Browsing CALIBER 2008 Allahabad by Title
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Barman, Badan (INFLIBNET Center, February 28, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: Knol means a unit of knowledge. It is a Google’s project to create an open encyclopedia covering all aspect of human knowledge. Currently it is in beta mode. The project hopes to through out the use of inappropriate web content for research purpose, as it is happening now a day. The author(s) also can earn revenue from their intellectual contribution made to Knol if they want to do so. This paper is of review type of the articles published over internet from the announcement of knol i.e. 13th December, 2007 to 13th January, 2008, due attention is also given to describe the probable application of Knol in Library and Information Science. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1287 Files in this item: 1
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Kushwah, Shivpal Singh; Gautam, J N; Singh, Ritu (Inflibnet center, February 28, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: Open source solutions have made their impact on areas of information knowledge and content management. Library automation system is one of the areas concerned to library community. It is a big challenge for the libraries when they select the automation product for their library, where one has to decide from various options available for the automation product such as commercial, non for profit and open source. The paper describes the observations and makes comparisons on the basis of discussion had with the library community using automation software in India. It also includes the information available in related literature. Features of library automation software, which are mostly in practice by libraries i.e. Libsys and SOUL, are compared with open source system KOHA. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1247 Files in this item: 1
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Maheta, Mahendra (Inflibnet center, February 28, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: It seems to recall a time when protocols and standards were two different things. In the past couple of years, the craze over new protocols has seemingly breathed new life into library information technology, replacing the doldrums of standards with the hope of new, universally accepted protocols. It must be admitted that to being too young to have been there, but It would be wonder if things felt like this when MARC and Z39.50 were poised to change the world of library automation. MARC and Z39.50? It’s XML and Open URL, and the Open Archives Initiative. In this paper I tried throwing light on ability to search the resources with a single interface. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1296 Files in this item: 1
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Singh, Sanjay Kumar; Deka, Prasanta Kumar (INFLIBNET Center, February 28, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: The enormous growth of the web, starting from zero to everything in the last decade, has forced us to believe in the impossible again. It might be the long-heralded great library of all knowledge really being within our grip? Today we need a building about the size of a small-town library to house 50 petabytes. With the advancement of tomorrow’s technology, it will fit into our iPod or may be some new device, which can store large amount of data. When that happens, the library of all libraries will ride in our purse or every individual’s pocket. If it doesn’t plug directly into our brain with thin white cords… Converting inked letters into electronic dots that can be read on a screen is simply the first essential step in creating this new library. The real magic will come in the second act, as each word in each book is cross-linked, clustered, cited, extracted, indexed, analyzed, annotated, remixed, reassembled and woven deeper into the culture than ever before. In the new world of books, every bit informs another; every page reads all the other pages… This paper mainly discusses about the long tail as an emerging technology for libraries in the network environme URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1282 Files in this item: 1
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Naidu, G H S; Rajput, Prabhat Singh (Inflibnet center, February 28, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: The paper gives a comprehensive idea about metadata. Describes definition, need and categories. Explains DC and MARC metadata standards and its elements. Discuses the different type of metadata and their functions. Metadata harvester provides indexes or harvests metadata, from different open archives and open access journals. The study attempts to know Open Access Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting (OAI-PMH) and available Harvesting services in India. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1304 Files in this item: 1
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Kumar, Vinit (Inflibnet center, February 28, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: Since the days of Cutter, tools to access the resources of libraries are changing their structure and interface rapidly and dramatically to fulfill the dynamic user needs. Today almost every library user comes with expectations set and defined by their experience of using the Web. So the catalogues, which are offered by the libraries, need to operate at the same level of sophistication as other popular Web destinations. The “next generation” library catalog is a tool designed to fit into this shifting environment and move librarianship into a more active role when it comes to increasing the sphere of knowledge. The purpose of the paper to examine the present developments and explores the likely future developments in re-designing the OPAC to support resource discovery. The different ongoing developments follow a unique approach, but one thread that is common in all of them is that they involve a desire to go far beyond the capabilities of legacy catalogues and give library users more powerful and appealing tools. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1283 Files in this item: 1
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Upadhyay, Navin; Chakraborty, Hirak Kanti (INFLIBNET Center, February 28, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: Remote access to online catalogues and bibliographic data bases has altered library use patterns over the past decade. Library statistics shows fewer patrons entering the library as more resources become available online and patrons given access from their desktops. This paper descries the use of online journals and databases and their awareness among researchers of IT-BHU. In this case study, a survey was conducted using questionnaire, to collect the data. This paper examines the researcher’s awareness and use of online journals and databases available through UGCinfonet, INDEST and university library. Finally, it highlights the suggestions given by the user’s for improvement of online resources. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1316 Files in this item: 1
