Evolving ETDs in University Library, Anna University A Case Study

Abstract

This paper attempts in bringing out the progress update of ‘Shodhganga’ project being executed in University Library of Anna University. The progress of principal activity which is digitalization of the research outputs of Anna University has already been briefed in previous papers presented in ETD sessions. The main objective of this case study involves the update of first phase activity i.e. Digitalization, brief summary on Phase 2 activity that involves development of ETD lab to enhance the progress of Digitalization and also brings out effective usage of access provided to Urkund Software as an approach towards Anti-plagiarism. Besides this a brief outline of the University Library of Anna University, its facilities, services provided to users, collection of traditional and E-resources from the access point of view have all been dealt with.