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Konnur, P V; Ragavan, S Srinivasa (INFLIBNET Centre, February 8, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: Bangalore University has three constituent colleges and 440 Affiliated Colleges. The University has a Central Library at a sprawling campus called Jnana Bharati and a Branch library in the heart of the city at the Central College campus. All the 440 affiliated colleges have independent libraries. A number of these libraries have already computerized their housekeeping operations and have created bibliographical databases of their collections. BALNET will develop a resource sharing model by which all participating libraries can avail inter-library loan and document delivery services. In the proposed model the online union catalogue will students and faculty at the BU and any of the colleges to search for required monographs, serials, conference proceedings, articles. The authors has given an overview of proposed network model. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/557 Files in this item: 1
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Unknown author (INFLIBNET Centre, NaN, 2004)[more][less]
Abstract: A computer network is an interconnection of various computer systems located at different places. In computer network two or more computers are linked together with a medium and data communication devices for the purpose of communicating data and sharing resources. The computer that provides resources to other computers on a network is known as server. In the network the individual computers, which access shared network resources, are known as workstations or nodes. Description: This is IRTPLA course material URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/280 Files in this item: 1
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Jotwani, D (Inflibnet center, February 28, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: The papers defines the concept and describes the strategy for application of best practices in an organization. It discusses importance of introducing best practices in a modern library and information centre (LIC) to enable it to improve its processes and activities, optimize resource utilization, and deliver high quality, value added services to its users. It reviews the attempts made by IFLA, ALA, ACRL, Australian Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs, and NAAC in India to develop best practices / guidelines for different types of libraries and /or for specific services. The paper has suggested / listed the characteristics of the best LIC. It presents the case study of the Central Library of Indian Institute of Technology Bombay to illustrate that adoption of well defined, transparent, user-focused, and technology-oriented processes and practices with a flexibility to change and improve can lead the LIC to be the best. The practices followed by the Central Library, IIT Bombay have been discussed under : (a) Resource development and management, (b) User services, (c) ICT-enabled services, (d) Users empowerment, Information literacy and library marketing, (e) Other activities. It concludes that the best practices is not a one time solution, but a continuous process. The sense of curiosity, willingness to change and learn from experience of others, and pursuit for superior performance can lead the librarians and libraries to Best Practices. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1223 Files in this item: 1
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Srivastava, Ravija (INFLIBNET Centre, February 2, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: Learning objects are building blocks of e-learning . They are found embedded in various types of environments viz. institutional repositories, VLEs/MLEs, online learning repositories and personal repositories. In the distributed environments it is difficult to locate a desirable LO to match with a given set of learning objectives, hence various standards pertaining to interoperability of the repositories and to facilitate cross-searching, accessibility, reusability, aggregation of LOs have been developed. But there is no agreement on the use of instructional design and verification of the content of a LO. The present study outlines quality control measures currently practiced by the managing organizations of selected representative learning repositories, with respect to these two criteria only. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/563 Files in this item: 1
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Rathinasabapathy, G; Sundari, T Mohana; Rajendran, Thiru L (Inflibnet center, February 28, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: Biometric identification refers to a technology that uses scanned graphical information from many sources for personal identification purposes. The biometric technology helps the libraries to ensure safety and security to its invaluable collections, infrastructure and human resources. It is the duty of the librarian to keep the library buildings, shelves and stacks open and free without losing items to make available or putting individuals at unacceptable risk from the malicious, avaricious or senseless acts of others. Further, the LIS professionals are now handling huge database, provide access to online journals and web-enabled online public access catalogues in the networked digital environment where there are a lot of scope for compute /cyber crimes. In this regard, the biometric technology is a boon for the LIS professionals as it provides a single point of control for administrators to manage access to library resources such as computers, buildings, doors, the Internet, and software applications. In this context, this paper attempts to study the various types of biometric applications available for LIS centres, its prospects and problems as well. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1252 Files in this item: 1
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Gonsai, Atul M; Soni, Nilesh N (Inflibnet centre, February 8, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: To provide the security to the library network or any other network, nowadays we have various newly developed mechanisms to provide security in the form of identifying the user and allowing specific access to the user. User Authentication can be achieved by the way of user name and password but it has very less level of impact to identify the proper user. For this reason the new mechanism like computer access is granted by checking a fingerprint. One can use Biometric Authentication Technique to apply in the library network to provide high level of security to identify the proper user. Biometric-based authentication applications include workstation and network access, application logon, data protection, and remote access to resources, transaction security. This paper discusses the application of Biometric authentication technologies in the field of library network by way of the library model which uses Biometric authentication in the form fingerprint scanning to identify the user and then gets the library resource. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1426 Files in this item: 1
