Abstract The higher education system in India is currently one of the largest systems in the world. Academic libraries play a most significant role in improving the quality of library services for the user community. Emergence of information and communication technologies and globalization of networks lead huge amount of Information Resources and Services available on the Web. The present day digital environment is ‘Consortia’... The higher education system in India is currently one of the largest systems in the world. Academic libraries play a most significant role in improving the quality of library services for the user community. Emergence of information and communication technologies and globalization of networks lead huge amount of Information Resources and Services available on the Web. The present day digital environment is ‘Consortia’ that is intended to share the resources through collaboration among the libraries. The library consortia has played a key role in giving cost effectiveness. Some initiatives are taken by the universities for accessing E-Journal through consortia. This paper focuses on the emergence consortia for academic libraries, consortia model, issues, benefits and constraints related to academic library. Read More Read Less

Abstract The study of Internet inclusion is a major criterion used to understand the online activity of countries. In this paper, we have studied the Internet inclusion among many nations by providing empirical data. We have provided a few focussed analyses in this work.... The study of Internet inclusion is a major criterion used to understand the online activity of countries. In this paper, we have studied the Internet inclusion among many nations by providing empirical data. We have provided a few focussed analyses in this work. Read More Read Less

Abstract Literature addressed how conventional banks have successfully implemented knowledge management strategy using various models to support their business performance. Meanwhile, limited studies have been proposed regarding how Islamic banks manage different knowledge to support their business process. By using knowledge management lifecycle theory, the authors studied knowledge management process within two branches of Islamic Banks in Central Sulawesi. Data were gathered through observation,... Literature addressed how conventional banks have successfully implemented knowledge management strategy using various models to support their business performance. Meanwhile, limited studies have been proposed regarding how Islamic banks manage different knowledge to support their business process. By using knowledge management lifecycle theory, the authors studied knowledge management process within two branches of Islamic Banks in Central Sulawesi. Data were gathered through observation, written material, and in-depth interviews with key informants from both banks. The findings show the knowledge management lifecycle model within Islamic banks does not necessarily follow the theoretical model built in conventional banking organizations because Islamic banks have unique characteristics. Islamic banks have to integrate the knowledge into Islamic values and norms before it is stored, shared, used, and improved as showed in the theoretical construct. As a result, the knowledge management lifecycle model was revised according to Islamic banks characteristics. Read More Read Less