Browsing by Author "Barman, Rajani Kanta"

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    Hrd Aspects of Library Automation In College Libraries of Guwahati : A Study
    (INFLIBNET CENTER, 2007-12-07) Singh, Sanjay Kumar; Barman, Rajani Kanta
    Library Automation is a phenomenon through which computer-based information processing is used to do day-to-day operations of library system and library services. It can be said that computer can serve as universal remedy for all the existing ills of libraries. Since these can be made use of for performing each and every activities of the library. This paper mainly focuses on the manpower aspects of library automation in the college libraries of Assam. The status of automation has been discussed along with library survey, library software, and library services.
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    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.
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    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.
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    Virtual Library : Planning and Managing
    (INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, 2004-02) Barman, Rajani Kanta; Singh, Sanjay Kumar
    Library without wall or a scientifically managed collection of information resources and services available electronically through Internet are nothing but the virtual library. The paper mainly discusses about the concept and the birth of VL. Emphasis has been given to the planning and management of VL which includes planning, mission and scope, time frame, infrastructures required, evaluation and assessment, etc. The paper focuses on the management and funding and also describes the influence of internet on VL along with user awareness and reference service. Some light has been thrown on the commercial consortia which provides the concept of e-journals, J-Gate, ACM portal, etc.