PLANNER 2010 Tezpur

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Acquisition of Electronic Information Resources : Some Policy Issues
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) Gajendragadkar, Kasturi N; Kudapkar, Swapna S; Kurahatti, B T
Traditionally, the libraries have print-oriented collections. With the publishing world steadily moving from print to electronic, the libraries are also slowly adopting to the changes. Electronic information environment facilitates enhancement in the speed of service, number of users served,the quantum and exhaustiveness of information provided. However, the libraries need to have a methodical approach to move from print to electronic media. They should have well defined policies in place. This paper specifically focuses on the new policies adopted by Scientific Information Resource Centre (SIRC) of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in acquiring e-resources with particular reference to Electronic Journals.
Blog: A Handy Tool for Librarians
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) Rajashekara, G R; Gireesh, D R
Librarians have to learn how to do a lot with just a little in order to promote awareness of their programs and services. They have seized the opportunities to market libraries in the real world via traditional media: newspapers, corporate newsletters, radio, and TV. Many libraries produce brochures, pathfinders, and their own newsletters. So it is no surprise to see librarians stepping up to the plate and spreading the word online with blogs. Savvy librarians have identified blogs as another means to market libraries and their services. The article discuses basics of blogs, like history, types, features and limitations. And also it explains how it’s useful for librarians. Finally, few samples of Library blogs are presented and explained to highlight the importance of blogs in libraries.
Challenges and Issues of College Library Services in Dibrugarh District of Assam: A Case Study
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) Das, Dhrubajit; Baruah, Dipika
The college libraries of Dibrugarh district are facing many problems due to lack of adequate finance, collection, sufficient manpower, and lack of infrastructure. As a result they cannot provide expected services to the users. In this paper a study has been conducted on the management and services of college libraries in Dibrugarh district of Assam. The study intends to find out the various services rendered by the college libraries in Dibrugarh district as well as users satisfaction from the existing services; status of library automation and problems faced by the college libraries and forwarded some vital suggestions.
Competencies of Library and Information Professionals in Library 2.0
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) Kalita, Kishore
This article brings out a definition and theory for “Library 2.0”. It suggests that recent thinking describing the changing Web as “Web 2.0” will have substantial implications for libraries, and recognizes that while these implications keep very close to the history and mission of libraries, they still demand a new paradigm for librarianship. The paper applies the theory and definition to the practice of librarianship in the library 2.0 environment)
The Contemporary Changes in the Current Scenario : Change Management in the Libraries and Information Centres
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) Pandya, Chintan; Pandya, Shilpa
In today’s technological environment change has become very imperative considering the sea change in library models and advent of information technology. These days’ libraries are doing their best to deal with these changes to serve the latest need of the library patron. This paper discusses the tools and challenges of change management in the libraries to facilitate their expansion, resources management and service performance. Information services have always been under constant pressure to prove the value of their staff, services and existence to management. The key to success lies in the ability to predict, manage, and exploit change in all areas of work, with change management emerging as a key extended skill which must be added to any information professional’s repertoire. Despite the tendency for information technology, finance and marketing departments to dominate boardroom thinking, the library and information sector still has the opportunity to take control of organizational information strategies, coordinate and drive the technologies and promote library use and benefits. The paper provides useful comprehensive tools to change the traditional libraries. The W4 tool will allow library professionals to determine informally the degree to which their organizational culture is either transformational or transactional in nature.
Data Management and Preservation of AV Materials in Private Satellite TV Channel Library of Assam: A Case Study
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) Das, Dhrubajit; Das, Mrinmay Kumar
The paper highlights the present scenario of organization and management of private satellite TV channel libraries of Assam. It also highlights different electronic materials used in the media libraries as well as their preservation. Data Management of Private satellite channel libraries is discussed with different tables and figures.
Design and Development of Online Digital Library in Yogic Science Information Resources in India
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) B L, Vinod Kumar
This paper discusses the need for designing a digital library on Yoga and related aspects. The aim of this paper is to indicate how a library similar to other digital libraries in the world on Yoga can be designed. Shows some examples of the institutes which have taken up similar initiatives as the authors plan here. The existing open access repository of SVYASA digital library as the suitable example for designing and developing a Yogic Digital Library, finally resulting in a networked consor tium for sharing of resources in yogic sciences as nodal centre for yogic studies and research. As an introduction to some basic concepts relating to Yogic sciences are also discussed.
