Abstract: | The effective organization and utilisation of resources produced by the students, faculty and research scholars in university departments assume greater significance. Institutional repositories are developed by many institutions to provide resources and materials that support students in their studies. The present study recognizes the value of such a repository in the Engineering and Technology discipline in Cochin University of Science and Technology. The paper explains the need for a digital repository ofproject reports. The authors present a modelfor digital repository, and the organization.and administration of such a repository. The study also analyses the various other factors associated with the proposed depository. |
Description: | XXV IASLIC Conference I Chennai I 2005 I pp.117-120 |
URI: | http://dyuthi.cusat.ac.in/purl/4467 |
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Building Digita ... s A Proposal for cusat.pdf | (196.0Kb) |
Abstract: | The Central Library of Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) has been automated by proprietary software (Adlib Library) since 2000. After 11 years, in 2011, the university authorities decided to shift to an open source software (OSS), for integrated library management system (ILMS), Koha for automating the library housekeeping operations. In this context, this study attempts to share the experiences in cataloging with both type of software. The features of the cataloging modules of both the software are analysed on the badis of certain check points. It is found that the cataloging module of Koha is almost in par with that of proven proprietary software that has been in market for the past 25 years. Some suggestions made by this study may be incorporated for the further development and perfection of Koha. |
Description: | DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, Vol. 34, No. 1, January 2014, pp. 16-22 |
URI: | http://dyuthi.cusat.ac.in/purl/4469 |
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Catalogue Inter ... d Open Source Software.pdf | (2.007Mb) |
Abstract: | The development of computer and network technology is changing the education scenario and transforming the teaching and learning process from the traditional physical environment to the digital environment. It is now possible to access vast amount of information online and enable one to one communication without the confines of place or time. While E-learning and teaching is unlikely to replace face-to-face training and education it is becoming an additional delivery method, providing new learning opportunities to many users. It is also causing an impact on library services as the increased use of ICT and web based learning technologies have paved the way for providing new ICT based services and resources to the users. Online learning has a crucial role in user education, information literacy programmes and in training the library professionals. It can help students become active learners, and libraries will have to play a greater role in this process of transformation. The significance of libraries within an institution has improved due to the fact that academic libraries and information services are now responsible for e-learning within their organization. |
Description: | KLA Seminar on library and webtools for E-Learning and teaching,25 june 2012,Kerala Agricultural University |
URI: | http://dyuthi.cusat.ac.in/purl/3987 |
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Changing Role o ... Issues and Challenges.pdf | (110.3Kb) |
Abstract: | Academic libraries worldwide have witnessed a number of trends and paradigm shifts over the last decade. It is vital for university libraries to develop a collection of high standards to satisfy academics and researchers for supporting the vision and mission of a university. The area of collection development and management is the most important part of any library. This paper reports on the problems and prospects of collection and asset management of the University Library of Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT). The insight for the paper comes from the authors’ first-hand experience supported by literature review. Detailed information regarding the purchase of books, serials, policies regarding the acquisition, and changing trends and problems were collected from the official records with the help of a structured data sheet. The study discovers the current trends in collection and asset management in CUSAT and point out the changes likely to be adopted in future. |
Description: | 9th International CALIBER - 2013, INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, March 21-23, 2013 |
URI: | http://dyuthi.cusat.ac.in/purl/4463 |
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Collection and ... Journey to the Future.pdf | (50.48Kb) |
Abstract: | Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETD) have become an important component of library service in all countries. Many Indian higher education institutions are actively engaged in the process of introducing ETDs. This study describes the development of ETD projects in Kerala. This paper examines the ETD project of Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) and Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) |
Description: | 8th International CALIBER - 2011, Goa University, Goa, March 02-04,2011 |
URI: | http://dyuthi.cusat.ac.in/purl/4460 |
