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- Ranganathan’s Contributions to Knowledge Organization and Presentation
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1 Centre for Knowledge Analytics and Ontological Engineering – KAnOE, PES Institute of Technology, Bangalore 560085, IN
2 Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, 702, Upstairs, 42nd Cross, Rajajinagar 3rd Block, Bangalore 560010, IN
1 Centre for Knowledge Analytics and Ontological Engineering – KAnOE, PES Institute of Technology, Bangalore 560085, IN
2 Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, 702, Upstairs, 42nd Cross, Rajajinagar 3rd Block, Bangalore 560010, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 50, No 6 (2013), Pagination: 855-862Abstract
Knowledge Organization tools can be used for a variety of purposes including arranging information objects, representation of their aboutness, displaying semantic relations between concepts and even for presentation of ideas in texts. The paper highlights some of the major contributions of Ranganathan to the theory and practice of knowledge organization.Keywords
Knowledge Organization, Ranganathan, S.R., Colon Classification, Fundamental Categories
References
- Bhattacharyya, G. and Neelameghan, A. (1969) Postulate based subject heading for a dictionary catalogue system. Annual Seminar (DRTC); 7; 1969, Paper CA.
- Neelameghan, A. and Gopinath, M.A. (1975) Postulate-based permuted subject indexing. Lib. Sc., 12, Paper H.
- Neelameghan, A. and Maitra, Ranjita. (1978) Non-hierarchical associative relations among concepts: identification and typology /. FID/CR Report No. 18, Part A.-- Bangalore: FID/CR Secretariat, Documentation Research and Training Centre.
- Neelameghan, A. and K.S. Raghavan. (2012.) Frames of Knowledge: A perspective of Vedic Hinduism and Dravidian culture. In Smiraglia, Richard P. and Lee, Hur-Li. Cultural Frames of knowledge. – Wurzburg: Ergon Verlag, p. 19-61.
- Neelameghan, A. and Raghavan, K.S. (2005) Semantics of relationships in knowledge organization: Lateral relationships. SRELS Journal of Information Management. 42(4): 361-382.
- Neelameghan, A. and Raghavan, K.S. (2006) Semantics of relationships in knowledge organization – lateral relationships: update 1. Information Studies, 12(2); 115-122
- Pratap Lingam. (1972) Use of seminal mnemonics in the presentation of ideas. DRTC Annual Seminar, 10, Paper AN.
- Raghavan, K.S. (1985) General Theory of Classification as the basis for Structuring of Subject Headings. In Classification and Communication: Proceedings of the second FID/CR Regional Conference, New Delhi, p. 24-48.
- Raghavan, K.S. and Hemalatha Iyer. (1978) Structuring of Compound and Complex Subjects in Social Sciences: A user‟s survey. In: International Classification, 5: 8-14.
- Ranganathan, S.R. (1955) Heading and Canons: Comparative Study of Five Catalogue Codes. Madras: S. Viswanathan.
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- Tamil Classics: Categorization, Classification and Arrangement
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1 Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, 702, Upstairs, 42nd Cross, 3rd Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore 560010, IN
1 Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, 702, Upstairs, 42nd Cross, 3rd Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore 560010, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 50, No 6 (2013), Pagination: 863-873Abstract
Discusses different categorizations and classification of the 41 Tamil works of the Sangam period – first three centuries of the Common Era. The Tamil classics are (1) classified and arranged by Colon Classification, (3) organized into a thesaurus structure, and (3) arranged in the conventional list of these classics. Different search, retrieval and display facilities and hyper-linking within the schedules and with external files are demonstrated with examples. Greenstone Digital Library (GSDL) software has been used.Keywords
Classic Works, Tamil Classics, Categorization, Classification, Colon Classification, Thesaurus Structure, Organization, Presentation, GSDL.References
- Neelameghan, A. and Lalitha, S.K. (2013). Multilingual thesaurus and interoperability. DESIDOC Journal of Library and Information Technology, 33(4): 290-295.
- Ranganathan, S.R. (1964; reprint 1988). Classified catalogue code with additional rules for dictionary catalogue code. Ed. 5. Assist. by A. Neelameghan. Bangalore: Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science; Chapter FA.
- Ranganathan, S.R. (1960; reprint 27th, 2006). Colon classification. Basic classification. Ed. 6 New Delhi: Ess Ess Publications for Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, Bangalore.
- Why these forty one classics? Chemmozhi,, 1(1): Oct-Dec., 2006.
- Spatial Information System for Socio-Economic Development Planning: Categorization, Organization, Integration, Representation and Presentation of Data
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1 Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, 702, Upstairs, 42nd Cross, Rajajinagar 3rd Block, Bangalore-560010, IN
1 Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, 702, Upstairs, 42nd Cross, Rajajinagar 3rd Block, Bangalore-560010, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 50, No 6 (2013), Pagination: 881-895Abstract
A Spatial Information System (SIS) = Geographic Information System (GIS) is an important data support component of the socio-economic development planning system. Socio-economic development planning being oriented towards the future, it has to rely on knowledge, as complete as possible, of the attributes of the components of the society the plan covers. The planner needs data / info on all the present aspects of the society and their environment, and of the recent past that created the conditions for development. It implies data on the state and trend in all sectors of economic activity–agriculture, industry, commerce, transportation, business, finance, human resources, etc.; also data / info on and from the supporting infrastructure in all these sectors–the land, fauna, flora, population, housing, nutrition, public health, education, cultural activities, and so on. A range of different categories of data / info constituting components and services – stable and dynamic–from the national , down to the village level - to be used in an integrated manner. Briefly discusses what is SIS, what support facilities it can provide, the categories of users and uses, the components of SIS-thematic cartography, inventorial cartography, different sources of data input, integration of different types of data; the different types of outputs, etc. Several illustrative examples are given.Keywords
Spatial Information System, SIS, Categories of Data, Users, Uses, Categories Data Sources, Components: Thematic Cartography, Inventorial Cartography, Synthetic Cartography, Illustrations- Semantics of Relationships in Knowledge Organization: Lateral Relationships
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Mysore Road, 8th Mile, Bangalore 560059, IN
2 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, MysoreRoad, 8th Mile, Bangalore 560059, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Mysore Road, 8th Mile, Bangalore 560059, IN
2 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, MysoreRoad, 8th Mile, Bangalore 560059, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 42, No 4 (2005), Pagination: 361-382Abstract
Briefly overviews the occurrence and applications of semantic relationships, especially lateral relationships (non-hierarchic associative relationships), in different domains and mentions selected categorization schemes of such relationships. Presents an updated categorized list of lateral relationships.Keywords
Knowledge Organization, Semantic Relationships, Non-Hierarchic Associative Relationships, Lateral Relationships, Categorized List.References
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- Green (Rebecca) and Bean (Carol A). (2006). Aligning systems of relationships. In: Knowledge organization, information systems and other essays; Prof. A. Neelameghan festschrift / Ed. by K.S.Raghavan and K.N.Prasad. p. 101-128. New Delhi: ESS ESS Publications.
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- Neelameghan (A) (2001). Lateral relationships in multicultural, multilingual databases in the Spiritual religious domains: the OM information service, In Carol Bean and Rebecca Green, eds. Relationships in the organization of knowledge. Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2001, p185-198.
- and Maitra (Ranjita) (1978). Non-hierarchical associative relationships among concepts: identification and typology /. FID/CR Report No. 18, Part A -- Bangalore: FID/CR Secretariat, Documentation Research and Training Centre.
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- Yoo (Joonhee) and Bieber (Michael) (2000). Finding linking opportunities through relationships – based full text. Conference on Hypertext and Hypermedia, San Antonio, Texas, 2000 Proceedings of the Eleventh ACM on Hypertext and Hypermedia. p181-191.
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- Some General Principles Used in the Construction of Glossaries of Terms in Lffirary Science in English and other Languages of India
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1 Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, 702, 42nd Cross, III Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore 560010, IN
1 Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, 702, 42nd Cross, III Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore 560010, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 39, No 2 (2002), Pagination: 127-137Abstract
The paper considers briefly some of the factors that influence the formation of concepts and concept terms, some problems in constructing mono-lingual and multi-lingual glossaries, and some general guiding principles for developing technical terminology mostly formulated by S.R. Ranganathan and his associate researchers in the 1940s and used in the preparation of glossaries of terms in library science (LIS) in English and other languages of India. Issues relating to borrowing terms from other languages are mentioned. The advantages of classified arrangement of terms in a glossary and steps in the preparation of a glossary of terms are discussed with examples.Keywords
Terminology, Glossaries, Mono-Lingual Glossaries, Multi-Lingual Glossaries, Guiding Principles.- Formulation of Kernel Terms for a Subject and Isolate Terms for a Classification Schedule for Use in the Synthesis of Class Number by Computer (Non-conventional Methods in Document Retrieval 9)
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
2 International Computers Ltd, Bangalore 2, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
2 International Computers Ltd, Bangalore 2, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 6, No 1 (1969), Pagination: 71-93Abstract
Compares the procedure for the synthesis of Class Number by the conventional method with the one using a general purpose computer. Suggests modified postulational method for the formulation of Kernel Terms. Discusses several problems in the Verbal Plane in naming the isolates in a classification schedule and the kernel ideas in a subject which may lead to homonym in Class Number. Gives some guidelines for the structuring of Kernal Terms and Isolate Terms to ensure a correct matching between such terms denoting one and the same idea.- Air Vehicle Wing Production:Depth Classification Version of CC
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
2 National Aeronautical Laboratory, Bangalore 17, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
2 National Aeronautical Laboratory, Bangalore 17, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 7, No 1 (1970), Pagination: 46-96Abstract
A depth classification version of CC for compound Subjects going with the Host Subject Air Vehicle Wing Production is given. The methodology for the design of freely-faceted scheme for classification has been used. A large number of the isolates Constituting the different schedules for the classification of subjects going with each of the different Host Subjects for the production of the different parts and sub-assemblies of an aircraft such as Wing, Fuselage, Nose cone, Control system, and Landing system have common array divisions. Eight provisional schedules of such array divisions of isolates relevant to Subjects in the field of aircraft production are presented and their use in the formation of isolate numbers illustrated with examples. The schedules of common array divisions given are: Directional relation, Location, Shape of edge, Attributes of surface, Shape (General), Mach Number, Range of dimension, and Matetrial of construction. A provisional schedule of common organ isolates is also given. The Numerical Device is explained. The use of these devices help, in conforming to the; Canon of Helpful Sequence, the Canon of Consistent Sequence, the Canon of Scheduled Mnemonics, ,and the Law of Parsimony, in schedule building. In this way, the enumeration of isolates in the schedules has been reduced by about fifty percent. An Alphabetical Index to the schedules and a lift of twelve examples of subjects classified according to the scheme for classification are given.- Basis for Study of Compatibility, and of Compatibility of the Colon Classification with the Universal Decimal Classification
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 7, No 2 (1970), Pagination: 97-109Abstract
Five types of compatibility studies are possible between document-finding systems. A Basis of Reference for compatibility studies is given, in terms of the dominant purpose and of the factors in the mental set of the majority of the readers seeking the service of the system. A document-finding system should have an efficient scheme for classification built into it. The latter should be based on a sound and dynamic theory of classification. The essential features of the current general theory of classification are indicated. The extent to which CC and UDC conform to it is examined. Illustrates, with examples, the compatibility of CC-in-Theory with UDC-in-Theory and of CC-in-Action with UDC in- Action. Even though UDC-in-Theory may not be fully compatible with CC-in-Theory, UDC-in-Action can be made compatible with CC-in-Action and with the Basis of Reference with the aid of the guiding principles given in the Guide to U DC (1963). These principles are in conformity with the general theory of classification. The advantages of basing an electronic document-finding system on an efficient scheme for classification and the compatibility of CC and UDC for the purpose are mentioned. The additional advantage of using CC is indicated.- Food Technology:Depth Classification Version of CC
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
2 Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore 2, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
2 Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore 2, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 7, No 3 (1970), Pagination: 209-288Abstract
A depth classification version of Colon Classification for Compound Subjects going with the Host Subject Food (Production) Technology is given. The methodology for the design of freely-faceted scheme for classification has been used. The problem and its solution relating to the classification of the following kinds of subjects are highlighted: 1) A subject dealing with the processing of a variety of raw materials, each of which may be in various processed condition, to produce a single final food commodity; 2) A subject dealing with the study of the properties of a food commodity prepared in the manner mentioned. in category (1), under a variety of environmental conditions; and 3) Different subjects presenting variations in the sequence of use of the different processing operations in producing one and the same ultimate food commodity. It has been found convenient to deem an isolate idea denoting a method of processing as a manifestation of the Fundamental Category Matter. A differentiated schedule of such Method Isolates associated with each of the special Energy Isolates, is given. This has facilitated the co-extensive representation of the differences in the sequence of process in operations as given in the subject of each document, thus fully conforming to the idea of freely-faceted classification in designing the scheme. The principles used in the arrangement of the isolates and quasi isolates in the different schedules are mentioned. The use of devices-such as, Alphabetical Device, Chronological Device, Numerical Device, Geographical Device, Environment Device, and 'Divide like' device has helped in achieving economy in schedule building as well as in conforming to the Canons of Helpful Sequence, Consistent Sequence, and Scheduled Mnemonics. An Alphabetical Index to the schedules and a list of sixteen examples classified according to the scheme for classification are given- Information Support for Socio-Economic Development Planning: General overview: (Part 1)
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore, 560059, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore, 560059, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 33, No 3 (1996), Pagination: 101-125Abstract
Part 1 of a series on information support for socio-economic development planning presents an overview of the development process from the social, economic. political and philosophical point of view; and the challenges of re-orientation and change in the structure of development planning, especially the decentralized sub-national level. multi-objective approach, and the impact of information technologies. Discusses the data/information requirements of multilevel, multi-objective planning; the inadequacies of existing data systems in developing countries; and the new concepts and approaches in information/data collection and processing. The organizational and administrative reforms and other requisites for information systems development are outlined. Information required to support different planning phases are enumerated. Data sources, collection, processing and networking are briefly discussed.Keywords
Planning, Development Planning, Socio-Economic Development Planning, Development Process, Data and Information Requirements, Data Collection, Data Processing, Developing Countries.- Ranganathan's first Law of Library Science and User Interfaces
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1 Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, Bangalore, IN
1 Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, Bangalore, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 33, No 4 (1996), Pagination: i-ivAbstract
Books are/or use is Dr.S.R.Ranganathan's first of his Five Laws of Library Science, although it was the last to be verbalised. It is the principal law , the other four being implications and extensions of it. The term "book" has been defined by Ranganathan as consisting of the Soul, that is, the ideas, subjects embodied, the Subtle Body, that is, the language and the form and format of expression and presentation of the ideas/subjects embodied, and the Gross Body, that is, the physical carrier of the embodied ideas.- Information Support for Socio-Economic Development Planning. (Part 2) Information Needs of Urban Planners
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560059, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560059, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 33, No 4 (1996), Pagination: 163-178Abstract
Part 2 of the series discusses the data and information needs of urban planning, using a case study from a developing country. Urban planning is an integral part of the overall planning for socio-economic development. It is inter- disciplinary and inter-sectorial. It involves decisions regarding the options that appear open for the future and then securing their implementation, with allocation of necessary resources, such as, human, finance, material, information, etc. It has, therefore, a strong political overtone as options need to be selected which may not benefit quitably all members of the society. Planning involves societal choice about the future which in tum implies political intervention. To exercise choice calls for genuinely alternative scenarios of the future. In order that choice from among possible of.action is purposeful and deliberate, a knowledge and understanding of the present and an explicit anticipation or foresight of future consequences of present actions are required. Such knowledge and understanding can be productive if appropriate data and information needed for each of the courses of action are accessible at the right time at reasonable cost and that they are reliable. precise and presented in conveniently usable forms. Different approaches to urban planning are discussed. Information and data required for effective urban planning, their sources. and output reports that may generally be useful to urban planners are presented in some detail.Keywords
