Browsing CALIBER 2003:Ahmedabad by Title
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Singhal, Madhuresh; Prasanna, T S (INFLIBNET Centre, February NaN, 2003)[more][less]
Abstract: A very large part of the content in our country is in various local languages. Language is a barrier to get the full advantage of this knowledge. In order to remove the language barrier, computer and IT solutions can play a major role. It is needed to create a system of multilingual content knowledge base so that it can serve all-regional community requirements. However this is not an easy task as there are various technological hurdles and lack of commitment. Commercial companies are not interested in developing such solutions, as there is no big market for them. This paper gives an insight about developing the local language solutions and it’s pros and cons. It also discusses about the initiatives taken by the government and its supported organisatons. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/232 Files in this item: 1
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Unknown author (INFLIBNET Centre, February NaN, 2003)[more][less]
Abstract: The present paper discusses the importance of web based Information resources with specific reference to e-books. It also highlights the various types of web based information resources. The concept of e-books, challenges for S and T librarians, utility, need and the motivating factors for providing access to e-books through the Central Library website of IIT Madras are also highlighted. The major e-book providers, evaluation of e-books, major issues and use of web-based resources is also described briefly. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/223 Files in this item: 1
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Dwivedi, S K (INFLIBNET Centre, February NaN, 2003)[more][less]
Abstract: The Internet and web are growing and accelerating the problem of information explosion globally. Internet based resources and services are very valuable particularly for developing countries including India since the printed sources of information are not easily available in time from developed countries. Internet services are being used effectively for library applications for retrieving information from remote data bases and have been the basis of advent of the digital library. India, having more than 180 Universities and 6000 colleges mainly depends on resources available in their own libraries but such isolated libraries can be made to digital library resource for providing better and quick services. The digital libraries are superior over classical libraries in many respects and rank to levels like Stand-alone Digital Library (SDL), Federated Digital Library (FDL) and Harvested Digital Library (HDL). A HDL can be charged by the expert to enhance its content. The digital libraries can be converted into Search Engines also but need a huge organizational effort, and shall become more useful for a one time shot for quickly needed information. Several digital libraries and their web sites are available on Internet related to standard libraries and different subjects for the users. A number of national digital library networks in India are in operation/implementation stage and institution are being encouraged for their transformation into digital libraries and become part of the digital network for speedy exchange of information. Development of digital libraries and their exploration through LAN, WAN and Internet is likely to benefit millions of users surfing the net in quest of information. * System Manager, C.S.J.M. University, Kanpur Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/243 Files in this item: 1
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Deshpande, N J; Panage, B M (INFLIBNET Centre, February NaN, 2003)[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. Digital resources are one of the new categories of information resources in library and information centers. Many libraries are now increasingly involved in the process of creating and acquiring of digital resources. Building digital collections have become a wide spread activity. Creation of digital resources and its management is not a easy task. There are many issues and challenges, which the present day librarians’ are facing. To retrieve the accurate, useful and relevant information is very difficult in digital environment. Efforts are being made to provide user-friendly software to manipulate digital information. The present paper takes the review of same prominent digital library software available through Internet, which will help to take decision on selecting the appropriate software for managing a efficient digital library. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/242 Files in this item: 1
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Coleman, Anita Sundaram; Bracke, Paul (INFLIBNET Centre, February NaN, 2003)[more][less]
Abstract: DLIST is the Digital Library of Information Science and Technology, a repository of electronic resources in the domains of Library and Information Science (LIS) and Information Technology (IT). Initial collection development scope is in Information Literacy and Informetrics. Academics, researchers, and practitioners create a wealth of content that includes published papers, instructional materials, tutorials for software and databases, bibliographies, pathfinders, bibliometric datasets, dissertations and reports. DLIST aims to capture this wealth of information in a library that is openly available for re-use and flobal dissemination. Open deposit processes where authors retain copyright and facilities for full-text storage in a variety of formats are used. A demonstration of DLIST along with the steps to register, deposit, and use materials is a part of the oral presentation at CALIBER 2003, Ahmedabad, India. UK and US experiences in building institutional repositories and strategies for international consortia building for resource sharing using DLIST are also outlined. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/198 Files in this item: 1