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The Development ... tion of ETDs in Kerala.pdf | (561.6Kb) |
Abstract: | The aim of the study was to investigate the relevance of e—learning in continuing education of library professionals in the universities in Kerala. /55 part of a survey of library professionals in the seven major Universities in Kerala to find their continuing education needs, it was found that majority of the library professionals attend continuing education programmes (CEP) to be trained in the latest technologies. Internet resources were the preferred mode of information source by 38.9 per cent of the library professionals. The importance of continuing education in developing the competencies of library professionals is also stressed |
Description: | E-Resources and E-Learning:Challenges and Opportunities ,University of Calicut |
URI: | http://dyuthi.cusat.ac.in/purl/3978 |
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E-Learning and Confirming Education in Us.pdf | (95.85Kb) |
Abstract: | Electronic resources have become a vital part of an academic library especially in universities and higher education institutions. The availability of electronic resources and the acceptance of the fonnat among the academics are rising day by day. As far as engineering students are concerned, they are much techno-savy and are more used to electronic resources. So it has become necessary for the libraries of engineering institutions to subscribe and provide access to electronic resources to satisfy its user community. Many studies have identified that academics are much preferring online journals and databases than their print counter-parts |
URI: | http://dyuthi.cusat.ac.in/purl/3927 |
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E-Resources in ... collection development.pdf | (284.0Kb) |
Abstract: | Information is knowledge, facts or data. For the purpose of enabling the users to assimilate information, it should be repacked. Knowledge becomes information when it is externalized i.e. put in to the process of communication. The effectiveness of communication technology depends how well it provides its clients with information rapidly, economically and authentically. A large number of ICT enabled services including OPAC; e-resources etc. are available in the university library. Studies have been done to find the impact of ICT on different sections of CUSAT library by observing the activities of different sections; discussions with colleagues and visitors; and analyzing the entries in the library records. The results of the studies are presented here in the form of a paper. |
Description: | 6th International CALIBER-2008, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, February 28-29 & March1, 2008 |
URI: | http://dyuthi.cusat.ac.in/purl/4461 |
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Impact of ICT o ... CUSAT Central Library.pdf | (75.78Kb) |
Abstract: | This paper describes the current information dynamics and its effect in higher education and research in science and technology. Open access movement ,Institutional repositories ,Digital libraries,Knowledge gateways,Blogs,Wikis,and social bookmark tools have rapidly emerged on the web creating a new scenerio that radically changes the knowledge production process such as the creation of information,formats and sources of information,coding and processing ,accessing managing sharing and dissemination of information.The management of knowledge created by academia of Cochin University Of Science And Technology is examined in this challenging context of information dynamics. |
Description: | International Conference On Information Dynamics And Knowledge Management(ICTK 2012) at DRTC. |
URI: | http://dyuthi.cusat.ac.in/purl/3979 |
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Information Dyn ... nowledge Management in.pdf | (949.7Kb) |
Abstract: | Today higher education system and R&D in science & Technology has undergone tremendous changes from the traditional class room learning system and scholarly communication. Huge volume of Academic output and scientific communications are coming in electronic format. Knowledge management is a key challenge in the current century .Due to the advancement of ICT, Open access movement, Scholarly communications, Institutional repositories, ontology, semantic web, web 2.0 etc has revolutionized knowledge transactions and knowledge management in the field of science & technology. Today higher education has moved into a stage where competitive advantage is gained not just through access of infonnation but more importantly from new Knowledge creations.This paper examines the role of institutional repository in knowledge transactions in current scenario of Higher education. |
Description: | Institutional Repositories :New Horizons for knowledge transactions in science and technology,2010,DRTC,Banglore |
URI: | http://dyuthi.cusat.ac.in/purl/3980 |
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Institutional R ... Knowledge Transactions.pdf | (182.8Kb) |
