Browsing by Author "Devi, Th Purnima"

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    Human Resource Development for Digital Environment : A Case Study of the Libraries of Manipur
    (INFLIBNET Centre, 2006-11-09) Devi, Arambam Hileima; Vikas, Ch; Devi, Th Purnima
    The present paper highlights the scenario of application of information technology in the three types of libraries i.e. Publics, Special and Academic Libraries residing in the valley of Manipur. The objectives are to present an unbiased account of the scenario which has been large affecting the services of the libraries. It also states the problems and prospect regarding the areas, which can be developed in future for effective functioning of the libraries in Manipur.
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    Library Networking: A Conceptual Model of Rural Library Information Netwok System for Easy Access By Rural Community of Manipur
    (INFLIBNET Centre, 2006-11-09) Meitei, L Shanta; Devi, Th Purnima
    The paper discusses the term library network as an essential component in information society. The paper highlights the scenario of rural libraries in the state of Manipur. This paper further elaborates the conceptual ideas for setting up a proposed model of ‘Rural Library Information Network System’ for powering the masses for the construction of knowledge based society and importance of Information Communication Technologies(ICTs) which is key to bridging new digital connections in the rural areas of Manipur in this global digital information age.
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    Open Access to Information and Knowledge : An Initiative of Institutional Repositories and Digital Library in India
    (INFLIBNET Centre, 2008-11-06) Meitei, L Shanta; Devi, Th Purnima
    The paper discusses the Open Access Initiatives for global access, repository, preservation, and organized management of networked information services in a distributed environment where both the users and resources are at varied locations. The paper highlights various initiatives of Institutional Repositories and Digital Library in the country. The Paper also discusses the necessity of DSpace Digital Library Software for Digital Library Initiatives and OAI-PMH (Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting) in Open Archives Initiative.
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    Open Access: An Overview
    (INFLIBNET Centre, 2008-11-06) Devi, Th Purnima; Phuritsabam, Bobby
    This paper highlights into the importance of Open Access (OA) and Institutional repository initiatives to the system of scholarly communication. Open Access & Institutional repositories—digital collections that capture and preserve the intellectual output of university communities—respond to two strategic issues facing academic institutions. This paper examines institutional repositories & Open Access from these complementary perspectives, describing their potential role and exploring their impact on major stakeholders in the scholarly communication process. Through literature survey and review the author(s) identify the relevant works on Open Access and its meanings etc.
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    Perspective of Digital Preservation: Need and Strategies in The Digital Age
    (INFLIBNET Centre, 2006-11-09) Singh, Kh Surachand; Sagolshem, Memori; Devi, Th Purnima
    While digital technologies are enabling information to be created, manipulated, disseminated, located, and stored with increasing ease, preserving access to this information poses a significant challenge. Digital preservation involves the use of well-defined techniques to prevent the original artifact from deteriorating further and to perhaps even improve it to the point where it can be used again. It involves quite different methods, skills, and outcomes and can complement traditional preservation services, while simultaneously providing unique and dynamic new uses of information.