Socio-Economic Development, Planning, Urban Planning, Information Needs, Information Sources, Output Reports.- Information Support System for Socio-Economic Development Planning. (Part 3) Government and Administrative Information Systems: An Overview
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560059, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560059, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 33, No 4 (1996), Pagination: 179-189Abstract
Part 3 of this series on socio-economic development planning emphasizes that any development planning exercise must be supported by a whole range of information sources and systems apart from those mentioned in Parts 1 and 2. This Part mentions various government and administrative information systems necessary to support and ensure the effective and efficient performance of the different functions of a government in its efforts at development management. Of particular importance to a developing country is to enhance the capacity of its institutions and people to generate, capture, and circulate indigenous innovations and information as well as to evaluate technical know-how obtained from other countries as to its appropriateness and viability in the context of local development needs. Information systems are to be designed to support: Internal management functions; statutory functions; public services management functions; and policy making and planning functions. The subtypes of information under each of these categories are discussed.Keywords
Socioeconomic Development Planing, Governance, Adrninitration, Infoamtion Systems.- S.R. Ranganthan's General Theory of Knowledge Classification in Designing, Indexing, and Retrieving from Specialised Databases
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1 216,16th Cross Road, 4th Main Road, Bangalore 560055, IN
1 216,16th Cross Road, 4th Main Road, Bangalore 560055, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 34, No 1 (1997), Pagination: 3-50Abstract
The principles and postulates of S.R.Ranganathan's General theory of Knowledge Classification, and the implied freely-faceted analytico-synthetic methodology provided a firm foundation for the design, development and application of subject classification, indexing, preparation of vocabulary control tools, and search and retrieval of information in conformity with his Five Laws of information service. This paper summarizes some of our experiences of the use of these normative principles in the design, development, retrieval of information from machine-readable databases, specially object-oriented specialised databases, including the design of user-interfaces and hypertext links. Enumerates some of the earlier instances of the facet method in machine-based systems beginning with Hollerith's punched card system for the U.S. Census data processing. Elaborates on Ranganathan's holistic approach to information systems and services provided by his normative principles. Mentions several of the similarities in the concepts and approach to database design and those of faceted classification system design. Examples from working systems are given to demonstrate the usefulness of selected canons and principles of classification and the analytico-synthetic methodology in database design.Keywords
Information Systems, Database Design, Ranganathan S.R., Normative Principles, Knowledge Organization, Analytico Synthetic Methodology.- Chain Procedure and Micro Subjects
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 5, No 2 (1968), Pagination: 152-170Abstract
Mentions the need for providing facility of browsing among the Main Entries for micro documents. Demonstrates the unhelpfulness of the Class Index Entry (CIE) with Multiple Headings derived by applying the Chain Procedure to the full class number of a micro subject. Suggests (1) deeming a micro subject as a multi-focal one; (2) its division into convenient smaller compound subjects going with one and the same Basic Subject; (3) preparing a Main Entry for each of these compound subjects; and (4) deriving (CIE) from each Class Number by applying the Chain Procedure. Also demonstrates a method of rendering the (CIE) by cyclic permutation of the terms in the Heading and reading it keeping the syntax of its language in tact.- Discovery, Duplication, and Documentation: A Case Study
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 5, No 3 (1968), Pagination: 264-288Abstract
Data on the rate of discovery of antibiotics and the frequency of rediscovery of known antibiotics, from different organisms, in different countries, during the period 1907-1967, are presented. The problems in deeming a rediscovery of a known antibiotic as unnecessary wastage of research potential and the role of documentation in this complex situation are mentioned. The duplication of discoveries reported in a country is the highest in the reports published in that country itself (Self-Duplication). It is also found that the number of cases of self-duplication is the highest in the same year as the publication of the original report. The curve for self-duplication has alternate peaks and troughs for the first ten years of the discovery and then falls off. The emergence of the two specialities - Biochemical Engineering and Biochemical Technology - mainly from the work on antibiotics, is pointed out. The structure of these two subjects as represented in the Colon Classification is discussed.- Catalogue-on-Tape (Non-conventional Methods in Document Retrieva1. 5)
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1 International Computers Ltd, N R Square, Bangalore 2, IN
2 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
1 International Computers Ltd, N R Square, Bangalore 2, IN
2 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 5, No 4 (1968), Pagination: 317-326Abstract
Describes the steps in the preparation of the Cataiogue-on-Tape forming the input to the computer-based document finding system. The format of the entry for a document, preparation of the punched card, sorting, and transfer of the entries on to magnetic tape to form the store, are explained. The step-by-step procedure and flow-chart in the transfer of the entries on to magnetic tape, and amending this list of documents, are given.- Document Finding (Non-conventional Methods in Document Retrieva1. 6)
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1 International Computers Ltd, N R Square, Bangalore 2, IN
2 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
1 International Computers Ltd, N R Square, Bangalore 2, IN
2 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 5, No 4 (1968), Pagination: 331-349Abstract
Describes the method used in the selection of entries from the Catalogue-on-Tape in response to a query on a subject. After a precise formulation of the query, its subject is facet-analysed, and translated into a Class Number on the basis of a depth version of the Colon Classification. The computer compares, each of the digits in the Class Number for the query with each of the digits in the Class Number in each of the entries in the Catalogue-on-Tape, and selects those entries in whose Class Number a matching of the component digits with those in the Class Number for the query, is established. Mentions the provision made for print-out of the entries selected in a short as well as long format, for punching them on cards, and for transferring them on to another magnetic tape. Gives the step-by-step procedure and flow-charts used in the different stages of the work. Gives examples of queries and the print-out of the entries selected in response.- Use of Computer for the Synthesis of Class Number: A Case Study with a Freely Faceted Version of Colon Classification (Non-conventional Methods in Document Retrieva1. 7)
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
2 International Computers Ltd, Bangalore 2, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
2 International Computers Ltd, Bangalore 2, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 5, No 4 (1968), Pagination: 359-380Abstract
In an entry in the Catalogue-on-Tape (See Paper Q), slightly over 50 per cent of the space is taken up by tHe Feature Headings. Omitting the Feature Headings in the entries increased the number of entries scanned by the computer from about 6,000 per minute to 9,000 per minute. However, the provision of Feature Headings in the list of entries selected in response to a query facilitated scanning and picking out, by the reader, the entries for the most appropriate documents. To serve all these purposes, the Kernel Ideas of the subject df the document expressed in standard terms were fed into the computer when making the entry for a document forming the input. On the basis of a depth version of CC made available to the computer, it picked out and synthesised into a Class Number the corresponding Basic Facet number and Isolate numbers. Each entry in the Catalogue-on-Tape thus contained only the Class Number and the specification of the host document. The Class Number for the query was similarly synthesised by the machine, and compared it with the Class Numbers in the entries on the Catalogue-on-Tape. For each of the entries selected, the Basic Facet number and each of the Isolate Numbers in the Class Number is to be translated by the machine into the corresponding terms on the basis of the depth version of CC made available to it. These form the Feature Heading for the entry. The Steps and the Flow-charts for the synthesis of the Class Number alone are given. It is shown that, although classification as a whole is deemed an intellectual process there are a number of steps which are of a clerical nature and therefore, could be performed by the machine more efficiently and quickly. The particular advantage of a Freely-faceted version of CC in facilitating the synthesis of Class Number by the machine is pointed out.- Banking: Depth Classification Version of CC
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 8, No 1 (1971), Pagination: 43-67Abstract
A depth classification version of Colon Classification for compound subjects going with the Basic Subject "X62 Banking" is given. The methodology of design is based on that for freely faceted classification. Two common schedules-one for "Negotiable instruments" and another for "Party"-are given for use in "Divide like" device in forming array isolates. This has helped the design to conform to the Law of Parsimony, and to the Canons of Helpful Sequence, Consistent Sequence, and Mnemonics. An index to the schedule, and thirty-two examples of subjects classified according to the depth version are given.- Investment: Depth Classification Version of CC
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 8, No 1 (1971), Pagination: 68-96Abstract
A depth classification version of Colon Classification for compound subjects going with the Basic Subject "X65 Investment'" is given. The methodology of design is based on that for freely faceted classification. Economy in schedule building has been achieved by the use of different devices - such as, Subject Device wherever helpful, and also by using the schedules already available for the classification of compound subjects going with the Basic Subject "X62 Banking". An index to the schedule, and thirty examples classified according to the depth version, are given.- Universal Classification System and FID
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 8, No 2 (1971), Pagination: 97-108Abstract
The major ideas emerging from the FID/CR Seminar on UDC in a Mechanised Retrieval System, convened in 1968 in Copenhagen are mentioned. The implications of a universal classification system and the use of electronic machinery in a system for document finding are examined. The attributes of the universe of subjects and the psychology of readers are considered as the major factors influencing the design of a system for document finding. The need for a General Theory of Classification constituted out a hierarchy of general normative principles, laws of library science, and postulates, canons and principles for classification form the national foundation for the design and use in practice of a universal classification system. The capacity of UDC for being developed into a universal classification system are examined from this point of view. The different statements contained in the FID/CR Report about the particular attributes of UDC for its development as a universal of scheme for classification are examined from the angle of intrinsic and adventitious merits of a classification system. Concludes with suggestions about the need for change in attitude and about the new role of FID as an international organisation promoting the development of a world information network based on a universal classification system.- Steam Generator Production Engineering:Depth Version of CC
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 3, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 8, No 2 (1971), Pagination: 109-133Abstract
A freely-faceted depth classification version of Colon Classification for compound subjects going with the Host Subject "D8, D4h Steam Generator Production Engineering" is given. The use of different devices-such as, Geographical Device, Environment Device, Numerical Device, and Alphabetical Device-has helped in achieving economy in schedule building. An index to the schedule, eleven examples of subjects classified and an alphabetical index to the subjects are given. The pattern of incidence of Quasi Isolates is commented upon.- Taxation:Depth Classification Version of CC
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 3, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 8, No 2 (1971), Pagination: 134-160Abstract
A depth classification version of Colon Classification for compound subjects going with the Basic Subject "x72 Taxation" is given. The methodology of design is based on that for freely faceted classification. Economy in schedule building' has been achieved by using different devices-such as, Subject Device and Divide-like Device-wherever found helpful. An index to the schedule, fifty-four examples of micro documents classified according to the depth version, and an alphabetical index to the subjects of the micro documents derived by chain procedure, are given.- International Trade:Depth Classification Version of CC
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 3, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 8, No 3 (1971), Pagination: 249-278Abstract
A depth classification version of Colon Classification for compound subjects going with the Basic Subject "X95 International Trade" is given.The methodology of design is based on that for freely faceted classification. Economy in schedule building has been achieved by using devices-such as, Chronological Device, Subject Device, and "Divide-Like" Device-wherever helpful. The canons of helpful sequence, relevant sequence, consistent sequence, and mnemonics have also been satisfied incidentally. An index to the schedule, a list of forty-seven examples classified according to the depth version, and an alphabetical index to the classified list are given.- Search for a Theoretical Basis for UDC: A Post-Script to the Herceg-Novi Symposium
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 3, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 8, No 4 (1971), Pagination: 303-322Abstract
The main points of the papers presented and the concensus of the discussion at the International Symposium on UDC in Relation to Other Indexing Languages (Herceg Novi) (1971) are mentioned. The questions posed to UDC are enumerated. The emergence of these questions is viewed in the historical perspective of providing access to information on a global scale and of the development of UDC. The need for basing the design and development of UDC on a sound dynamic general theory of library classification is emphasised. It is shown that the almost impossible task of enumerating and arranging a very large number of subjects almost tending to infinity in a helpful sequence is reduced by the general theory of library classification developed in India to the enumeration and arrangement of a small number of (1) Main Subjects; (2) Basic Subjects going with one or the other of the Main Subjects; and (3) Isolates in each array in the schedule of isolates, the arrangement in a helpful sequence in these cases being determinable by H few objective principles instead of by flair.- Sequence of Component Ideas in it Subject
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 3, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 8, No 4 (1971), Pagination: 323-334Abstract
The postulate of Absolute Syntax that is, the sequence in which the component ideas of Compound Subjects going with a Basic Subject usually arrange themselves in the minds of the majority of normal intellectuals-was proposed in 1966. It has been suggested that the syntax of facets in a subject should parallel the Absolute Syntax. The use of the Wall-Picture Principle is securing this is indicated. The helpfulness of such a facet syntax in developing a self-perpetuating, fairly stable, consistent, and versatile scheme for classification for the universe of subjects, is discussed. The biological basis for the postulate of Absolute Syntax is mentioned. The close analogy of the trend of development of the grammar of classificatory language to that of the studies of the theory of syntax and generative grammar for natural language in the last two decades is pointed out with illustrative examples. The possibility of inter-conversion of the name of subject expressed in one natural language into another via the Class Number based on the General Theory of Library Classification, using a computer, is mentioned.- Economics of Human Resource: Depth Classification Version of CC
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 3, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 9, No 2 (1972), Pagination: 229-257Abstract
A depth classification version of Colon Classification for compound subjects going with the Host Subject "X2,Y Resource, Human" is given. The methodology of design is based on that for freely faceted classification. Economy in schedule building has been secured by using devices such as, Geographical Device and "Divide-like" Device. An index to the schedule, a list of fifty examples classified according to the depth version, and an alphabetical index to the classified list are given.- Fused Main Subjects
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 3, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 9, No 3 (1972), Pagination: 316-335Abstract
The helpfulness of dividing the universe of subjects, in the first instance, into a few chunks called Main Subjects, is indicated. The need for a further division of some of the Main Subjects, is also mentioned. The principles used by Colon Classification in. arranging the Main Subjects in a helpful sequence, are referred to. The concept of Fused Main Subject and its formation are discussed with illustrative examples. Guiding principles for deeming a new Fused Main Subject as an adjunct of one or the other of the fusing Main Subjects are formulated. The use of Canon of Systematic Mnemonics for arranging two or more fused Main Subjects forming adjunct Main Subjects is illustrated. The application of these principles for determining the position of new Fused Main Subjects is illustrated. A census of some of the fused Main Subjects together with their class number in CC ed 7, UDC, and DC ed 18 is given. The resolution of a homonym by the concept of Fused Main Subject, with respect to CC numbers, is pointed out. The need for guiding principles for the arrangement of adjunct Main Subjects to a particular Main Subjects in helpful sequence is indicated.- Research, Innovation, and Diffusion of Technology
