services by way of responding constructively and imaginatively to the challenges. Days are not very far off when the library will be brought to the desktop of each user for collaborative virtual reference service. The organization of the Internet resources in inter- and intra disciplinary areas for the prospective community of scholars rests with the library professionals. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/127 Files in this item: 1
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Venkata Ramana, V; Varatha Rajan, N (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: Globalization of Information, the emergence of Information economics and the growth of Internet and other global communications, networks and Web have recast the role of Information Organization and Management. Institutions have been embracing technology to design their Information storage, retrieval channels and dissemination to harness global Information resources. The Internet became an indispensable tool for new models, new information processes and new ways of distributing knowledge. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/162 Files in this item: 1
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Jange, Suresh; Angadi, Mallikarjun (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: During the past few years, there has been tremendous development reaming the concept of digital libraries-a knowledge base that can be stored and retrieved through on- line networks. Digital libraries are the most complex form of information systems that support digital document preservation, distributed database management, hypertext, filtering, information retrieval and selective dissemination of information. This has really overcome geographical barriers offering wide range of academic, research and cultural resources with multimedia effects which can be accessed around the world over the distributed netwo rks. The paper examines the concept of Digital library, the technology that has enabled its emergence and its architecture. It also highlights the digital library projects undertaken in USA, UK and India. Here the authors explore the unique features of digital library and possible challenges ahead for library and information professionals in the digital environment. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/116 Files in this item: 1
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Madalli, Devika P (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: The focus of the paper is to emphasize the importance of user studies on the design and development of digital libraries. User needs form the central consideration around which the system is designed. It discusses the information need analysis in terms of the information content retrieved for a query, form or format of dissemination and provision of access. It further discusses the design of services and implementation. Further, the new role of the information intermediary in the changing digital environment is emphasized. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/129 Files in this item: 1
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Vijayakumar, J K; Jeevan, V K J (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: A library may procure contents in various sources and forms to service their clients. In the predominantly paper based erstwhile environment all these contents were put to similar types of use, and copyright restrictions were imposed based on the quantum of pages copied etc. In the electronic and digital perspective, owners of information are resorting to punitive measures regarding the use and contents in digital form. Some of the constraints faced by our libraries to engage in serious digital initiatives are three fold-that of money, manpower and contents. Most of our libraries, particularly in the higher education and research institutes solely depend on the information providers and publishers in the developed world to satisfy their urge for vital contents that inspire indigenous research. Since contents are a major ingredient in digital library development, the pragmatic and viable way out for libraries is to judiciously judge them as available in electronic forms in optical media or on Web and procure at least some of them for hosting locally. This paper presents some of the major issues involved in such a critical activity with some illustrative examples available like IEE/IEEE Electronic Library, Indian Standards on CD-ROM, Science Direct and Web access of Indian Academy of Sciences journals. The justification for selecting external contents has also been mentioned. A detailed checklist for evaluating contents is presented from various angles, like authenticity of content, user interface, search and display capabilities, documentation and technical support, and Media dependent features. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/104 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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Jeevan, V K J (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: As a means for improving access and for preserving the contents for posterity, a proposal for developing a digital library of Indian Library and Information Science journals is attempted in this paper. A brief about the purposes, functions, and tasks involved in digital library development is discussed. Around 29 journals are identified for digitising, by considering the style and coverage of articles published in them from those listed as from India in Ulrichs, and by making a survey of journals published. Since digitisation and digital library development are stupendous tasks involving computer and communications infrastructure, and considerable specialized human skill, institutions like INSDOC, DRTC, NCSI, DELNET and INFLIBNET are identified to host this decentralised digital library. To have the state of affairs in the national level, two case studies of Current Science online and the recent venture by NISSAT to host their Newsletter, Information Today and Tomorrow on Tripod Server is presented. The need for proper formats like PDF, as the initiatives discussed are resorting to multiple formats of html, gif and jpg to deal with text and figures, is stressed. Since some of the journals have a collection of over 4 decades and in all probability old issues in electronic form may not be available, scanning and CD archiving of old issues is suggested with web access to the latest volumes, may be 5-10 years to begin with. Problems and prospects of how the copyrights are transferred to the developer, how the contents are accessed, security mechanisms, sponsorships needed to host it as a free facility permitting unhindered access, and the unresolvable problem of Internet bandwidth demands are highlighted. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/117 Files in this item: 1
