Browsing by Author "Ali, Amjad"

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    Application of Information Technology in the Educational Media Libraries of Delhi
    (INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, 2004-02) Ali, Amjad
    Media libraries hold collections of print, celluloid and digital media. They are emerging as a result of advancements in information technology. This study is an attempt to assess the current state of IT application in the media libraries of Delhi being headquarter of about all educational media organizations and their networks of the country. An assessment is made on the basis of the availability of computer hardware, software, operating system, databases of holdings and online connectivity. It reveals that most of the libraries do not follow uniform standards for management and utilization of their collections. It is suggested to develop IT infrastructure for them in a phased manner by procurement of hardware, software, training of personnel and achieving online connectivity.
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    Utilization of Internet-Based Library and Information Services by the Faculty Members of Engineering College in the Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh: A Case Study
    (INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) Rehman, Waheed UR; Ali, Amjad
    This paper is the outcome of a survey conducted to assess the utilization of internet-based library services available to the faculty members of Z.H. College of Engineering & Technology at the Aligarh Muslim University. Data for the study was colleted by administering an open-ended questionnaire asking for recording of information on the various aspects of the internet-based services, frequency of visit to the library, purpose of visiting the library, Internet usage, purpose of using the internet services, use of popular Search engines, awareness about Internet services, number of E-journal consulted and the behaviors of staff members while using the library facilities. The study reveals besides other points that most of the faculty members utilize the services offered by the college library and emphasizes that the services may be improved further after proper training for familiarity with the latest Information and Communication Technologies and improvement of the existing IT infrastructure.