Browsing CALIBER 2009:Puducherry by Title
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Hanif N, Mohmed (INFLIBNET Center, February 25, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: The latest buzzword in the Internet world is ‘Web 2.0’. It was enabled by the emergence of platforms such as blogging, social networks, free image & video uploading, etc that collectively allowed easy content creation and sharing by everyone. Altogether, Web 2.0 delivers a rich user experience. This paper deals with Web 2.0 features, characteristics, applications, benefits and paradigms observed by its implementation in libraries. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1044 Files in this item: 1
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Abideen, P Sainul; Sreekutty, T S; Yunus, T P (INFLIBNET Center, February 25, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: Widespread use of Computer based products and services in libraries necessitated special training to its users. These compelled libraries to create tutorials for user education programmes. This case study describes the experience of Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management- Kerala in utilizing online tutorials for the user education programmes. Discusses about tutorials and different types of tutorials like offline and online tutorials. Explains applications of online tutorials in libraries, giving special importance to ‘Wink’, which is a free software for developing screen capture tutorials. Describes the features of ‘Wink’ and advantages of screen capture tutorials for libraries. Also gives an overview of how IIITMK library made use of online tutorials for providing user training on different web based information services, for providing e-learning for library staff, for library publicity and for training library professionals. Also highlights the professional training initiatives undertaken by the library and in developing online tutorials in local language. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1026 Files in this item: 1
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Dhiman, Anil Kumar (February 25, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: The amount of available information online has increased exponentially with the rapid development of the World Wide Web. A lack of standardization and common vocabulary has continued to generate heterogeneity, which strongly hinders information exchange and communication. Ontologies, which capture the semantics of information from various sources and giving them a concise, uniform and declarative description, have gained significance due to the demands in academia and industry. This paper discusses ontology and its uses in semantic webs for digital libraries. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1024 Files in this item: 1
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Nagaraj, Vaidya; Obaiah, B; Thomas, Abraham (INFLIBNET Center., February 25, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: India, the second most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world. Economic reforms have transformed it into the second fastest growing large economy. It has one of the largest English speaking populations in the world. India offers one of the largest higher education systems in the world. It has around 300 universities with 15000 Colleges of Engineering, Medical, Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Commerce, Science and Management Education out of which nearly 10000 Ph.Ds are being awarded every year. Scholarly journals are considered to be the main carrier of quality scholarly knowledge. In majority of the cases public money is utilized in research projects. Scientists and scholars working on these projects produce articles containing research results. These are sent to scholarly journals for publication. These articles carrying nascent information are expected to generate new cycles of knowledge. However the traditional process of publishing system of print-only journals prevent easy and quick access to these articles. Providing open access to the research work will help the researchers, especially in the developing world, to have access to the research literature from across the world. The paper outlines the features of one of most popular open source software Open Journal Systems (OJS) for Open access journal publishing. More and more number of open access journals in India will bring a significant increase in the productivity and visibility of Indian scientific research. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1075 Files in this item: 1
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Tedd, Lucy A (INFLIBNET Center, February 25, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper introduces the concepts of open access publishing and institutional repositories. Examples of such repositories are given. An overview is provided of projects being funded by the Joint Information Systems Committee within the UK in higher education institutions and information on how some of the outcomes of this work can be useful to those in other countries is provided. The progress of the Wales Repository Network in developing an integrated network of institutional repositories in Wales is described. Finally, the author’s experiences in the use of an institutional repository at Aberystwyth University, Wales are given. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1094 Files in this item: 1
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Suber, Peter; Nair, R Raman; Hussain, K H (INFLIBNET Center, February 25, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: The importance of doctoral dissertations, the extend of public fund utilized for their production, need for their open access, concepts of Open Access and the arguments for and against it are discussed in detail. A brief historical outline of the attempts in India for digitizing and providing Open Acess to Doctoral Dissertations is provided. The development of the Open Access Digital Archives of Mahatma Gandhi University is examined as an opportunity for other implementers and developers to gain both technical and non-technical insight. Recommendations for establishing a national agency for ensuring OA to doctoral dissertations produced in Indian universities is provided. Discussion on Open Access Initiative and the creation of OA Archives of Dissertations at MGU can reveal to other intuitions in India that it is not a costly or difficult task as generally considered. The paper can infuse interest and confidence to universities and research institutions in India to provide OA to their research works. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/998 Files in this item: 1