Development of Disciplinary Repositories: A Case Study of Open DOAR
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) Jan, Rosy; Khan, Nadim Akhtar
Organizations across the world are ensuring their visibility online. They are making their intellectual contents available for all in the form of repositories. Creation of disciplinary repository is an essential effort in this direction. The study takes the glimpses from open-DOAR by making it main source from data collection to highlight the present scenario of these repositories. There are 145 English language Disciplinary repository developed so for in the orld .Continent wise analysis shows up that 53% of these are hosted by North America and least hosted by Africa (1%). Country wise analysis highlights that US constituted 48% with 18% contribution from UK side. India has also experimented in the field with 3% repositories. Highest present of repositories 20% is devoted to the field of History and Archeology followed by Geography and regional studies (16%), Computes and IT (12%) Law and Political Science and ultidisciplinary (11%) each. Figures indicate that journal articles occupy largest space in the repository and least space is occupied by patents.
A Digital Library Proposal for Engineering Libraries
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) Cherukodan, Surendran; N K, Sheeja
This paper tries to make a proposal for building digital libraries using open source software with special reference to DSpace. The authors are associated with Cusat digital library1 that made using DSpace open source software. The authors provide practical ideas for designing, developing and maintaining a digital library that caters the needs of users by saving time and effort.
Digital Preservation
(2010-11-12) Jantz, Ronald
Developing preservation processes for a trusted digital repository will require the integration of new methods, policies, standards, and technologies. Digital repositories should be able to preserve electronic materials for periods at least comparable to existing preservation methods. Modern computing technology in general is barely fifty years old and few of us have seen or used digital objects that are more than ten years old. While traditional preservation practices are comparatively well-developed, lack of experience and lack of consensus raise some questions about how we should proceed with digital-based preservation processes. Can we preserve a digital object for at least one-hundred years? Can we answer questions such as "Is this object the digital original"? or "How old is this digital object"? What does it mean to be a trusted repository of digital materials? A basic premise of this article is that there are many technologies available today that will help us build trust in a digital preservation process and that these technologies can be readily integrated into an operational digital preservation framework
Digitalization of Research Work : An Asset to the Library
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) Nirmal, Harshad; Nirmal, Purvi
This paper discusses the role digitalization in reference to University Library. It also highlights the impact of digitalization on library services. The purpose of preservation is to ensure protection of information of enduring values for access by present and future generation. Digital preservation is a challenging task for any Library.
E-Collection Development Policy
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) Vaishnav, Ashwini A
The paper traces origin, defines e-resources. Deals with the issues of e-collection development policy and problems that can be encountered in e-collection building, access etc.
Highlights on Library Standards, Protocols, Formats and Model
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) Kamila, Kanchan
Highlights the different standards, protocols, formats and model for libraries which standardized the library processing work as well as search & retrieval service. It brings uniformity in the work and service and helps in international information interchange.
Impact of Library Collection Towards Doctoral Studies A Case Study on Citation Analysis of PhD Dissertations in the School of Science & Technology in Tezpur University
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) Hazarika, Tilak; Sarma, Dipak; Gohain, Anjan
Impact of library holdings in terms of physical and online access on the doctoral studies in Tezpur University have been studied based on citation appended to the PhD dissertations in four subjects clubbed under the School of Science & Technology. Two latest dissertations (degree awarded) from each four subjects have been taken for the study selected through systematic sampling method. Category wise distribution of the cited items viz. journals, books & monographs, conference proceedings, electronic sources, web citations and others have been studied. Category wise percentile distribution and availability of cited items in the parent library have been calculated for journals and books followed by preparation of rank list of journals for each four subjects studied. Some well known statistical and bibliometric parameters have been applied for the study. Suggestive approach to re-engineering of collection development policy of the university libraries have been lined up based on the findings.
