Abstract With the advent of Information and Communication Technologies, the trend in collecting, acquiring, storing, retrieving and disseminating materials and documents has changed. E-Publishing has gained momentum in the present era. It has become the ideal form for disseminating the latest research findings and results. It is basically a form of publishing in which books, journals, and other materials are being... With the advent of Information and Communication Technologies, the trend in collecting, acquiring, storing, retrieving and disseminating materials and documents has changed. E-Publishing has gained momentum in the present era. It has become the ideal form for disseminating the latest research findings and results. It is basically a form of publishing in which books, journals, and other materials are being produced and stored electronically rather than in print. E-Publishing includes the digital publication of e-books, electronic articles and the development of digital libraries and catalogues. This paper provides recent e-publishing trends and overview of e-publishing in India. Read More Read Less

Abstract Digital preservation is largely experimental and replete with the risks associated with untested Digital preservation strategies are shaped by the needs and constraints of repositories with little consideration for the requirements of current and future users of digital scholarly resources. Digital technology brings with it untold benefits for heritage preservation access. Once a document has been properly digitized, it becomes immortal... Digital preservation is largely experimental and replete with the risks associated with untested Digital preservation strategies are shaped by the needs and constraints of repositories with little consideration for the requirements of current and future users of digital scholarly resources. Digital technology brings with it untold benefits for heritage preservation access. Once a document has been properly digitized, it becomes immortal and can remain accessible long after the original has ceased to exist. This Paper mainly focuses on methods and techniques, digitalization, and also preservation of digital documents in the Libraries. Read More Read Less

Abstract Evaluation of existing collection and identification of circulation behavior of users help for decision-making related to library collection development and management. The circulation data recorded by Integrated Library Management Systems are very useful in identifying user behavior. Hence, this study extracted data about most circulated items within the year 2017. Library, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka was... Evaluation of existing collection and identification of circulation behavior of users help for decision-making related to library collection development and management. The circulation data recorded by Integrated Library Management Systems are very useful in identifying user behavior. Hence, this study extracted data about most circulated items within the year 2017. Library, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka was selected as the target library. A report of top 100 circulated items was generated using Information System of University of Ruhuna (ISURu). The results of this study revealed that users of Agriculture library preferred to read item written in Sinhala than English. Users preferred to read Agriculture related materials, Sinhala literature and Sinhala translations of English literature. Library management should identify items with high demand and user burrowing pattern using circulation data. Library management can make decisions for collection development and management based on circulation data. Read More Read Less

Abstract E-governance in India has played a crucial role in bridging the digital divide in the country. Among the southern states, Kerala has achieved a remarkable success with e-governance projects. Akshaya project of the Government of Kerala illustrates the benefits that a society receives through e-governance. Akshaya has an instrumental role behind the success story of e-governance in the State. The paper... E-governance in India has played a crucial role in bridging the digital divide in the country. Among the southern states, Kerala has achieved a remarkable success with e-governance projects. Akshaya project of the Government of Kerala illustrates the benefits that a society receives through e-governance. Akshaya has an instrumental role behind the success story of e-governance in the State. The paper discusses potential e-governance projects in Kerala and the possibilities of e-governance mediated through libraries as an innovative service for libraries. Read More Read Less