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Web logs are a recent technology in Information Communication. The present paper explains about Web logs. The information available in web logs is also discussed. There are different kinds of web logs based on their information content. The web logs are advantageous to the Library and Library professionals in providing Information Services. The paper discusses about the usefulness and advantages of Web logs to the Library.

Keywords

Online Information Sources, Web logs.

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Biometric Security Technology for Libraries

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Authors

Praveenkumar Kumbargoudar ¹, Mamata Mestri ¹

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1 Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 585 106, Karnataka, IN

Source

Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 45, No 1 (2008), Pagination: 37-44

Abstract

The paper analyzed the need for different kinds of information security in the libraries. Further, the different information security systems and technological trends such as RFID Systems, Electromagnetic Security Systems and Smart Card Security Systems are studied with reference to information security in the libraries. The paper is concluded with remarks to choose the best information security system for libraries considering several factors such as cost, nature of users, and nature of the organization etc.

Keywords

Information Security, Library Security, Biometric Security, Biometric Technology.

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