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Giri, Kaushal K; Nirgude, Kirti R (INFLIBNET Center, NaN, NaN)[more][less]
Abstract: There are many web-authoring software like FrontPage, Dreamweaver, etc which have been used to develop and maintain the websites. But gradually, it became difficult to maintain and update the websites because of their very dynamic nature and a variety of file formats. Content Management Systems (CMS) evolved as an alternative to such web-authoring tools. There are many CMS Like Joomla, Drupal, Mambo, Pligg, Plone, Post Nuke, Tweak, Zope etc., but this paper deals with a comparative analysis between Joomla and Drupal. The goal of this comparative study is to find the better CMS of the two according to various selected criteria. The criteria includes installation, platform support, browser support, modules and extensions, documentation, support, user management, multimedia integration, content creation and searching. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1022 Files in this item: 1
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Meitei, L Shanta; Devi, Purnima (INFLIBNET Center, February 25, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: The paper discusses the Open Source Software in digital preservation for digital repository and preservation system. The paper highlights the need and features of Open Source Software in Digital Preservation with the successful adoption of open source application for library and information management system in this global digital information environment. The paper also discusses some of the important Initiatives of Digital Preservation and Repository System using Open Source Software in India. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/996 Files in this item: 1
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Naik, Umesha; Shivalingaiah, D (INFLIBNET Center, February 25, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: Information and documentation services available on the Internet through web servers are growing in an exponential manner. In recent times, open source software has been seen as an increasingly mainstream part of the market. The field of content management system has seen particularly strong growth in open source solutions, perhaps in direct response to the very high prices that commercial content management system have historically demanded. The increasing complexity of services and systems supporting has made it necessary to formulate a theoretical and practical corpus capable of combining classical information management techniques within organizations with the particular features of the digital environment. In this article the authors highlighted some of the most popular open source, free to download and use content management system tools. One can choose any of them for their website depending on their particular needs or organizational requirements. This article also highlights the different types, license, free or open source, database type, platforms, etc. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1028 Files in this item: 1
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Goud, Anil; Krishna, Lalith (INFLIBNET Center, February 25, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: When browsing information on large Web sites, users often receive too much irrelevant information. The WWW Information Collection, Collaging, and Programming (Wiccap) system lets ordinary users build personalized Web views, which let them see only the information they want — and in the way they prefer. It provides a set of GUI tools, including a mapping wizard, extraction agent, and presentation toolkit, that hide the internal representation from ordinary users, but let experienced users create more advanced mapping rules. Wiccap encapsulates HTML- and language-specific details from the original Web site, facilitating the creation of personalized Personalization. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1027 Files in this item: 1
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Tripathi, Richa; Kumar, S (INFLIBNET Center, February 25, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper defines the term ‘ plagiarism’, and discusses about the tools, types, studies on plagiarism and the methods to control plagiarism. It also suggests for submission of E-thesis and preparation of databases of thesis and projects in India. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1081 Files in this item: 1
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Parekh, Yogesh R; Parekh, Pragnesh (INFLIBNET Center, February 25, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: Digital Preservation has been critical issue since long time. With the increasing production of information in digital form, its protection from vulnerability and threats are also becoming equally important. This paper discusses all these aspects with the practical approach planned for digital preservation of its rare books and other collections. The paper also discusses strategies and methods for digital preservation with future challenges involved. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1002 Files in this item: 1
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Dongare, Sanjay (INFLIBNET Center, February 25, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper describes how open source software can be utilized for managing the e-contents on web. This paper describe the detail process implementing in the creation of union catalogue of scientific serials for astronomy libraries in India with the help of open source software tools such as MySQL and PHP Scripting language. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/997 Files in this item: 1
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Pal, Jiban K (INFLIBNET Center, February 25, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: Metadata research drastically improved the resource discovery mechanism in accessing information from a large distributed environment. Even technological capabilities permit multiple metadata schemas for standardizing the structure and content of indexing information towards an efficient resource discovery. This paper presents the issues on standard metadata in order to pursue digital repositories and dynamic web pages. It proposes various means of harvesting metadata using optimum standards and protocols. It also enumerates inherent mechanisms for metadata harvesting in DSpace enabled repositories through various harvesting tools; and evaluates XML as current popular choice for metadata harvesting (OAI-PMH) and exchange. System support to multiple metadata formats in DSpace has been discussed thoroughly. Finally it recognizes interoperability and extensibility functions that are being realized increasingly towards a long-term management and preservation of digital objects. However the glimpses of metadata production tools (newer & developed) could accelerate the digital repository initiatives with an increasing popularity of open access movement in real world. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1006 Files in this item: 1
