Automation and Networking of Libraries.
Title:
Automation and Networking of Libraries.
Author:
Mishra, Lakshmikant.
ISBN:
9788122426571
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Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (214 pages)
Contents:
Cover -- Preface -- Contents -- Chapter 1 Introduction to Computer -- 1.1 Meaning and Definition -- 1.2 Historical Perspective -- 1.3 Generations -- 1.4 Types of Computers -- 1.5 General Characteristics -- Chapter 2 Fundamentals of Computer -- 2.1 Classification and Categories -- 2.2 Input and Output Devices -- 2.3 Storage Media -- 2.4 Classification of Personal Computers -- 2.5 Computer Working Systems -- Chapter 3 Computer System and Automation -- 3.1 Computer System -- 3.2 Merits of Software Packages -- 3.3 Limitations of Software Packages -- 3.4 Utility Software -- 3.5 Application Software -- 3.6 Library Management Software -- 3.7 Library Automation -- 3.8 Information Storage and Retrieval (IRS) -- Chapter 4 Library Management Software Packages -- 4.1 Specific Housekeeping Jobs -- 4.2 Information Storage & Retrieval -- 4.3 Integrated Library Systems # -- 4.4 Evaluation Points -- Chapter 5 Networks and Networking -- 5.1 Definition -- 5.2 Computer Networks -- 5.3 Need for Networking -- 5.4 Perspective of Networks -- 5.5 Types of Networks -- 5.6 Network Topology -- 5.7 Advantages -- 5.8 Impediments -- 5.9 Solutions -- Chapter 6 Library and Information Networks -- 6.1 Definition -- 6.2 Objectives -- 6.3 Network Development -- 6.4 Limitations -- 6.5 Indian Networks* -- 6.6 Calibnet (Calcutta Library Network) # -- 6.7 Delnet # -- 6.8 Inflibnet # -- 6.9 Lucklibnet # -- 6.10 Status of Library Networks in India # -- Chapter 7 Internet and Libraries -- 7.1 Definition -- 7.2 Advantages -- 7.3 Functionality of the Internet -- 7.4 Connectivity with Internet -- 7.5 Domain Names -- 7.6 World Wide Web (WWW) -- 7.7 Intranet, Extranet and Internet -- 7.8 Common Terms and Acronyms -- 7.9 Impact of Internet on Libraries -- 7.10 Internet Libraries -- Chapter 8 Digital and Virtual Libraries -- 8.1 Concept of Digital Library -- 8.2 Definition.
8.3 Purpose and Objectives -- 8.4 Storage and Retrieval of Information -- 8.5 Digital Information Delivery -- 8.6 Advantages -- 8.7 Limitations -- 8.8 Universal Digital Library (UDL) -- 8.9 Virtual Libraries -- 8.10 Influence of Internet on Virtual Libraries -- 8.11 Virtual Libraries and the Cyber Law -- Further Readings -- Index.
Abstract:
About the Book: The present work is for the benefit of working library professionals in general and the students of study programmes in Library and Information Science in particular. This book has been especially written in accordance with the syllabus and scope prescribed by the Library and Information Science Departments of various universities and institutions.The most glaring feature of this book is the additional information provided on few concepts viz. Library Management Software Packages (CDS/ISIS, DELMARC, DELPLUS, e-GRANTHALYA, LIBSYS, LS/2000, MECSYS, SLIM, WILISYS and SOUL). Status of Indian Library Network closely related to Library and Information Science subject (ADINET, BALNET, BONET, CALIBNET, DELNET, INFLIBNET, MALIBNET, MYLIBNET and LUCLIBNET). Digital and Virtual Libraries (Virtual libraries are the new vision of libraries of the future. They are still taking shape in computer and electronic laboratories, but there are some applications that provide an insight of what is coming in the next years). Internet and Libraries (Some most commonly used terms and acronyms which one would come across while using the net, are described briefly in this book). Contents: Introduction to Computers Fundamentals of Computer Overview of a Computer System for Libraries Library Management Software Packages Networking Library Networks Internet and Telecommunication Digital and Virtual Libraries.
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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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