Abstract This paper evaluates and analyses the features and drawbacks of various major searching methodologies deployed in libraries. This paper also provides an in-depth analysis of the difficulties encountered by the users in effectively using them and the resultant fallouts arising out of the complexities of their usage. This paper introduces Voice based searching solutions as the enhanced and viable alternative to... This paper evaluates and analyses the features and drawbacks of various major searching methodologies deployed in libraries. This paper also provides an in-depth analysis of the difficulties encountered by the users in effectively using them and the resultant fallouts arising out of the complexities of their usage. This paper introduces Voice based searching solutions as the enhanced and viable alternative to the existing systems addressing all the constraints of the current search methodologies enabled applications for in build the current system. Read More Read Less

Abstract The latest developments in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) have made the concept “Libraries without walls” into a practical reality. This has posed several challenges to the information work force and the information users. Developments in computers, microelectronics and communication technologies have dramatically changed the library and information environment. In this regard, the information environment is changing greatly throughout the... The latest developments in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) have made the concept “Libraries without walls” into a practical reality. This has posed several challenges to the information work force and the information users. Developments in computers, microelectronics and communication technologies have dramatically changed the library and information environment. In this regard, the information environment is changing greatly throughout the world. Digital libraries are emerging as an important area of research and number of other related disciplines for information science in information age. The facts generation has made a profound effect on availability and accessibility of e-assets. This research paper is highlighted infrastructure and generation as challenges dealing with and parameters of virtual environment. With the application of IT librarians could regularly triumph over such challenges and opportunities in consideration of customers’ perspective. Librarians are facing different challenges which have been focused in this study. Read More Read Less

Abstract Oriental Research Institutes are institutions especially devoted to Indological studies. Indology is the science of study of culture in all its aspects. With the disappearance of the Gurukula system and the ancient universities like those at Nalanda and Taksasila and also the gradual dissolution of the powerful kingdoms by conquests from outside, it became necessary to evolve a method by... Oriental Research Institutes are institutions especially devoted to Indological studies. Indology is the science of study of culture in all its aspects. With the disappearance of the Gurukula system and the ancient universities like those at Nalanda and Taksasila and also the gradual dissolution of the powerful kingdoms by conquests from outside, it became necessary to evolve a method by which the ancient knowledge and wisdom of the country could be revived and preserved. Sri Venkateswara Oriental Research Institute was started in July, 1939 by the Management of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams with a vision that it should be a first-rate Research and Training Centre with appropriate divisions for the study of Sanskrit and other languages of the Hindu religion and Philosophy and of Hindu culture generally. The library has a rare and valuable collection of paper and palm leaves manuscripts in different languages. Paper manuscripts are scanned and/ stored in the Tiff and Palm leaves are stored in JPEG format. Later these will be written in CDs. These CDs are rewritten and has been given to students and scholars of different countries like USA, Australia, Germany and various North and South states of India who are visited this library for their research purpose. Read More Read Less

Abstract Judicious system analysis is essential in considering budget allocations to the libraries. This paper studies two open-source digital softwares namely E-print and Fedora. The present study compares and highlights the similarities among the software. The paper attempts to suggest based on merits and demerits to enable the librarians to make wiser decision in term of open sources software for repository.... Judicious system analysis is essential in considering budget allocations to the libraries. This paper studies two open-source digital softwares namely E-print and Fedora. The present study compares and highlights the similarities among the software. The paper attempts to suggest based on merits and demerits to enable the librarians to make wiser decision in term of open sources software for repository. Read More Read Less

Abstract The importance of information literacy education lies in its potential to encourage a deep, rather than surface learning, and in its potential to transform dependent learners into independent, self-directed, lifelong learners. An information literate person can easily identify, find, evaluate, apply, and acknowledge the information in the right manner. This study intends to measure information literacy skills among the Masters... The importance of information literacy education lies in its potential to encourage a deep, rather than surface learning, and in its potential to transform dependent learners into independent, self-directed, lifelong learners. An information literate person can easily identify, find, evaluate, apply, and acknowledge the information in the right manner. This study intends to measure information literacy skills among the Masters students of social sciences of Mizoram University and Tezpur University in India. We use a kind of a qualitative study using semi-structured questionnaire and conducted this study with a standard set of questions. These questions range from the normal elementary level ones to digital literacy. The results are presented and widely discussed which will help in designing future information systems. Read More Read Less