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Gonsai, Atul M; Soni, Nilesh N (INFLIBNET Centre, February 8, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: To provide the security to the library network or any other network, nowadays we have various newly developed mechanisms to provide security in the form of identifying the user and allowing specific access to the user. User Authentication can be achieved by the way of user name and password but it has very less level of impact to identify the proper user. For this reason the new mechanism like computer access is granted by checking a fingerprint. One can use Biometric Authentication Technique to apply in the library network to provide high level of security to identify the proper user. Biometric-based authentication applications include workstation and network access, application logon, data protection, and remote access to resources, transaction security. This paper discusses the application of Biometric authentication technologies in the field of library network by way of the library model which uses Biometric authentication in the form fingerprint scanning to identify the user and then gets the library resource. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/569 Files in this item: 1
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Rajashekara, G R; Gireesh, D R (INFLIBNET Centre, February 18, 2010)[more][less]
Abstract: 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. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/978 Files in this item: 1
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Pradhan, Bijayananda; Gupta, Parveen (INFLIBNET Center, February 25, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: Blog and Wiki which are not only useful for web communities at large but also very helpful for the librarians/information scientists in sharing and dissiminating information in the web 2.0 environment. A wiki is a website that allows and encourages users to share information by freely writing new content, adding to existing content, and editing or commenting on content. Similarly a blog is a website in which items are posted on a regular basis and displayed in reverse chronological order. The paper gives a detailed account of how the DRDO communities is getting benefitted through their DRDO intranet by DRDO Wiki and DRDO Blog which are being hosted and administered by DESIDOC. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1037 Files in this item: 1
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Dhiman, Anil Kumar; Sharma, Hemant (INFLIBNET Center, February 28, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: Today, the terms like Web 2.0, library 2.0 and blogging are the buzzwords. Along with web 2.0, blogging is also getting popularity among the library professionals. Weblog or blog is the website consisting of journal like entries that are arranged in reverse chronologically order. These are distinguished by their frequent, usually short, post, and by the way they reflect their owner’s personality. This paper discusses the Blog and its uses in library & information centers. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1268 Files in this item: 1
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Bansode, S Y; Pujar, S M (INFLIBNET Center, February 28, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: Blog a new online tool is being effectively used by various libraries across the world to update users regarding library resources and services. The paper highlights on types of blogs, blogs in library sphere, how to start a blog with suitable examples, areas in which it can be best implemented URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1269 Files in this item: 1
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Prasad, H N; Singh, Shuchita (INFLIBNET Center3, February 28, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: The paper discusses the importance of blogs as a tool for communicating information to the users community.Presents the developments relating to blog technology and usage. Examines the blog applications in libraries. Disccusses the users’ expectations. Presents the Indian scenario of the web logs in Libraries of India. Analyses the different applications of web logs in Indian universities and IIT libraries URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1273 Files in this item: 1
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Mattoo, M S (Inflibnet centre, February 8, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: Unprecedented growth and popularity, besides hospitality displayed by blogs and blog softwares culminated into massive use of this service in many fields including Library & Library Information Science. This paper briefly discusses some blogging softwares and blog search engines including those used in the field of Library and Library Information Science. The Author has tried to come out with a model blog for Allama Iqbal Library using blogging software Live Journal and the same is presented through this paper. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1451 Files in this item: 1
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Kumar, P V Raj (INFLIBNET CENTER, December 7, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: “All that glitters is not gold” goes the saying. This paper deals lucidly with the efforts and other associated hardship and difficulties encounted in the making of a digital library at Anna University. The author has highlighted in the preamble about the geneses of the University with an introduction about the University library. All the concepts, the design components, services and uses of the established Digital library initiatives have all been discussed in detail. The difficulties faced in the making of the digital library have also been dealt with in the paper. Last but not the least, a few valuable suggestions to make the digital library more pervasive and usable by all the users have also been well suggested for the posterity. In a nutshell, this paper illustrates the” digital experience” of the University library. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1086 Files in this item: 1
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Sahoo, Kshyanaprava; Jeevan, V K J (INFLIBNET Centre, February 2, 2005)[more][less]
