PLANNER 2004:Imphal

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Rural India : IT Penetration and knowledge revolution Role of MSSRF
(INFLIBNET Center, 2004-11) Sridevi, J; Murthy, T A V; Vyas, Shalini
Slowly and steadily, Indian villages are getting wired up, we all saw the model of growth evolved by – neighborhood cable operators, it is only a matter of time. New ways of communicating with rural India are beginning to emerge. If cable television can happen, can broadband and convergence be far behind? Liberal exchange of information and experiences over the internet, person – to –person communication amongst virtual communities spread over thousands of miles, distribution of products and services though this multi- transactional conduit, is converting today’s world in to a vibrant global and information village.
Search Techniques for Accessing CD-Rom Databases
(INFLIBNET Center, 2004-11) Bhatnagar, Anjana
It is an indisputable fact that the computer information revolution has fundamentally changed library services across the nation for the past decades. Two recent advancements of information technologies, in particular, had significant impact on Library services. First, the introduction of CD-ROM technology has provided library users powerful access to large databases. Second, the creation of electronic networks has made online remote information access a reality. With the introduction of CD-ROM had a powerful impact on the storage and retrieval of information. CD-ROMs have proved particularly effective for storing bibliographical references. What are the CD-ROM Databases, why we use them and why we don’t want to use them in academic libraries are discussed briefly. Types of databases are explained by illustration. Search features commonly available in four selected CD-ROM databases such as keyword search, phrase search, Boolean search etc are discussed briefly. The selected CD-ROM databases are Ulrich’s on disc from Directory, Ei Compendex Bibliographic database, and Emerald full-text database of journal article. Some of the general issues related to the searching and retrieval of information from CD-ROM databases are briefly discussed. Some common points have been identified that the user must consider in order to quickly accessing information on CD-ROM databases in an effective way.
Impact of Query Operators on Web Search Engine Results : An Evaluative Study
(INFLIBNET Center, 2004-11) Lahkar, Narendra; Deka, Sanjib K
Study on Web search services have reported that about 90% of Web searchers using simple queries and only 10% use advanced query operators. In this study, three search engines, Google, Yahoo and MSN, are compared in the areas of coverage and duplication in terms of use of Query Operators. Google is found at the top in terms of coverage, as compared with the other two search engines, i.e. MSN Search and Yahoo!. Analysis shows that there is a significant change in coverage when using query operators in all the three search engines. It is found that correct use of query operators would increase the effectiveness of web searching.
VIT Digital Library: A Case Study
(INFLIBNET Center, 2004-11) Ramana, Y V
The paper discuss Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) library, digitization efforts and its custom made library software created with Visual Basic. The North Arcot Educational Trust established the Vellore Engineering College in 1984. This college is situated in the city outskirts of Vellore in Tamil Nadu; Southern India. To satisfy the information needs of faculty and students of the university, and to provide all possible user services, the institute established the Central Library in 1984. The VIT Central library at present is housed in a four-storied building with 51,000 square feet built-in area and is centrally air-conditioned. The library building is well designed and constructed keeping in mind all the necessary functions of a library. Mentions all available modules of the software. The VIT library is using simple in-house developed library software since 1998. The software was developed in Visual Basic, by the Center for Technical Support of the institute. The software consists of only two modules, namely, Circulation and OPAC modules and supported by bar code. The VIT library having a well planned library building and modern facilities is trying to digitize their library.
Regional Institute of Medical Sciences Library Campus Networking : A Proposal
(INFLIBNET Center, 2004-11) Singh, N Giridhari; Koijam, Falguna; Devi, N Vidyavati
Describes in brief the development of Regional Institue of Medical Sciences (RIMS) and upgradation of Regional Institute of Medical Sciences Library as one of the six Regional Libraries of India. Gives the collection of the library and purpose of the study. Mentioned the advantage of the networking and database creation in the library. The feature of CAS which is going to be converted to electronic version is given. Shows the networking in the library (LAN) and future plans in phase manner and also gives man power planning. Concludes inviting supports from management and state authority.
Application of Data Mining in Library and Information Services
(INFLIBNET Center, 2004-11) Prakash, K; Prem Chand; Gohel, Umesh
Knowledge Discovery or Data Mining is the partially automated process of extracting patterns, usually from large data sets. Library and information services in schools, colleges, universities, corporations and communities obtain information about their users, circulation history, resources in the collection, and search patterns. Now a days many libraries have taken advantage of these data as a way to improve customer service, manage acquisition budgets, or influence strategic decision-making about uses of information in their organizations. The paper tries give an overview on data sources and possible applications of data mining techniques in the library.
