Browsing by Author "Singh, Sanjay Kumar"

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    Digital Library Consortia with Reference to UGC-Infonet: A Need of the Hour in Digital World
    (INFLIBNET Center., 2008-02-28) Deka, Prasanta Kumar; Singh, Sanjay Kumar
    ICT is playing a major role in the all round development of society. Recent developments in the technologies have brought changes in the modes and methods of information, storage, retrieval and transmission. The Internet and web technology has open new dimension to the information systems. Internet, www, web 2.0 etc. has brought a major revolution on the library and information centres also to have access to different information sources and disseminate to the users in the era of information explosion. The paper mainly discusses about the importance of UGC-Infonet Digital Library Consortia for the libraries in the digital wor
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    E-Resources in College Libraries of Guwahati with Reference to NLIST: A Study
    (INFLIBNET Centre, 2012-03-03) Karmakar, Gouri Sankar; Deka, Prasanta Kumar; Singh, Sanjay Kumar; Sarkar, Sankar
    In the era of Information explosion e-resources are the only solution in the academic community for dissemination of knowledge in the present context. The paper mainly discusses on the use and application of e-resources in the college libraries of Guwahati, Assam. It highlights the present scenario of NLIST including access facility, user awareness and also discusses the security threats of digital era. The INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad is providing e-resources to Colleges in India in general and NE Region in particular.
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    Emerging Functions and Activities of Library Consortia with reference to Best Practices in LICs of Higher Education in Assam
    (INFLIBNET Centre, 2017-08) Dey, Nabin Chandra; Singh, Sanjay Kumar; Deka, Prasanta Kumar
    When the question of library resource sharing arises, it primarily indicates the books and journals, but why not share the other resources used for resource sharing. During the last century a lot of changes have taken place in the field of library cooperation starting with the production of union catalogues to shared integrated library systems. Library consortium is a terminology evolved to encompass all sorts of cooperative activities by modern libraries. Subscription of electronic resources is not the only function of a library consortium; it can provide many valuable and indispensable services to the member of libraries. A properly planned library consortium with good leadership can go a long way in serving the libraries by proving value added services. Many factors are responsible for consortia formation and many a times consortia are formed by the libraries by looking only on its benefits. The paper highlights the emerging areas of resource sharing among libraries through library consortia and discusses the issues and challenges faced by the library professionals of LICs of higher education in Assam in the digital era. It also highlights the application of ICT for digital library, the role of NAAC, NKC, and at the end a few suggestions are given for the betterment of college library services in Assam. It is the need of the hour that all college libraries of Assam must go for automation, which will lead towards the digital initiatives of Govt. of India towards Digital India movement.
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    Google Sites for Academic Library: A Practical Approach in Pub Kamrup College Library
    (INFLIBNET Centre, 2012-03-03) Mazumdar, Nirmal Ranjan; Singh, Sanjay Kumar
    With the application of information and communication technology, the library and information centers are now become more available as well as usable for all. IT based library and information center gives the maximum opportunity to the user- community to search their required information using different IT tools. The Google Sites is a service of Google where a webpage can be designed. The steps of designing a website using the Google are discussed in this paper among with the example of Pub Kamrup College Library website.
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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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    Indian Academic Research Data Repository (IARDR) With INFLIBNET: A Futuristic Plan
    (INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2019-11) Pal, Birender; Singh, Sanjay Kumar
    Data and Information are an integral component resulting to form the knowledge. In terms of research information management (e-resource), the Institutional Repository (IR) has played an immense role. Research data is another important asset of research which needs to be properly managed. The situations of research data management in European, American and Australian continents is very much advanced and are having a well research data management platform for their researcher. But when we study the research data management aspect basically in Indian context, then the situation is quite different than the other countries of the world. In Indian universities, a lot of research data has been collected by the researcher which is unutilized after the completion of research. This paper explores that what is the present status of research data management policy in Indian context. It also highlights on how India can have the research data management policy in the field of academics. It further reflects the proposed policy on how INFLIBNET centre can act as a national platform or nodal centre to build the anticipated IARDR. The paper at the end shows the merit and limitation of the proposed IARDR and the role of libraries.