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Mangalore 3, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Mangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 9, No 3 (1972), Pagination: 417-440Abstract
Technological change is a key-factor affecting the economic growth, of a country. Technological change is stimulated by the knowledge generated, by research and developmental activity. There is an appreciable time-lag between the generation of an idea by research and its incorporation into the mainstream of production of commodities and services. Based on published reports, the various factors affecting the diffusion of technology from one country to another, from one enterprise to another enterprise, and within a firm, are mentioned. Information dissemination systems at the national, regional, and institutional levels should be so designed as to facilitate the acceleration of the process of diffusion of technology between countries, between enterprises, and within an enterprise.- Systems Approach in the Study of the Attrifcutes of the Universe of Subjects
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560003, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560003, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 9, No 4 (1972), Pagination: 445-472Abstract
Study of the structure, modes of formation, and patterns of development of the universe of subjects and its components, and the establishment of methodologies for such a study, are pre-requisites for the formulation of guidelines for the design and development of document finding systems. In studying the attributes of the universe of subjects and of its components it is helpful to consider a subject as a system. The general systems approach can be helpfully applied to the study of the attributes of the universe of subjects. These points are discussed with illustrative examples.- Specification of Subject of Reader's Query : Reader-computer Dialogue. (Non-conventional Methods in Document Retrieval. 20)
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560003, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560003, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 9, No 4 (1972), Pagination: 636-656Abstract
Reader's query statement may not specify coextensively the subject of his interest at the moment. He may approach the document finding system by the name in the natural language of any one of the component ideas of the subject he may be interested in at the moment. The document finding system should have the built-in facility to enable the reader enter the system via the name of the component idea he brings up; help him recall other component ideas he may be interested in; help him to formulate the subject coextensively given only some of its fragments; help him structure and express the subject of his interest at the moment in the same manner as the subjects of documents have been structured and expressed; and present to him in a small range of scanning ail the entries for the documents on the subject of his interest at the moment. The features of S R Ranganathan's document finding system model, which provides these facilities, are briefly described. The need for a dialogue between reader, documentalist, and document finding system in specifying the subect of reader's query is Indicated. Two methods of conducting this dialogue between the reader and the computer in a computer-based document finding system are described. The method developed earlier displays to the reader parts of the schedules and the alphaoeticai index to it in the scheme for classification used ana the dialogue is based on this. In the second method, appropriate parts of the alphabetical index to the subjects of the documents in the main part of the catalogue-on-tape is used. The alphabetical index is derived by the POPSI method Postulate-based Permuted Subject Indexing System. The relative advantages of the latter method and ita likely impact on the design of document finding systems are indicated.- Social Change, Communication of Ideas, and Library Service with Special Reference to Developing Societies
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560003, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 10, No 1 (1973), Pagination: 1-29Abstract
Attributes of a developing society undergoing socio-economic change, and the characteristics which enable it to generate change and to adapt itself to continuously changing economic, social, and political demands, perpetuation, are briefly discussed, Concepts such as modernisation, development, dynamism, democracy, science-based social development, and sovereignty are explained. The socio-economic disparity among nations, and the stresses and strains of modernisation in a developing society are highlighted. The transfer of culture through communication is shown to be a basic behavioural characteristic of human beings and that it has survival value for the species. The need to view communication of ideas and innovation among people in the perspective of the social system in which it takes place is emphasised. The variety of attributes of the communicator and of the communicatee, of the medium and mode of communication, and of the environment as a whole are enumerated and their effects on the communication of ideas are mentioned. The barriers to communication, particularly the culture, are highlighted. The role of library service in keeping democracy safe, in promoting universal education, in supporting higher education and research, int adult literacy and social education programmes, in preserving amity among nations, and in industrial development and technology transfer, is discussed. The future of information service is outlined quoting from a Delphi study.- Information Needs of New Product Planning and Development
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560003, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 10, No 1 (1973), Pagination: 108-131Abstract
Usually a new know how or an innovation gets assimilated into a production stream only after a long incubation period. Several factors, such as those relating to the attributes of new product, of the firm and of the environment has to be considered with respect to the new product line before the know-how is accepted. Industrial production requires information about industrial feasibility, market potential for goods and services, model schemes, pre-investment studies, organisational and financial matters, permits and licences, plant location and layout, manufacturing management, common service facility, distribution channels, and research and development facility. Some of the major types of institutional sources of information are enumerated. Stages of product development and sources of information are also indicated.- Basic Subject
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560003, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 10, No 2 (1973), Pagination: 149-157Abstract
This is an introductory paper to the ideas discussed in Papers G to M in this issue. Some of the relevant technical terms are defined. The implications of and helpfulness of conforming to, the postulates about Basic Subject of the General Theory of Library Classification are discussed. Revision of the concept and the terminology of Basic Subject is proposed.- Primary Basic Subject by Fission
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560003, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560003, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 10, No 2 (1973), Pagination: 158-165Abstract
The formulation of the initial set of Basic Subjects the schedule of Traditional Primary Basic Subjects for use in a scheme for library classification, is discussed. The mode of formation of such a Basic Subject is deemed to be by Fission of the universe of subjects. Guiding principles used in the Colon Classification ir arranging the Primary Basic Subjects in a helpful sequence are mentioned with ilulstrative examples.- Primary Basic Subject by Distillation
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560003, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560003, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 10, No 2 (1973), Pagination: 166-172Abstract
The formation of Primary Basic Subjects by the Distillation mode is discussed. The arrangement of the Distilled Primary Basic Subjects in a helpful sequence in the schedule of Basic Subjects in the Colon Classification is explained.- Primary Basic Subject by Fusion
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560003, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560003, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 10, No 2 (1973), Pagination: 173-179Abstract
The formation of Primary Basic Subjects by tbe Fusion mode is discussed. The arrangement of the Fused Primary Basic Subjects in a helpful sequence in the schedule of Basic Subjects in the Colon Classification is explained.- Primary Basic Subject by Clustering
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560003, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 10, No 2 (1973), Pagination: 180-188Abstract
The formation of Primary Basic Subjects by the Clustering mode is discussed. The result of Clustering is differentiated from certain other varieties of Primary Basic Subjects. The arrangement of Primary Basic Subjects formed by Clustering in a helpful sequence in the schedules of Basic Subjects of the Colon Classification is explained.- Non-Primary Basic Subject
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560003, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 10, No 2 (1973), Pagination: 189-201Abstract
The formation, recognition, and arrangement in a helpful sequence of Non-Primary Basic Subjects, Secondary Basic Subjects of various orders and Compound Basic Subjects of several varieties are discussed.- Agglomerate Basic Subject
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560003, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560003, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 10, No 2 (1973), Pagination: 201-206Abstract
The formation, recognition and arrangement in a helpful sequence of Agglomerates of two varieties are discussed.- Basic Subjects and their Arrangement:A Summary
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560003, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560003, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 10, No 2 (1973), Pagination: 207-221Abstract
The discussion on the modes of formation and arrangement of Basic Subjects, presented in the preceding papers is summarised. Guiding principles available for the arrangement of Basic Subjects are enumerated. Some problems for investigation are mentioned.- Colon Classification, Edition 7:Schedule of Basic Subjects
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560003, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560003, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 10, No 2 (1973), Pagination: 222-260Abstract
A schedule of Basic Subjects proposed for inclusion in Colon Classification, ed 7 is given. An alphabetical index to the schedule is also given. The variety of sources of information used in developing the schedule are mentioned. The work in the notational plane and the devices used in constructing class numbers are briefly explained.- Basic Subject:A Selected Bibliography
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560003, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560003, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 10, No 2 (1973), Pagination: 261-265Abstract
A selected list of references to documents dealing with the concept of Basic Subjects and their arrangement in the schedules of a scheme for classification, is given.- Colon Classification for Macro-Documents in Mathematics
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560003, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560003, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 10, No 2 (1973), Pagination: 266-296Abstract
Enumerates the objectives of revision of the Colon Classification (CC) schedule for the classification of subjects going with the Basic Subject "B Mathematics". The methods adopted for implementing the prescriptions of the Law of Parsimony, and for improving the facet structure are briefly discussed. A revised schedule of CC for Mathematics for subjects embodied in Macro-documents, such as a book taken as a whole, is given. An index to the schedule, one hundred and thirty four examples of subjects classified according to the scheme, and an alphabetical index to these subjects, are given.- Planing of Library and Documentation Systems:A Model Plan for Central and Regional Units of a System
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560003, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560003, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 10, No 4 (1973), Pagination: 529-582Abstract
The generation and diffusion of knowledge, the need for a fast pace and exhaustiveness in information transfer, evolution and functions of modern documentation systems are discussed. The need for planning, the steps in planning, and the advantages of planning of a libraiy and documentation system are briefly mentioned. A draft model for a 3-phase 15 year developmental plan for a Library and Technical Information System consisting of Central and Regional nnits is presented. The plan presents the factors affecting library planning, the stages at which information is needed in product development, and the sources for information. The structure, orgainisation, documentation services, personnel, annual budget, and furniture and equipment of the Central Unit are discussed in brief. Two models for regional units are given. A list of select reading of 46 documents Is also included.- Modern Business Environment and Environmental Scanning
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560 003, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560 003, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 12, No 1 (1975), Pagination: 1-12Abstract
The environment of modern business is dynamic and influences business in a variety of ways increasingly, a company finds itself drawn into interaction with many other companies in different sectors, and a variety of social-industrial complexes Political, social, legal, economic, and technological factors at the unit, local, national, regional, and international levels affect the affairs of the company. The company needs to have up-to-date information about these factors if it is to make precise forecasts, gainful decisions, integrated plans and operate at a competitive level. It has also to be aware of the emerging new economics of information.- Third International Study Conference on Classification Research: Papers, and Conclusions and Recommendations
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 12, No 1 (1975), Pagination: 27-32Abstract
The Third International Study Conference on Classification Research was held in Bombay, India, from 6-11 January 1975. The Conference organised by FIDICR in collaboration with FID/LD and FID/TM + OM, and co-sponsored by- UNESCO, The Indian National Scientific Documentation Centre (New Delhi) and the Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (Bangalore), was hosted by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Bombay.- Information Transfer : The Next Twenty-Five Years
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, 112 Cross Road 11, Bangalore 560013, IN
2 Documentation Research and Training- Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, 112 Cross Road 11, Bangalore 560013, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, 112 Cross Road 11, Bangalore 560013, IN
2 Documentation Research and Training- Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, 112 Cross Road 11, Bangalore 560013, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 13, No 1 (1976), Pagination: 1-15Abstract
Presents scenarios and projections of the information environment and information transfer process in the next two decades, based on reports of Delphi and other studies. Ideas on information transfer-in education, medicine, business and management areas are presented as illustrative examples of the shape of things to come. Characteristics of the structure and power loci of the post-industrial information-conscious and information rich society, and the mutual influence of information and society are mentioned. The likely developments in information transfer technology, the role of the information worker of tomorrow, and the emerging economics of information are dealt with. Concludes proposing some issues, with special-reference to developing countries, for consideration.- Non-Hierarchical Associative Relationships: Their Types and Computer-Generation of RT Links
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560 003, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 13, No 1 (1976), Pagination: 24-34Abstract
Two approaches to semi-mechanical method of generating a thesaurus based on a scheme for classification and faceted subject structuring respectively, are mentioned. The problems in identifying non-hierarchical associative relationships (NHR) among ideas are indicated. About thirty types of NHR, taken from different sources are enumerated. The representation of NHRs between component ideas of subjects as facet relation (FR), spectator relation (SpR), Coordinate relation (CR) and Phase relation (PR) according to S R Ranganathan's model for structuring of subject is illustrated with examples. The use of the subject structures as data base for computer-generation of thesaurus and guidelines for direct representation of the NHR—identified as FR, SpR, CR and PR—as RT links in the thesaurus are briefly discussed. COBOL programs for generating a thesaurus from subject headings of a bibliographical record are discussed.- Information Technology: Applications in Development-Catalysing Activities in India
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560 003, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560 003, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 13, No 3&4 (1976), Pagination: 75-84Abstract
Highlights of some recent projects and programmes in India in the application of remote sensing technology, satellite communication, and computers in development-catalysing areas for data and information collection, processing, and accessing, are presented. Issues relating to information manpower development policy, national information policy, and the role of international professional bodies vis a vis these developments in information technology and their utilization, are raised.- Master of Science ill Information Science: A Proposal
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560003, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560003, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 13, No 3&4 (1976), Pagination: 138-141Abstract
The need for a Masters degree course in Information Science is discussed. A syllabus, entrance requirements, etc, for a course leading to M Sc in Information Science, are proposed.- Introductory Course in Computer Applications in Information Processing for Library and Information Science Schools in India
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore, 560003, IN
2 Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore 560 027, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore, 560003, IN
2 Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore 560 027, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 13, No 3&4 (1976), Pagination: 142-146Abstract
The need for introducing courses in computer applications in library and information systems in the training of information personnel in India, is stressed. Details of an introductory course in computer applications in information handling are presented.- Colon Classification Schedule for Macrodocuments in Political Science
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560 003, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560 003, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 14, No 3-4 (1977), Pagination: 105-119Abstract
The latest revision of the Colon Classification (CC) schedules for the classification of subjects going with the primary Basic Subject Political Science. are presented with scope notes and Walking rules, An index to schedules and examples of subjects classified according to the scheme are presented.- Information Needs and Information Sources of Small Enterpriscs: A Synoptic View