Implications of Selection & Collection Policies for E-resources: With Special Reference to Visva- Bharati Library
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) Saha, Nimai Chand; Debnath, Kanika; Das, Tapas Kumar
The value of information is more appreciated than ever. Information collections are no longer geographically bound. Most of the libraries have had some degree of success with web based resources and electronic journals. In these instances e-resource will integrate easily into the infrastructure. There is growing awareness and use of e-resource by academics and students. In view of the above, the present paper tries to highlight the types of e-resources, general criteria for selection of e-resource, licensing factor relating the e-resource acquisition, argument in favour of collecting the e-resource, etc. Finally the paper would like to disclose the strategy and present state of e-resource collection in the Visva-Bharati Library.
Institutional Repositories in India: A Comparative Study of Dspace and Eprints
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) Karmakar, Gouri Sankar; Das, Rumi; Thakuria, Juli
This paper identifies and outlines the role & importance of various Institutional Repositories (IR) in India. The rapid advent use of IT has completely revolutionized the library systems and changed library services. In India open access movement is getting momentum in libraries to overcome the access barriers of scholarly publication. The institutional repositories were identified through a study of the literature, as well as internet searching and browsing. Each of the Institutional Repository software has a lot of features, unique facilities and excellent capabilities, which the users could explore and experiment. But in this paper we have tried to compare only, two Institutional Repository software i.e. Dspace & Eprints & its role in building Institutional Repositories along with the comparison the various aspects of D-space & E-print software, the various institutions using it in India for their Institutional Repository. Most of the Institutional Repositories (IR) in India use D-space and E-prints software.
Institutional Repositories Movement in India: Tips & Strategies for Success in the Challenging Times
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) Vij, Rajeev; Soni, Navin Kumar
The paper highlights the institutional repositories (IRs) movement in India updated till Nov 2009. The paper attempts to identify and evaluate institutional repositories in India with special reference to initiatives taken by twelve DRDO laboratories/establishments including DESIDOC. This paper gives a comprehensive listing of workshops conducted in India to promote development of IRs and also lists institutional repositories developed in India, most of which are available in the public domain. The IRs are identified through a study of the literature, as well as internet searching and browsing. A questionnaire based survey followed by select telephonic interviews were conducted to examine the number of DRDO labs/estts, who have already hosted IRs, and those who intend to do so in the near future. Use of open source software, especially DSpace, is found to be most commonly used for the creation of IRs in India. The collection size in most of the IRs of India is in few hundred records only. IRs face a seemingly endless set of interrelated challenges. Most pertinent questions are: How can we attract content? And how can we integrate IRs into the Institutions landscape? The paper highlights the Indian initiatives in the field of IRs. It provides an overview of the 69 institutional repositories of Indian institutions in a range of subject disciplines. This article highlights software requirements for setting up IRs and the current trends in India. The paper conducts a literature review and questionnaire survey on IRs already established and those planned in near future among DRDO Labs/Estt and to incorporate it with the authors’ own experiences. The authors believe that institutional repositories will help in the sharing of institutional intellectual output and will increase article citations and the impact factors of Indian publications. The LIS professionals should play a proactive role in the growth of e-resources in institutional repositories to enable IRs to become sustainable in the future also. This paper explores some of the challenges and benefits to libraries operating an IR. Lastly, this paper will examine the future of IR’s as it relates to issues in sustainability and viability for institutional repositories.
Internet Use In Academic Libraries: A Case Study of Central Library, Sri Sathya Sai University
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) Rao, K Tata
In an era of exploding information the professionals in Academic Libraries have a key role to play. They have to identify the shift in the paradigm and gear up to meet the new challenges by adopting Super Highway Technology like the ‘Internet’. This paper Discusses the advantages of the ‘Internet’ and its impact upon Academic Libraries . The practical application of e-mail,Internet and other Electronic Media has been dealt in brief. Need of the use of Computers in libraries has been stressed.
Karnataka State University Library Network: Linking Academic Libraries in the State of Karnataka
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) Konnur, P V; Gaddagimath, R B
Knowledge Management through Knowledge Portals in Libraries: Challenges and Issues
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2010-02-18) P K, Walia; Siddiqui, Suboohi
Knowledge has become the key driving force in the present day. Gone are the days when organizations were reluctant and complacent in sharing of information and knowledge. Knowledge portals are used as tools for implementing a knowledge management methodology. This paper discusses the role of Knowledge Portals and other tools and technologies which act as platform to bring people together to share knowledge in the form of expertise, competencies and skills in the field of library and information science.

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