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Babbar, Parveen; Chandhok, Seema (INFLIBNET Center, February 28, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: 21st century web savvy people believe that one day everything ever created by humans will be available online. Call it the myth or a truth it is the future of Digital Libraries. Because there is unlimited real estate in cyberspace and because media can be digitized, we can fill cyberspace with all human knowledge and give everyone access to it. Information in all forms is recognized as a very valuable and powerful resource, forcing information management disciplines to become highly professional and technologically updated. All information in any recorded format can be conveyed in one common format—digital. This paints the vision of a sweeping and awesome potential of “Paperless Society”. This paper is intended to describe the technology trends in digital libraries, discuss key issues involved in digital library implementation, and provide some new future trends of digital library. The paper takes up the future concepts like Digital Classrooms, Digital Talking Books, Verbal Society, Paperless Society and Untethered Communication. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1237 Files in this item: 1
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Sinha, Manoj Kumar (Inflibnet center, February 28, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: The manpower is very important aspect in implementing an automated system/computerisation in the library and establishing a digital library for it. The librarian and other library staff play an important role in the process of establishing digital library, networking of digital libraries for information sharing. During the implementation of extending digital library activities, librarian should ensure a proper coordination of the activities in the library. Library professionals should be aware of handling modern technology and electronic gadgets. Therefore technology to awareness of library professionals and their participation in the library automation, networking and digitisation project is important for successful installation of modern system or in organising IT based digital library services. It is equally important that library professionals & staff should have computer knowledge and professional experience. Their involvement in the development of modern digital system is essential for successful implementation. The present paper highlights the concept of manpower planning, definition of human resource development, need of human resource and manpower planning for library activities, continuing education programme (CEP) for LIS professionals, role of various national level library organisations (both Government and associations) for imparting IT training for running modern libraries in network and digital environment. It also highlights the importance of manpower planning and need of trained workforce for implementing the computerised library and information services for the end users. The status of various categories of library professionals, other administrative staff working in the library, the requirement of IT training for them, role of various agencies imparting training to the LIS professionals & other staff are described in brief. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1250 Files in this item: 1
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Chand Saha, Nimai; Sain, Chitta Ranjan; De, Mrittunjoy (Inflibnet center, February 28, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper trying to find out the present state of the automation and the application of IT in the light of the problem and prospects of college libraries of rural area of Bankura Subdivision under the District of Bankura, West Bengal. It is suppose that the users of academic community start the library access from their college education. Therefore, it is very much essential to pay enough attention for the development of the automation system in the libraries of the College even of the rural areas. In this juncture, the paper attempts to find out the problems of the building of automated college library services. Finally, on the basis of the questionnaire and interview some suggestions or guidelines are provided at the end of the paper for the development & implementation of the automation and E-awareness program. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1246 Files in this item: 1
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Saha, Nimai Chand; Nandi, Subodh Gopal; Ghosh, Koushik (Inflibnet center, February 28, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: This study attempts to find out the familiarity, popularity and utility of E-journals to the science scholars of Visva-Bharati, a central University. In view of this the paper tries to highlight the present position of Visva-Bharati University Library, UGC-Infonet E-journals consortium approach on the one side and on the other side the thinking and satisfaction of the science scholars about the using ejournals to their respective research area. Finally, on the basis of the findings follows the data analysis and interpretation which are collected through the questionnaire cum interview method, the paper provide some suggestion for the uplift of the present e-journal status of the library of this University as a whole. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1323 Files in this item: 1
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Mezbah-ul-Islam, Muhammad; Akter, Rowshon; Sawad bin Shahid, Mohammad (Inflibnet center, February 28, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: College libraries have significant role in preparation of dynamic future leaders by offering students lucrative services so that users can learn the process of how to enter methods of higher research oriented studies gradually. To do so professional library manpower is a great concern. This study is an attempt to identify the present status of manpower pattern along with providing services of college libraries at capital city Dhaka, Bangladesh and recommended some suggestions regarding the development of library manpower structure. The Study based on primary as well as secondary information and data has been collected adapting questionnaire and interview method. The finding of the study shows that the structure of college library personnel is insufficient to maintain a modern library system. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1242 Files in this item: 1
