PLANNER 2010 Tezpur

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Acquisition of Electronic Information Resources : Some Policy Issues
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) Gajendragadkar, Kasturi N; Kudapkar, Swapna S; Kurahatti, B T
Traditionally, the libraries have print-oriented collections. With the publishing world steadily moving from print to electronic, the libraries are also slowly adopting to the changes. Electronic information environment facilitates enhancement in the speed of service, number of users served,the quantum and exhaustiveness of information provided. However, the libraries need to have a methodical approach to move from print to electronic media. They should have well defined policies in place. This paper specifically focuses on the new policies adopted by Scientific Information Resource Centre (SIRC) of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in acquiring e-resources with particular reference to Electronic Journals.
Blog: A Handy Tool for Librarians
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) Rajashekara, G R; Gireesh, D R
Librarians have to learn how to do a lot with just a little in order to promote awareness of their programs and services. They have seized the opportunities to market libraries in the real world via traditional media: newspapers, corporate newsletters, radio, and TV. Many libraries produce brochures, pathfinders, and their own newsletters. So it is no surprise to see librarians stepping up to the plate and spreading the word online with blogs. Savvy librarians have identified blogs as another means to market libraries and their services. The article discuses basics of blogs, like history, types, features and limitations. And also it explains how it’s useful for librarians. Finally, few samples of Library blogs are presented and explained to highlight the importance of blogs in libraries.
A Digital Library Proposal for Engineering Libraries
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) Cherukodan, Surendran; N K, Sheeja
This paper tries to make a proposal for building digital libraries using open source software with special reference to DSpace. The authors are associated with Cusat digital library1 that made using DSpace open source software. The authors provide practical ideas for designing, developing and maintaining a digital library that caters the needs of users by saving time and effort.
Librarian to Cybrarian : Changing Roles and Responsibilities of Library Professionals
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) Dhiman, Anil Kumar
Emergence of digital libraries is posing a different kind of conundrum Librarians, where the traditional gatekeepers of knowledge are being bypassed. Likewise the role of library professionals is also changing, they have to act as Cybrarian instead of Librarians. Changed and expected roles & responsibilities of Librarians and library professionals are discussed in the paper.
Library 2.0 Emerging as the New Generation Interactive Library Service
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) Pradhan, Debasish; Panighahi, Pijushkanti
This article introduces Web 1.0 and its transformation into Web 2.0. It describes impact of Web 2.0 on Library 2.0. It compares Library 1.0 with Library 2.0. It suggests that recent thinking describing the changing Web as “Web 2.0” will have substantial implications for libraries, and recognizes that while these implications are kept very close to the history and mission of libraries, they still necessitate a new paradigm for librarianship. The paper points out different characteristics of Library 2.0. It states related technologies towards implementation of Library 2.0 services. It indicates principles Web 2.0 to the practice of librarianship, especially addressing how Web 2.0 technologies such as synchronous messaging and streaming media, blogs, wikis, social networks, tagging, RSS feeds, and mashups might intimate changes in library service
Library Professionals in Digital Environment: A Challenging Task
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) Barman, R K; G B, Devchoudhury
Discusses the changing horizon of modern librarianship. State the digital technology influences the entire librarianship. The Web and Internet revolutionizes the librarianship requiring the necessary development to develop human resources to fit in the new environment. The present trend demands more from the traditional library professional.
Re-engineering of Systems and Services of Selected Technical Institute Libraries in Assam: A Qualitative Study
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) Barman, Rajani Kanta; Thakuria, Pranjit Kumar
The purpose of the paper is to touch upon the basic principles and importance of re-engineering and its impact on quality management of libraries in some selected technical institutes of Assam in aspects of users’ satisfaction. Libraries have always had the ability to respond to the challenges of technology, from the printing press of the middle age to the print explosion of 20th century and to the digital ‘print’ of today. With the changing world ICT plays a dominant role in today’s library and information centers. But the academic libraries of Assam especially in technical institutions except few are lagging behind. Explains the status of re-engineering of some major libraries and their services lacuna. Suggests some remedial measures for improvement in the context of digital environment. The paper provides ideas how a quality system can be established through re-engineering of library setup and services.
