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Library Resources Sharing on the Internet and World Wide Web
Get PDFThe paper views concept related to library resource sharing and provides details of many
Internet and Web-based resource sharing efforts. Architectural details of some of these system
are also discussed Synopsis of the pape
A Comparative Study of Print and Electronic Reference Sources : A Case Study On Encyclopaedia
Get PDFThe advances in computer and communications technologies have improved the facilities
of information access – in-house and/or remote. The optical storage devices with ability to store
pictures and sound and high processing capabilities have added another dimension to the fast
changing trend to information access. These developments are today responsible for the growth
of full text information sources in electronic media. Mainly two types of information sources, the
primary periodicals and the reference works have found it convenient to get into the electronic
form in large number their high utilitarian and generic value. Their number is also increasing in
recent years and many of them are available on INTERNET and on CD. The recent addition to
the category of Reference works in the Encyclopaedia Britannica; (EB) launched on Internet in
1999 with also its CD version. The paper has made a comparative study of both print and
electronic form of the Encyclopaedia from the usage point of view and has concluded their
mutual benefits. A few sample searches conducted with both print and electronic form are
presented in this paper
Copyright in networked environment
No full textThe developments in the Information Technology have much helped libraries in their day to day operation. How ever; they also brought with them a number of issues and concerns. One of the major issue which concerns publishers, authors and librarians alike is the copyright. The developments in the
electronic publishing, computers and communications fields have further complicated the situation.
The vulnerability of digital information for manipulations makes the problem all the more serious. The issue has prompted many conferences and symposia, particularly with reference to electronic information. This paper discusses various issues relating to copyright in the networked environment. Problems relating to copyright of electronic information resources on Internet, multimedia works, computer software, databases, and copyright enforcement have been dealt. Security of information including usage of cryptography, digital finger prints and watermarks to prevent illegal copying over networks has also been discusse
Use of Internet by the Academic Community : A Case Study
Get PDFThe emergence of INTERNET has revolutionized the academic world. The NET is
paving way for a great leap in the field of higher education and research. This
paper is an attempt to investigate the use of INTERNET resources by the
academic community of Mysore University, using survey as the research tool.
The paper has investigated the faculty - wise, frequency and length of use of
INTERNET. The knowledge of search engines and prior skills in the use of
INTERNET are also examined. Factors such as search results, usefulness and
difficulties in browsing the net and the physical facilities providing satisfactory
environment for using the INTERNET service are also examined
Online Newspapers and Magazines - Aspects and Issues
No full textInformation is the sine qua non for all activities in today's
information society. Current information is the most demanded
and needed one among various research groups and individuals.
Newspapers and magazines are prominent sources for the current
information. They bring to the readers the global information by
overcoming all geographical limits. After the advent of World
Wide Web many a newspaper and magazine have begun to publish
their online editions. This helps a reader to access the newspapers
and magazines of many foreign countries and thereby could be
well informed on almost all events. Online Newspapers and
magazines have brought the whole world in front of a reader's
desktop and make him aware of all subject fields. This article
discusses the various aspects and issues regarding Online
Newspapers and Magazines particularly with reference to India
Stock verification of electronic publications
Get PDFThis paper discusses about the problems which are facing by libraries in an electronic environment. this paper focused mainly on the issues and problems faces at the time of stock verification
Effective Research Strategies for the Internet
Get PDFThe latest research estimates there are over 1 billion ‘pages’ on the Web and
their indexing and the tools that search these indexes are still primitive. Since the advent
of digital age there have been two general methods of providing access to electronic
information — pages that have been indexed manually and those indexed automatically.
On the Web these indexes are subject directories and search engines. In the less than ten
years life of the Web these two methods have become blended and further developments
have led to value-added indexing services. The constantly-advancing technology, such as
the ability to produce dynamic, database-driven Web pages — the ‘invisible Web’ —
further challenges the users’ ability to find the authoritative information, general or
specific that is required. This presentation gives an overview of the various types of
search tools and when to use each, discusses the latest trends in the provision of Webbased
information and gives strategies for effective searching
Internet Resources in Medical Science
Get PDFThe Internet has revolutionized the computer and communications world. It is a
mechanism for information dissemination, and a medium for collaboration and
interaction between individuals in various fields. Like any other field it has its impact
in the field of medicine also. The major developments in the Internet like Website
search, videoconferencing etc have contributed much to the field. This paper is an
attempt to identify various Websites and databases available on Net in the field of
medicine
Electronic publications : issues and concerns
Get PDFElectronic publishing is one of the important developments of the information technology. The developments in the mass storage, computers and communications fields have made this technology very popular. The impact of electronic publishing on libraries has been widely reported in the literature. The benefits and drawbacks of electronic publications have been felt by the librarians. Electronic and online journals are making a forceful entry into the libraries by painting a rosy picture. Many libraries, especially the affluent, of the academic and R&D institutions are slowly migrating to the electronic publications including CD-ROM databases, and electronic and online journals. Libraries of other institutions are watching the situation and may follow suit in the near future. Electronic publications pose a number of issues and concerns, a few of which have been dealt by some authors. This paper discusses electronic publishing, electronic and online
journals, and the various issues and concerns posed by the electronic publications
Sources of Information with Emphasis on Electronic Resources
Get PDFInformation, an invaluable resource is being disseminated, transformed and
communicated in a variety of environments. They are now mostly available in emedia.
Librarians connot afford to ignore this development and they must
prepare themselves to handle e-sources. Move towards electronic handling of
information will be cost-effective and users will be in a position to get pinpointed
information with the help of powerful search engines. Some of the
important e-sources and problems associated with such sources are discussed in
this pape