CALIBER 2004:New Delhi

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Academic Libraries for the 21 st Century
(INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, 2004-02) Konnur, P V; Bhandi, M K
This paper focuses on new paradigms and strategies that are ought to be considered from the perspectives of information technology and the critical information needs of academic library users, amidst the stress of reduced budgets and decreased buying power. The paper also discusses the effective solutions to meet the evolving information needs of the campus and the larger academic community.
Access to E-Resources at TISS : a Case Study
(INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, 2004-02) Angadi, Mallikarjun; Koganurmath, Muttayya
UGC is modernizing the University Campuses with State-of-the-art campus wide networks and setting up its own nationwide communication network named UGC-Infonet. This paper discusses the facilities made available in TISS under the UGC-Infonet programme. Also, in-house databases developed using Winisis software has been explained. Phase-wise implementation of TISS Digital Library, its present status and application have been elaborated.
An Analytical Study of Electronic Sources and Services Provided to Users With Special Reference to Research Scholars of Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology Library, Nagpur
(INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, 2004-02) Choukhande, Vaishali; Dongre, Sandesh M
Electronic sources play a vital and viable role to cater to the needs of research scholars in the process of advancement of society in present environment. The prime function of any library is to provide efficient services to its users. This paper describes an analytical study of electronic sources and services provided to users with special reference to research scholars of VNIT library, Nagpur. The objective of this article is to study the different factors such as information, sources, services, adequate collection, various channels of information and the constraints faced by the research scholars in using or searching information through electronic sources.. The author adopted questionnaire survey and statistical analysis of data by applying simple percentage and chi-square test. The finding of the study is that research scholars access information through various electronic sources and services to keep pace with the developments taking place in the scientific world.
Application of Information Technology in the Educational Media Libraries of Delhi
(INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, 2004-02) Ali, Amjad
Media libraries hold collections of print, celluloid and digital media. They are emerging as a result of advancements in information technology. This study is an attempt to assess the current state of IT application in the media libraries of Delhi being headquarter of about all educational media organizations and their networks of the country. An assessment is made on the basis of the availability of computer hardware, software, operating system, databases of holdings and online connectivity. It reveals that most of the libraries do not follow uniform standards for management and utilization of their collections. It is suggested to develop IT infrastructure for them in a phased manner by procurement of hardware, software, training of personnel and achieving online connectivity.
Application of Wireless Technologies in Libraries
(INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, 2004-02) Mohamed Haneefa, K
The paper deals with the application of wireless technologies in libraries, its benefits and issues to consider for installing such a network; wireless Internet access and Short Messaging Service in libraries. The paper describes various wireless technologies like Bluetooth, Infrared, HiPeRLAN and Wireless LAN. The benefits of Wireless LAN like mobility, simplicity, installation speed, flexibility, reduced cost and scalability have been explained and highlights the various Wireless LAN technologies like Narrowband Technology, Spread Spectrum Technology, Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Technology, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Technology and Infrared Technology. The paper also discusses the working of a Wireless LAN, its range and coverage, compatibility with existing networks, security, safety and cost of Wireless LAN. It further highlights various mobile technologies like Wireless Application Protocol, General Packet Radio Service and Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. The paper concludes with the hope that in the near future the wireless technologies will play an important role in the storage, retrieval and dissemination of information in libraries.
Archiving / Preserving Digital Information
(INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, 2004-02) Kaur, Amritpal
Preservation of digital material has become a major challenge for library and information professionals these days. Although libraries have been concerned with preserving cultural and intellectual heritage for centuries, it is only in recent years that preservation and conservation have become activities in their own right. Preservation of digital material is more complex because of the dependencies that exist between the information object itself and its technical environment- an environment that is generally created using rapidly obsolete and, therefore, fragile technology. This dependence can be at both the software and the hardware levels. In this sense, digital media present more complex problems than any other media libraries have ever had to face. The present article explores various strategies and methodologies for preserving digital materials and also focuses on the pressing need for libraries to develop strategies and practical action plans to maintain the safety and accessibility of the world’s historical and cultural heritage.
Cataloguing of Articles in Periodicals : Database Approach Model in A Biomedical Library
(INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, 2004-02) Raghuram, M; Shivakumar, B
A separate catalogue/database of articles in periodicals are made available to Users for more comprehensive search and retrieval, to solve the difficulties faced by the users during search in the Internet and downloading the selected records. A methodology developed towards cataloguing of articles available in periodicals and to cover the entire journals collection of both current journals and back volumes for any year in the Library. The downloaded materials from PUBMED collection are sent to WINISIS package, after different stages such as separate programme, FANGORN etc.
