CALIBER 1998 : Bhubaneswar

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Information Management : An Overview
(INFLIBNET Center, 1998-03-04) Ravichandra Rao, I.K.
Information management is a process which involves converting the internal and external information of the institution into actionable knowledge with the help of technology. The three basic facts of information management are: manage men: of change, management of information systems and services, and the management process, which includes planning process, manpower planning and management, finance management. Steps in the decision making process are provided. The role of librarian and information scientists in the information management environment is highlighted.
Collection Development and Organisation of Electronic Publications in Academic and Research Libraries
(INFLIBNET Centre, 1998-03-04) Kittur, K.N.
The availability of new technologies, high speed processing, improved disk space to store large volume of data at a lower price encouraged the growth of variety of publications in machine readable forms i.e. the electronic publications. The author discusses the types and selection of such publications available on floppy diskette, CD-ROMs. portable hard disks. Major types of electronic publications useful to academic and research libraries are: databases; educational softwares; electronic textbooks, reference tools, knowledgebases, multimedia, clinical decision aids and practice management softwares, full texts (journals) and computer literacy and productivity softwares. The softwares can be public domain softwares, sharewares and commercially produced softwares. Selection criteria of softwares along with the names of software selection tools and sources are provided. Preparation of software for use i.e. testing and installation, shelving I storing, use instructions. technical processing and security are discussed. The author hopes that India can be one of the major producers and exporters of electronic publications in the world.
Information Management in the Academic Libraries
(INFLIBNET Center, 1998-03-04) Sharma, T.N.G.
Information management constitutes a major acnvity of the health care professionals. Health care institutions are considering, and a few are making. large-scale commitments to information systems and services that will affect every aspect of their organizations function. Health science libraries have to adopt several of the Integrated Academic Information Management Systems (IAIMS) concepts and implement them at a hospital library level. The ideal situation in which the healthy professions can profit fully from the rationalization and management of knowledge in the medical school setting is one of reapproachment between the transmitters (teachers) and receivers (students) of information, whether medical or in any other subject.
Information Management in Academic Libraries - Some Observations
(INFLIBNET Center, 1998-03-04) Prasad, H.N.
Information management systems include all methods and procedures for collecting and processing information on a particular resource and formatting that data in a manner which is useful for the users. It should meet at least two requirements: to bring the information being looked for and to bring the required information fast. Computers and telecommunication technologies, as information management tools, have brought changes in the organization of information. Different aspects of information management, and future issues are discussed.
Software Problems in Library Automation in India
(INFLIBNET Center, 1998-03-04) Francis, A.T.
The systems and infrastructure used for information management should have international standards and compatibility. Few important agencies / institutions engaged in the propagation of standards in databases and related softwares are American National Standards Institute (ANSI), International Standards Organisation (ISO), National Information Standards Organisation (NISO) and International Eletro Technical Committee (IETC). The author enumerates the important issues to be considered while selecting a library software along with the names of the major library softwares available. The author suggests for the establishment of a constant mechanism to make aware the library professional about the developments in the field, issuing of guidelines for standard library software, preparation of the list of standard softwares and evaluation of the software by a Software Evaluation Committee (SEC) at the national level.
Collection Development in the Context of Library Networks
(INFLIBNET Centre, 1998-03-04) Reddy, E. Rama
In the recent years, the libraries need to focus their attention towards developing electronic documents selectively and access to electronic information sources using network facilities. Selection of electronic sources for collection development activities is to be done based on certain criteria i.e. reputation of authors. publishers and products, context. format features, access methods, storage and licensing agreements. The author provides strategies for libraries to get into networks and resource sharing trends. The present era is more conducive to the resource sharing and use of financial resources effectively. The concept of ownership need to be replaced with sharing the resources for mutual benefit.
User Education in University Libraries
(INFLIBNET Center, 1998-03-04) Kumbar, Mallinath; Biradar, B.S.
User education is mainly concerned with providing guidance and instruction to the user in the proper use of library collection, individually or collectively, Difference between user education, orientation and initiation is mentioned and the need for user education in the libraries is emphasized. Objectives and methods of user education are provided. Though many institutions', universities and associations in India have organized seminars and conferences on the topic in the past, the necessary infrastructure and the innovation of suitable library instruction methods to suit the Indian conditions are yet to be developed. Therefore, it is the duty of the profession to develop such teaching aids which are suitable to meet the Indian requirements. It has become more urgent due to the heavy use of advanced technologies in libraries and information centers.
