Accessible e resources in vvp-rajkot, .by tejas shah 25-8-12
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This document discusses the accessible e-resources available through the V.V.P. Engineering College Library in Rajkot, India. It defines e-resources as any information that is accessible through computers, the internet, and networking. The V.V.P. Engineering College Library provides e-resources like e-journals from IEEE, Science Direct, and Springer, as well as e-books, video lectures, databases, and software. While e-resources provide advantages like simultaneous access and time savings, barriers include inadequate infrastructure, limited computers and network access, and the need for library staff training. The document suggests expanding e-resources, improving network and server capabilities, creating more awareness of resources, and strengthening inter-library
Accessible e resources in vvp-rajkot, .by tejas shah 25-8-12
- 1. Accessible e-resources in V.V.P. Engineering College Library-Rajkot by Tejas Shah & Dr. Kirit Shukla & Librarian-VVP Engg. College-Rajkot 25-Dec-12 Librarian – Gujarat Sahitya Akadami-Gandhinagar 1
- 2. Overview : Introduction Scope Objectives Definition of e-resources Accessible e-resources of V.V.P. Journals as a e-resources Suggestions Conclusion 25-Dec-12 2
- 3. Introduction : In the age of Information Explosion information explosion Library has to play vital role to provide the required information to the end user with the use of various e- resources. To fulfill such requirement there is a need of computer, internet and networking. 25-Dec-12 3
- 4. Scope? To explain e- resources To provide the details of e-resources of VVP Specially focused on e-journals of VVP 25-Dec-12 4
- 5. Objectives? To discuss the issues in subscribing e- resources To provide necessary details to acquire e- journals To create awareness To discuss advantages and disadvantages of e-resources 25-Dec-12 5
- 6. What is Networking ? Itis a group of individuals or organizations which are connected with each others. There is one server and many client for using same resources Library and Information Institutions are forming networks to achieve better resource/e- resources to provide better services to the users. 6 25-Dec-12
- 7. What is e-resources? 1. Any type of information which is accessible through computer, internet and networking is called e- resources 25-Dec-12 7
- 8. E-resources of VVP V.V.P. Knowledge Center (Library) e-journals like IEEE, Science Direct, Springer, ASME, ASTM, McGraw Hill etc. e-books Video lectures of NPTEL CD/DVD Collection e-database of SOUL OPAC Back years Que. Paper Licensed Software on FTP Drivers for computer, latpop, printers Useful software updates DELNET 25-Dec-12 8
- 9. Journals as e-resources With the emergence of ICT, e-resources are being used world wide in libraries As a part of academic development e-journals are very useful for the students, research scholars and faculty. Print to paperless concept Advantageous features 25-Dec-12 9
- 10. Purpose of using e-resources Study and teaching Research work Paper writing Seminar/workshop presentation Current awareness 25-Dec-12 10
- 11. Important steps to subscribe e-journals Step-1 : What to subscribe, where to subscribe? Step-2: Communicate with publisher/supplier Step-3: Check the quality of Journal Step-4: Recommendation Step-5: Payment Step-6: License agreement form Step-7: How to use e-journals? for example IEEE……….. Step-8: Usage Report-for e.g. Science Direct Step-9: Sources of Information for e-journals 25-Dec-12 11
- 12. STEP-7: HOW TO USE IEEE? Step –1 : go to - http://ieeexplore.ieee.org Or http://www.ieee.org/ieeexplore After clicking above link, you can see our college name on the left side of the homepage of IEEE Step – 2 : Click on “what can I access ?” displays on left side under the name of our college Step – 3 : Click on IEEE Journals, Transaction and Magazine, so It Displays A to Z Category wise Journals List which we have subscribed. Step – 4 : Click on any Title to open the Journal. Step – 5 : Then Click on “VIEW ARTICLES”, You will appear the pdf file of an article which you can download as full text 25-Dec-12 12
- 13. Advantages: Simultaneous usage Saves the time for searching Downloading facility Easily accessible Saves the space 25-Dec-12 13
- 14. Some Dissatisfaction? Due to…. Inadequate infrastructure Less number of computers Networking is not there Lack of Wi-Fi facility e-resources is not adequate or improper Single accessibility Library timings Less skilled library staff Speed of internet Lack of awareness 25-Dec-12 14
- 15. SUGGESTIONS: Use and usability of the e-journals should be monitored Wi-Fi campus with good internet speed can do better Besides e-journals, other e-resources should be acquired by library Networking facility, high configured server should be available Multi user subscription should be beneficial Create awareness Librarian has to organized orientation for maximum utilization of e- journals GTU has to take initiative to make network and shared the resources of all the engineering colleges of Gujarat 25-Dec-12 15
- 16. Conclusion : Move to changes and update yourselves Usages of e-resources have been increasing day by day E-resources has taken a mandatory space in Engineering college libraries Advantages of e-journals is in great extent Librarian and its professionals needs to become more aware and skilled to facilitate e-resources/e- journals to the users 25-Dec-12 16
- 17. THANKS Enjoy the E-resources Before 25-Dec-12 After 17