CDROM Databases : an Approach for Creation of Personalized Databases
(INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, 2004-02) Dube, Sonia; Premchand; Murthy, T A V
Database by definition refers to organized collection of data stored at a Central place. Appreciable technical advancements have taken place in the field of Data organization, Metadata and indexing for faster and accurate access to the information. However for applications where connectivity to the centralized database cannot be ensured and has requirement of access to specific set of the database, then the approach proposed by us in this paper can be quite useful. This paper discusses approach for information extraction and tailoring of information as per user requirements – Database Personalization. This paper also addresses the issues of database security and Intellectual Property Rights involved in creation of CDROM Databases.
Classification Model for Libraries in the Digital Environment
(INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, 2004-02) Chudamani, K S
There is lot of research carried out about the models of classification suitable for libraries in digital environment. UDC, CC, DDC, LCC are used in libraries all over the world. People are using existing Classification models and automating them for use in the digital environment. Though this is a right step, one has to look at the operational requirements of the digital environment. Keeping this fact in view, this paper analyses the requirements of the digital environment and points out the adaptations required for the traditional schemes to suit the digital environment .
Comparison of Rules in Bibliographic and Web Networks
(INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, 2004-02) Kretschmer, Hildrun; Kretschmer, Theo
The emergence of the Internet and the Web have led to changes in the process of scholarly publishing and communication. In particular, the way that scientists and scholars search for and find information in patterns of national and international collaboration has changed. The development of information and library sciences together with science studies will, among other things, be fashioned by the development of quantitative studies conducted in this field (The way from librametry to webometrics). The EU has recently financed a new project (WISER) to further investigate the potential of creating new indicators of the Web for use in science and technology policy making. The study of collaboration in e-science is one focus of this project, including questions that examine the extent to which collaboration structures visible in the Web follow similar rules to collaboration networks measured by traditional bibliometric data. There are three specific key objectives: •To develop methods or webometric indicators for measurement of Web visibility of collaboration networks •To collect general rules in bibliographic collaboration structures that are suitable for testing in Web networks •To compare bibliographic collaboration networks and networks visible in the Web There are few general rules in bibliographic co-authorship networks available from the literature. A new approach is proposed by the author: Distribution of co-author couples in journals: “Continuation” of Lotka´s law on the 3rd dimension.
Creation and Development of a Virtual Library : Problems faced and Lessons learnt from the ‘Gyan Tawi’ Project
(INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, 2004-02) Malhan, I V; K, Shivarama Rao
This paper describes the growth of the Internet resources and mentions that the major challenge for the information professional is how to control the growing electronic information, how to evaluate this information to separate the worthwhile information from the trash and how to organize this information. With the development of the Internet, a new pattern of organization of information emerged where electronic documents are linked and arranged in the spatial order instead of traditional hierarchical order of arrangement of information. Moreover, the information is now directly accessible to users over a network of computers. Collecting the most relevant and significant free flowing Internet information and organizing it into a virtual library will facilitate most convenient information access to user communities. This paper highlights the problems faced and lessons learnt from the ‘Gyan Tawi’ virtual library project undertaken by the authors.
Data Mining Techniques for Information Retrieval
(INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, 2004-02) Mukhopadhyay, Bikash; Mukhopadhyay, Sripati
Data mining automatically and exhaustively explores very large datasets, consequently uncovering otherwise hidden relationships among data. This technology has been successfully applied in science, health, marketing and finance to aid new discoveries and strengthen markets. In addition, data mining techniques are being applied to discover and organize information from the Web. Unfortunately these advancements in data storage and distribution technology have not been accompanied by respective research in data retrieval technology for a long time. To put it in short: we are now being flooded with data, yet we are starving for knowledge. This need has created an entirely new approach to data processing - the data mining, which concentrates on finding important trends and meta-information in huge amounts of raw data. In this paper the main concepts of data mining and automatic knowledge discovery in databases are presented (clustering, finding association rules, categorisation, statistical analysis).
Data Warehouse : Intelligent Management Decision Support
(INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, 2004-02) Pandya, Shweta; Shroff, Bhaumik
Advances in computer and networking technology have led to the introduction of very powerful hardware and software platforms that can collect, manage and distribute large amount of pertinent data. Data Warehousing is one of the most interesting and dynamic among the new technological transitions. It is a repository of subjectively selected and adapted operational data, which can successfully answer any ad hoc, complex, statistical or analytical queries and it provides means for implementing effective decision support system by utilizing data scattered all over the organization. The aim of the paper is to generate interest and understanding among the library and information professionals regarding the concept of data warehousing. Major characteristics, goal, structure, application and advantages of data warehousing are also described in detail.