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560003, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560003, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 14, No 3-4 (1977), Pagination: 136-138Abstract
Presents a synoptic view of special problems of information provision, the variety of information needs and sources of information of small enterprises.- Technology Choice and Technology Transfer
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560003, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560003, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 14, No 3-4 (1977), Pagination: 147-152Abstract
Presents the five aspects of technology planning and management. Discusses the activity components and information needs of technology planning and management. The constraints on technology diffusion, factors affecting communication of knowledge, attributes of communicator and communicatee and the barriers of communication, are discussed. Cognisance of socio-economic and political factors in technology choice and technology transfer is emphasized.- Master of Science in Information Science
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 560003, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 560003, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 15, No 3 (1978), Pagination: 138-141Abstract
The factors contributing to the increasing demand for specialised manpower for developing, operating, and managing information systems and services are discussed. The development of NISSAT, NIC, R and D in Industries require adequate manpower in the information area. A training programme in M Sc in Information Science is suggested. The objectives, course of studies, duration, syllabus, and admission requirements are outlined.- Training of University Students of Engineering in the Use of Information
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560 001, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560 001, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 15, No 4 (1978), Pagination: 201-203Abstract
Discusses the benefits of training in information use for engineering. Presents objective, orientation, content, facilities needed, and policy for an education programme for engineering information users. Suggests a programme of action for implementing the same.- Regional Development Information Systems: Them Role in Developing Regions (Information Systems. 23)
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, 31 Church Street, Bangalore-560 001., IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, 31 Church Street, Bangalore-560 001., IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 16, No 3 (1979), Pagination: 91-98Abstract
The value of information as resource for national development is emphasised. A structure of Regional Development Information System under the framework of DEVSIS is discussed. The coverage, broad categories of development users, the types of development information needed, the interdisciplinary nature of information, sources of information information generation points, the role of Regional DEVSIS, coordination of the different programmes, factors in inter-regional cooperation, various types of information services, compatibility among norms and devices, agencies promoting cooperation are discussed. The necessary infrastructure is suggested.- Information, Communication and Society
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, 31, Church Street, Bangalore 560 001, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, 31, Church Street, Bangalore 560 001, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 17, No 1 (1980), Pagination: 1-5Abstract
Define the concepts Information, Communication and 'Society'. Indicates the interrelation of these concepts in the field of information science and service. The time-binding nature of communication and the evolution of societal homeostasis are discussed. The factors affecting communication and the environmental effect of information technology are highlighted.- Information Network for Health and Family Welfare Sector: Some Planning Considerations
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, 31, Church Street, Bangalore 560 001, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, 31, Church Street, Bangalore 560 001, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 17, No 2 (1980), Pagination: 34-54Abstract
Discusses the contributions of information support for Sectoral activities of the national development programmes. Highlights the value of information support to Health information. Delineates the steps in planning information network. Develops the overall and specific objectives of the Health and Family Welfare information sector. The study of existing information support structures, information user categories and their needs, types of information generated, disseminated and utilised, specific nature of Health Sector and subject scope, channels of communication, variety of information services, the function structure of national coordinating agency, operational structure of network components, and a programme of activities for development information network in Health and Family Welfare sector is presented.- Corporate Body Codes in Compais
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1 Institute of Library Science, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, PH
1 Institute of Library Science, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, PH
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 19, No 1 (1982), Pagination: 1-15Abstract
Advantages of using codes instead of natural language names of corporate bodies in computer-based information system are mentioned. The features of the computer-assisted information system(COMPAIS) that make such a code particularly useful and for which the coding scheme was developed, are discussed. The factors considered in selecting and structuring the component elements of a corporate body code are mentioned. Examples of codes for international intergovernmental, international nongovernmental, regional intergovernmental regional private, national/local governmental and national/local private bodies are given. The formats of records for corporate bodies in the Encode and Decode dictionary files of COMPAIS are presented, with illustrative examples. Advantages of searches in COMPAIS using term truncation facilities applied to corporate body codes are discussed with examples.- Specialist Groups in the Preparation and Production of Information Analysis and Consolidation Products
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, 31 Church Street, Bangalore 560001, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, 31 Church Street, Bangalore 560001, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 19, No 3 (1982), Pagination: 162-184Abstract
Points out that the information Analysis and Consolidation, the Processes and Products, is the result of team effort. Identifies the factors to be taken into consideration in the preparation of Information Analysis and Consolidation Products. Discusses, in detail, the role played by the different groups of specialists in this context. An interaction chart indicating the type of interaction between the specialist groups and the step at Which it occurs is also given.- Integrated System Design for Library and Information Systems
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1 UNESCO, P G I 7 Place De Fontenoy, 75700, Paris, FR
1 UNESCO, P G I 7 Place De Fontenoy, 75700, Paris, FR
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 23, No 3 (1986), Pagination: 176-194Abstract
Information is an essential input in coordination of all human activities. Coordinated information system saves time and effort of individuals and groups, A system design for integrated information system based on a detailed Matrix of Data Elements is presented. Three different experiment models are tested in negotiating the data bases.- Curriculum Development in Information Studies with Special Reference to Information Technology
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1 Institute of Information Studies, 25, Peyalwar Koil Street, Triplicane, Madras 600 005, IN
2 Documentation Research and Training Center, Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile, Mysore Road, Bangalore 560 059, IN
1 Institute of Information Studies, 25, Peyalwar Koil Street, Triplicane, Madras 600 005, IN
2 Documentation Research and Training Center, Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile, Mysore Road, Bangalore 560 059, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 27, No 1 (1990), Pagination: 1-18Abstract
Discusses the variety of innovations that have been developing in the sector of information technology. Delineates the areas in which IT has impact on library and information systems and services, the consequent need for fe-formulation of the modules for courses in information science, with particular reference to the Indian context. Presents a status-report on curriculum developments in information studies at the international and national levels. Present a model curriculum for information studies for under-graduate courses as well as for Post-graduate courses.- Dimensions in Informatiation Management: Ranganathan Revisited
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile, Mysore Road, Bangalore 560059, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile, Mysore Road, Bangalore 560059, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 29, No 4 (1992), Pagination: 169-182Abstract
The developments in Information Technology, the understanding of the role of information in policy and decision-making, problem-solving, system-building, and in socio-economic and political developments, have given few lease of life to Library is a growing organism. The physical, interlingual, and interdisciplinary networks of information in library and information systems have led to the larger interest of Information Resource management. This article covers transformations that are happening in physical media for information, in particular, the telematic access, the development of variety of computer based magneto-laser-optic databases, and the emergence of information utilisation culture towards human societal development.- Phase Relation in CC
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1 DRTC, ISI Mysore Road, 8th Mile, R.V. College Post, Bangalore 560059, IN
1 DRTC, ISI Mysore Road, 8th Mile, R.V. College Post, Bangalore 560059, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 36, No 3 (1999), Pagination: 139-140Abstract
In subjects Facet Relation and Phase Relation are two principal types of relations recognized by Ranganthan's Colon Classification (CC ) in the Idea Place (lP) and implemented in the Notational Plane (NP). CC also recognizes two main types of Phase Relation-Inter-Subject Phase Relation (that is, Phase Relation between subjects going with different Basic Subjects) and Intra-Subject Phase Relation (that is, Phase Relation within subjects going with a Basic Subject). In the latter case it may be a Phase Relation between two facets of a subject (that is, Intra-Facet Phase Relation), or it may be a Phase Relation between two isolates in the same array in a facet of a subject (that is, Intra-Array Phase Relation).- Interdisciplinary Research and Classification Problems:A Case Study
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560 003, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560 003, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 11, No 1 (1974), Pagination: 1-4Abstract
Interdisciplinary associations lead to the emergence of hybrid disciplines. Interdisciplinary association may be of two types - multi-disciplinary association and interdisciplinary borrowing. Multi-disciplinary association may be juxtaposition studies or convergence of view points. Interdisciplinary borrowing involves borrowing of techniques and tools, or borrowing of data, or use of principles and theories. The emergence of hybrid discipline pose problems in classification. Some of these problems are highlighted by taking the newly emerging discipline of cycle research as a case study. Cycle research is a general theoretical study of cycle phenomenon. It can be deemed to be formed by either of the two modes of formation namely distillation and clustering. In Colon Classification, ed 7, Cycle Research may be accommodated in the schedule of Personality Isolates in the Basic Subject BTM Time Series Analysis.References
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- Systems-Approach to the Study of Subject Headings
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560003, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560003, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 11, No 1 (1974), Pagination: 20-23Abstract
The helpfulness of adopting systems-approach to the study of the design of a Subject Heading System for a Document Finding System (=DFS), is illustrated. The objective, structure, and function of Subject Heading System iS conditioned by the context of the DFS Holistic view of the design of Subject Heading System aims to achieve maximum output for an input into the system. The Design of Subject Heading System can be done in three planes of work. The essential feature In the structure of a subject and itS implications to the design of subject heading system are briefly discussed.- Transport Economics:Depth Classification Version of CC
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 7, No 4 (1970), Pagination: 314-352Abstract
A depth classification version of Colon Classification (= CC) for subjects going with the Host Subject Transport Economics is given. The methodology for the design of freely-faceted scheme for classification and the current version of the notational system of CC have been used. In designing the schedule of speciators for the different kinds of vehicles, advantage has been taken of the available depth classification versions of CC for Motor Vehicle Production Engineering, Locomotive Production Engineering, and Air-Vehicle Wing Production Engineering. It has been found convenient to deem an isolate idea denoting a "Method" as a manifestation of the fundamental category matter that is, to consider it as Matter (Method). A differentiated schedule of such Method Isolates, associated with each of the Energy Isolates, is given. A problem in this connection is also mentioned. In Industrial Economics, the (IN) for the Industry Isolate in the Personality facet is at present constructed using the Subject Device. This adds two to three digits to the (IN). The method of constructing the Industry Isolate number suggested in this paper using the Subject Device only partially is more economical. The use of devices-such as, Alphabetical Device, Numerical Device, Environment Device, Subject Device, and "Divide like" Device-has helped in achieving economy in schedule building as well as in conforming to the Canons of Helpful Sequence, Consistent sequence, and Scheduled Mnemonics. An Alphabetical Index to the schedules and a list of thirty-seven examples classified according to the scheme for classification are given.- Seminal Mnemonics as a Pattern for System Analysis
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 7, No 4 (1970), Pagination: 353-364Abstract
The use of Seminal Mnemonics consists in having the same digit or digit group to denote seminally equivalent ideas in whatever subject they may occur even though different terms may be used to denote the ideas in different contexts. S R Ranganathan's General Theory of Library Classification recommends the use of this device in the design and development of schemes for classification. It has also been found helpful in the actual practice of designing schemes for classification. The denotation of certain groups of ideas by certain numerals is said to have been practised in some ancient traditions, such as that of India and Chaldea. However, the idea of Seminal Mnemonics is often considered something abstract and even beyond the grasp of the average intellect. This has made communicating and teaching about Seminal Mnemonics difficult. As a result, the device is not finding the wide use that it merits. While teaching classification, the two recurring questions about Seminal Mnemonics relate to: (1) The helpfulness of the association of a particular group of ideas with a particular numeral; and (2) The helpfulness of the sequence of ideas derived by this association of a numeral, with an idea. In a class discussion it was found helpful and practicable to consider that (1) The ancient tradition of associating or denoting particular groups of ideas by particular numerals as a means of securing a helpful sequence among these ideas; and (2) The sequence of the ideas thus obtained as representing the sequence of steps generally occurring in planning and designing a system, in systematic thinking, in scientific method, and in problem solving. These points are examined in some detail with illustrative examples from the field of Management of a Quality Control Programme, Postulate-based Method of Classifying, and generalised version of the procedure for problem solving.- Preparation of Sehedule-on-Tape for Synthesis of Class Number by Computer
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1 International Computers Ltd, Bangalore 2, IN
2 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
1 International Computers Ltd, Bangalore 2, IN
2 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 6, No 2 (1969), Pagination: 130-140Abstract
Describes the procedure and gives flow-charts for the operation of a general-purpose computer for the transfer on to magnetic tape a schedules of BASIC Subjects, schedules of Special Isolates for subjects going with different Basic Subjects, and schedules of Common Isolates of different kinds. Mentions the technique used in identifying a specific schedule and the symbols to indicate the use of a particular Colon Classification Device in forming Isolate Number.- Analysis of Readers' Questions: A Case Study
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 6, No 3 (1969), Pagination: 243-273Abstract
Mentions the need for the analysis of the subjects of questions put by the specialist readers to document finding systems. Gives data on the facet structures of the subjects of 323 questions in the fields of High-Speed Aerodynamics and Aeronautical Engineering. On the whole, such questions appear to be fairly well confined to the core subjects. The subjects could be patterned into 34 facet structures. About 73 per cent of the subjects were based on three similar facet structures with 3, 4, and 5 facets respectively. The maximum number of Levels of [P] in anyone facet structure was 3; while that of the Levels of [IMP] in anyone facet structure was 5. The maximum number of facets in anyone subject was 12 and the minimum 2, with an average of 5·4. The maximum number of kernel ideas in anyone subject was IS and the minimum 3, with an average of S. This appears to conform to the findings of psychology of the Span of Immediate Memory and the Span of Absolute Judgment. The average frequency of incidence of (P), (M), and (E) isolates was in the ratio of 4·2: 5·6: 1. The frequency of incidence of isolates from the second and later Rounds of [P] and [M] was quite small. The number of different (lPl) isolates incident in the subjects of the questions was 48; 20 such isolates accounted for a 90-per cent incidence of (1P1) isolates. The number of different (1MP) isolates incident in the subjects was 152. 20 such isolates accounted for a 62-per cent and 50 isolates for an 80-per cent incidence of (1MP) isolates. The number of different (IE) isolates incident in the subjects was 24. They were all common isolates. A principle is mentioned as an aid in differentiating whether an idea is to be deemed a manifestation of Matter (Property) or of Energy, when the idea is associa!ed with an "action". A total of 178 qualifiers occuring 266 times qualified 80 ideas in [1P1].A total of 274 qualifers occurring 577 times qualified 98 ideas in [1MP]. 22·5 per cent of the isolates in [1P1] and 88 per cent of the isolates in [1MP] did not have qualifiers. There were 76 Complex Subjects in the subjects of the questions. The influence Phase Relation had the highest incidence (68 %) among the Complex Subjects. Concludes mentioning a few subjects for further investigation.