Impact of Information Technology on the Knowledge and Skill Base of Library Staff in lIT-Bombay: A Study of Management of Change
(INFLIBNET Center, 1998-03-04) Subbarao, V. Sashikala
Information Technology (IT) has radically changed the nature of work. and as a consequence the context and skill base of many jobs in a library require evaluation and redefinition. Keeping the libraries in institutions of higher learning. such as the IIT·Bombay in mind. the author has mentioned the approaches for developing new skills demanded by the introduction of IT in the libraries. The Il'I'-Bombay library staff have responded positively to the changing environment. maintaining a satisfactory balance with traditional printed based information sources and services. It is well recognised that there is a substantial educational role for the librarians in familiarizing users with the networked learning environment and it is already possible to carry out many of the activities associated with this role in cyberspace.
CDS - ISIS for Library and Information Management . Some Developments
(INFLIBNET Center, 1998-03-04) Sandha, D.P.; Ramesh, D.B.; Dalai, B.K.
CDS - ISIS package has helped many Library & Information professionals to create various in- house databases in India. Majority of the library & Information Centres in India use this package in comparision to other packages. The number of licensed users of CDS I ISIS are nearly 1400 at present. The authors have provided instances where CDS I ISIS is used as a tool for library computerisation particularly in housekeeping activities like ILL. FCE. eNC. IEEE and NEWS; cataloguing and indexing; circulation; acquisition. CAS & SOl. and its use in INTERNET. The package is more popular among the academic and research institutions in comparision to private industries. It helps the newcomers to learn various concepts and approaches to design in-house databases.
Awareness and Use of Digital Collection by Scientists
(INFLIBNET Centre, 1998-03-04) Sahu, J.R.; Seth, M.K.; Ramesh, D.B
By considering the opinion of the scientists as the best means of evaluation of the collections of a library. the authors have conducted a survey of the opinion of the scientists of the Regional Research Laboratory. Bhubaneswar in order to find out the budget allocation on electronic publications, use of CD-ROM databases and preferences of computerised library services like on-line. CD-ROM and INTERNET services for their research purposes. For effective management of information. the library administration should take into consideration the opinion of the scientists and provide E-mail and INTERNET based services to the users. In order to have sharing of resources. the authors have suggested a network of libraries and information centres in the city of Bhubaneswar.
Cyberspace and Internet - Indian Context
(INFLIBNET Centre, 1998-03-04) Singh, Gurdev; Gupta, Vijaykumar
Cyberspace is not wires, cable and microwave, but it is an experience, in which computers and their contexts are available to users of any participating computers, anywhere in the world. It can be viewed under two main divisions: external cyberspace and internal cyberspace. External cyberspace is the vast collection of data and expertise available in the world outside, through electronic networks i.e. Internet and databases. Internet comprises thousands of networks lying allover the globe in different countries which can communicate with each other using Internet protocol. The authors describe the Internet connectivities in India through YSNL, DOT and DOE, by mentioning the types. Internet succeeded in' the U.S. because there is a systematic and sustained growth in interlinked networks of computers, whereas in India such interlink is not achieved so far.
Electronic SDI : State of the Art at lIT, Kharagpur
(INFLIBNET Center, 1998-03-04) Jagajeevan, V.K.; Katna, A.K.
The evolution of computer based matching of context profiles of information with interest profiles of users has helped in the transformation of the traditional SDl service to an electronic form in the central library of lIT, Kharagpur. Electronic SDl was introduced in 1997. Based on the Current Contents On Diskette (CCOO) database on three of the major thrust areas i.e. i) physics, chemistry, earth science ii) engineering, computing and technology, and iii) social, behavioural and earth sciences, the authors have described the methodology adopted in the Central Library. The problems faced and the future prospects are also mentioned. Besides opening new vistas for paperless correspondence, the electronic SDl also provides opportunity for the development of the expert database of faculty interest profiles.
Tools and Techniques for Information Management
(INFLIBNET Center, 1998-03-04) Seetharam, S.
Information management is concerned with economy, efficiency and affectiveness of an organization's information resources. Numerous tools and techniques. both conventional and non-conventional have been developed to find the ways of satisfying demands for relevant up-to-date and accurate information at an economic cost. The author describes briefly about the tools and techniques, useful to information managers i.e. information technology, standards. systems analysis, bibliometrics. work analysis, monitoring and controlling, evaluation and conventional techniques like classification and bibliographic description.
