E-Resources and Digital Services
Contents: Preface. 1. E-resources. 2. Open access and publishers. 3. Library services for distance education. 4. DELNET services for distance education. 5. Price verification in book acquisition. 6. Research collaboration. 7. Public libraries for science awareness. 8. Public libraries and digital initiatives. 9. Digital libraries and Ranganathan. 11. Stock verification. 12. Sixth pay commission. Index.
This book is presented in 12 chapters. The first chapter on e-resources presents a step by step account of how effectively a library should deal with the same. The second chapter surveys the response towards open access by few prominent scholarly publishers. How digital media can play a lead role in distance education is highlighted in chapter 3. The next chapter provides a thought on how the key services of DELNET could rescue geographically disperse resource starved distance learners. Chapter 5 presents a case study on the crucial problem of price verification of books purchased in a library. The next chapter is on research collaboration of teachers of library science, librarians and library science students. How public libraries can be used effectively for spreading science awareness is discussed in chapter 7. Chapter 8 throws light on the need of digital enabling of public libraries for empowering the citizens. The seminal thoughts of Dr. S. R. Ranganathan find interesting applications in different emerging areas of library science and chapter 9 discusses possible applications of his research on digital libraries. Prof. P.N. Kaula lived a life rich in legacy and professionalism and chapter 10 is a reflection of this. Chapter 11 suggests libraries should practice stock accountability than stock verification. The last chapter is about some of the anomalies with respect to library positions in the aftermath of the adoption of the sixth pay commission regulations.
This book is presented in 12 chapters. The first chapter on e-resources presents a step by step account of how effectively a library should deal with the same. The second chapter surveys the response towards open access by few prominent scholarly publishers. How digital media can play a lead role in distance education is highlighted in chapter 3. The next chapter provides a thought on how the key services of DELNET could rescue geographically disperse resource starved distance learners. Chapter 5 presents a case study on the crucial problem of price verification of books purchased in a library. The next chapter is on research collaboration of teachers of library science, librarians and library science students. How public libraries can be used effectively for spreading science awareness is discussed in chapter 7. Chapter 8 throws light on the need of digital enabling of public libraries for empowering the citizens. The seminal thoughts of Dr. S. R. Ranganathan find interesting applications in different emerging areas of library science and chapter 9 discusses possible applications of his research on digital libraries. Prof. P.N. Kaula lived a life rich in legacy and professionalism and chapter 10 is a reflection of this. Chapter 11 suggests libraries should practice stock accountability than stock verification. The last chapter is about some of the anomalies with respect to library positions in the aftermath of the adoption of the sixth pay commission regulations.