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    Internet and Web Technology for Library In Digital Enviornment With Refernce to College Libraries of Guwahati
    (INFLIBNET CENTER, 2007-12-07) Deka, Prasanta Kumar; Singh, Sanjay Kumar
    ICT is playing a major role in the all round development of society. Recent developments in the technologies have brought changes in the modes and methods of information, storage, retrieval and transmission. The Internet and web technology has open new dimension to the information systems. WWW has created a sound impact on the library and information centres to have access to different information sources and disseminate to the users. The paper mainly discusses about the importance of Internet and web technologies for the libraries in the digital environment. Web provides significant advantages by integrating different library and information services with a common user interface provided by web browsers.
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    Issues and Challenges of Automation in the College Libraries of Guwahati
    (INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2016-11) Borkakoti, Rituraj; Singh, Sanjay Kumar
    The study has been carried out in the provincialised college libraries of Guwahati which are using LMS. Out of the 16 automated libraries, 15 libraries are using SOUL2.0 while one library is using KOHA. The use of the different modules of the library management software in the college libraries are analysed and the challenges confronted by the library professionals towards effective use of LMS are highlighted through the study.
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    Long Tail: An Emerging Technology for LIS in the Network Environment
    (INFLIBNET Center, 2008-02-28) Singh, Sanjay Kumar; Deka, Prasanta Kumar
    The enormous growth of the web, starting from zero to everything in the last decade, has forced us to believe in the impossible again. It might be the long-heralded great library of all knowledge really being within our grip? Today we need a building about the size of a small-town library to house 50 petabytes. With the advancement of tomorrow’s technology, it will fit into our iPod or may be some new device, which can store large amount of data. When that happens, the library of all libraries will ride in our purse or every individual’s pocket. If it doesn’t plug directly into our brain with thin white cords… Converting inked letters into electronic dots that can be read on a screen is simply the first essential step in creating this new library. The real magic will come in the second act, as each word in each book is cross-linked, clustered, cited, extracted, indexed, analyzed, annotated, remixed, reassembled and woven deeper into the culture than ever before. In the new world of books, every bit informs another; every page reads all the other pages… This paper mainly discusses about the long tail as an emerging technology for libraries in the network environme
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    Prospects of Open Source Software in LIS Area of Assam
    (INFLIBNET Centre, 2008-11-06) Singh, Sanjay Kumar; Deka, Prasanta Kumar
    The choice of library management programme is constituted by social, economic and or political factors that result in selection of a system that is not suitable for the library requirements, characteristics and functions. Open Source Software or OSS has revolutionised the modus operandi of library software for library automation. OSS is quickly becoming a solution, owing to the freedom to copy, modify and distribute it and freedom from contracts as well as for greater opportunities for interoperability with other application. The paper mainly discusses about different OSS. It is a relatively new idea for library automation. People often advocate OSS because it is free. Some of the selected OSS is highlighted. OSS is an umbrella term used to refer to a wide range of software products, services and communities.
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    Prospects of Using Digital Collections in NEIST Library: An Evaluation
    (INFLIBNET Centre, 2012-03-03) Nitupan, Sarmah; Singh, Sanjay Kumar; Himadri, Devi
    Digital environment has changed the scenario of the library. It becomes the backbone of the modern library. This paper discusses the overview of the digital collection in the NEIST (North East Institute of Science and Technology) Library. It covers about digital collections, its types, beneficiary points regarding the digital collections, and the criteria for the growth of digital collection. It also highlights how the digital collection in NEIST Library is becoming a solution in providing latest information in science and technology through e-journal of CSIR Consortium. The last part of the paper covers the evaluation of the digital environment of the library and its prospects.
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    Quality Assurance in Library and Information Science Education in India: Issues and Challenges
    (INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2019-11) Deka, Dipen; Mazumdar, Nirmal Ranjan; Singh, Sanjay Kumar
    The objective of this study is to look into the process of quality assurance of Library and Information Science (LIS) Education in India. Review of literature is done on the library and information science education globally to collect information on LIS education and its quality assurance. The study finds that apart from of few agencies like ALA in USA and CILIP in UK there is no agency or body at national and international level for quality assurance of LIS education. The study is limited to quality assurance of LIS education in India only. This paper enlightens about the quality assurance in LIS education in India. The main issues of quality assurance and the challenges are highlighted in this paper.
