CALIBER 2003:Ahmedabad

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The 3C’s - Convergence of Computers, Communication and Content (Multimedia)
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2003-02) Doctor, Gayatri
We are moving from a physical world based on atoms to a digital world based on bits. Today new techniques of Information packaging and delivery ensure its availability at the point of demand instantly. This is achieved by exploiting the technologies provided by telecommunications, computer networking and broadcasting media. Some major Value-Added Services like E-mail and the WWW ( World Wide Web ) , Cable TV and Internet Access, Education via Internet E-business, Telebanking , Radio and Television Broadcast on the Internet are a result of this convergence bringing up various Security and Cryptography aspects . Internet telephony reflects the beginning of a new communication era, which is characterized by running real-time applications over Internet/Intranet based computer communication infrastructure. Mobile communications and Internet based computer communications are the two fastest growing areas of communications indicating an enormous potential in the intersection of these two domains. Emerging trends are 4G, the Wireless Broadband Access which gives way to applications like Virtual Navigation, Tele medicine, Tele-geoprocessing applications, Crisis management applications and Virtual Laboratories. The interaction between human and the 3C’s ( Computer + Communication + Content (Multimedia) is becoming a daily staple as we witness powerful computers uniting in a networked environment where wired and wireless communications enjoy broadening bandwidths that permit the transmission of multimedia content.
Accessing Electronic Information Through Consortia Approach Among Digital Libraries
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2003-02) Gowda, M P; Mudhol, Mahesh V
The electronic publishing is the root for consortia approach among libraries. Electronic publishing is enforcing technology to libraries. This paper highlights the concept of digital libraries and digital co-operation, content management and meaning of consortium and its need in Electronic Era, Stresses the need for digitization of libraries and there by information of library consortia in 21 st century.
Advanced Search Techniques on Web
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2003-02) Saxena, Sadhna
With hundreds of millions of web pages online, we could spend a lifetime surfing the Web, following links from one page to another. Amusing perhaps, but not very efficient if we are after some specific information. One of the biggest complaints we hear concerns the difficulty of targeting information. Where do we Start ? Searching the Internet requires part skill, part luck and a little bit of art. This paper gives the basic information about Advance Search Techniques and few tips for fast searching of required information.
Application of Data Mining Techniques for Library Management
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2003-02) Mukhopadhyay, Bikash; Mukhopadhyay, Sripati
Data mining is a form of artificial intelligence that uses automated processes to find information. Although its use in libraries is to be explored, data mining has been used successfully for several years in the scientific and business communities for tracking behavior of individuals and groups, processing medical information, and a number of other applications. This system has been designed for librarians to help them manage the library easily. Data Mining involves different kinds of technologies, solutions and techniques and because of its pattern-recognition features; it can be applied to a large database. Data mining software can relate one field to the other field in the database. It can be used to analyze the on-line users' behavior and to predict the future potential users. Here, we have applied data mining to library systems using artificial intelligence technology.
Application of Information Technology in University Libraries of Rajasthan: A Survey Report
(INFLIBNEt Centre, 2003-02) Vyas, S D
A survey was conducted in 12 state universities as well as deemed university institutions of Rajasthan to study the status of library automation. IIT Delhi Library was also sent a questionnaire to act as a role model to Rajasthan university libraries. The survey attempts to find out the following aspect of library automation: availability of reading material, financial support to library automation, hardware configuration in libraries, use of application software, initiation of library automation, status of house database preparation, user services, housekeeping operations, networking accessibility of libraries, problems in computerization and networking, assessment of computer applications and networking, and measurement of satisfaction regarding automation of information system. It concludes that the university libraries are interested in library automation. But INFLIBNET should speed up to attend to the grievances of SOUL users. INFLIBNET should also provide multilingual script to SOUL software to speed up database preparation. Lastly UGC should consider sanctioning a post of Information Scientist and a Technical Assistant.
Application of Simulation and Forecasting Models for Libraries
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2003-02) Angela, S Rachel; Suganthi, L
Increased use of software engineering for model analysis, multimedia technology for usability, explicit support for reuse, metrics for project management and an increased use of natural language facilities will allow tomorrows end users to create their own application. The library is the most important resource for students and young engineers who wish to develop professional expertise quickly. This paper proposes two models viz., simulation model for Library Budget and CASE centered library-forecasting model. Models represent reality and simulation imitates it. Simulation is the imitation of the operation of a real world process or systems over time. The paper deals about the purpose of simulation, steps in simulation, CASE tools, and CASE centered library model. Forecasting is employed for the projection of these operations and patterns into the future. The CASE centered forecasting model projected in this paper may be used for the development of an application system to show the potential of shared data base applications or as a foundation for a library management reengineering effort.