- Discovery and Re-discovery of Antibiotics : A Further Study
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 3, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 9, No 1 (1972), Pagination: 139-144Abstract
The linear relation between the number of discoveries and the number of re-discoveries in the field of antibiotics conforms to the Square-Cube Law as applied to growing organisms. The Square-Cube Law relation gives a rriore precise prediction of the number of rediscoveries of antibiotics given the number of reports of discoveries of antibiotics, than with the least square technique, reported earlier. There is isometry between the relative rate of growth of the cumulative total number of discoveries and the cumulative total of the number of re-discoveries.- Motor Vehicle Production:Depth ClassifiCation:A Demonstration
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
2 Bell Telephone Laboratories, Holmdel, New Jersey, US
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
2 Bell Telephone Laboratories, Holmdel, New Jersey, US
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 4, No 2 (1967), Pagination: 97-178Abstract
Works out a scheme for the depth classification of the subjects going with the Basic Subject. Motor Vehicle Production. Describes 14 steps in the design of the schedule, demonstrating the use of the principles, postulates, and devices of classification. Each step is considered in four parts: Objective, Background knowledge and preparation, Result, and Verification. Gives a list of 9 selected micro documents classified according to the scheme. Demonstrates a new method of presenting the Feature Headings, and comments on the results.- Glass Production Technology:Depth Classification
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 4, No 3 (1967), Pagination: 225-261Abstract
Works out a scheme for the depth classification of subjects going with the Host Subject Glass Production Technology. Gives a list of 15 selected examples classified according to the scheme. Comments on the use of the schedule of Common Property Isolates in the design work.- Annual Public Library Finance
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 1, No 4 (1964), Pagination: 346-351Abstract
Works out the annual library finance for the Constituent States and for the Union Government, by the Method of Details. Estimates the total annual library finance, when the Public Library System is in full steam, to be about Rs 226 crores.- Raising the Library Man-Power
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 1, No 4 (1964), Pagination: 364-383Abstract
Discusses the responsibilities, levels of training and selection for training of library professionals in the categories of leaders, senior professionals, junior professionals, and semi-professionals. Gives details of admission requirements and syllabus for the training courses for the different categories. Mentions the special factors in the training of a documentalist. Points out the defects and difficulties in the existing training programmes. Estimates the number of persons, to be trained in the next twenty years to be about 245,000.- Drug:Depth Classification
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 1, No 3 (1964), Pagination: 224-260Abstract
Works out a scheme for the classification of the subjects going with the (BC) "F56 Technology of Drug" and the (BC) "LX3 Pharmacology", based on the design principles outlined in Paper A of this volume. The schedules given are confined to the first characteristics for [IP] only. A single set of (Q1) is given for the subjects going with either of the (BC) Technology of Drug or the (BC) Pharmacology. Gives an alphabetical index to the schedule. Gives a classified list of 39 examples classified according to the above scheme.- Book Science:Depth Classification
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 1, No 2 (1964), Pagination: 97-132Abstract
Works out a Scheme for the Classification of the subjects going with the (BC) "3 Book Science", using the methodology for the design of classification given in Paper A of this volume. The schedule given are confined to [IP]. Prefixes an alphabetical index to the schedule. Gives a table of (QI) relevant to "Author-Art", "Translator-Art", "Illustrator-Art", "Compiler-Craft" and "Editor-Craft". Gives a list of 82 examples classified aaording to the above scheme.- Production Engineering of Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine:Depth Classification
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 2, No 1 (1965), Pagination: 31-54Abstract
Works out a Scheme for the Depth Classification of the subjects going with the (BC) "D9L21 Production Engineering of Petrol Engine" and tho (BC) "D9L22 Production Engineering of Diesel Engine". The schedules given are confined to the first characteristics for [IP]. Mentions a difficulty in the application of the Wall-Picture Principle to derive the Sequence of First Characteristics. The grouping of organs by their 'Function' is demonstrated. Gives an alphabetical index to the schedule. Gives a list of thirty two examples classified according to the above scheme.- Pragmatic Approach in the Design of Depth Classification Schedule:A Case Study
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1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 3, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 2, No 1 (1965), Pagination: 55-68Abstract
Based on the incidence of (QJ) in the subjects going with the (BC) Production Engineering of Internal Combustion Engine, confirms the remarkable usefulness of the Wall-Picture Principle in deriving a helpful sequence among. the (QI). Explains where and how the Group Strategy can be adopted in the application of the same Principle. Points out the conditions and restrictions laid down in the idea plane and in the notational plane which call for a careful allocation of the sectors to the (QI). Study of the incidence of the combination of (QI) in 507 (eN) shows that the superimposition of too many (QI) is comparatively rare, that the mode of the curve for the incidence of the combination of (QI) lies between combination of 2 (QI) and that of 3 (QI), and that there are no combinations of more than 11 (QI). After classifying over 600 micro documents in the subject with the provisional schedule, works out a revised allocation of sectors such that over 1,100 digits are saved in the (CN) for 507 documents.- Single-Volumed Simple Book:Standards for Bibliographical Reference
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 2, No 1 (1965), Pagination: 78-86Abstract
Enumerates the purpose, the place of occurrence, and the items of information necessary for identification, location, and evaluation, of a bibliographical reference. Prescribes rules for the rendering of a bibliographical reference when the referred-to document is the whole of a single-volumed simple book.- Medical Radiology:Depth Classification
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 2, No 2 (1965), Pagination: 100-160Abstract
After defining the terms in Radiology used in the paper, discusses the assignment of Diagnostic Radiology and Therapeutic Radiology to the Third Round in the Analysed Title of any document embracing either of them, and the extension of the (He). Works out a Scheme for the depth Classification of subjects going with the (He) Diagnostic Radiology and Therapeutic Radiology. Provides an Alphabetical Index to the Schedule. Gives a classified list of 61 examples classified according to the scheme drawn up. Gives also Class Index Entries, derived by Chain Procedure, for the examples.- Promotion of Co-operation in Classification Research
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 2, No 3 (1965), Pagination: 216-228Abstract
Reviews the Indian Standard Glossary of classification terms (1964) and Parkhi's Decimal classification and colon classification in perspective. Examines and establishes the value of a glossary of terms to facilitate communication among those interested in library classification. The development of the Indian Glossary is traced briefly. Attention is drawn to the structure of the Glossary and the advantages of the classified arrangement of the terms is stressed upon. Points for consideration in the revision of the Glossary are mentioned. Parkhi's method of comparison of DG and CC on the basis of postulates and principles is commented upon and commended. Highlights the value of the books to classificationists, classifiers, and teachers and students of library science.- Research on the Structure and Development of the Universe of Subjects
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 4, No 4 (1967), Pagination: 336-355Abstract
The study of the structure and development of the universe of subjects by the librarian is shown to be a necessary implication of the Five Laws of Library Science. The particular implications of each of the Laws are dealt with. Among the attributes of the universe of subjects to be studied are: Its tendency to become infinite and a continuum; its multidimensional and turbulently dynamic qualities; the emergence and modes of formation of subjects; the frequency and trend of incidence of each of the different modes; the strength of bond among the constituents of a subject; the frequency anll pattern of incidence of different kinds of facets; the impact of different kinds of ideas-intuition-based seminal and intellect-based near seminal ones; the use of subjects for different purposes and the rate of such utilisation, at differest periods over the last two hundred years; and the effect of the faults of the verbal plane on the idea plane. Other subjects in which the universe of subjects as a whole may be the subject of study from different angles, a syllabus for the subject, and some problems for pursuit, are mentioned.- Research in Library Classification
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 4, No 4 (1967), Pagination: 356-381Abstract
An essential basis for research in library classification is the study of the structure and developmerit of the universe of subjects. A Classification based on a resilient design methodology, and a holistic approach would ensurea good foundation for the document retrieval system. The Indian System of Thought in Classification has taken the five Laws of Library Science as the basic guiding principles, deduced canons and principles for classification, enunciated helpful postulates, and demonstrated classification work as belonging to three planes. It has attempted to grasp the essence of the relation among the constituents of the universe of subjects at the near-seminal level, progressively applied objective scientific method to classification, and developed a precise terminology for the subject. The advantages of the above lines of approach are illustrated and the kind of research involved in the different developments are mentioned. A set of problems for pursuit is given.- Books and Articles:Guiding Principles for Presentation of Text
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 5, No 1 (1968), Pagination: 69-96Abstract
Discusses the need for and helpfulness of guiding principles for the presentation of a text of an article or a book - for the arrangement of ideas, for the verbal plane, for structuring the text, and marking off the structural elements. Indicates the parallel between the classification of subjects by the librarian and the analysis and synthesis of subjects by an author. Enumerates with examples, some guiding principles helpful for the arrangement of ideas, and for the verbal plane, to avoid homonyms, synonyms and to ensure clarity and transparency of expression. A helpful method of structuring the text and marking off the structural elements is given.- Interpolation in the Notational Plane: A Case Study
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 4, No 1 (1967), Pagination: 26-37Abstract
Examines the cases where homonymous (CN) may arise by the use of the Emptying Digits of the CC Notational System. Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using each of three different devices for interpolation in an array.- Research in Library Science: Its Need and its Promotion
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 4, No 1 (1967), Pagination: 37-56Abstract
Research is a means of continuously developing a discipline. It endows a discipline with the ability to utilise the knowledge generated in other disciplines, it makes use of Scientific Method, its method admits of being learnt, and it admits of being organised. Research in Library Science does not differ in the essentials of its objectives, methodology, and organisation from research in any other discipline. Efficiency in library service is dependent on discovering the changes in the value of each of the two parameters User and Subjects embodied in documents. Research helps to recognise and act on the changes in the value. Considers the role of the teacher and the steps that he may take in helping a student take the first steps in research. Research by the teacher and the provision of opportunity for intensive apprenticeship by an aspirant to research work are emphasised. The factors to be taken into consideration in the organisation of and in assigning priority to different kinds of research in library science in India, are briefly outlined.- Part of Single-Volumed Simple Book: Standards for Bibliographical Reference
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 4, No 1 (1967), Pagination: 57-65Abstract
Prescribes rules for the rendering of a bibliographical reference when the Referred to Document is part of a single-volumed simple book, such as two or more parts, a part with an author of its own, two or more sections in a part, sections in two or more parts, a section with an author of its own, and a section without an authol of its own. In each case documents with a title and without a title are also considered.- Invoking the Help of the Subject-Specialist
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 4, No 1 (1967), Pagination: 93-96Abstract
Examines the need for and the stage at which the subject-experts should be asked to give the students a bird's eye view of specific subjects and deals with the choice of the subject, the subject expert and methods of orienting the lecture.- Pre-course Apprenticeship for B Lib SC
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 3, No 4 (1966), Pagination: 321-328Abstract
Points out the need for a Pre-course Apprenticeship as a preparatory period for the Formal Course, enumerates its objectives, considers the factors involved in the overall as well as detailed planning for it. Gives a proforma of the Instruction Sheet and of the Diary to be used in the Apprenticeship Course.- Discussion Technique in Teaching Library Science
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 3, No 4 (1966), Pagination: 329-332Abstract
Points out that the Discussion Technique provides for keeping each of the students as an active participant, for developing systematic thinking habits in him, for accustoming him to the use of correct terminology, and for inducing in him a co-operative and participative attitude. Mentions the role of the teacher in the discussion.- Project Technique in Teaching Library Science
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 3, No 4 (1966), Pagination: 333-337Abstract
Shows the helpfulness of the Project Technique in teaching Library Science. Enumerates the objectives of adopting such a technique. Lays down the criteria for the choice of the subject for a project. Describes the work on short-term project on the Survey of Names-of-person in Indian Cultural Groups as an example.- Colloquium in Teaching Library Science
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 3, No 4 (1966), Pagination: 338-343Abstract
Weekly Colloquium is a multi-purpose institution. The teacher and students should participate in the behind-the-screenwork such as, compilation of a bibliography, selection of office-bearers, choice of subject, framing of propositions, and reporting. The colloquium trains the student in free systematic thinking, in clear exposition, and in healthy productive team-work.- Teaching of Cataloguing
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 3, No 4 (1966), Pagination: 362-370Abstract
Emphasises that the teaching of cataloguing should be designed in such a way that the knowledge of the theory of catalogue enriches the skill in practical cataloguing and vice versa. Describes a method of developing in the students some practical skills essential for making the formal course productive. Shows the helpfulness of the discussion technique in teaching the theory of cataloguing. Suggests a Rule-Reference Table as an aid for citing the rules in practical cataloguing work. Gives a proforma of the diary form to be used by the student. Mentions the different aspects of teaching to be done in the class and in the tutorial.- Teaching of Classification
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 3, No 4 (1966), Pagination: 371-385Abstract
Points out that today due to the dynamic developments in the universe of subjects, the Classier has to play the role of a Classificationist-in-little from time to time, and that the teaching of Classification should be reoriented to give him this capability. Emphasises that the teaching of classification should be designed to blend the study of the theory and practical work. Gives the steps in preparing the student for the work of classifying and for learning the theory of classification. Suggests that the Postulational Method is helpful in learning practical classification and describes the method. Also emphasises that comparative study of two schemes of classification is helpful to the students in grasping the canons and normative principles of classification. Outlines what should preferably be done in the class and in tutorial. Gives a sample list of subjects about which the student should study, an instruction sheet on how to study, and a sample list of subjects for filiatory grouping.- S.R. Ranganathan and Mahatma Gandhi
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Information Studies, Vol 19, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 69-72Abstract
In the previous issue1 of this journal we mentioned about a meeting of Dr. S.R. Ranganathan (SRR) and Mahatma Gandhi that never happened, and SRR on Gandhiana. This installment is an extract from the report of a short lecture by SRR to the staff members and students of the Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore, on the occasion of Gandhiji's Birth Anniversary in 1969. The gist of the lecture was published in the Herald of Library Science, v.8(4), October 1969, p.262-2662- Concept and Expression of Time:Cultural Variations and Impact on Knowledge Organization
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Information Studies, Vol 19, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 105-131Abstract
Ontology has a philosophical and an epistemological dimension. The former position addresses social and cultural knowledge from the standpoint of temporality while the latter describes representation and organizational aspects of cultural and social concepts for later retrieval. The epistemological standpoint falls within the domain of information science and information systems and the philosophical position underpins our theoretical assumptions and ideas about existence. Thus ontological assumptions frame not only our understanding of reality, but also direct our epistemological approach. An epistemological standpoint is how we come to gain knowledge, hi designing systems for representing, organizing, and retrieving information it is ontology taken in its epistemological sense that reveals the first realities which deal with the fundamental categories of object, state of affairs, part, whole, etc, as well as the relations between parts and the whole and their laws of dependence Here ontology is taken to be "an explicit specification of a shared conceptualization". It is how the term is used in artificial intelligence (AI) and knowledge representation, hi computer science and information science, ontology is a formal representation of a set of concepts within a domain and the relationships between those concepts. It is used to reason about the properties of that domain, and may be used to define the domain. "Ontology is used in AI, the Semantic Web, systems engineering, software engineering, biomedical informatics, library science, enterprise bookmarking, and information architecture as a form of knowledge representation about the world or some part of it" (Wikipedia).References
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Information Studies, Vol 19, No 3 (2013), Pagination: 135-138Abstract
SEED LIBRARY: A seed library, lends or shares seeds (packet of seeds) from its collection of seeds. The main purpose is to distribute seeds to the public. This facilitates the preservation of "the shared plant varieties through propagation and further sharing of seed." Seed libraries usually maintain their collections through donations from members. Some are also charity operations serving gardeners and farmers. A common objective of many seed libraries is to preserve agricultural biodiversity by focusing on rare, local, and heirloom seed varieties." Seed libraries are becoming popular in countries such as the USA.- Concept and Expression of Time:Cultural Variations and Impact on Knowledge Organization
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Information Studies, Vol 18, No 1 (2012), Pagination: 3-16Abstract
A Unesco Expert Meeting on 'Time and the Sciences: Impact of Scientific Expressions of Time on Differing Cultures," London, 1976, resulted in the publication Time and the Sciences: At the Crossroads of Cultures. Ed. by Frank Greenaway and Josefma Mena Abraham*. The papers reviewed and discussed the concept and expressions of time in different domains - the physical sciences, information science humanities, architecture, arts, philosophies, religions, cultures, etc. In the present series, we shall be selectively and briefly reviewing and discussing the differences in the concept, measurement, impact and expressions of and about time in different cultures. We will also consider how knowledge organization tools accommodate these differences in the concept and expressions of Time.Keywords
Human Species-Socio Cultural Evolution, Survival in Tine, System Characteristics, Time-Binding and Communication, Information and Entropy, Complexity, Chaos Theory, Time as Standard of Comparison, Internet, Communication-Centered Society, Media Impact.References
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- Concept and Expression of Time:Cultural Variations and Impact on Knowledge Organization
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Information Studies, Vol 18, No 3 (2012), Pagination: 189-208Abstract
Continuing on the considerations of socio-cultural aspects of the concept and expressions of time begun in the previous installment in this series, this paper briefly examines expressions of time in life course. Examples are drawn from a wide range of life activities ranging from time in proverbs, the concept of past, present and future, differences among business communities / cultures, manipulation of time in school time-tables and calendars to secure uniformity for all children but resulting in disadvantages to emigrants and marginalized communities in some countries.Keywords
Time, Life Course, Time Manipulation, Unequal Impact, Biological Time, Historical Time, Natural Time, Cosmic Time, Social Time, Psychological Time, Institutional Time, ICT Impact, Netlanguage.References
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- Ontology of Time:Expressions of Time in Information Systems
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2 Knowledge Centre, Aeronautical Development Establishment (DRDO), Bengaluru, IN
1 Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, 702, 42nd Street, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru- 560010
2 Knowledge Centre, Aeronautical Development Establishment (DRDO), Bengaluru, IN
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Information Studies, Vol 17, No 1 (2011), Pagination: 5-38Abstract
This paper deals with expressions of time in information systems and information science. It is presented in two parts: Expressions of time in information science and their implications; and socio-cultural aspects of the concept of time and its implications to information studies. The first part presented in this paper deals mostly with expressions of those aspects of time not affected by cultural differences. Knowledge and its valid modes of conceptualization are briefly discussed. Introduces the concept of time and its association with information and knowledge. An information system is a time-delay mechanism. Expressions of the parameter time in studies in information science domain may be viewed from three perspectives: (1) the qualitative and quantitative expressions of time in the information science domain, based on analogies and models mainly borrowed ftx)m other disciplines; (2) time as a unifying and correlating concept among a variety of disciplines, including information science; and (3) the rapid developments in the information field, such as, information and communication technologies, and their implications and impact on, individual and group behaviour. Briefly discusses: time-binding social function of communication; role of cultural cooperation and cohesion for human "survival; information and entropy; models of knowledge diffusion - Boltzman equation; heat conduction, and other time-dependent models; Mandelbrot model; Goffman-Newill epidemic model; random Boolean network; powerlaw degree distribution; votCT model. Other topics discussed include: knowledge obsolescence over time; Zipf and Bradford distributions. Also considers sociological and behavioural aspects relating to research conmiunications; acceleration of the pace of life in knowledge society environment and its consequences. Barriers to the wider acceptance and spread of new ideas are mentioned. Some research issues are raised (The second part will be presented in another essay).Keywords
Information, Knowledge, Time, Expressions of Time, Information Systems and Services, Information and Knowledge Diffrision Models.References
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- Searching in and Retrieval from GSDLmulti-Lingual Multimedia Databases Simultaneously using a Multilingual Dictionary
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Information Studies, Vol 17, No 1 (2011), Pagination: 47-64Abstract
Describes searching Greenstone Digital Library (GSDL) multi-lingual and multi-media databases, the search terms - English, Kannada, or Tamil - being selected from a muld-lingual dictionary. The dictionary also serves as a sort of index to the related databases and is useful in vocabulary management at the data input and search stages.Keywords
GSDL, Databases, Collections, Multi-lingual, Multi-Media, Search And Retrieval, Multi-Lingual Dictionary, Terms Selection.References
- Neelameghan, A. and Lalitha, S.K. (2010) Organization, indexing, and retrieval of images and related information, three design. Information Studies, 16(4); p. 243-263
- [Sharada, B.A. (Translated Kannada) (2010). DWIBINDU VARGIKARANA (Kannada-English) (Based on S.R. Ranganathan's Colon Classification 7th. Rev. edn. M.A. Gopinath, 1987)]. Mysore, Central Institute of Indian Language, Bangalore: Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science.