Electronic Theses and Dissertations for Indian Universities : A Framework
(INFLIBNET Center, 2004-11) Vijayakumar, J K; Murthy, T A V; Khan, M T M
Digital libraries of electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) offer an alternative to this waste of valuable academic scholarship and offer researchers and University Libraries in India opportunities to explore the possibilities electronic publishing trend in academic sector. The emergence of UGC Infonet, the aspiring and dream project of University Grants Commission, which also aims at Content Creation by Indian Academic Sector, will definitely boost this idea The idea of E- Theses and Dissertations (ETD) is coming up in International scenario, which can be easily located, readily accessible and delivered over the web. While describing a framework for Indian Universities to go zbout with creating their own Institutional Repositories of Theses and Dissertations, the paper also high lighten the Formats, Software and copyright issues related to ETD archiving. It suggests DSpace as the software.
Intellectual Property Rights : Some Aspects
(INFLIBNET Center, 2004-11) Singh, Ch Ibohal; Devi, Th Madhuri
Discusses the need for awareness of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). Mentions the concept of Intellectual Capital with their key components. Classifies properties to understand the concept of intellectual property. Analyses different aspects of IPR and its issues in digital era. Concludes with the suggestion that Library and Information Professionals have an obligatory role to play in making aware their users about IPR.
Institutional Repository of INFLIBNET Centre Using Dspace
(INFLIBNET Center, 2004-11) Satyabati, Thiyam; Hosamani, H G; Murthy, T A V
Universities and other organization are producing digital objects articles, reports, thesis, Audio/Video, datasets in ever increasing number. Libraries around the world are building up their own Institutional repository centre using a variety of software packages for digital asset and content management and also collect, preserve and provide access to these digital objects. This paper will highlight the needs of an Institutional Repository and the initiative taken up by the INFLIBNET (Information and Library Network Centre) in building up the Institutional Repository by using the open source software Dspace developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Information Management
(INFLIBNET Center, 2004-11) Chauhan, Suresh Kumar; Murthy, T A V
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has a very vast meaning and it has been dominating each and every aspect of this universe. Due to ICT only whole world has been become a global village and the other side ICT is accelerating information explosion, which leads to the problem of bibliographical control. But there are some tools, which can help us to manage these digital contents in a systematic order for use. The concept of digital library is very much suitable for information management. Here, we have Greenstone and DSpace Open Source Software for content creation, which are being used for maintaining an institutional repository. After content creations, the objective should be accessing these contents globally, for this purpose we need some broadband networks. In India, UGC-Infonet is the example for such kind of country-wide network which is being responsible for improving the higher educational system in the country with state-of-the-art technology. Now contents and infrastructure with strong network are with us, UGC-Infonet: E-Journals Consortium is one of the good examples which show that how we can facilitate the educational system across the country through this kind of ICT system.
Studies on the scenario of Internet use pattern of Assam University Community and Local population of barak valley : A survey
(INFLIBNET Center, 2004-11) Sinha, Manoj Kumar
This paper describes about the usefulness and advantage of Internet in day-to-day life, impact of Internet on the library and information services etc. and explains the aims and objectives of the present survey on the usage of Internet in Barak Valley, methodology used etc. The author highlights the use of Internet in this region is in nascent stage and it has become important to make people of this valley aware for the use of Internet and regarding its potential for having enormous resources of information which can be search instantly provided the minimum facility for Internet access is available. The survey results also reveals the users communities of different strata, use of Internet from personal connectivity or from Internet café or office, or academic institutions, types of connectivity for Internet account subscription, place and time for Internet search, time slot for Internet connectivity, use of Internet tools and services, mostly used search engines for Internet access, use of browsers for Internet search, rate of Internet access from Internet café etc. Besides above aspects, the final part of the paper describes the role of Internet in library and information services, problems of getting Internet connectivity, and some suggestions for making people aware for the use of Internet and popularise the use of Internet among the users communities by arranging short term training programme by Computer Institutions, Regional Engineering College(REC), Assam University and other private Institutions
Intelligent Search in Digital Libraries
(INFLIBNET Center, 2004-11) Prakash, Nupur
The paper explores the role of an intelligent software agent as a mediator in information retrieval (IR). Software agents are autonomous programs which perform a specific personalized task in a heterogeneous and distributed environment. These autonomous, intelligent agents make decisions on behalf of the user, by narrowing the search domain and decreasing the human computer interaction, phenomenally. With the increasing number of institutes and universities across the country and globe it has become very important to share library services rather than duplicating the library facilities everywhere and incurring huge expenditure. In the present paper, the architecture for a digital library DIGLIB is proposed, which helps a user or a group of users identify and find reading material in a virtual or brick and mortar library of his or her interest. DIGLIB uses a software agent which is a unique combination of filtering and information agent to facilitate intelligent search. The information agent performs a general search on various sites rigorously based on a keyword and phrases. The short listed sites are further subjected to a specific search by the filtering agent. The information agent performs a breadth first search on the links ahead and also provides navigation recommendation. A rule-base is maintained by the filtering agent using premises like broad area of interest, specific area of interest, type of article, book, magazine, journals, periodicals etc. to be searched for further narrowing the search domain and suggesting URNs of digital libraries of user’s interest. An attempt has been made to design a digital library interface using an intelligent agent which continually runs in the background and facilitates the task of finding a suitable match between the desired library service and user’s requirement.