Archiving of Electronic Journals in Physics and Astronomy: Role of Consortia
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2003-02) Christina, Birdie; Sreeharsha, B G; Pallavi, T G; Kannur, Mahantesh B
Electronic journals unfold their most valuable features when they are inter-linked with other documents, archives and databases. These electronic journals need an archiving system that is based on a global concept. Archiving ensures “continued access indefinitely into the future of records stored in digital electronic form”. Archiving system has to be flexible to adopt the new technological generation. The rapid pace at which technology becomes obsolete makes archiving an extremely expensive undertaking. The librarians are more concerned about the archiving of the electronic journals themselves, or getting access to the archives established by the publishers or the aggregators. This paper focuses on the issues related to the archiving of electronic journals in Physics and Astronomy by the publishers, aggregators and the consortia.
Automation and Academic Library Structure: Shaping the Future of University Library
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2003-02) Satpathy, Sunil K; Swain, Chandra K
The paper highlights on Parija Library, the Central Library of Utkal University of Orissa in relation to possible structural differentiation in the era of library automation. A critical analysis of internal and external structure of the library and states the condition of Parija Library structure before automation. Discusses about the state of the art report of automation of the library. Analyses possible external and internal restructuring of the library by dividing the whole work into different functional sections necessary in an automated environment. Provides some suggestions towards library automation in the lib rary. Concludes with the remarks that in near future Parija Library will be restructured to be a hybrid library instead of a fully automated library.
Automation Scenario in Academic Libraries of Bihar and Jharkhand
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2003-02) Mishra, Parasnath
The history of education and the scholars produced by Bihar is well known to the world. The patliputra was the ancient capital of India during Ashoka Dynasty. The well-known libraries, i.e. Nalanda and Vikramshila were in this state. Our education started from paperless society and we are moving towards paperless society. The difference is, in ancient time paper was not invented but now the advent of IT, we are moving towards paperless society.In the context of Information Technology the article, tries to explain the existing scenario of automation especially in Academic Libraries. The paper will include the libraries of Jharkhand too. The Jharkhand is a bifurcated part of Bihar. It came into existence on 15 November 02. At present, there are 14 universities catering the needs for higher education in the state. The Patna University in richest university in terms of collection, infrastructure facilities, established in 1917.In 1992, according to State University act five new Universities were established. All the Universities are having well equipped Libraries with modern architecture. So far as Library automation is concerned it is joint responsibility of state authority and UGC/INFLIBNET to make full automated.
Automation Scenario In University Libraries: A Study of Some Selected Libraries
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2003-02) Dabas, K C; Singh, Sewa
The paper attempts to review and audit the present scenario of library automation in nine university libraries in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh in the background of yesteryears and expected future. Paper points out that today complete library automation and modernization means digitisation of the every bit of information contents. Discusses the scope, objectives, and methodology adopted for collection, presentation, and analysis of data for this paper. Highlights the meaning, need, main considerations, rationale, main components, and domain of library automation in the context of university libraries. Throws light on the availability of hardware and software in respective libraries and examines types and forms of library collection. Gives a brief overview of library automation in historical perspectives in the selected libraries and focuses on house
Automation Scenario of Some Leading Agricultural Libraries of Bangladesh: An Overview
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2003-02) Uddin, Hanif; Chowdhury, Fazlul Quader; Islam, Mezbah-ul
Paper provides an overview of the application of IT in leading Agriculture Universities in Bangladesh. Presents on tabular form various IT tools use by these libraries and status of automation of in house function. Efforts have been made to highlight the challenges faced by libraries in Bangladesh and recommends the appropriate steps.
Building Software for the Knowledge Map: A Case Study with Kmap-IISc
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2003-02) Shubha, P
Information is the basic necessity for all organizations. New discoveries and inventions have lead to information explosion. It is difficult to avoid redundancy. Several sources and methods of tapping knowledge are available. Knowledge map is one such tool that acts as the pointer to experts in specific knowledge domains. The tool can best be utilized by librarians to identify the domain experts for referral services and to know who knows what in different domains and save the time of the user. Here is a small initiative to bring forward the web-based, database driven Knowledge Map: Kmap-IISc. This Knowledge Map would act as a pointer to experts in specific knowledge domains in Indian Institute of Science (IISc). It has the well-developed content management tool for addition, modification and deletion of expert’s profiles. Search and browse for Kmap-IISc facilitates to retrieve the results of experts working in specific knowledge domains.
