Browsing by Author "Jambhekar, Ashok"

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    Consortia Initiative for Access to Electronic Publication in Indian Libraries
    (INFLIBNET Centre, 2003-02) Kushwah, Shivpal Singh; Jambhekar, Ashok; Gautam, J N
    Need for resources sharing through consortia has become a necessary for the libraries all over the world. Various factors contribute to this situation. Indian libraries are no exception to this fast changing computive environment. This paper gives a brief account of some of the major consortia initiatives taken during the last couple of years. An effort has been made in this paper to list the issues involved in consortia and also offers few valuable suggestions.
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    Content Management: An Overview
    (INFLIBNET Centre, 2002-02) Jambhekar, Ashok
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    Internet as an Opportunity for Libraries
    (INFLIBNET Centre, 1999-02-20) Jambhekar, Ashok; Pandit, S Paul
    The authors are trying to 190k at the Internet which is becoming an integral part of everyday life, as a technology tool for improvements of the library services thereby increasing the visibility of librarians and the information professionals. The authors feel that there cannot be a gap between the so called librarians and the information professionals. The authors who are working in an automated library and network environment have been practicing the use of Internet in their day-to-day functions from collection developmen't, information processing, organization, retrieval and dissemination and more importantly for reference services. This paper discusses importance of using Internet to develop and expand the information base and to meet and enhance the information needs of their clientele.
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    A Plan for the Establishment of a Library Network or Consortium of Management and Engineering Libraries (MELC) in Western India: Preliminary Investigations and Formulations
    (INFLIBNET Centre, 2003-02) Ghosh, Maitrayee; Jambhekar, Ashok
    This article explores the possibilities of establishing Management and Engineering library consortia of two western Indian states - Gujarat and Maharashtra. It gives an overview of the current status of management and Engineering libraries of the region and examines the possibilities of building up information sharing system, which is of great importance and central to the formation of any consortia. Proposals are made here for a model of library consortia of the 21st century in two western states of India. It focuses on the joint purchase of the resources by IIT Mumbai, IIM Ahmedabad and other engineering and management institute libraries of the region. The theoretical and practical advantages and disadvantages of this form of collaborative approach between management and engineering libraries are described.
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    Understanding Marketing Approach For Librarys
    (INFLIBNET Centre, 1996-02-15) Jambhekar, Ashok
    The need to serve more and diverse functions has often brought pressure upon libraries and librarians to become more efficient to find additional resource. It could be attempted through fund raising or by adopting marketing strategies. It is necessary to understand that the resources qenerated should be used to supplement the existing resources. In the US, there are a number of centres contributing to the study and research. Fund raising is a well developed function in a number of research libraries. It calls for commitment and highly professional skills to make the programme successful. However, instances of fund raising are rare here. The concpet is successful in the US but it may not take off in the developing countries and also may not be sustainable over a period of time. It is an age of competition. and free market economy where enterprise, innovativeness, and creativityare essential elements to forge ahead. The libraries would better take a dispassionate look at their functioning.