Abstract: | Open access iiiovemerit and open source software movement plays an important role in creation of knowledge, knowledge management and knowledge dissemination. Scholarly communication and publishing are increasingly taking place in the electronic environment. With a growing proportion of the scholarly record now existing only in digital format, serious issues regarding access and preservation are being raised that are central to future scholarship. Institutional Repositories provide access to past. present and future scholarly literature and research documentation; ensures its preservation; assists users in discovery and use; and offers educational programs to enable users to develop lifelong literacy. This paper explores these aspects on how IR of Cochin University of Science & Technology supports scientific community for knowledge creation. knowledge Management, and knowledge dissemination. |
Description: | Journal Of Library and Information Management Vol.1 No.1,January -June 2010,PP 38-44 |
URI: | http://dyuthi.cusat.ac.in/purl/3981 |
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IR Knowledge Cr ... nowledge Dissemination.pdf | (700.5Kb) |
Abstract: | The need to structure knowledge is as important now as it ever has been. This paper has tried to study the ISP knowledge portal to explore how knowledge on various resources and topics in photonics and related areas are organized in the knowledge portal of International School of Photonics, CUSAT. The study revealed that ISP knowledge portal is one of the best portals in the filed. It provides a model for building an effective knowledge portal in other fields |
Description: | 5th Convention PLANNER -2007, Gauhati University, Guwahati, December 7-8, 2007 |
URI: | http://dyuthi.cusat.ac.in/purl/4466 |
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Isp Knowledge P ... scovery Tool In Optics.pdf | (92.65Kb) |
Abstract: | This paper aims to describe recent developments in the services provided by Indian electronic thesis and dissertation (ETD) repositories. It seeks to explore the prospect of knowledge formation and diffusion in India and to discuss the potential of open access e-theses repositories for knowledge management.This study is based on literature review and content analysis of IndianETDrepository websites. Institutional repositories and electronic thesis and dissertation projects in India were identified through a literature survey as well as internet searching and browsing. The study examines the tools, type of contents, coverage and aims of Indian ETD repositories.The paper acknowledges the need for knowledge management for national development. It highlights the significance of an integrated platform for preserving, searching and retrieving Indian theses. It describes the features and functions of Indian ETD repositories.The paper provides insights into the characteristics of the national repository of ETDs of India, which encourage and support open access to publicly-funded research |
Description: | Library Review Vol. 61 No. 6, 2012 pp. 418-427 |
URI: | http://dyuthi.cusat.ac.in/purl/4462 |
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Knowledge manag ... ses Indian initiatives.pdf | (74.29Kb) |
Abstract: | In this knowledge era, the value of corporations, academic organizations and individuals is directly related to their knowledge and intellectual capital(IC). A newand potentially paradigm shift focus in the intersection between knowledge and intelligence is the recognition of the importance of understanding the intellectual capital of organizations. This paper explains how Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) is identifying and managing its intellectual capital for creating competitive advantage for the future. This paper also explores the different cost effective knowledge management strategies applied at CUSAT for managing its intellectual capital |
Description: | 9th International CALIBER - 2013, INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, March 21-23, 2013 |
URI: | http://dyuthi.cusat.ac.in/purl/4470 |
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Knowledge Manag ... ligence for the Future.pdf | (184.7Kb) |
Abstract: | Scholarly communication over the past 10 to 15 years has gained a tremendous momentum with the advent of Internet and the World Wide Web. The web has transformed the ways by which people search, find, use and communicate information. Innovations in web technology since 2005 have brought out an array of new services and facilities and an enhanced version of the web named Web 2.0. Web 2.0 facilitates a collaborative environment in which the information users can interact with the information. Web 2.0 enables its users to create, annotate, review, share re-use and represent the information in new ways thereby optimizing the information dissemination |
URI: | http://dyuthi.cusat.ac.in/purl/3982 |
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Managing Schola ... ofUniversity Libraries.pdf | (162.8Kb) |
Abstract: | Marketing of information services is now an important goal of librarians all over the ~orld t? attract mor~ users to the libr~ry. thereby promoting user satisfaction. Marketing IS considered ~s ~n Integr~1 part of libraries and information centres mainly due to the developments In information t.echnology, information explosion, and declining library budgets. Kotler defines marketing as the "analysis, planning, implementation and control o~ carefully formulated programs designed to bring about voluntary exchanges of values WIth target markets fo~ the ~~rpos~ of~chievingorganizational objectives". Organizations suc.h as museums, unrversittes, libraries, and charities need to market their causes and their products to gain. political and social support as well as economic support (Kotler, 1995). In the marketing world people are now migrating from