Guindy Campus Library Portal of University of Madras : A Case Study

Abstract

Research and education are progressive with the paradigm changes in the valuable services offered by the Libraries. The spectrum of electronic resources required for research and the necessity of customizing them for use have contributed to the design and function of Library Portals. These portals contain gateway functionality and also provide tools for organized knowledge discovery. The paper illustrates the features and proactive role of the Campus Portal (Science Campus, Guindy) of the University of Madras in enhancing the quality of research.