Role of IR in Information Resource Mobilization and Management in the Current Scenario of Higher Education: A Case Study of Cochin University of Science & Technology (CUSAT)
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) Beena, C; Padmakumar, P K
Resource mobilization or generation is one of the global challenges in all sectors such as business, agriculture, banking, industry etc. In recent years, higher education has undergone important changes including the shift from teacher centered to a student centered learning, and the replacement of the traditional practice of learning over a specified period of time by the concept of lifelong learning. Higher education also is facing the new challenges of Information resource mobilization and management. The advancement of Information and communication technology (ICT) and multimedia applications has resulted in a lot of change in education like classroom teaching, e-learning, scholarly communication, online resources etc. In the current scenario of higher education, institutional repositories play a major role in collective resource mobilization and resource sharing across the nation and over the globe. This paper explains how scientific community and academia in Cochin University of Science & Technology contribute for resource mobilization through the institutional repository and how it is beneficial to the institution as well as the academic community.
New Era Digital Library: Re-engineering Library
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) Jha, Ram; Kumar, Abhishek
This paper focuses on and discusses the evolution, developments, importance and essence of Digital Library and its integration in new era in regard to multimedia data, Internetworking aspects and Hypermedia Applications. Storage, retrieval, cataloguing and design architecture of digitization of library will take the centre stage in the context of fast growing technology and in view of very large users requiring information at lightening speed simultaneously. Also, this paper discusses the reengineering perspective of Library.
Management and Preservation of AV Materials in TV Media of North Eastern Region : A Case Study
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) Barman, Sanjay Kumar
The management and preservation of AV(AV) materials in TV(TV) media is a less touched area of Library & Information Science. This paper discusses the management and preservation system of AV materials of 9 (Nine) selected TV media libraries of North Eastern Region. The tape formats used, staff strength, accessioning, classification, cataloguing, automation, preservation techniques etc. are discussed. Some problems have been identified and probable suggestions are put forth.
Highlights on Library Standards, Protocols, Formats and Model
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) Kamila, Kanchan
Highlights the different standards, protocols, formats and model for libraries which standardized the library processing work as well as search & retrieval service. It brings uniformity in the work and service and helps in international information interchange.
A Study of E-resource Acquisition Policies in Consortia : A Possibility
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) Sinha, Madhulika; Thacker, Vaibhavi A
Libraries of various institutes generally develop their own e-resources acquisition policies which they follow for acquisition of e-resources. The main object of evolving this policy is to provide easy access to all the e-resources, provide Authentic Information to users and availability to anywhere. The e-resource Acquisition Policy should follow the Library Standards like BSI (Bureau of Indian Standards), ISO (International Standards Organization) etc., Law of IPR and Copyrights should be applicable. For acquisition of e-resources and for its uninterrupted optimum utilization, libraries develop their own acquisition policy which provide safeguard while acquiring e-resources and also in the event of dispute or odd situation. In this paper, we discuss broad features of the acquisition policy which generally cover the e-resources to be selected, acquired, mode of acquisition, infrastructure required for its optimum use, collection development, availability of funds, priority to be given to e-resources to be acquired, intellectual access, ILL, technical compatibility, archival policy, contract negotiation and pricing policy, consortia acquisition, licensing, free e-resources, de-selection, exclusion of free e-resources, duplication, types of e-resources, digital collection, etc. To impart awareness among the learners and users located in remote areas,Government should take initiative to develop a network which provides information and other eresources up to that level.
Use of Scholarly Resources among Research Scholars in Pondicherry University
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) Singson, Mangkhollen; Leeladharan, M
In this short article we examine the use of electronic journals by research scholar and consider whether library services need any innovation. Research scholars are the intellectual asset of the University and their production of new knowledge through the practices of research and scholarship lies at the heart of the University’s mission. Yet, without effective and ongoing dissemination of knowledge, the efforts of researchers and scholars are wasted.Disseminationis thus a core responsibility of the University.
Networking of Academic Libraries in Guwahati: A Study
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) Medhi, Mayuri
In the present knowledge or information society, whatever we may call it, is dominated by the largest global network offered by Internet technology. Networking is the pre-requisite of the present society to be member of it. Therefore, to become the member of the library, network has become essential without any scope for any option or alternatives. Inadequacy of resources of even biggest library of the world is the main feature of any library or resource center. Therefore, augmentation of resources at the minimum cost is the aim not only by adding own resources but use resources of other libraries. The present professional challenge is that resources may not be available in own collection, but are to be made accessible wherever these are available. As such dependence on external resources is increasing day by day. We have to borrow what we don’t have or develop a common repository by collective efforts, which requires not only willingness to begin the process but mission to achieve the objectives. Keeping in view the above points in mind this paper briefly discuss about the need of the Guwahati academic library network and objectives of networking among the academic libraries in the Guwahati city. Further it enumerates issues involved in establishing such network, point out the constraints and finally the suggestion for the success of such networks.
