P. Saraswathi ¹, G. R. Nambratha ², D. Giddaiah ³

Affiliations
1 University Library, Mysore University, Mysore, IN
2 University Library Mysore University, Mysore, IN
3 University Library, Mysore University, Manasagangotri, Mysore, IN

Abstract

The article deliberates on the changing role of the librarians in the virtual/digital era. Electronic information creates challenges for the library community at its very foundation, moving it away from the traditional paper-and-print format to an ethereal world of circuits and connectivity. Now the concept of the library doesn‟t remain as a building or a physical repository that houses information. It has reached beyond the four walls of buildings. Librarians have a long history of adopting technology to enhance services. Librarians have changed themself from using early typewriters to the present internet. We are entering the virtual library phase and librarians have to use the changing technology to provide the best access and service to their patrons. Librarians are professionals trained in the acquisition, organization, retrieval, and dissemination of information. In essence, the practice of librarianship in the virtual library environment will not be very different from that in the traditional print-based library. Virtual library is not the ultimate answer to everyone's information needs. It is merely another step in a dynamic and evolutionary process. The traditional print library and its services will not disappear. Librarians must accept and adapt to the new techniques and systems. They must recognize the enormous potential of the virtual library, address the issues involved in its creation, and take a leadership role in integrating these new systems and services into libraries, for their own good and for the good of users.

Keywords

Librarian, Digital Era, Changing Role.

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P. Saraswathi ¹, A. Selvaraja ², D. Giddaiah ¹

Affiliations
1 Mysore University Library, Mysore, Karnataka, IN
2 DOS in Library and Information Science, Mysore University, Mysore, Karnataka, IN

Abstract

Information systems are changing the society. The ultimate scenario of the virtual society where all communication is electronic, and process such as tele-working, tele-learning and tele-conferencing or even video conference substitute the actual person to person contact, in which human beings satisfy their need for interaction with one another.

One of the clean realities is that online learning is an important and valuable new player in the educational world of todays.

Virtual references have strong base and they have the power to change the traditional library system. The virtual library, however, implies no physical location, whether for the end-user or the source. The men can access the information from anywhere and the information can be held anywhere.

One of the disadvantages of the virtual learning environment is the lack of face-to-face personal interaction which traditional educational contact promote, the virtual environment may not entirely replace traditional classrooms and teacher pupil contact.

Keywords

Virtual Library, Electronic Communication, Virtual Learning.

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P. Saraswathi ¹, D. Giddaiah ²

Affiliations
1 University Library, University of Mysore, Mysore, IN
2 University Library, Mysore University, Manasagangotri, Mysore, IN

Abstract

The study is indented to elicit opinions from the users of Internet Centre of University Library, Mysore, regarding the exploitation of Internet resources. A Questionnaire was used to make a survey of Internet facilities at the Internet Centre, University Library, Mysore. The analysis of the data thus covers "characteristics of study population, purposes of Internet use, most used Internet services, problems faced by the users while using the Internet services and suggestion made by the users for the future improvement of Internet services at Internet Centre, University Library- Mysore.

Keywords

Internet, Mysore University Library.

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M. Gopalswamy ¹, P. Saraswathi ²

Affiliations
1 Karnataka State Open University Library, Manasagangothri, Mysore 570006, IN
2 Mysore University Library, Manasagangotri, Mysore, IN

Abstract

This article provides an overview of Archives Office as a part of information centres. This study briefs about importance of archives institution, need for archival institution. It shows an overview of the interrelationships of objectives, programmes and service division and staffing structure in a local archives office which may develop in an office.

Keywords

Archives, Archive Office, Structure.

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P. Saraswathi ¹, S. Raghavendra ¹

Affiliations
1 Mysore University Library, Manasagangothri, Mysore, IN

Abstract

Study suggests that the periodical literature that are citing are mostly falling under different sub-disciplines. Citation analysis is needed in this study. The main objective of citation analysis is to evaluative and interpret citations received by articles, authors, institutions and other aggregates of scientific literature. The periodical literature contributed towards the field is widely scattered both under subject and origin.

Keywords

Cloning, Periodical Literature, Citation Analysis.

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