the traditional Four P ~lodelto th~ S~VE mode! (Alt~ns~n, 2013). According to the SAVE model, marketing III an orgarusanon must grve pnonty to 'Solutions' instead of the features or functions of~he.'Product" Similarily it is to focus on 'Access', instead of ,Place'; 'Value' instead of Price" so that the benefits are more stressed, rather than production costs. Instead of :Proliloti.on', marketi~g has. to conc~ntrate on 'Educating' the customers, providing lJlfo~mahol~ about t~eJr specific req~lrements, instead of relying on advertising, public rel~tlons, direct selling etc. From a library point ofview, to ensure maximum utilization of library ~ervices there is an increasing need for definite marketing plans to exploit the techn.ologlcal dcvelop",len~s so ~s to entice the users. By anticipating their changing needs and ~y co.mmulllcatl~g WIth them it should be possible to devise strategies to present various library services and products in a perceptive style. |
Description: | E-Infrastructure In Libraries,2013 |
URI: | http://dyuthi.cusat.ac.in/purl/3983 |
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Marketing of Li ... anAcademic Environment.pdf | (1.292Mb) |
Abstract: | The present work focuses on various facets of open access movement for managing intellectual output that eventually becomes available and accessible in public domain. Thus, purpose of this paper is to document and share the real time experience of managing and sharing of intellectual wealth of academia of Cochin University of Science & Technology by using open source platforms. This paper is trying to explore different intellectual information resources in the current era and also aims to suggest cost effective strategy of implementing new open access tools and technology for effective managing ofintellectual informatics |
Description: | LIBRARY HERALD Vol 49 No 3 September 2011 |
URI: | http://dyuthi.cusat.ac.in/purl/3984 |
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Open Access Movement for Managing.pdf | (1.284Mb) |
Abstract: | The library professional in an academic institution has to anticipate the changing expectations of the users, and be flexible in adopting new skills and levels of awareness. Technology has drastically changed the way librarians define themselves and the way they think about their profession and the institutions they serve. In addition to the technical and professional skills, commitment to user centred services and skills for effective oral and written communication; they must have other skills, including business and management, teaching, leadership, etc. Eventually, library and information professionals in academic libraries need to update their knowledge and skills in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as they play the role of key success factor in enabling the library to perform its role as an information support system for the society. |
Description: | Library 2.0 and Information Management,2011 |
URI: | http://dyuthi.cusat.ac.in/purl/3985 |
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Professional As ... ibrarianship in Kerala.pdf | (3.465Mb) |
Abstract: | The paper aims to bring out the problems and prospects of the professional development opportunities of academic library professionals in the Universities in Kerala. The study is a part of research undertaken to survey the professional development activities and educational needs of library professionals in the major Universities of Kerala because of the developments in Information communication technology. The study recommends methods for improving the knowledge/skills of library professionals. The aim of the study is to evaluate the professional development activities of Library professionals and their attitude towards continuing education programmes. In order to achieve the objectives of the study a survey was conducted with the help of structured questionnaires distributed to 203 library professionals in seven major universities in Kerala, (South India) of which 185 questionnaires were returned. Results of the analysis show that majority of the professionals have pursued higher degrees in library science or IT allied courses after entering the profession, and that they have a positive attitude towards participation in training programmes and workshops. The results show that developments in ICT have a positive influence on majority of library professionals‘ attitude towards continuing education programmes. |
Description: | Asia-Pacific Conference on Library & Information Education & Practice, 2011 |
URI: | http://dyuthi.cusat.ac.in/purl/4468 |
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Professional De ... rofessionals in Kerala.pdf | (305.8Kb) |
Abstract: | Development of new technologies in the field of library and information science especially in academic libraries has resulted in the need for library staff to be flexible in adopting new skills and levels of awareness. In addition to core technology skills, importance is to be given to other skills in communication, management, etc. This paper attempts to describe in brief the competencies and skills required for an academic library professional in the digital era . |
Description: | Recent Trends In Libraries,2010 |
URI: | http://dyuthi.cusat.ac.in/purl/3986 |
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Professional Sk ... ElectronicEnvironment.pdf | (2.403Mb) |
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