- Inclusive Knowledge Society
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Information Studies, Vol 17, No 3 (2011), Pagination: 129-132Abstract
Most countries - industrialized countries and emerging economies - envision their future to be or to become a knowledge society (KS). Creation of an inclusive KS is a long-term programme with involvement of all sectors. KS features will impact- almost all sectors, and most human activities. The sectors (hard and soft) of the economy expect to be supported by knowledge - explicit and tacit - in a KS environment.- Dr. S. R. Ranganathan and Srinivasa Ramanujan
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Information Studies, Vol 16, No 1 (2010), Pagination: 1-1Abstract
Dr. S.R. Ranganathan (SRR) in his definitive biography of the Indian mathematical genius Srinivasa Ramanujan1, among other tilings writes about some mystical and occult happenings. Given below is an extract from the book.- Tamil Literary Devices:A Bi-Lingual GSDL Collection
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1 Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, 42nd Cross, III Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore 560 010, IN
1 Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, 42nd Cross, III Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore 560 010, IN
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Information Studies, Vol 16, No 1 (2010), Pagination: 27-42Abstract
This paper describes the designing of a categorized collection of Tamil literary devices, using the Greenstone Digital Library software (GSDL). The records briefly describing the devices are in Tamil and English. Browsing and retrieval can be in either of the languages. The hypertext linking to a remote database, online Tamil Lexicon hosted by the University of Chicago Digital Dictionaries of South Asian - Languages is demonstrated. Tamil figures of speech, numbering over 190 records form a separate GSDL collection but with link from the literary devices collection. The home pages (Tamil and English) present introductory notes on Tamil literary devices, the GSDL collection, and how to browse and search the collection.Keywords
Literary Devices - Tamil, Greenstone Digital Library Software, GSDL, Collection building, User Interfaces - Tamil, English, Hyperlinking, Remote Collections.References
- Braiman, Jay (2009). Literary devices, http://inrbraiman.home.att.net/lit.htm [visited Dec. 2009]
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- Neelameghan, A.; Parthasarathy, S. (2008). Literary devices in Tamil scholarly communication./n/orman'on 5/MJjex, 14(1); 15-38.
- Tamil lexicon. Published under the authority of the University of Madras. Madras: University of Madras; 1924-1939. Reprint 1982. v. I-VI + Supplement.
- Co-Creation and Development of Digital Library Software
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1 DRTC, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560 059, IN
2 Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, Rajajinagar, Bangalore 560 010, IN
1 DRTC, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore 560 059, IN
2 Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, Rajajinagar, Bangalore 560 010, IN
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Information Studies, Vol 16, No 2 (2010), Pagination: 65-72Abstract
Based on an ongoing project at the Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, a collaborative approach to developing South Asian language interfaces as also test collections in Greenstone has been elaborated. Some of the novel features of the work that has been carried out so far are explained with illustrations. Some of the issues that need to be addressed as also strategies that could be adopted for enhancing the utility and value of digital libraries are briefly examined.Keywords
Digital Library, Software Development, Co-Creation, Collaboration.- Organization, Indexing, and Retrieval of Images and Related Information:Three Designs
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1 Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS), 42nd Cross, HI Block, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru 560010, IN
2 SRELS, IN
1 Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS), 42nd Cross, HI Block, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru 560010, IN
2 SRELS, IN
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Information Studies, Vol 16, No 4 (2010), Pagination: 243-263Abstract
Briefly describes with screen-shots the design for indexing and retrieval of images and related information from three different types of repositories using Greenstone Digital Library software (GSDL). The image collections reported in this paper are of the following kind: MRI (Magnetic Resonance Images), X-ray, sonogram images of brain tumours of hospital patients; photos relating to Dr. S.R. Ranganathan, without legends, captions or text in the picture; and scanned pictures of individuals (saints, seers, and scholars) embedded in the related life sketch text records.Keywords
Images, Pictures, Repositories, Indexing, Rettieval, Brain Tumours, MRI, Ranganathan, S.R., Greenstone Digitallibrary Software, GSDL.References
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- The Sage and the Intellectual
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Information Studies, Vol 15, No 1 (2009), Pagination: 1-2Abstract
Dr. Shiyali Ramamritam Ranganathan (SRR) propounded the basic Laws of Library Science in the late 1920s. These Laws which were first presented at a Conference of Teachers in the Meenakshi College, Madurai in 1928'. In the last decade the Laws are found applicable to web resources and information services based on any medium.References
- Ganapati, Ra. The Chandrasekhara of Kanchi and The Chandrasekhara of Sringeri. http://www.kmakoti.org/sou/5-59.html (visited 29.12.2008)
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- SVYASA University Yoga Digital Library
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1 SVYASA, Prasanthi Kutir, Giddanahalli, Kallabalu Post, Jigani Hobli, Anekal Taluq, Bangaluru District, Karnataka, IN
2 Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS), 702, Upstairs, 42 Cross, III Block, Rajajinagar, Bangaluru 560010, IN
1 SVYASA, Prasanthi Kutir, Giddanahalli, Kallabalu Post, Jigani Hobli, Anekal Taluq, Bangaluru District, Karnataka, IN
2 Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS), 702, Upstairs, 42 Cross, III Block, Rajajinagar, Bangaluru 560010, IN
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Information Studies, Vol 15, No 1 (2009), Pagination: 27-40Abstract
Briefly describes the library and information services provided at the Sri Vivekananda Anusnadhana Samsthana (SVYASA), a University for study and research in Yoga and allied sciences, located in Jigni, 35 km from Bangaluru. The development, resources and services of a digital library at SVYASA are also discussed.Keywords
SVYASA, Yoga University, Yoga Library Services, Yoga Digital Library.- Mobile Telephony Facilitates Rural Literacy in India
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1 Contact: 216,4* Main Road, 16th Cross Road, Malleswaram West, Banglore-560055, IN
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Information Studies, Vol 15, No 1 (2009), Pagination: 41-50Abstract
Briefly describes the demonstration of the application of mobile telephony to enable access to and delivery of literacy to vast numbers of rural children in India. The thee projects (MILLEE, Idea Cellular, AKSHYA) briefly described here have as one of their laudable social objectives "Education for All." The mobile learning and teaching strategy offers an affordable solution to overcome or bypass the several barriers and obstacles to deliver learning to rural children. With the extension of broadband and 3-G facilities to cover rural areas the rural literacy will receive a great push. The co-creation of content is stressed: teachers familiar with the specific rural environment, parents, and elders in the rural area, people with local language competence, social-anthropologists, and others concerned with development of rural children should collaborate with the technical personnel, image creators and media artists in co-creating innovative, relevant lessons and messages for delivery to the rural children.References
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- Building a Thesaurus for a Specialized Subject:A Case Report
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Information Studies, Vol 15, No 1 (2009), Pagination: 61-64Abstract
Describes briefly the selection of terms for and the design and development of a thesaurus for the special subject tuberculosis using Unesco's WINISIS software.Keywords
Thesaurus, Tuberculosis, Design and Development.- Bibliographic Control in Tamil Studies:A Proposal
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Information Studies, Vol 15, No 2 (2009), Pagination: 65-66Abstract
"Tamil, one oi' the classical languages of India, is also one of the few languages of contemporary India which has a recognizable and continuous classical past. According to Prof. S. Vaiyapuri Pillai it is difficult to fix with certainty the beginnings of Tamil language and literature. Perhaps, it is safe to assume that the Dravidian alphabet was used for literary purposes about the first century A.D. We might naturally expect that the Tamils had an ancient literature of which they can be legitimately proud. Their civilization is of great antiquity and their ruling dynasties played an important part in the third century B.C." (http://www.tamilnation.org/literature/index.htm)- A Knowledge Organizing System for Humanistic Disciplines with Enhanced Capabilities:Case Studies
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1 Contact: 216, 4th Main Road, 16th Cross Road, Malleswaram West, Bangalore-560055, IN
2 DRTC/ISI, 8th Mile, Mysore Road, Bangalore 560059, IN
1 Contact: 216, 4th Main Road, 16th Cross Road, Malleswaram West, Bangalore-560055, IN
2 DRTC/ISI, 8th Mile, Mysore Road, Bangalore 560059, IN
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Information Studies, Vol 15, No 2 (2009), Pagination: 75-94Abstract
This paper presents an overview and some case studies of interfacing and mutual synergy between Tamil studies on the one hand and knowledge organizing tools on the other. The case studies arose from the ongoing work of designing and developing a Tamil-English bilingual information retrieval thesaurus for the digital library of the Central Institute for Classical Tamil, Chennai, naming practices and the related cultural practices, homonyms and homographs, literary devices and a new semantic relationship category (pseudo-antonym). An analysis of the nature of relationships between concepts in the bilingual thesaurus could be used as the basis for identifying ontological categories. Such studies of interfacing gives scope for comparative studies, knowledge discovery and identification of areas for further research in Tamil studies and in the field of knowledge organizing tools.Keywords
Knowledge Organizing System, Knowledge Organizing Tools, Bilingual Thesaurus, Multi-Lingual Thesaurus, Interface with Subject Research, Knowledge Discovery, Cultural Practices, Homographs, Ontology, Concept Relationships, Pseudo Antonym.References
- Murugan, V. (2000). Tolkappiam in English: translation with the Tamil text transliteration in the Roman Script, introduction, glossary and illustrations. (Project Director: Dr. G. John Samuel). Chennai: Institute of Asian Studies. ISBN: 81-87892-6.
- Neelameghan, A. (2007). Bilingual Tamil-English thesaurus for use in document indexing and retrieval. Chemmozhi, 1(3); p. 6-7.
- Neelameghan, A. (2007). Online integrated use of bilingual thesaurus + Colon Classification + lexicon: a case study in the domain of Tamil classics. Information Studies, 13(4);p.207-218.
- Neelameghan, A. (2007). Ontological categories and semantic relationships. (Semantic Relationships in Knowledge Organization - Update 2). Information Studies, 13(1); p. 61-64.
- Neelameghan, A. (2008) Homographs, homonyms and cultural practices in relation to Tamil-English thesaurus. Information Studies, 14(2); p. 99-110.
- Neelameghan, A. (2008). "Itself an Education" [Editorial]. Information Studies, 14(3); p. 133-134.
- Neelameghan, A. and Parthasarqthy, S (2008). Literary devices in Tamil scholarly communications. Information Studies, 14(1); p. 15-38.
- Neelameghan, A. and Raghavan, K.S. (2005). Am online multi-lingual multi-faith thesaurus: a progress report on F-THES. Webology, 2(4), http://www.webology.ir/2005/v2n4/19.html
- Neelameghan, A. and Raghavan, K.S. (2007). Online bilingual thesaurus for subjects in the humanities; a case study. International Conference on Semantic Web and Digital Libraries, ICSD 2007, Bangalore, 21-23 February 2007 I Ed. By A.R.D. Prasad and Devika P. MadaUi; p. 489-505.