Data Warehousing and OLAP Technology for Knowledge Discovery
(INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, 2004-02) Suman, Aparajita
Since time immemorial, libraries have been generating services using the knowledge stored in various repositories to the users. However, now the techniques of data storage, organization, and retrieval have changed with drastic changes in media and access tools. So, the new generation of libraries has to adopt emerging tools and techniques.In this context, data warehousing and OLAP have emerged as leading technologies that facilitate data storage, organization and then, significant retrieval. This article aims at exploring the features of data warehousing and OLAP and their application in modern libraries for knowledge discovery.
Developing Library and Information Services for E-Learning Environment
(INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, 2004-02) Vatnal, R M; Mathapati, G C; Prakash, K
Now internet has shown new paths to learning. The educational resources are accessible to students. Learner needs are increasingly seen to be continuous throughout the working life. Education is a means of empower their lives and future within workplace. In India e-Learning systems and online courses are already started. This paper covers the issues of developing e-Learning system its requirement, and its implication in e learning.
Digital Information Architecture
(INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, 2004-02) Sekari, G Gnana; Nithyanandam, K; Veluchamy, G
Some websites provide logical structure that helps us find answers and complete tasks. Others lack any intelligible organization and frustrate our attempts to navigate through them. Hence, designing of good, appropriate and intelligible website to manage data and knowledge becomes mandatory. The combination of organization, labeling and navigation schemes within an information system is the Digital Information Architecture. This has been dealt in this paper.
Digital Information Seeking Behaviour of Sanskrit Academics
(INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, 2004-02) Chandraiah, I; Madhusudan, P; Reddy, A Bhaskara
Information seeking behaviour of the users is the fundamental criteria for design and development of Information Services. The changing information policies and devices necessitate the uses as well as the professionals to learn and adopt new techniques and methodologies to cope up. Faculty in higher education is a potential user segment to the Library. They are expected to be aware of the Library resources and technologies. The digital devices are causing and warranting the users for new strategies and techniques to use information resources effectively. The Sanskrit Academics are expected to be a segment of the users under the pressure of new technologies in the library. This paper attempted to know the awareness of the faculty on the technologies and resources in the library to facilitate to design suitable systems.
Digital Libraries - A Need of Tomorrow
(INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, 2004-02) Ojha, D C
Paper emphasizes the development of digital/virtual or e-libraries in general and India in particular. Reviews the e-resources available globally and their increasing role in disseminating information. Paper provides the meaning and definition of digital library. It further discusses on selection criteria and various factors of digital components viz; e-books and e-journals. Provides brief description about types of e-books, their reading habits and tools for browsing etc. Evaluates overall concept of e-journals their service providers and the various services like J -Gate and Ingenta.
Digital Library at RGUHS: a Study
(INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, 2004-02) Sridevi, J; Sonker, Sharad Kumar
Digital libraries are being built and operated by a wide variety of institutions for a wide variety of reasons. They are meant for storage, access, and retrieval repositories of digital objects (HTML, XML, PDF, Audio, Video, multimedia etc.) usually accessed via Internet or intranet. The purpose of this article is to introduce this technology development in libraries, digital collection, discuss the workflow of the Digital library, describe how it functions, problems and opportunities in digital library and present a picture of a digital library.
Digital Library: An Overview
(INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, 2004-02) Naik, Umesha; Sivalingaiah, D
This paper begins with an understanding of digitization, the meaning, the selection of materials, the collection development, the preservation, the access of digital information and some issues involved in the digitization. The collection service is an independent mechanism for introducing structure into a distributed information space. At the preliminary stage it addresses the issues of organizational motivation, possible content, target audience ,ong term support and funding. For planning, about staff and resources, creation and maintenance of delivery methods, charging policy and long term support and funding. During the process of creation aspects to be considered are, available technology, in-house or out-source, project management, design, testing, unveiling and long-term support and funding, preserve the integrity of and ensure the persistence. Each of the functions enumerated in the working definition of “digital library” are select, structure, offer intellectual access, interpret, distribute, preserve integrity, and ensure persistence are subject to the special constraints and requirements of operating in a rapidly evolving electronic and network environment.

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