CD-ROM - An Information Storage and Retrieval Tool
(INFLIBNET Center, 1998-03-04) Sharma, R.S.; Patnaik, Rachna
Information Retrieval is becoming increasingly dependant on physical mechanisms like computer, telecommunications, Multimedia, CD-ROM, Internet, WORM, modem etc. Among these the CD-ROM databases are costeffective. Due to advancement of electronic sector more and more users are using CD-ROM for retrieving information as it follows Hypertext system. They are unique because large volumes of data can be stored at a very low price. The information contained in CD-ROM include text, still images, audio, digital video and animation. The authors mention about the advantages of CD-ROMs and provide the status of CD-ROM server at SAC Library, ISRO.
DVD : The Storage Media
(INFLIBNET Center, 1998-03-04) Reddy, E. Rama; Rajan, N. Varatha
Digital Video Disc or Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is a new optical storage technology having a large capacity CD with advanced multimedia support with atleast seven times the storage capacity of CD-ROM and can be manufactured for about the same price. DVD technology consists of five different formats: DVD- Video, DVD-Audio, DVD-ROM, DVD-R and DVDRAM. The authors mention about the storage capacity of different formats, their usefulness and compact, standardisation aspects and few limitations. "The nex.t generation of consumer and computer electronic products wm be built using DVD technology, replacing the VHS player, CD-ROM, CD-A, and CD-R devices.
Information resources on the Internet its selection and organisation
(INFLIBNET Centre, 1998-03-04) K.R., Rajeev; K., Binu
Internet contains a large amount of information resources from all fields. The many utilities on Internet such as Evmail , USENET, OPACs, electronic publications etc., are very much useful to libraries in providing information services to users. The authors describe the alternative ways of organising information about the information on the Net i.e. information about relevant sites, in ones' own computer to search, locate and disseminate the relevant information in time. They suggest that to take the full advantage of INTERNET potential, the librarians need to become more knowledgeable about the options available and they need to develop special skills to use new tools and facilities.
Newspapers:Place and Treatment in University Libraries-A Study at Tirupati
(INFLIBNET Centre, 1998-03-04) Padmini, K.
Newspapers are still on the top serving their users as primary sources of information. By interviewing five university librarians of Tirupati with a structured questionnaire, the author has reported the findings of the survey regarding newspaper selection, language-wise subscription, acquisition of foreign newspapers, preservation, space and furniture, discarding, microfilming, indexing of newspapers in the libraries along with few suggestions. Specific areas of research for future are identified.
Total Quality Management : Application to Libraries and Information systems
(INFLIBNET Centre, 1998-03-04) Meera, B.M.
Total Quality Management (TQM) is a people-focused management system that aims at continual increase in customer satisfaction at continually lower real cost. It is not a tool in itself, but simple and useful tools and techniques of Statistical Process Control (SPC) form an essential part of TQM exercises. Of various tools and techniques, the author has described three, i.e. Process flow diagram, Pareto diagram and Cause-effect diagram, mentioning about their applications and advantages in management of libraries and information centres. These three techniques are simple in approach and application. There are other techniques of TQM, which can also be used in library environment but needs statistical computations.
Exploitation of IT, Academic Libraries and Human Resources Development
(INFLIBNET Center, 1998-03-04) Sharma, P. L.
IT involves computers, electronic medias, satellite. telecommunications and storage devices. It has made a deep impact on the academic libraries. The emphasis of these libraries is shifting from collection to access. Academic libraries in India still face several challenges due to the emergency of IT. The author lists all these challenges and deals in detail about one of the foremost challenges i.e. manpower development in the context of IT. The provision of raising facilities on IT in the library schools. inclusion in curriculum, short-term training facilities by other organizations. refresher courses. participation in workshops. seminars. conferences, conventions etc. are discussed. For their own survival and for the survival of the profession, the librarians have to play their role effectively in future. otherwise they will be replaced by a new group of professionals.
Data Base Management System in Library Usage - An Overview
(INFLIBNET Center, 1998-03-04) Mohanty, Geeta
The software that allows one or more persons to use, store, delete, modify and retrieve data that is stored in a database is a Data Base Management System (DBMS). Basic characteristics of DBMS are: Data Manipulation Language (DML), Data Definition Language (DDL), Data Base Manager. The author provides a schematic representation of a DBMS system and mentions its components i.e. entity set, attributes / keys, and relationship. The DBMS enables a user to create and update files, to select, retrieve and sort data and to generate reports. Therefore, the DBMS is a vital part of the information management in libraries.

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