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- Sources of Tamil Terms:Contributions of Constantino Giuseppe Beschi (1680 -1746)
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Information Studies, Vol 15, No 3 (2009), Pagination: 129-130Abstract
Knowledge organizing tools (KOTs) include classification schemes, thesauri, taxonomies, semantic networks, etc. A preliminary step in designing and developing a KOT, say for a given subject field, is to create a corpus of terms representing the concepts in the field(sO selected, preferably showing the interrelationship among the concepts to facilitate organization and interlinking of the terms in the scheme for classification, thesaurus, etc. Existing thesauri, schemes for classification, dictionaries / glossaries of terms, and representative collection of documents in or covering the field can be of much help for this purpose.References
- Guldner, B. (1907). Costanzo Giuseppe Beschi. In The Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02526c.htm
- Guldner, Benedict. "Costanzo Giuseppe Beschi." The Catholic Encyclopedia. Vol. 2. New York: Robert Appleton Company, 1907. 1 Mar. 2009
- Tamil Figures of Speech:Categorization
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Information Studies, Vol 15, No 3 (2009), Pagination: 141-164Abstract
Briefly describes literary devices used in prose, poetry and discourses. A figure of speech (FOS) is a literary device. In knowledge organization tools, such as, schemes for classification, thesauri, a FOS, generally displays or implies a lateral relationship (non-hierarchic associative relationships between two or more concepts/entities. Mentions with examples some of the groupings/categorizations of FOSs used in the English compositions... Presents a list of Tamil FOS grouped According to function nd criteria for selection of FOS for practical application.Keywords
Tamil, Literary Devices, Figures of Speech, Categorization, List.References
- Bradshaw, Robert I. Figures of speech. http://www.biblicalstudies.orp.uk/article idioms.html (visited June 2009)
- Brainan, Jay (2007). Literary devices, www.mrbrainan.com (visited May 2009)
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- Neelameghan, A.and Parthasarathy, S. (2008). Literary devices in Tamil scholarly communications. Informtion Studies, 14(1); p.15-38.
- Neelameghan, A and Raghavan, K.S, (2005). Semantics of relationships in knowledge organization: lateral relationships. SRELS Journal of Information Management, 42(4); p. 361-382.
- Niquette, Paul (2005). Figures of speech. http://www.niquette.com/books/sophmag/figspch.htm
- Rhyme schemes, Wikipedia. http://en.wikipedi.org/wiki/Figure_of_speech
- Scaife, Ross (2004). A glossary of rhetorical terms with examples http://www.ukv.edu/AS/Classics/rhetoric.html
- Tamil lexicon (1924-1939). Published under the authority of the University of Madras. Madras: University of Madras. Reprint 1982; v.I-VI -i- Supplement. The contents also accessible online: Univ.of Chicago http://dsal.uchicago.edu/dictionaries/tamil-lex/
- Williams, Grant. Figures of speech, http://www.glaxv.com/review/955536-839221/Figures_of_speech_Tables.htm
- WordNet 2.1 (online)
- Caturakarati by Veeramamunivar Constantino Giuseppe Beschi
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Information Studies, Vol 15, No 4 (2009), Pagination: 193-199Abstract
In an earlier editorial {Information Studies, vl5(3), 2009 July, p. 129- 130) I wrote briefly on the contributions of the Italian Jesuit Fr. Constantino Giuseppe Beschi (1680-1740) to Tamil scholarship. His four-part Caturakarati (first publication 1732), a Tamil lexicon is useful as a source of Tamil terms to build thesaurus, scheme for classification, and other vocabulary management tools for use in information retrieval systems for classical Tamil.- A Web Source on Health Information for Media Personnel
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Information Studies, Vol 14, No 1 (2008), Pagination: 1-2Abstract
GlobalHealthReporting.org is a leading web resource for HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria. Run by the Kaiser Family Foundation with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, it has recently "launched a new video library providing television reporters and filmmakers with AIDS-related, rights-free, cover footage of Africa, Asia (including India), Latin America and the Caribbean". The objective is to increase awareness of the global health challenges the world faces today. The Kaiser Family Foundation is a "non-profit, private operating foundation dedicated to providing information and analysis on health care issues to policymakers, the media, the health care community, and the general public".- Literary Devices in Tamil Scholarly Communications
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Information Studies, Vol 14, No 1 (2008), Pagination: 15-38Abstract
Briefly describes the Vedic standards of exposition (authorial work) - Prabhu Sammita (seminal standard), Suhrit Sammita (near- semintil work, scholarly communications), Kanta Sammita (popular standard) and Sisu Sammita (children's standard)- and the parallel typology of compositions mentioned in the ancient Tamil classic TolkAppiam. TolkAppiam provides also standards and guidelines for various types of exposition. Discusses the planes work - idea plane and verbal plane and notational plane - involved in most intellectual expositions; enumerates the likely fallacies and faults that may occur in the idea and verbal planes respectively, as enumerated by S.R.Ranganathan. Authors use various devices / techniques to aid readers / listeners to grasp and understand betteran exposition. Over thirty literary devices {utti), including those proposed in TolkAppiam, are enumerated, grouped into nine categories. Shows that an information indexing and retrieval tool, such as a thesaurus, can also aid researches and knowledge discovery in the subject / domain covered by it.References
- Braiman, Jay (2007), Literary devices, www.mrbraiman.com [visited Dec. 2007]
- Murugan, V. (2000). Tolkappiam in English: Translation, with the Tamil text Transliteration in the Roman script, Introduction, glossary and illustrations. (Project Director: Dr. G. John Samuel). Chennai: Institute of Asian Studies. ISBN 81-87892-05-6
- Neelameghan, A. (1975). Presentation of ideas in technical writing. Delhi: Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd. © Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science. ISBN 07069-03404
- —(2007). Bilingual Tamil-English thesaurus for use in document indexing and refrieval. Chemmozhi, vl (3); April-June; p. 6-7.
- — and Raghavan, K.S. (2007). Online bilingual thesaurus for subjects in the humanities: a case study. International Conference on Semantic Web & Semantic Web, ICSD 2007, Bangalore 21-23 February 2007 I Edited by A.R.D. Prasad and Devika P. Madalli; p. 489-505.
- Ranganathan, S. R. {Ed.) (1963). What of documents. Sec. 4. In: Documentations and its ^cett; chapter Bl.
- — (1966). Technical report - structure and presentation. ISI Bulletin, 18; p. 272.
- Tamil lexicon. Published under the authority of the University of Madras. Madras: University of Madras; 1924-1939. Reprint 1982. v. I-VI + Supplement
- Programmes and Projects of the Centre of Excellence for Classical Tamil:A Case Study in Knowledge Audit, Knowledge Management
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Information Studies, Vol 14, No 1 (2008), Pagination: 51-58Abstract
Briefly describes some of the major programmes, projects and activities of the Centre of Excellence for Classical Tamil (CECT), and considers them as examples of knowledge audit and knowledge management.References
- Chemmozhi (2007), vl. no. 1 and no. 2
- Conducting a knowledge audit. (2005) (website) KnowMap: the Knowledge Management, Auditing and Mapping Magazine [31 May 2005 update]
- Haravu, L.J. (2002). Lectures on knowledge management: Paradigms, challenges and Opportunities. Bangalore: SRELS.
- Neelameghan, A. (2007). Online integrated use of bilingual thesaurus + Colon Classification • + Lexicon: A case study in the domain of Tamil classics. Information Studies, v. 13, no. 4; p.207-218.
- Neelameghan, A. and Raghavan, K.S. (2007). Online bilingual thesaurus for subjects in the himianities: A case study. International Conference on Semantic Web & Digital Libraries. ICSD 2007, Bangalore, 21-23 February 2007 I Edited by A.R.D. Prasad and Devika P. MadalH; p. 489-505.
- Sharada, B. and Alka, Manju (2007). Development of classical Tamil digital library: CIIL experience. International Conference on Semantic Web & Digital Libraries. ICSD 2007, Bangalore, 21-23 February 2007 I Edited by A.R.D. Prasad and Devika P. Madalli; p. 351 [offprint]
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- Multiple Names of Hindu Deities:Representation in Thesaurus
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Information Studies, Vol 14, No 2 (2008), Pagination: 67-69Abstract
A paper published in this issue (p.99-110) deals with the handling of certain Tamil homographs in thesauri. Similar problems arise with multiple names of Hindu deities. These problems were encountered while developing a Tamil- English bi-lingual thesaurus for classical Tamil studies.- Homographs, Homonyms and Cultural Practices in Relation to Tamil-English Thesaurus
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Information Studies, Vol 14, No 2 (2008), Pagination: 99-109Abstract
This paper briefly discusses homonym and homograph problems encountered in developing a Tamil-English bi-lingual thesaurus, and the reasons for the occurrence of certain types of homographs in classical Tamil (cankam and pre-cankam period - 3rd century BCE and earlier). The latter appears to be the manifestation of a cultural / linguistic behavioural pattern of Tamil people of those times. Similar naming practices among certain North American indigenous people are also noted.References
- Neelameghan, A. Online integrated use of bilingual thesaurus + Colon Classification + Lexicon: a case study in the domain of Tamil classics. Information Studies, 13(4); 2007; p. 207-218.
- Raghavan, K.S. and Neelameghan, A. Design and Development of a Bi-lingual Thesaurus lor Classical Tamil Studies: Experiences and Issues. 10th biennial International Conference of the International Society for Knowledge Organization (ISKO), Montreal, Canada, 5-8 August, 2008.
- "Itself an Education"
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Information Studies, Vol 14, No 3 (2008), Pagination: 133-134Abstract
The process of designing a scheme for classification and the use / application of classification is "Itself an Education" (Palmer, 1971). This is true of other knowledge organization tools - taxonomy, thesauri, self-organizing systems, etc-as well.References
- Neelameghan, A. (2007). Value addition by online integration of knowledge organization tools: a case study of a bilingual thesaurus + Colon Classification + lexicon. International Conference on Future of Knowledge Organization in the Networked Environment, Bangalore, 3-5 September 2007 (IKONE 2007). Edited by K.S. Raghavan, p. 115-130. [Bangalore, India: ISI/DRTC, 2007]
- Neelameghan, A. (2008). Homographs, homonyms and cultural practices in relation to Tamil-English thesaurus. Information Studies, 14(2); p.99-110.
- Neelameghan, A. and Parthasarathy, S. (2008). Literary devices in Tamil scholarly communicadoas. Information Studies, 14(1); p. 15-38.
- Looking Forward:Knowledge Society and Libraries in 2020
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Information Studies, Vol 14, No 4 (2008), Pagination: 201-212Abstract
These days the terms "Information Society", "Knowledge Society", and "Cyberspace" frequently occur in discussions and papers on the perceived paradigm shifts in society. Let us consider the definition and scope of each of these.References
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- Library and Information Services:User-Centric Models
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Information Studies, Vol 14, No 4 (2008), Pagination: 249-256Abstract
User-centricism is the basic tenet of library and information service. The principal resource of a library of any type is the service professional who can coordinate, connect, and integrate all other resources to serve users Gives selected quotes from the works of S.R. Ranganathan and from current writings on enterprise management experts. Practising library and information professionals (LISP) should evaluate, select, and adapt new techniques and devices for information processing and handling as they emerge, integrating them with the basic and time-tested tools and techniques that LISP already possesses to achieve the primary goal of library and information service to the fullest extent in the dynamic cyber age. Emphasises that LISPs must research more than ever and in-depth, individually and collaboratively among themselves and with information users and experts in other cognate disciplines, to co-create innovations and contribute new ideas and new techniques to assist users in their interest areas, so as to push further the borders of information science and practices. Some case notes are cited. In this context those concerned with the education and training of library professionals need to understand and be able to evaluate the emerging ideas, techniques and technologies so as to create a basis for and in-depth review and possible revision of, the curricula of library and information science as may be necessary for the cyber age now and in the future.References
- Prahalad, C.K. and Krishnan, M.S. (2008). The new age of innovation: driving cocreated value through global networks. Tata-McGrawHill. ISBN-10: 0-07-024861-3.
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- Knowledge Management in Schools and Role of the School Library/Media Centre
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Information Studies, Vol 13, No 1 (2007), Pagination: 5-22Abstract
Presents extracts from reports of surveys and studies of the impact of school library/media centre on academic performance and behavior of students in elementary and secondary schools. In general, the literature and survey reports affirm that in schools, students' academic performance (and in tests) is significantly better where the school library is managed by professionally qualified high-performing library/media specialist Although socio-economic factors relating to student, family, and school affect academic success, school library characteristics account for up to eight percent of the variance in reading-related test scenes. Inequity in die quality and availability of library resources do exist between both high- and low-poverty schools as well as high- and low-performing schools. Effective library professionals perform a variety of tasks, inclining student instruction and teachers' professionals development; they not only manage the library and its services but also create environments in which there can occur creative and collaborative activities. There is a need fin- local, evidence-based practice if the roles of the school library and teacher-Librarian in student leaning are to be valued in the way that the researches suggests. Such research is an important strategic tool for raising the profile and prestige of library/media professionals and for reinforcing in the minds of policy-makers and school communities the crucial contribution that school libraries can make to student achievement. Most of the studies have been done in schools of more develop societies. Quite a few of the findings may be applicable to schools in developing country environments also but the impact of diversity of culture, language, socio-economic factors, paucity of resources, low literary rate, gender issues etc., quite commonly prevalent in developing environments need to be examined.References
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- Ontological Categories and Semantic Relationships (Semantic Relationships in Knowledge Organization-Update 2)
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Information Studies, Vol 13, No 1 (2007), Pagination: 61-64Abstract
The ideas in this note on Ontological Categories arose while developing a Tamil-English bilingual thesaurus for classical Tamil studies. Therefore, they are based on concepts, categories, meanings, and relationships derived from some of the sources used in building the corpus of terms for the bilingual thesaurus — the University of Madras Tamil Lexicon, 1926-1939 (reprint 1982), v. I-VI, print edition and online version of the University of Chicago [Dictionaries of South- Asian Languages] (1,2). This online version gives the descriptor terms in ASCII format as well as in Unicode compliant Tamil script. The transliteration of Tamil terms used in this note is that followed by the University of Cologne online searchable version of the Tamil Lexicon (3).References
- Tamil lexicon. Published under the authority of the University of Madras. Madras: University of Madras; 1924-1939. Reprint 1982. v. I-VI + Supplement
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- Dr. S. R. Ranganathan on 'Documentation' and DRTC
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Information Studies, Vol 13, No 2 (2007), Pagination: 65-71Abstract
One of the earliest notes on 'documentation' by Dr. S.R.Ranganathan (SRR) was in a piece that he wrote on National Central Library: Development of Information Bureau, published in The Hindu Weekly Magazine, 1932 October 4. His scholarly writings on the subject began in the latter half of the 1940s: For example: "Classification and international documentation", Rev. Doc. v. 14 (1947); p. 154- 177; "Wider aspects of collaboration," Aslib Proc. v.l (1949); p. 127; "Documentation," Libri, 1 (1951); p. 257-288. He contributed over a hundred papers on various aspects of the subject since then especially on what we now call 'knowledge organization* and on documentation support for productivity in scientific and scholarly research and in industries. Documentation and its facets: being a symposium of seventy papers by thirty-two authors (Edited by S:R. Ranganathan; Delhi: Asia Pub. House) appeared in 1963, soon after the establishment of the Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC) as a division of the Indian Statistical Institute, in Bangalore. His last book on 'documentation'- Documentation: genesis and development (Delhi: Vikas) was published in 1973. SRR is known the world over as the 'Father of Library Movement in India' and as a pioneer in formulating the 'laws of library science.' His contributions to the theory and practice of subject classification and subject indexing, both based on the principles of subject analysis and synthesis, are found to be applicable to knowledge organization in the digital environment as well.- Knowledge Management in Relation to Indigenous and Marginalized Communities in the Digital Era
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Information Studies, Vol 13, No 2 (2007), Pagination: 73-100Abstract
This paper discusses: a) Some features of the emerging knowledge society including the convergence of information and communication technologies (ICTs) enabling seamless access, to a vast and varied information and knowledge sources from anywhere at any time, in the expanding digital space and concomitant globalization; b) a sizeable part of the rural population, especially in developing countries and the indigenous communities even in developed countries, do not appear to be fully benefiting by the developments mentioned above; c) However, there are attempts to use ICTs to reach out to indigenous and marginalized rural communities with a view to empowering them - e-governance, providing access to a variety of government documents, village kiosks, extending cellphone facilities, wireless technology, land-sat imaging and remote sensing, geographical information systems etc. d) Knowledge management (KM) at present largely relates to enterprise / institutional management, but its scope can be widened taking into account new parameters (e.g. culture, language etc.) and applied to community knowledge management - empowering rural and indigenous communities and enabling the sharing of the tacit community knowledge, as implied by equity and justice in governance; e) the wealth of knowledge, especially tacit knowledge, acquired by indigenous communities needs to be shared and used for the benefit of the nation as a whole and the global community of nations and nation states; e) how the judicious application of information and communication technologies supported by human intervention may be used to move toward achieving what is proposed above. We also mention some of the barriers to introducing new ideas in rural communities; and what types of knowledge, skills, and experience that information providers to such communities need to have are mentioned. Present some illustrative case studies. Concludes that librarians, information specialists, and media specialists (the gatherers, storers, and dispensers of knowledge) can lead the way to help these people, protect the indigenous and rural peoples' knowledge, homelands, and their very lives., and facilitate the exchange of ideas, building trust and understanding,, while exploring technological avenues in reaching out to the hitherto unreached.References
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- Scollon, D. (2001). Survivors: For Borneo's People, It's Not Just a TV Show. Earth Island Journal, 15(4), 2000-01, Winter; p. 10.