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Jadhav, Mahendra N; Kulkarni, Shobha (INFLIBNET Centre, February NaN, 2003)[more][less]
Abstract: IIT Bombay Central library has varied collection in physical as well electronic/digital form. The access and maintenance of physical collection has become a great challenge as far as economic and ethical problems are concerned. The digital collection can easily be preserve on system and accessible to users on web without being tampered, but the rare and classic collection in physical form need to be preserved for future generation by overcoming the unethical means of losses. The MODROB / MHRD sponsored project helped to initiate the issue of security by installing the electronic security system to secure the esteemed collection and augment circulation activity. The present paper discusses the methodology for followed phase – 1 in securing the reference collection of the library. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/181 Files in this item: 1
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Arifa., K (INFLIBNET Centre, February NaN, 2003)[more][less]
Abstract: Cryptography has widely been used as a means of information security in today’s electronic world. In addition to e-commerce, e-mail and other applications over the Internet, it has been used in common household items as well. The increased reliance on cryptographic methods has raised several ethical questions of global concern that are closely related to fundamental human rights. Some view it as a boon, as an escape from the oppressive hands of the state while others see it as a way of making the information - poor have to pay for every information and denial of access to essential information. In this paper an attempt has been made to separate out the concepts appropriate to each interpretation. Digital libraries also face quite many ethical problems concerning cryptography that even stand against the principles of a public library system. The problems are related to inequality of access, intellectual property and copyright issues. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/212 Files in this item: 1
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Sasikala, C (INFLIBNET Centre, February NaN, 2003)[more][less]
Abstract: While searching for information the researcher will encounter many types of resources-books, articles and websites.But all of them may not be suitable for his purpose.The researcher needs to identify only relevant and authentic information which suits his purpose. The information source has to be evaluated in terms of coverage, scope ,intended users, timeliness, authority, objectivity, documentation etc. Though most of the strategies stated above for evaluating the information can be applied to any type of resource,the unfiltered, free-from nature of the web provides unique challenges in determining a website'appropriateness as an information source.Many guidelines and checklists are available on Net for evaluating Internet sources.This paper presents the findings of such a study made to evaluate selected websites to check the validity of information, coverage,currency,appropriateness, links and structure of the website keeping in view certain evaluation criteria.Findings reveal that variations exist among the websites in terms of their structure and content and it is also possible to find out validity of information available on Web by evaluating the resource we want to use. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/221 Files in this item: 1
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Venkatalakshmi, K; Arun, B S; Rajashekar, T B (INFLIBNET Centre, February NaN, 2003)[more][less]
Abstract: Resource sharing is an age-old concept in the Library and Information profession, which is addressed by terms such as co-operation, consortia, networking etc. Information explosion has made it difficult for libraries to acquire all the required information resources, which are published. The change in information generation and transmission has made us to move from print to electronic in terms of acquiring information resources and to provide services. freeE-Journals Information Service (freeE-JIS) is a demonstration system, developed at NCSI as an extension for E-journal Information Service (E-JIS) provided by the Centre in IISc. The prototype freeE-JIS supports Co-operative E-journals Content Management System, where libraries willing to participate can share their knowledge of free E-journals, available on the Internet. The software for freeE-JIS was developed on Linux platform using Apache Web Server with MySQL database as the back end. With the additional features of login and session management, it can be a valuable service for a group of library or information centers. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/206 Files in this item: 1
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Jaiswal, Babita; Verma, Rekha (INFLIBNET Centre, February NaN, 2003)[more][less]
Abstract: Search Engines have becomes popular tools for searching the information on the World Wide Web. Authors have made an efforts present the view that it is easier and efficient to use searching engines to locate the information also discusses various methods of text searching. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/254 Files in this item: 1
