Abstract Library is a fast growing organism. The ancient methods of maintaining it are no longer dynamic and efficient. For expeditious retrieval and dissemination of information and better service for the clientele, application of modern techniques has become absolutely indispensable. A properly computerized library will help its users with quick and prompt services. Library automation refers to mechanization of library housekeeping... Library is a fast growing organism. The ancient methods of maintaining it are no longer dynamic and efficient. For expeditious retrieval and dissemination of information and better service for the clientele, application of modern techniques has become absolutely indispensable. A properly computerized library will help its users with quick and prompt services. Library automation refers to mechanization of library housekeeping operations predominantly by computerization. The most commonly known house-keeping operations are acquisition control, serials control, cataloguing, and classification and circulation control. This paper seeks to address this issue. Read More Read Less

Abstract Electronic environmental impact on all sectors of social and economic life influenced the academic training too. Thus, it is required to introduce in training, indifferent of specialty disciplines, a course of information literacy to develop theoretical knowledge and practical skills concerning the construction, processing and communication of information. The paper try to analyze what kind of methods and resources must be used in... Electronic environmental impact on all sectors of social and economic life influenced the academic training too. Thus, it is required to introduce in training, indifferent of specialty disciplines, a course of information literacy to develop theoretical knowledge and practical skills concerning the construction, processing and communication of information. The paper try to analyze what kind of methods and resources must be used in information literacy instruction provided by an academic library. We try to demonstrate that the information literacy instruction is very important for the academic users because it demonstrated the importance of all kind of information (traditional or on line) and how different kind of strategy concepts and models could increase effectiveness in this area of professional practice.Methodology followed for the study is based on the documents available library including on internet. Library professionals need to be aware of using the skills involved in acquiring e-resources from a wide range of information resources including organization and proper dissemination to the users. Further, they require creating awareness among the users about the adaptability of new technologies, capability of information building etc. Read More Read Less

Abstract This paper discusses about the major Social Networking Sites (SNSs) used in Libraries, and also reasons and advantages of SNSs. A proposal relating to application of SNSs such as Face book, Youtube, Twitter, LinkedIn etc in the services of Diamond Jubilee Library (DJL) , College of Engineering, Osmania University, Hyderabad was made to enhance quality of services of the Library. Social networking used... This paper discusses about the major Social Networking Sites (SNSs) used in Libraries, and also reasons and advantages of SNSs. A proposal relating to application of SNSs such as Face book, Youtube, Twitter, LinkedIn etc in the services of Diamond Jubilee Library (DJL) , College of Engineering, Osmania University, Hyderabad was made to enhance quality of services of the Library. Social networking used as complimentary tool to traditional services. The paper concludes that keeping in view the importance of social networking site and the need of user community, university libraries should develop a comprehensive social networking service usage policy and a proper training to the staff on social networking sites. Read More Read Less

Abstract Information and documentation services available on the Internet through web servers are growing in an exponential manner. In recent times, software has been seen as an increasingly mainstream part of the market. The field of content management system has seen particularly strong growth in software solutions, perhaps in direct response to the very high prices that commercial content management system have historically demanded.... Information and documentation services available on the Internet through web servers are growing in an exponential manner. In recent times, software has been seen as an increasingly mainstream part of the market. The field of content management system has seen particularly strong growth in software solutions, perhaps in direct response to the very high prices that commercial content management system have historically demanded. The increasing complexity of services and systems supporting has made it necessary to formulate a theoretical and practical corpus capable of combining classical information management techniques within organizations with the particular features of the digital environment. Preservation means all the activities involved such as storage techniques policies staffing level, and methods involved in preserving library and archive materials and the information contained therein. Preservation today is educating librarians and other staffs in the best ways to handle materials as well as the conditions in which particular materials will decay the least. So the digital preservation is the method of keeping digital material alive so that they remain usable as technological advances render original hardware and software specification obsolete. Read More Read Less

Abstract Digital preservation is a formal venture to ensure that digital information of continuing value remains accessible and usable. It involves planning, resource allocation, and application of preservation methods and technologies, and it combines policies, strategies and actions to ensure access to digital content, regardless of the challenges of media failure and technological change. The goal of digital preservation is the... Digital preservation is a formal venture to ensure that digital information of continuing value remains accessible and usable. It involves planning, resource allocation, and application of preservation methods and technologies, and it combines policies, strategies and actions to ensure access to digital content, regardless of the challenges of media failure and technological change. The goal of digital preservation is the accurate rendering of authenticated content over time. Digital information is the lifeblood of institutions and organizations and the amount of digital content is increasing at a rapid rate. Managing all these data is becoming difficult and time consuming without an efficient and robust content management system. Content Management System and Digital Preservation do different but overlapping jobs. This paper highlights the need and importance of digital preservation and content management system for an effective way of enhancing scholarly communication. Read More Read Less