- Shiva, V. (2000). Staying alive: women, ecology and development. London: Zed Books.
- Sprague, S. (2004). Maya People of Guatemala Recover after Generations of Oppression - Central America. Native Americas, Spring, 54-59.
- Upadhya, P.V., & Ravichandra Rao, I.K. (2001). Rural community development information service and related aspects: a literature review. Information Studies, 7(3-4), 191-250.
- Information and Communication Technologies in Schools
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Information Studies, Vol 13, No 3 (2007), Pagination: 125-130Abstract
The PLATO system at the University of Illinois (UI) over four decades ago to introduce computers in teaching and learning in schools was a pioneering experiment. The system designed for Computer-Based Education originated in the early 1960s at the UI Urbana campus. "Professor Don Bitzer, an electrical engineer, became interested in using computers for teaching and with some colleagues founded the Computer-based Education Research Laboratory (CERL)." The group of collaborating engineers designed PLATO's hardware; and for the software, Bitzer was assisted by a group of interested academics ranging from university professors to high school students. The system was at least a dozen years ahead of its time in many ways.- Seminal Mnemonic and Leitmotif
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Information Studies, Vol 13, No 4 (2007), Pagination: 1-2Abstract
WorNet 2.1 defines a Mnemonic as a device, such as, a rhyme or acronym used to aid recall.
Mnemonics connotes a method - a way of doing something, especially a systematic way, implying an orderly logical arrangement, usually in steps - to aid the memory, that is, in remembering (Ranganathan, 1967).
- Online Integrated Use of Bilingual Thesaurus + Colon Classification + Lexicon:A Case Study in the Domain of Tamil Classics
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1 DRTC/ISI. Bangalore 560059, IN
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Information Studies, Vol 13, No 4 (2007), Pagination: 207-218Abstract
Presents a case study of an online integrated use of knowledge organization tools (KOTs) namely. Colon Classification + bi-lingual thesaurus + lexicons (through hyperlinking) in Ihe domain of Tamil classics. The facility' enhances and facilitates access to, retrieval from and organization of, resource materials, thus giving added value to KOTs in information systems.References
- Manicv, J. (1997). Database merging and the compatibility of indexing languages. Knowledge Organization, 24 (4); p. 213-224.
- Morris, Jane, Beghtol, Clare, and Hirst, Graeme (2003). Temi relationships and their contribution to text semantics and information literacy through lexical cohesion, hup ://wvw.cais.cais-acsi.cay search.asp?year=2003/
- Neelameghan, A. and Prasad, K.N. (2201). Digitized schemes for subject classification and thesauri: complementary role*;. In: National Seminar on Classification in the Digillal Environment. Bangalore, 9-/1 August 20011 Edited by A. Neelameghan and K.N. Prasad; Paper J. p. 97-108
- Neelameghan. A. and Raghavan, K.S. (2005). An online multi-lingual multi-faith thesaurus: a progress report on F-THES. Webology, 2(4). http://wvv.webology.ir/2005/v2n4/al9.html
- Neelameghan, A. and Raghavan. K.S (2007). Online bilingual thesaurus for subjects in the humanities: a case study. International Conference on Semantic Web & Digital Libraries, ICSD 2007. Bangalore. 21-23 Februaiy. 2007 I Edited by A.R.D.Prasad and Dcika P. Madalli; p. 489-505
- Neelameghan, A. and Satish, K. (2004). Knowledge diffusion in clusters of web-based communities: a case study. lADJS/WBC 2004, Lisbon, Paper 11.
- Palmer, Bernard 1. (1962; 1971). Itself an education: (six lectures on classification). London: The Library Association; 1961. Second edition containing a continuation by Derek Austin entitled 'Two steps forward...'. 1971.
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- Ranganathan, S.R. and Thillainayagam, V. (1963). Subforms of Tamil poetry and iheir c-ASSfQQ.ion. Annals of Library Science, 10 (3-4); p. 175-186.
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- Community Knowledge
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Information Studies, Vol 12, No 1 (2006), Pagination: 1-4Abstract
In most developing countries over 70 per cent of their population live in rural areas. They are mostly illiterate or semi-literate. They live in vast numbers of rural villages, often spread out, into small communities. But they form a vital cog in the national economy as they produce the raw materials for food, clothing, and shelter that are converted into consumable products, used and enjoyed by a much larger population in the urban and semi-urban population nationally and even internationally. They also constitute a vital base of a democratic socio-political system. They live close to nature and have the knowledge of and stake in, nurture and preservation of nature's offerings - their environment - for survival, and well being. They have skills in crafts, use of colours, and an integrated view of well being - physical, mental, and spiritual. Much of this applies to the marginalized indigenous communities in the technologically and economically advanced countries as well.References
- Bist-Joshi, Swapna (2005). Fight for survival. The Hindu, Magazine, 13 November; p. 4.
- Draffan, George and Jensen, Derrick (2005). Strangely like war: the global assault on forests. Dehradun, India: Natraj Publishers.
- McKie, Robib (2005). Ancient legends give early warning of modem disasters: the new science of geomythology is being harnessed by researchers who beUeve folkore can save lifes. the Observer, 4 December. (Guardian Newspapers Limited).
- Menon, Meena (2005). Unease over environment clearances: the draft Environment Impact Assessment notification draws protests. The Hindu, Education Supplemen. 23 November; p. 11.
- Neelameghan, A. and Chester, Greg (2006). Environmental knowledge and marginalized communities: the last mile connectivity [under publication]
- Soni, Vikram (2005). Tribal people and preserving prime forests. The Hindu. 29 November.
- Swaminathan, M.S. (2005). Mission 2007: every village a knowledge centre. The Hindu. 25 November.
- Semantics of Relationships in Knowledge Organization-Lateral Relationships:Update 1
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1 Documentati(m Research & Training Centre, ISI, 8th Mile, Mysore Road, Bangalore S600S9.
2 Documentation Research and Training Centre, ISI, 8th Mile, Mysore Road, Bangalore 560059
1 Documentati(m Research & Training Centre, ISI, 8th Mile, Mysore Road, Bangalore S600S9.
2 Documentation Research and Training Centre, ISI, 8th Mile, Mysore Road, Bangalore 560059
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Information Studies, Vol 12, No 2 (2006), Pagination: 115-122Abstract
Several lateral relationships (non-hierarchic associative relationships) of the category Transformation/Emergence/Metamorphosis are presented with examples. These are modifications and additions to the earlier list of 54 types of lateral relationships grouped into 9 categories.References
- Downes, Stephen (2005). An introduction to connective knowledge. [Web doctiffittttt; posted 22 December 2005]. http:/Avww.downes.ca/cgi-bin/page.cgi?post=33034
- Neelameghan, A. and Raghavan, K.S. (2005) Semantics of relationships in knowledge organization: lateral relationships. SRELS Journal of Information Management, 42(4); December 2005; p.361-382.
- E-Communities, Social Networks and Knowledge Management
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1 216, 4th Main Road, 16th Cross Road, Malleswaram West, Bangalore 560055, IN
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Information Studies, Vol 12, No 2 (2006), Pagination: 123-130Abstract
Against the background of global connectivity and formation of e-communities, this p{q)er examines some intra- and inter-community communications and exchanges, other than scholarly and business communications, and the impact of information and communication technologies (ITCs) in this context Considers some positive aspects of ITC applications, such as, acceleration of empowerment, creation of a more level playing field, facilitation of expression of and greater visibility to the needs and aspirations of the community, and utilization of the tacit 'community knowledge' for the welfare of the larger society. Suggests that knowledge management ideas can be applied to e-communities taking into consideration some additional parameters.References
- Biniyat, Luka (2006). Mobile fastest way to bridge digital divides in Africa, says GSMA. (Vanguard). Posted to the Web, Monday, April 03.
- Bist-Joshi, Swapna (2005). Fight for survival. the Hindu Magazine, 13 November; p.4.
- Haravu, L.J. (2002). Lectures on knowledge management: paradigms, challenges and opportunities. Ed. by A. Neelameghan. (Sarada Ranganathan Endowment Lectures Series, 22,2000). Bangalore: Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science; 2002.
- Harkin, James (2006). Social netwwking. Tite Guardian, April IS. http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/stoty10... 17S4398.00.html
- Joshua, Istifanus and Ojong, Mary M. (2006). Prismers: the forgotten HIV/AIDS risk group. http://allafrica.com/stories/200512030032.html
- Kumar, S. (2001). Indigenous communities' knowledge of local ecological services. Economic and Political Weekly, 28 July.
- Mckie, Rob (2005). Ancient legends give early warning of modem disasters: the new science of geomythology is being harnessed by researchers who believe folklore can save lives. The Observer (Guardian Newspapers Limited), 4 December.
- Malhotra, Yogesh (1998). Knowledge management, knowledge organization and knowledge workers: a view from the front lines. URL: http://www.brint.com/interview/maeiLhtm
- Menon, Meena (2005). Unease over environment clearances: the draft Environment Impact Assessment notification draws protests. The Hindu Education Supplement, 23 November, p. 11.
- Neelameghan, A. (2006). E-Communities, Community Knowledge, and Knowledge Management KnowGenesis International Journal for Technical Communication. www.knowgenesis.net/joumaI (under publication).
- Neelameghan, A. and Chester, Greg (2006). Environmental knowledge and marginalized communities: the last mile connectivity. Webology, 3(1), March.
- Soni, Vikram (2005). Tribal people and preserving prime forests. The Hindu, 29 November.
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- Swaminathan, M.S. (2005). Mission 2007: every village a knowledge centre. The Hindu, 25 November.
- Wolf, Richard K. (2006). The black cow's footprint - time space ami music in the lives of the Kotos of South India. Delhi
- Social Messaging and Networking
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Information Studies, Vol 12, No 3 (2006), Pagination: 131-134Abstract
The objective of social networking is to enable people to come together to exchange information and ideas and to act collaboratively on anything of common interest. In the age of information and communication technologies (ICTs), the emphasis is on the application of these technologies to achieve the objective. Social networking without the use of ICTs has been practised for a long time.References
- Menon, Asha S (2006). Let's message a change. The Hindu MetroPlus, 6 July 2006. [http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehinduy2006/07/06/stories/200607060/080/01.htm]
- Neelameghan, A; Chester, Greg. (2006). Environmental knowledge and marginalized communities: the last mile connectivity. Webolog. 3(1); p. 21-27 [http://www.webology.ir/2006/v3/nl/a24.html/]
- Rheingold, Howard (2006). Smartmobs: the next social revolution; smartmobs and the power of mobile many. [http://www.smartmobs.com/]
- Digitization in Preparing Dr. S.R. Ranganathan CD
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Information Studies, Vol 11, No 2 (2005), Pagination: 71-77Abstract
This paper briefly describes the preparation of a CD product on Dr. S.R. Ranganathan's life and works and the digitization involved therein. The project was partially supported by CSIR/NISSAT (now NISCAIR).- Bibliometric Support to Medical Historiography:A Case Study of the Incidence of Communicable Diseases in 19th Century India
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1 Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, 702, 42nd Cross, III Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore 560010, IN
2 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Mysore Road, 8th Mile, R.V. College Post, Bangalore 560059, IN
1 Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, 702, 42nd Cross, III Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore 560010, IN
2 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Mysore Road, 8th Mile, R.V. College Post, Bangalore 560059, IN
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Information Studies, Vol 11, No 2 (2005), Pagination: 79-90Abstract
This paper describes a general model for analysing the pattem(s) of incidence of events(s), using, as a case study the incidence of certain communicable diseases in India in the 19th century. Applies bibliometrics in data analysis and interprets the findings in relation to the health environment and preventive measures. Unlike in the usual bibliometric studies in which one would particularly look for the peaks, the high incidence rate of the object under study, in the case of communicable diseases we are more interested in the 'trough' part of the graph showing the low or no incidence of the disease. Emphasizes that such informetric studies by information professionals can assist and support medical historiography.References
- Pritchard, A. Statistical bibliography or bibliometrics. Journal of Doc.(London), 25; 1969; p. 348-349.
- Ravichandra Rao, I.K. and Neelameghan, A. From Librametry to informetrics: an overview and Ranganathan's contributions. Libri (Copenhagen), 42(1); 1992; p. 242-257.
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- Knowledge and Skills for Content Organization in Web-Based Products
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Information Studies, Vol 11, No 3 (2005), Pagination: 139-144Abstract
The knowledge and skill required of the information professional to function effectively in the digital library environment are influenced by:
• The nature of the environment in which he/she is expected to perform;
• The changing demands and expectations of information users; and
• The types of products and services to be developed and provided to meets those demands and expectations.
In the light of these issues, this paper briefly examines the knowledge and skills required for developing web-based information products and services.