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Bhandi, M K; Gowda, M P; Vaman, K (INFLIBNET Centre, February NaN, 2003)[more][less]
Abstract: The article describes the licensing deals that consortia can negotiate on behalf of their member libraries have a lot of impact on libraries on collection development decisions. The libraries, consortia and publisher should understand each other’s goals and needs. They have to work more closely together as a alliance for a common goal rather than seeing each other as target. INFLIBNET, in this regard act as catalyst and co-ordinate the activities of the participating libraries throughout the country and always try to strengthen the consortia model among all the 294 universities in India. Each participating library is required to sign a commitment form for the product price point for which it was able to commit. Once the price was fixed, the implementation could begin (in the first phase INFLIBNET has selected 38 universities for the purpose). The most ideal outcome would be for us to be able to weave a web of cooperation that would tie together local, state, regional, national and international consortia along with networks and vendors. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/237 Files in this item: 1
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Arora, Jagdish; Agrawal, Pawan (INFLIBNET Centre, February NaN, 2003)[more][less]
Abstract: The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has set-up a “Consortia-based Subscription to Electronic Resources for Technical Education System in India” on the recommendations made by the Expert Group appointed by the ministry. The consortium is named as the Indian National Digital Library in Science and Technology (INDEST) Consortium. The INDEST Consortium has commenced its operation since Dec., 2002 through its headquarters at the IIT Delhi. The Consortium subscribes to full-text electronic resources and bibliographic databases for 38 leading engineering and technological institutions in India including IITs (7), IISc (1), NITs / RECs (17), IIMs (6) and a few other institutions directly funded by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD). While the expenditure on electronic resources proposed for subscription under the consortium for these 38 institutions are being met from the funds made available by the MHRD, the consortium being an open-ended proposition, welcomes all other institutions to join it on their own for sharing benefits it offers in terms of highly discounted subscription rates and better terms of agreement with the publishers. Moreover, beneficiary institutions may also subscribe to additional electronic resources through the consortium that are not being funded by the MHRD. This article introduces the INDEST Consortium, its activities and services. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/195 Files in this item: 1
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Mishra, Rabinarayan (INFLIBNET Centre, February NaN, 2003)[more][less]
Abstract: Information Flow refers to the technique in which information is acquired, analyzed, and distributed by Metropolitan Planning Organizations. Information Flow can be studied taking into account three stages of the process such as (i) Accomplishment of Data in Electronic form, (ii) Analysis and Management of Data, and (iii) Distribution of information. The ameliorated telecommunication systems, a convergence of an assortment of technologies such as telecommunication, computer, satellite, microwave etc. have a far-reaching upshot to adopt a changed system of flow of information. Telecommunication technology pooled with Computer technology in this respect is an indispensable medium that transmits information by electromagnetic means. A wide variety of information can be transferred through a telecommunications system, including voice and harmony, still-frame and full-motion pictures, computer files and applications, and telegraphic data. This paper throws light on the information flow using various devices. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/263 Files in this item: 1
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Choudhry, Om Kumari (INFLINET Centre, February NaN, 2003)[more][less]
Abstract: Subject Gateways provides search facilities of relevant information sources on the Internet and are created, designed, maintained and reviewed by librarians/information professionals and/or subject experts with the aim of providing access to high quality sources of information and contain the full range of subject oriented internet material which negate the possibility of repetition in the search results. The use of traditional cataloguing and classification aims to ensure accurate subject description. Thus the quality input provides a quality output search and it is for the user to decide whether the output is capable to match their requirement. Gateways also give an opportunity to authors/scholars/users to provide an input of information resource through its template, though it is further evaluated and assessed by gateway editors. Selection procedure, collection management policy, scope policy and reviewing the information Gateway has been included in brief. ICSSR is the sponsoring body of the Information Gateway of Social Sciences, thus the paper has been concluded by providing the recommendations for ICSSR. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/175 Files in this item: 1
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Nyamboga, M (INFLIBNET Centre, February NaN, 2003)[more][less]
