Browsing by Author "Singh, S N"

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    Awareness and use of Online Journals by the Faculty Members, Researchers and Students in the Faculty of Natural Sciences,Jamia Millia Islamia University: A Survey
    (INFLIBNET Center, 2008-02-28) Singh, Pankaj Kumar; Nazim, Mohammad; Singh, S N
    This study reports the result of a survey conducted at Jamia Millia Islamia University (JMIU) to determine the extent to which user are aware and make use of online journals. The study also examines the search pattern of online journals. A questionnaire was distributed among the Faculty members, Research scholars and Post-Graduate Students to collect desired data. A total of 120 questionnaires were distributed to the selected sample of Faculty of Natural Sciences; 70 valid samples were collected. The study found that the majority of users are aware about the availability of online journals. 60% of respondents want to use online version of journals whereas a few want to use printed journals. Majority of respondents use online journals for their research work. 70% of respondents take printout before using online journals. It was found that users faced problem when using online journals. They are also interested to take training to use online journals.
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    Digitization Initiatives and University Libraries in India
    (INFLIBNET Centre, 2006-11-09) Singh, S N
    This paper discusses the various aspects of the conversion of in-house library materials into electronic format, which leads toward the creation of digital library. Also describes the digitization initiatives that have taken place in India. Objectives of digitization have been correlated with the mission of university libraries. Deals with various image capturing and processing technologies and suitability for a university library. It tries to identify the areas to be covered under digital conversion program of in its first phase.
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    Open Source Software: A Comparative Study Of Greenstone And Dspace
    (INFLIBNET Centre, 2007-02-08) Singh, S N; Ngurtinkhuma, R K; Singh, Pankaj Kumar
    Open Source Software (OSS) is software available free of cost with source code for anyone to use. Since last few years, it is gaining attention of library and information professionals. Digitization involves huge money to create and maintain and the OSS appears to be a means to reduce it. Among these, DSpace and Greenstone are becoming more popular in India and abroad. This paper deals with the comparison of these two popular OSS from various points of view. The comparative table may help the professionals who are planning to create a digital library/ institutional repository.