Digital Preservation
(INFLIBNET Center, 2004-11) Dhansegaran, G
Defines the concept of Digital Preservation . Explains the need for Digital content Preservation. Describes the Various requirements for Digital content Preservation. Discusses digital Longevity. Elucidates the challenges to Digital preservation. Enumerates the preservation strategies. Fixes the responsibility for digital preservation. Signifies the role of preserving the integrity of digital information. speaks about the coordinated efforts for digital preservation . States the present status of Digital Preservation in India.
User Needs : A Case Study of Community Information Centres of Manipur State
(INFLIBNET Center, 2004-11) Meitei, L. Shanta; Devi, Th. Purnima
An attempt has been made to study the IT awareness of the user community in the State of Manipur. The paper highlights the information needs and dependence of information on Community Information Centres (CIC) are analysed. The conclusion focuses on the considerable work and effort needed for imparting computer literacy, information literacy for preparing and powering the masses for the construction of knowledge based society. Further, according to the requirements of the user community, content preparation is necessary and it has been suggested that, the information available on internet may update on a frequent basis usually in local language for the benefit of local communities.
MARC 21 : The Standard Exchange Format for the 21 st Century
(INFLIBNET Center, 2004-11) Das, Dhrubajit
Standardisation in the exchange formats and structure of a database is essential to facilitate exchange of data in efficient and effective way between the libraries. The adoption of different standard creates incompatibility in exchanging data which act as a major barrier in the use of bibliographic and related information. Format compatibilities are necessary for computerized cataloguing data and these are being standardized by the ISO. The MARC 21 format is one of the popular standard exchange format which adhere to ISO 2709 standard and are using majority of the countries in the world. For exchanging data in machine readable form. This paper discusses the history and development of MARC formats, its structure and salient features which made MARC format a set of standard for identifying, storing and communicating cataloguing information.
Problem and Prospects of Digital Library in Manipur : A Conceptual Study
(INFLIBNET Center, 2004-11) Devi, Th. Suleta; Singh, Th. Shyam
This paper deals with concept, scope and needs of digital libraries as understood today. Discusses present scenario of libraries in Manipur and various problems with respectively. It also highlights technical architecture of digital library.
Digitization Perspective of Medieval Manuscripts
(INFLIBNET Center, 2004-11) Shafi, S M
The paper discusses importance of digital interface of manuscripts as a prototype for evolving a strategy for manuscript digital library. Focuses on different issues regarding various technical and planning issues of digitization process, organization, role of metadata and delivery and access. Enumerates key projects taken over in western countries and also initiatives in India. Highlights main issues regarding manuscript digitization and archiving.
Digital Preservation of Manuscripts : A Case Study
(INFLIBNET Center, 2004-11) Kumar, S; Shah, Leena
This paper discusses the present situation of manuscripts and preservation steps, which has to be taken; to save the heritage the paper proposes a plan for digitization of these cultural heritages of India. The paper also discusses the history and technique of manuscript in India particularly SORI. Various institutions involved in archiving and preserving manuscript are also highlighted with historical backgrounds. Various efforts taken in preserving manuscript in digital format in India and abroad are also discussed. Maintains SORI as one of the front runner in the preservation process. Details on how manuscripts are digitized are also discussed and concludes with suggestions on various issues of manuscript digitization.
Information Access Pattern of Teaching Community : A Study of Manipur University Library
(INFLIBNET Center, 2004-11) Vikas, Chongtham; Devi, Th. Purnima; Devi, Arambam Hileima
This paper emphasizes to provide a comprehensive understanding regarding the Information Access Pattern of the Teaching Community of Manipur University. It discusses the facilities, services and budget with special reference to Manipur University Library. It also aims to examine the present state of the Library awareness amongst the Teaching community. The paper also tries to highlight the suggestion and nodes for the overall improvement of the Manipur University Library.
Institutional Repositories, Open Access Movement and OAI- PMH Complaint Software
(INFLIBNET Center, 2004-11) Chand, Prem; Murthy, T A V; Prakash, K; Gohel, Umesh
The article outlines the overview of Institutional Repositories. A growing number of universities across the globe are running institutional repositories projects using open source software, while many others are in the planning stages. We move towards global sharing of information using these software and librarian have to play pivotal role in archiving the digital content, produced by the faculty members. Within next few years, I expect that universities in India also create repositories and effectively use open source software. This article describes about the current development of Open Access Initiative, Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting (OAI-PMH) an important infrastructure component for Institutional repositories. A convergence of technology developments and other initiatives has made IRs possible. Technology costs, especially storage costs, have dropped significantly. There is now a variety of open source and commercial software platforms available for an institution wishing to develop an IR.. The paper highlights about general overview of Institutional Repositories, open source software, standard and protocol and role of INFLIBNET.

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