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Pathak, S K; Pal, Mita (Inflibnet center, February 28, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: Today’s savvy library users are starting to equate the library Web site with the physical library. The purpose of this study was to assess the content management and usability of an academic library Web site. This paper presents the major findings from evaluation of library Web sites of all IITs in India on the World Wide Web. This paper includes a brief examination of services provided on the Web sites in general and concerning library Web sites in particular. A new list of criteria for evaluation of academic libraries is compiled. URI: 978-81-902079-6-6 Files in this item: 1
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Sukula, Shiva Kanaujia (INFLIBNET Center, February 28, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: The paper discusses about qualitative assessment taken at Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut. The qualitative assessment could be done in duration of three month. The paper highlights need of qualitative assessment in university environment and discusses the results as well. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1297 Files in this item: 1
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Das, Sarama; Patra, Srijib (Inflibnet center, February 28, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: Ranganathan’s Five Laws of Library Science are applicable to all fields of library activities. Now we have entered into digital era. Information Technology is the only solution to manage all types of information which is growing rapidly. Information professionals as well as users are handling information technology. Inspite of multidimensional development in different area of library work and service and their enrichment with the application of modern technology Five Laws of Library Science are equally applicable till date, since its inception. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1290 Files in this item: 1
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Rajyalakshmi, D; Rekha, Chitra (Inflibnet center, February 28, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: The paper identifies the changes taking place in the Higher Education and gives a brief overview of the LIS Education, its past happenings, and its present status. It briefly spells out the changing trends in the LIS curriculum, and the varied views expressed by renowned professionals regarding the profession vis-à-vis professionals. Further, the article emphasizes the role of NAAC as a positive indicator in boosting the image of academic libraries, and its share in the reaccreditation cycle. It further explains the changing job profiles and competencies of the LIS profession, and highlights the efforts initiated by the Western countries in reorienting the syllabi of LIS and enumerates examples of their Indian counterparts. The paper puts forth certain basic considerations, the various problem areas and highlights the need to think beyond the curriculum, for a safe sustenance of LIS professionals. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1244 Files in this item: 1
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Ravichandra (Inflibnet center, February 28, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: The paper provides meaning of standards. It discusses the evolution of library standards and their requirements to become effective measures. It analyses and reviews the RGUHS Standards developed for implementation in the libraries of the colleges affiliated to RGUHS. It is concluded that the RGUHS Standards may not be able to achieve the desired results until the University, the institutional managements and the library managers sincerely aim to improve the library quality and work towards implementation of the Standards. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1288 Files in this item: 1
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Kumar, Rakesh (Inflibnet center, February 28, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: Author has described in this paper about the role of RFID technology in academic libraries and by implementing such type of technology in academic libraries, the manpower, energy, time, duplication and efforts can be saved and reciprocate these saved resources can be utilized for betterment of the libraries. This article emphasizes the role of RFID in different type of functions of the library as check-in and check-out, security checking, shelf management etc. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1245 Files in this item: 1
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Padmamma, S (Inflibnet center, February 28, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: One of the important reasons for the under utilization of electronic information is the lack of requisite level of working knowledge and consumption skills among customers and information intermediaries. So, the conventional user education programmes need be redefined and reengineered with more emphasis on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). It should be designed in such a way to provide confidence to the users in locating desired information. Describes the current status, the different patterns and levels of LIS education, as well as the programmes being offered by various universities. Provides an overview of the institutions providing LIS courses at various levels of regular courses and Impact of ICT on LIS Education Development. Emphasizes the need for having a national level accreditation body to maintain uniformity and standards in LIS education. Discusses the problems affecting the status of LIS education and suggests ways to solve these problems and the approaches to prepare the LIS professionals to face the growing challenges of the job market. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1238 Files in this item: 1
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Mukherjee, Bhaskar (INFLIBNET Center, February 28, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: Discusses historical background of Internet and pointed out how threats to digitization has increased with the development of Internet. The paper mentioned common symptoms of virus infection and suggests some measures towards protecting computers from virus as recommended by Microsoft and Symantec Corporation. Also lists some authorized anti-virus software available on Internet URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1240 Files in this item: 1
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