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Pahari, Sanjukta Ray (INFLIBNET Center, February 25, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: Much of what a man is pertains to his imagination. Indeed, imaginary are his hopes, his intentions, his ideas of himself. People dream of their lives and live on their dreams. The dividing line between living and dreaming is not always clear. Films are collective dream of society. They provide society with mythologies or patterns of behaviour. However, the mass appeal of the movies is a clear indication that most people today respond in one way or another to the dream like fantasies projected on the screen. It is necessary to grasp the significance of the preservation of movies in the life of the people. Preservation of cinema is no doubt the issue that haunts cinema preservationist, archivist librarians at the moment. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/999 Files in this item: 1
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Singh, Rajesh; Jindal, S C (INFLIBNET Center, February 25, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: Deals with the impact of ICT on Libraries and Information Centers (LIC) and describes the increasing role of LIC in teaching, learning, and research. Defines Information Literacy and discusses its various components. Enumerates various objectives of Information Literacy Program (ILP) carried out at Delhi University Library System (DULS). Describes various ILP conducted at DULS. Shows the implication of ILP for libraries and its resources, services, and staff. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1066 Files in this item: 1
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Tajer, Pegah (INFLIBNET Center, February 25, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: Information technologies have facilitated traditional reference process and made it more effective. Nowadays, most of library reference services are web-based. New version of the Web tilted Web 2.0. Some Web tools are blogs, wikis, RSS feeds, social networks, podcasting, tagging, mashups and Instant Massaging. These tools can be used in reference services in library 2.0. This article has proposed a model for reference services in 2.0 world called RS 2.0 model. This model includes direct and indirect reference services. Reference interview is done via Instant Massaging in RS 2.0. Four types of wikis used in RS 2.0. They are Ready Reference Wiki, Library Instruction Wiki, Reference Project Wiki and Collaborative Review Wiki. Refnews Blog, RefLibrarian Blog and RefLink Blog are some proposal blogs for RS 2.0. Social networks, podcasting, RSS and tagging are used in this model. In fact, RS 2.0 is a mashup. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1041 Files in this item: 1
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Camfield, Graham (INFLIBNET Center, February 25, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: The paper describes some recent projects and developments at the Library of the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). To support and assist learning and research the Library has introduced new resource discovery services, the Beta Catalogue and Cross Searcher federated search engine. There is close collaboration between the Library and LSE Centre for Learning Technology to provide online information skills training via Moodle. The LASSIE project has investigated the use of social software in libraries. LSE Library staffs are gradually introducing social software into their work. The LSE Institutional Repository, LSE Research Online, is managed by a team of Library staff. Two projects, VERSIONS and VIF, have explored the issue of uncertainty around different versions of an academic paper. The NEEO project has developed an open access repository for the research output of European economists. The digitisation of print collections is at an early stage. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1051 Files in this item: 1
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Singh, Manoj; Kumar, Vijai; Balan, Ajith; Gupta, Rajiv; Singh, Sanjay Kumar; Kanal, Leena A (INFLIBNET Center, February 25, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: Web 2.0 technologies provide opportunities in various ways to add value to e-services to the world. This term Web 2.0 is widely used to cover a lot of different things especially online on the Internet. These push technologies open new challenges for Library applications too. These powerful e-services reflecting the 2.0 movement integrate dissimilar data to make it more focused for user needs, integrate data within specific user tasks, facilitate collaboration and team use of information, and allow creation of new information and value by users online. However, RSS is one of the easiest and most seamless ways to connect and be informed. RSS (Rich Site Summary or Really Simple Syndication) is basically a format to deliver updated Web content. This paper describes the implementation of RSS 2.0 feed into an online information Gateway in a local Intranet environment thoroughly. Implementation of RSS feed provides news and information merely not static but also with a click. This paper highlights the features and technologies being used for implementation in a closed intranet environment. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1052 Files in this item: 1
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Dey, Nabin Chandra; Sarkar, Pronab (INFLIBNET Center, February 25, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: The paper discusses the features and benefits of a Web format called RSS, and give a brief technical overview of it and its application in Library Services. The paper discusses the step-by-step process of creating, publishing and using RSS Feeds. It also highlights the Do’s and Don’ts of RSS Technology. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1048 Files in this item: 1
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