From Hidden Stacks to Open Web with INFLIBNET: A Torchbearer for N.E. Indian Universities

Abstract

INFLIBNET centre since its establishment carried out a number of programmes for the university libraries of India and NE Indian universities are also no exception to it. University libraries of N.E India are professionally networked with INFLIBNET through different programmes like automation and networking, UGC Infonet internet connectivity, Consortium of e-resources, union catalogue, resource sharing through DDS, Shodhganga programme, HRD, etc. The paper tries to find out the different level of facilities and opportunities that are availed by the university libraries of NE India. It also reflects the status of the works of different NE Indian universities using INFLIBNET facilities. The paper tried to access the contribution of the Universities to union catalogue of INFLIBNET. It also tries to assess the work of ILL document delivery centres of NE India. The paper puts forward certain suggestion at the end.