Shahida ¹, Lalitha K. Sami ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Women’s Education, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, IN
2 Department of Library and Information Science, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga, Karnataka, IN

Abstract

Access to knowledge is very crucial for social and economic development. Knowledge available should be equally accessible, whether in rural or urban areas. But because of distance and dispersion, information is not reaching the rural areas. But with the aid of information and communication technologies, it is possible to reach the rural communities and provide them with the need-based latest information. The paper discusses an attempt made to provide information to the rural communities through ICT.

Keywords

Knowledge Transfer, Information Technology, Information Transfer, Information Needs, Women Empowerment, Rural Communities

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Lalitha K. Sami ¹, Rabia Iffat ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Library and Information Science, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga, Karnataka, IN
2 Government First Grade College, Koppal, Karnataka, IN

Abstract

The paper discusses the use of Electronic Information Services (EIS) introduced in the research libraries. The paper further analyses whether the awareness about the services and the background of the users have any impact on the use of Electronic Information Services.

Keywords

Electronic Information Services (EIS), Research Libraries.

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Lalitha K. Sami ¹, Shahida ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Library and Information Science, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 585 106, IN
2 Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Gachchibowli, Hyderabad 400 032, IN

Abstract

The paper makes an attempt to study if gender has a role in the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), since it is strongly held by various studies that the social and cultural factors impede a woman's preference to scientific and technical subjects. With this background, the paper analyses to see if cultural, family and educational background can change this generalized notion.

Keywords

Information and Communication Technologies, Information Centres.

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Lalitha K. Sami ¹, Rabia Iffat ¹, Shahida ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Library and Information Science, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga, IN
2 Department of Women's Education, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Gachchibowli, Hyderabad, IN

Abstract

Development of a country depends on the development of all its parts. Since major part of India comprises of rural areas, the development of the country is possible only with the development of the rural areas. With the conventional methods, it is difficult to develop the rural areas, since they are remote and scattered. Application of ICT could be the best method to improve the rural areas. The paper discusses some of the areas, where ICT could be applied and make the rural masses enlightened.

Keywords

Rural Development, Information and Communication Technology.

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Suresh Jange ¹, Lalitha K. Sami ²

Affiliations
1 Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 585 106, Karnataka, IN
2 Department of Library and Information Science, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 585106, Karnataka, IN

Abstract

The convergence of computers, mass media and telecommunication technologies have created a high speed 'Network of Networks' called the Internet, a zeitgeist of the millennium connecting individuals, business, industry, government and non-government agencies, academic and research institutions of the world providing seamless universal connectivity. An attempt has been made to provide client server architecture model, the Internet, protocols setup in an academic and research environ, which reduce syntactic and semantic knowledge required to conduct effective online searches. It also mentions the precautions to be considered while designing planned network of pros and cons. The role of library professionals in augmenting the Internet optimization has been suggested to explore the goldmine of Internet resources and concludes with areas of research on Internet.

Keywords

Internet Use, Internet Setup Applications, Areas of Research.

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Lalitha K. Sami ¹, Rabia Iffat ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Library and Information Science, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 585106, Karnataka, IN
2 Rural Engineering College, Bhalki, Karnataka, IN

Abstract

The paper discusses the need for electronic resources in the Public Libraries because of the various advantages of the electronic resources and the changes in the publication industry. It further discusses the various services that can be rendered through electronic resources.

Keywords

Electronic Resources, Public Libraries.

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Suresh Jange ¹, Lalitha K. Sami ²

Affiliations
1 Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 585 106, Karnataka, IN
2 Department of Library and Information Science, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 585106, Karnataka, IN

Abstract

The main objective of the survey is to understand the optimum utilization of Internet facilities and services, search strategy adopted, level of satisfaction derived and the problems encountered while surfing the net from the netizens of National Institutes of Technology, India. 665 questionnaires were duly obtained with a response rate of 78.24% out of 850. The most popular perception of Internet technology is `Wealth of huge useful current information’ and E-mail service and World Wide Web (WWW) are the most frequently used Internet services among the engineering community and opined fairly better satisfaction with the current state of Internet to support in their academic and research activities. The results indicated valuable information about Internet users search strategies and their level of satisfaction in using the web. Further analysis suggests challenges to optimize the Internet services for academic librarians and opportunities in extending quality Internet services, with a note for Library managers to take a lead in providing Internet services.

Keywords

National Institutes of Technologies, India, Internet Users, Challenges, Opportunities, Trend Report.

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Suresh Jange ¹, Lalitha K. Sami ²

Affiliations
1 Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 585 106, Karnataka, IN
2 Dept of Library and Information Science, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 85106, Karnataka, IN

Abstract

Majority of the users of the University Libraries are aware of the developments in Internet, WWW etc. They able to browse though the various search engines to find their required information. This has made the library staff to be more responsible finding the right information to their readers. They need to keep themselves abreast of the developments in the field. The paper discusses the challenges to be faced while managing the Internet.

Keywords

Internet Service Management, Universities, Challenges.

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