Challenges for Information Users in the Turbulent Times, Technological Transitions and Changing Work Environment
(INFLIBNEt Centre, 2003-02) Malhan, I V
With the ongoing process of globalization and spurt in knowledge activities, the demand for information has been steadily growing in all the spheres of economy. The information systems and services that provide speed and convenience will survive and thrive as such systems and services will be preferred by users in a growing competitive world. The paper also discuses the impact of ICT on libraries and user communities besides talking about the electronic information services scenario and the challenges facing information users. Continuous developments in ICT have facilitated real-time access to global information, though paradoxically problems related to deluge of information and uninhibited access to information for user communities have also emerged. This paper highlights the Indian scenario and reports two kinds of user studies conducted by the author pertaining to the conventional information usage settings and electronic information environment. These studies depict that information usage in India in both these environments is generally tardy and points out the reasons for the same. The study reflects the fact that information collection also depends on the initiative of users. Presents two cases where information users have put in a herculean effort to collect information and maintain the same in the form of personal information files. The conclusion focuses on the considerable work and effort needed in the country for imparting literacy, computer literacy and information literacy for preparing and powering the masses for the construction of a knowledge based society.
Compression Techniques for Distributed use of 2D and 3D Data on Internet
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2003-02) Lalitha, P; Murthy, T A V
Internet has become a forum for human communication in a wide variety of disciplines. The 2D and 3D data occupies large chunks of storage space, when converted from their natural analog form to digitized form. Hence there is a need to compress the data for storage space, fast processing and transmission. The present paper gives a view on need for compression of 2D and 3D data, different compression techniques. It also emphasizes on user query process.
Computer Application in Special Libraries : A Study Report
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2003-02) Joshi, Hema N
Special library acts as a disseminator of information, While disseminating the information manually, the special library has to face various short comes. In short, the day has come for traditional library to be a modern one. The opportunity is coming for the special library, because the computer technology, networking, communication and information processing is advancing and can provide efficiency, accuracy and speed for delivering library and information services. In this paper, the issue of computer application in the special libraries of Baroda (Gujarat, India) has been discussed in detail. It was the first effort by the author to study the technology applications to handle information activities at various levels in the special libraries of Baroda. Author has also identified main problems such as : effective management, lack of suitable manpower etc.
Computerization of Library : A Study with Reference to NITK Library
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2003-02) Moolya, S Muddu
The author discusses the needs of computerization of technical libraries. Herein various steps involved and plan of action to be taken are discussed. It describes how the latest technology can be adopted step by step. This article is prepared with practical experiences of the author regarding library computerization. It is hoped, this article is very much useful to the professionals for computerization of their libraries.
Concept of Information and Globalisation of Communication in Digital Age
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2003-02) Shukla, Vishnu Kant; Chaturvedi, Neha
Information concepts and organizational environments such as, Placid-randomized, Placid-cluster, Disturbed-reactive and Turbulent environments, which affect the information dissemination, are crucial in the present high-tech world of digital age. The communication culture in the digital age seems to have a different connotation as compared to earlier times, when it was direct and face to face with a very little chance for miscommunication. Therefore, globalization of communication, which is heavily dependent on innovative information technology, should be implemented with an ethical framework involving quick and proper communication of facts to masses. This may be helpful in prevention of war and promotion of peace/ respect for culture, tradition and values/ promotion of human rights and dignity.
Consortia Approach for Content Sharing: A strategy
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2003-02) Biradar, B S; Sampath Kumar, B T
Indian Libraries are facing the problems to meet the user(s) requirements. It may be due to exponential growth in literature, price escalation, budget restrictions etc. In turn the number of books/journals purchased by libraries have gone down. This demands the library professionals to think of alternative ways and mechanism to fulfill the users needs within the available budget. In recent past consortia receiving lot of attention from the information producing and managing community to face the unending fiscal constraints. This paper illustrates what is consortium, why consortia approach? How consortia approach? And lastly paper discuss the benefits of consortia approach.
Consortia for Journal Resources Sharing and Indian Libraries
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2003-02) Chudamani, K S
Libraries, mostly in the developed countries form such consortia’s for resource sharing. Recently, they have included access to electronic journals, e-books etc. The consortia’s are usually non-profit ventures formed by the association of libraries. In India also some consortia’s like INFLIBNET, DELNET etc. have been formed. But they do not go beyond sharing bibliographic databases of books and periodicals. In this paper the feasibility of consortia approach for journals sharing by Indian libraries is discussed in brief.
Consortia Initiative for Access to Electronic Publication in Indian Libraries
(INFLIBNET Centre, 2003-02) Kushwah, Shivpal Singh; Jambhekar, Ashok; Gautam, J N
Need for resources sharing through consortia has become a necessary for the libraries all over the world. Various factors contribute to this situation. Indian libraries are no exception to this fast changing computive environment. This paper gives a brief account of some of the major consortia initiatives taken during the last couple of years. An effort has been made in this paper to list the issues involved in consortia and also offers few valuable suggestions.

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