Abstract: The paper examines both the two advanced terminologies of information skills and information literacy as generally envisaged. Discusses the challenges proffered by the new technology within and out of the institutions of higher learning. Provide and direct users on library use and marketing information literacy has become a major duty of library staff whether on a library practical tour nor in a lecture hall. This has been both a major initiative and contribution that library and information profession are involved for the sake of promoting the effective use of the print and electronic resources under their custody. India has not done much on the user skills programme as observed in most of their colleges and universities, unlike other many countries. However, the country recognizes the need for training end-users in the appropriate areas as the environment changes in order to overcome hurdles while using the library resources. Stresses the importance of continuing education not only for the library and information professionals but also the patrons whenever there is a new invention. It further suggests that Indian universities and colleges make it an obligation for all users to undertake this training whether in a lecture theatre or hand on the site-training. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/241 Files in this item: 1
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Jeevan, V K J (IMFLIBNET Centre, February NaN, 2003)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper describes the in-house software development initiative undertaken at the Central Library of Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur for library automation and to replace the existing commercial package. A glimpse of the application of software development strategies for a library software development work is presented with the help of ER diagram, DFD, and schematic diagram, for the Current Journal module. Any software development effort pursues its challenges as the focal point to improve, enhance and substantiate the development effort. Some of the hidden and perceived challenges are listed out. As the software development phases up to testing only consume 40% of the effort, the library is gathering resources and support to execute 60% of the effort in maintaining the package as well as to generalize the package for its marketability. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/182 Files in this item: 1
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Gadhavi, Geeta (INFLIBNET Centre, February NaN, 2003)[more][less]
Abstract: The world “Intellectual Property” has gained currency in recent times throughout the world, including India. Intellectual property right is a legal right. It can be owned by a person who has produced it by his own strives with his labour, skill, judgement and mind. It is vital economic development of the country. Money, muscles and mind are ingredient of power but mind as represented by the intellectual property wild enormous power. It includes trademarks, designs and copyrights. The owner of this property has certain exclusive right to know by law to control to what is done with his property. The purpose of intellectual property right is to give protection against vital enterprise. The owner has a right to know what is done with the product of human mind, labour, skill and efforts. IPRs protects the authors and publishers from piracy. Library professionals are completely agree with this legal protection that creators of intellectual property should paid for it. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/244 Files in this item: 1
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Unknown author (INFLIBNET Centre, February NaN, 2003)[more][less]
Abstract: The present paper discusses the concept of Internet and web searching with the help of web search engines. It is further highlights important points for the web searching, mathematics of search engines, search techniques and popular search engines. Various related concepts like plus points, usefulness and disadvantages of different search engines are also discussed. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/235 Files in this item: 1
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Gamage, Ruwan (INFLIBNET Centre, February NaN, 2003)[more][less]
Abstract: Today, not only business organisations, but also service organisations eye on enhancing their customer care strategies. Libraries are no exceptions. Library automation has made this task easy. This article examines how a Sri Lankan University Library has managed to cope with the issue. Also, this looks which customer care features Libsys automation software package has and how these could be further developed. Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/245 Files in this item: 1
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Siwatch, Ajit Singh; Malik, Satish (INFLIBNET Centre, February NaN, 2003)[more][less]
Abstract: The paper gives brief account of IT application to specially automation of in-house operation of Maharshi Dayanand University Library at Rohtak. The hardware of software used retrospective conversion work handled and expenses involved in computerization are presented. Challenges faced during the phase of automation and offers solutions based on their experiences have also been presented by the authors. * Deputy Librarian, M.D. University Library, Rohtak. (Haryana) ** Asst. Librarian (S.G.), M.D. University Library, Rohtak. (Haryana) Description: This is only an Abstract URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/252 Files in this item: 1
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