Web-based Information Management at Institute of Technology & Marine Engineering Library: A Case Study
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) Mal, Debkumar; Das, Subarna K
Web-based library & information service makes easy for any library to deliver information through a variety of deployment options over the Internet or Intranet. This paper discusses a brief account on information management (IM), web-based information management & services. The paper also elaborates an overview of Institute of Technology & Marine Engineering (ITME) Library and explains the different web-based information services available at ITME Library.
Marketing Library and Information Services on the Green Road of Web 2.0: The Library Perspective
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) Mishra, Champeswar
Technological advancement has ushered a great change in the knowledge economic sector. The way people communicate, and in the process of information collection, organization and dissemination considered are to be crucial for providing the right information to the right customer (users) at the right time in a customizable, personalized, and collaborative way to the users which is imperative for the information professional. The role of the library is crucial in developing the novel thought to support the intellectual growth and success of the individuals and institutions that they serve in responding to these changes. The web 2.0 movement emerged as a response to the modern means for upgrading the libraries into more user-centered in the present library marketing scenario. In this paper, the author has vividly described marketing library services from user perspectives by applying social networking tools on the green road of marketing library and information services. The author has also rightly demarcated marketing strategy 2.0 plan for implementing social networking tools in the library and information services successfully.
Re-engineering of Reference Service
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) Rajendra, Aparna; B M, Panage
The introduction of new information and communication technologies, as well as the emergence and development of new techniques in information processing, storage, and dissemination have changed the role of all types of libraries in information dissemination. This has made libraries to supplement long-established services with online services to users, fulfilling any time and anywhere needs and expectations. The World Wide Web is a new powerful tool for reference librarians. Information which was once only available to large libraries with very high budgets is suddenly available to any library with Internet connections. Reference librarians themselves are participating in the electronic publication trade by creating Web pages and finding aids to assist both themselves and their users to locate information electronically on the World Wide Web. The web which poses a new challenge for librarians, offers major new tools and techniques to provide the powerful services. The present paper tries to focus new aspect of reference service. It also highlights the various efforts undertaken by different types of libraries in this direction.
Planning for Digital Library of Special Collections in Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS) Using Dspace: A Case Study
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) Chand, Prem; Rahman, Md. Ajazur; Ahmed, Jamil
Rare documents are the primary sources of historic information. Digital preservation of rare documents restores it from loss, decay and theft. This paper discusses all these aspects with the practical approach planned for digital preservation, collection of its rare documents, conferences, audios of important speakers and other collections of IIAS Library. The preservation of digital information and brief installation process of Dspace are an important part of this discussion. Presently IIAS library has opted Dspace software for the development of digital archive.
Re-engineering of Systems and Services of Selected Technical Institute Libraries in Assam: A Qualitative Study
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) Barman, Rajani Kanta; Thakuria, Pranjit Kumar
The purpose of the paper is to touch upon the basic principles and importance of re-engineering and its impact on quality management of libraries in some selected technical institutes of Assam in aspects of users’ satisfaction. Libraries have always had the ability to respond to the challenges of technology, from the printing press of the middle age to the print explosion of 20th century and to the digital ‘print’ of today. With the changing world ICT plays a dominant role in today’s library and information centers. But the academic libraries of Assam especially in technical institutions except few are lagging behind. Explains the status of re-engineering of some major libraries and their services lacuna. Suggests some remedial measures for improvement in the context of digital environment. The paper provides ideas how a quality system can be established through re-engineering of library setup and services.
The Contemporary Changes in the Current Scenario : Change Management in the Libraries and Information Centres
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) Pandya, Chintan; Pandya, Shilpa
In today’s technological environment change has become very imperative considering the sea change in library models and advent of information technology. These days’ libraries are doing their best to deal with these changes to serve the latest need of the library patron. This paper discusses the tools and challenges of change management in the libraries to facilitate their expansion, resources management and service performance. Information services have always been under constant pressure to prove the value of their staff, services and existence to management. The key to success lies in the ability to predict, manage, and exploit change in all areas of work, with change management emerging as a key extended skill which must be added to any information professional’s repertoire. Despite the tendency for information technology, finance and marketing departments to dominate boardroom thinking, the library and information sector still has the opportunity to take control of organizational information strategies, coordinate and drive the technologies and promote library use and benefits. The paper provides useful comprehensive tools to change the traditional libraries. The W4 tool will allow library professionals to determine informally the degree to which their organizational culture is either transformational or transactional in nature.

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