Abstract: The Indian National Digital Library in Science and Technology consortium, setup by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India has currently over 140 institutions as members who are taking advantage of cost effective access of premier resources in science, technology and management. Out of the different resources accessible under this consortium, the present study selected four major resources, such as ACM Digital Library, IEEE/IEE Electronic Library, ScienceDirect of Elsevier, and Springer Link to make a comparative assessment of the key features and quantity of records in these. The results identified are presented in tabular form. More exhaustive studies are further planned to categorically identify the best resource to answer a crucial query and in identifying the inherent benefits and limitations of each resource. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1526 Files in this item: 1
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Maltesh, M; Devi, Th Satyabati (INFLIBNET Centre, November 9, 2006)[more][less]
Abstract: The present paper is a joint venture of two authors who worked differently on manuscripts of Manipur and rare Buddhist manuscripts of Arunachal Pradesh, and the problematic of restoration and digitization in modern context. The major objective of the proposed study would be to delineate the modus operandi for the restoration of the rare Buddhist manuscripts in Arunachal Pradesh and rare manuscripts of Manipur, involving such scientific methods as electronic scanning, digitization, etc. However, these scientific methods would be complementary to the time-tested, indigenous and traditional methods of physical preservation in order to make these manuscripts available in its original or the simulated formats for the next generation. The electronic rendition of the calligraphies and art forms would be hosted on the web or it can be preserved in repositories by using D-Space software, so as to facilitate the entire world to comprehend the essence and tenets of manuscripts. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1192 Files in this item: 1
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Seshaiah, O. (INFLIBNET Centre, November 10, 2005)[more][less]
Abstract: The idea of converting library materials into digital format for creating digital collections has advanced rapidly in the last few years, thus leading to the concept of a digital library. A digital library is a library that contains materials in digitized form or access to internal or external digital resources. Digital information resources include not only rapidly growing collection of electronic full text resources, but also images, video, sound, and even objects of virtual reality. The most important component of a digital library is digital collection it holds or has access to. A digital library can have a wide range of resources. A digital library is not a single entity although it may have digital contents created in-hourse or acquired in digital formats stored locally on servers. A digital library may also act a portal site providing access to digital collections held elsewhere. The digital imaging technology offers a number of choices that can be adopted to translate from print to digital. Digital conversion process includes Document, Data Capture, Data Processing, Storage, Indexing and retrieval. Dublin Core standard is adopted internationally to create Meta data of digital resources. The advent of the Internet acted as catalyst for Digital Library initiatives. Digital library environment is the context of rapidly charging computer and communication technology. This paper explains digitization methods, process of digitization and tools required for digitization. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1352 Files in this item: 1
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Lalitha, P; Murthy, T A V; Khan, M T M; K, Manoj Kumar (INFLIBNET Centre, November 10, 2005)[more][less]
Abstract: Digitization has immense potential to store, preserve, disseminate and redistribute cultural materials, if the materials are captured in a bit stream format so as to enable to access through network for learning and understanding the history and culture of a civic society. Generally these materials are stored in museums or in libraries, but they can be spread over the globe and with the spread of the Internet, such contents can be made available to any corner of the world. Universal access implicitly assumes a largely unidirectional flow of information from the developed world to the developing world but the latter is often richer in traditional wisdom, crafts, and cultural artifacts: digital technologies have the potential to preserve that heritage and make it accessible. For developing an Image Repository for photographs of Ancient cultural material by using the advanced digital technology is a challenge, which include description of the photographs of Indian cultural Heritage Materials, Creating Metadata from the sample, Mapping the created metadata with Dublin Core, Developing an Image Repository System using Digital Library open source software etc. This paper is the result of the case study of such an attempt by the authors on exploring Open Source Digital Library Software, DSpace, for preserving the cultural heritage materials. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1354 Files in this item: 1
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Dabholkar, Rekha; Prabakaran, R; Kurahatti, B T (INFLIBNET Centre, November 6, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: Building an Institutional Repository has twin objectives. It servers as a digital archive of the total research output created by the academic community of an institute. It makes freely accessible over the internet this intellectual output to all those who are interested in it, thereby promoting the knowledge development. TIFR too is therefore planning to build its Institutional Repository and as a prelude to this has undertaken a pilot project. This paper discusses some of the details of this initiative. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1140 Files in this item: 1
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Thakuria, Juli (INFLIBNET Centre, November 6, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: Paper deals with open source institutional repository software specially DSpace. After defining the terms, it discusses implementation of DSpace as an institutional repositories. DSpace has developed a model that allows users to use the system, submit and use content, and administrators can organize and configure the system. In order to be more usable to different types of users, the software provides a configurable submission and workflow process that can be fit to any organization’s information needs. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1113 Files in this item: 1
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