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Electronic Resources VS Printed Resources
Difference Between Electronic Resources and Printed Resources Many resources are available in electronic format (on CD ROM or online via web or dial-up access) as well as in print (hard copy). The same resource in multiple formats should be purchased only if they satisfy needs of different user groups and have an advantage in searching the data base as cost is a constraint. A decision to purchase a particular format or considering... Read more » -
Importance of Book Selection Policy in Library
Importance of Selection Policy: Selection Policy enables a library to achieve quality, objectivity and consistency in the process of selection and ensures that resources satisfy the information needs of the customers. Some libraries have separate selection and acquisition policies, while others put selection policy as a part of acquisition policy. Selection policy may include the following: (i) Core Collection: It includes resources that are critical for fulfilling the objectives of the parent... Read more » -
Authority File
A list of the headings selected for use in a catalogue, compiled as an official work of reference by the cataloguers for use in the cataloguing department. The file registers are approved form of each heading to eliminate further search if the same heading be required again for the cataloguing of later books. Name of persons, places, corporate bodies, conventional titles of anonymous works, series titles used as headings for series entries,... Read more » -
Borrowers Register
A record of those persons who have been issued membership cards or tickets, entitling them to borrow books from a library. In libraries using a book issue record which identifies readers by a number, the alphabetical and numerical files are needed. If readers numbers are not used in charging, a simple alphabetical file is found to be sufficient. Borrower register is also used for issuing books. It is also called as Ledger... Read more » -
Bookamatic
An addressograph-multigraph book charging system which uses embossed plastic bookcards and readers cards. These are inserted in an imprinter which records the details on the pre-numbered transaction slip which is produced in triplicate by means of carbons. One slip is inserted in the book pocket and a joined pair is filed in numerical order. When books are returned the slips are removed and later stored into numerical order to reveal missing numbers... Read more » -
BarCode
A set of parallel lines of varied thicknesses and space on products sold in supermarkets. The lines represent alphanumerical characters which can be recognized and interpreted by an optical scanner. The code represented by bars is known as Universal Product Code. It is specially designed label consisting of closely spaced lines of varying widths which is used to encode a numeric identifier. A typical bar code label measures 1.5 to 2 inches... Read more » -
Electronic Resources and its Evaluation Criteria in Library
What is Electronic Resources? In present situation the global communication and information transfer is easiest one. WWW and Internet are the most two important tool which is supporting for communication and Information transfer. The data are available in all the fields are huge amount for all users of internet. Now a days the information transfer is simple and which is possible by the rapid growth of information and communication technology. In that... Read more » -
Electronic Resources Vs Traditional Resources in Library
One of the important criterions of any research is to evaluate information sources. In this aspect both print and e-resources are made evaluation with the factors such as updating, references, citations, convenience of reading and etc. The most revolutions of information communication technology has forced to libraries for using resources. There is lots of difference between print and traditional resources at the time of usage. Some sources such as journal or newspaper... Read more » -
Categories of Library Resources (Traditional and Electronic Resources)
Diffrent types of Library Resources Library resources are generally categorized in to two types based on its features and mode of usage. They are: 1) Traditional Resource; 2) Electronic Resource 1. Traditional Resources: Generally resources are included a person, asset, material, or capital which is support to fulfill the task or any assignment. Similarly library resources consist of manpower of library and reading material like printed and electronic resources which are meet... Read more » -
Directories :: What directory means?
A directory is a list of names and addresses of persons, organizations, manufacturers; or periodicals. It may list information in a way which best serves the requirements of its users so as to enable them to get the required information readily. The word ‘directory’ may or may not appear in the title. The range of subjects dealt by directories is tremendous. “A book containing lists of names of residents, organizations or business... Read more »
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