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    Research Data Repositories in Perspective of Climate Change: India to lead The World in Big Data Analytics with G-20 Summit
    (INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2023-11-17) Pal, Birender; Singh, Sanjay Kumar; Deka, Prasanta Kumar
    Background:Climate change is one of the major environmental challenges that have been faced by every nation. Data is the key factor for any nation for its progress. Different data repositories are maintain by different disciplines, organizations or nations. Technology is a boon for dealing with different global problems. Data science if merge with technology can bring a major development in our society. The G20 in its 2023 vision has clearly mentioned about “One Earth One Family One Future” which further expressed its concern towards the global problem related to climate change faced by the nations. The G-20 presidency of India may bring a common platform for countries to store and exchange their data with one policy and technology. Objectives:The study targets to identify different data repositories available in the world on the domain of climate change. The study also targets the data repositories of India. The study refers to identify the strength of G-20 countries on climate change domain data repositories with a proposal for creating a Unified global data repository on the domain. Methods:The method for the study is based on the available data repositories under the Registry of Research data repositories related to climate change. The climate change repositories were identified by following four areas of universe of knowledge. Results:The study found that there are 217 repositories of the 22 nations or unions on climate change domain. Further, the study also found that there are 62 data repositories identified which are created after the cooperation among nations or union. India individually is found to have 11 numbers of data repositories on the domain. Implications:The findings of the study can be applied for mitigating the global challenge faced by the world in terms of climate change by implementing the domain of data science. The study may lead India to serve as a Global leader in mitigating the global problem of climate change through its G-20 Presidency.
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    RSS 2.0: Experience with Implementation in a Closed Intranet
    (INFLIBNET Center, 2009-02-25) Singh, Manoj; Kumar, Vijai; Balan, Ajith; Gupta, Rajiv; Singh, Sanjay Kumar; Kanal, Leena A
    Web 2.0 technologies provide opportunities in various ways to add value to e-services to the world. This term Web 2.0 is widely used to cover a lot of different things especially online on the Internet. These push technologies open new challenges for Library applications too. These powerful e-services reflecting the 2.0 movement integrate dissimilar data to make it more focused for user needs, integrate data within specific user tasks, facilitate collaboration and team use of information, and allow creation of new information and value by users online. However, RSS is one of the easiest and most seamless ways to connect and be informed. RSS (Rich Site Summary or Really Simple Syndication) is basically a format to deliver updated Web content. This paper describes the implementation of RSS 2.0 feed into an online information Gateway in a local Intranet environment thoroughly. Implementation of RSS feed provides news and information merely not static but also with a click. This paper highlights the features and technologies being used for implementation in a closed intranet environment.
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    Uses of MoE-GoI Open Educational Platforms by the College Teachers of Assam: A Study Focusing on the Role of Library
    (INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, 2022-11) Pal, Birender; Singh, Sanjay Kumar
    Today, the use of technology in education is the need of the hour for any higher educational institution. NEP-2020 has very clearly mentioned the roadmap for the adoption of technology in education. It has emphasized the use of open online learning platforms along with the different e-contents, information repositories, etc platforms. The OER developed under the MOE-GOI has its own credibility in terms of courses available across the higher educational institutions of our country. Various platforms like SWAYAM, NDLI, e-PG Pathshala, CEC-OER, virtual labs, etc are developed under the guidance of MOE-GOI. Even these platforms served as an alternative during the pandemic situations. Till the study was submitted, 244 numbers of colleges have already registered in N-LIST out of which 185 colleges were the present beneficiary. College libraries are providing maximum assistance to library users in using the N-LIST services. So, whether a similar approach is found to be practiced by the college libraries in the case of OER. Further whether the faculty members are using all the different open online education platforms of MOE-GOI. What challenges are faced by the college teachers of Assam in utilizing the OER? So, this paper basically deals with all these three questions mentioned above.
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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.
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    Web - Resources in Assam Agricultural Library, Jorhat : A Case Study
    (INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) Sarma, Nitupan; Singh, Sanjay Kumar; Deka, Prasanta Kumar; Devi, Himadri
    The paper mainly discusses about the e-resourses as well as web-resources available in the Assam Agricultural University Library at Jorhat. It also highlights various services rendered by the library and brief history of AAUL.