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Jyoti, Misra (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: For several decades, preservation specialists have voiced concern over preservation of our cultural heritage in electronic form. Digital information is no less important than its analogue counterpart. Both require efforts to preserve the wealth that they contain. But, because electronic formats are mo re fragile and rely on technology that is constantly changing, the decisions that must be made about preservation must be considered sooner rather than later. It is in this context, that, this paper explores the issues surrounding the preservation of digital information and throws light on proposed strategies for digital longevity. This paper concludes that the need of hour is to create and develop valid documents in standard formats and adopt suitable methods to preserve data in digital format. Description: This is only an Abstarct URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/148 Files in this item: 1
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Mohapatra, P K (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: Digital resource building , Intranet online services and Internet browsing are gaining momentum in technical library services during last few years in order to supplement the modern library services, specifically in the area of research and development activities in different parts of our country, and so is the case with Central Library of Indian Institute Of Technology (I.I.T) at Kharagpur. I.I.T. Kharagpur, being a premier, large and diversified technical institute in the field of science and technology, is always at the fore front of adopting modern practices for providing new kind of services to its community. Annexing Electronic Library (EL) in the year 1995, Central Library , I.I.T. Kharagpur , since then in a continuous process, started acquiring various digitized commercial databases and also applied all other possible means to build up its digitized document collection and services thereof. This paper presents an image of experiences gathered by the ‘Author’ in augmenting digitized resources and making newer services available thereof to meet the changing needs of the users, focusing on computer based literature search services, electronic SDI, and the like. Author, being an experienced library professional, starts this paper with an introduction to a panoramic view of to-day’s library system. He, proceeds further to give a brief account of traditional library services, followed by ,the salient features of the Electronic Library at I.I.T. Kharagpur including collection of digital resources in their stock, unfolding the scope and coverage in each case, such as source of origin, the search and retrieval software, the vendor details, cost of the database and the computer platform used . Further to this ‘Author’ tries to give reference to the in-house digitized information creation by way of Homepage development and its world wide accessibility through Internet ; creation of web documents through MHRD(Ministry of Human Resource Development) project grant (i.e Archives on Technical Education) . Finally ‘Author’ concludes this paper with his optimistic idea of emergence of hybrid library system in coming days to maintain parallel collection of documents both in print media as well as in digitized format to supplement and complement the gap in formation need of the users at large. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/149 Files in this item: 1
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Dalvi, V S; Dahibhate, N B; Chirmule, M P (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: In the present era of Information Technology ( IT ), extensive efforts are made for the resource sharing activities at various levels. Resource sharing through networks is more popular in the area of Library and Information Services (LIS). Activities of resource sharing are increasing and more effective and efficient services are provided to the user community with the help of IT. Networks play an important role in LIS and help in achieving the economy in dissemination of information. Internet has proved to be a boon and intranets are gaining importance in sharing the organisational resources. The present paper deals wit h a case study of establishment of intranet at NCL (National Chemical Laboratory) and benefits acquired by the staff of the organisation. Description: This ia only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/146 Files in this item: 1
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Gudadhe, Vaishali Choukhande (INFLIBNET Centre, March NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper discusses issues relating to creation, management and preservation of digital resources. It explains how the preservation of digital resources can be useful to the stakeholders. It also discusses the main strategies for digital preservation: migration across changing software and hardware platforms, emulation and preserving obsolete material. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/114 Files in this item: 1
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