N. Dhanya ¹, T. M. Vasudevan ¹

Affiliations
1 Dept. of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut, IN

Abstract

Akshaya project aims to 'Bridge the Digital Divide' by enabling thousands of ordinary citizens to access relevant information in the local language over the internet. The main objective of Akshaya is to develop a comprehensive digital network. The article based on the study which analysed how far Akshaya helps in the e-literacy programme.

Keywords

E-Literacy, Akshaya Project, Government of Kerala.

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T. M. Vasudevan ¹, K. G. Amrutha ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut, Calicut 673635, Kerala, IN

Abstract

This paper is based on a study conducted in three major libraries in Kerala. The paper stresses the need for preservation and conservation of manuscripts in manuscripts libraries. It discusses the various techniques used in the preservation and conservation of manuscripts. It examines the causes of deterioration, existing preservation and conservation techniques, and constraints limiting effective preservation and conservation. The study revealed that oiling and cleaning of manuscripts are the most commonly used techniques. It also revealed that lack of training and inadequate funding was the most severe inhibitor to effective preservation and conservation.

Keywords

Manuscripts, Preservation, Conservation

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T. M. Vasudevan ¹, N. R. Rakhi ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut, Kerala, IN

Abstract

In recent years, e-resource has become most popular sources of information for the teachers, professionals, students and doctoral students. This paper aims to investigate the use, awareness, purpose of use, frequency of use, reason for using e-resources, satisfaction level, and problems facing while accessing e-resources by the doctoral students in Calicut University campus. A comparison of Science and Non-Science doctoral students about the use of e-resources can also be made by the study. Majority of Science and Non-Science doctoral students surf the internet every day. They opined that e-resources improve quality of their work but lack of accessibility and lack of training of e-resources are the main problems faced by the doctoral students while accessing e-resources.

Keywords

Doctoral Students, E-Resources, Internet.

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