Lib networking
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The document discusses the state of library and information networking in the Northeast region of India, highlighting issues such as inadequate automation, poor internet infrastructure, and the need for a cohesive information network. It emphasizes the importance of developing skills, creating databases, and ensuring access to knowledge for various sectors, alongside the role of the National Knowledge Network in enhancing research and collaboration. The paper calls for government support, modernization of libraries, and addressing challenges in technology, policy, and professional training to bridge the digital divide and foster a knowledge-driven society.
Lib networking
- 1. Library and Information Networking in NE Region: Issues and ChallengesByProf. Pravakar Rath
- 2. LIS Scenario in NE Region:Libraries in NE RegionStatus of Automation and NetworkingInformation Infrastructure Available in the Region including Internet Connectivity and AccessDatabase and Content CreationNeed for Library and Information Network in the Region
- 3. Libraries in NE RegionAcademic LibrariesPublic LibrariesSpecial Libraries (R& D Libraries)
- 4. Status of Automation and NetworkingLibraries in General Lagging behind computerization and Networking except Central /State University Libraries ICT Knowledge SkillsInformation Handling SkillsKnowledge Mapping Skills
- 5. Information Infrastructure Available in the Region including InternetLibraries Lack Inadequate Information Infrastructure ( H/W,S/W, Networking and Internet Infrastructure)BSNL as sole ISP in the RegionLack of Dedicate d Internet Connectivity and High Speed Bandwidth
- 6. Database and Content CreationCreation of New knowledgeOptimal Use of Knowledge by all Sectors such as Government , industry, Rural and Civil SocietyEasy Access to Knowledge Relevant to their needs and Language
- 7. Need for Library and Information Network in the NE RegionTo Serve as a Gateway to National and Global Knowledge ( Classification and Cataloguing)Sharing and Access to Information and Knowledge Resources among participating LibrariesDeveloping Open Source Web-enabled library management software supporting multiple Indian language scripts and dialectsDeveloping Information Skills of the UsersTo bridge the gap between information rich and information poor.
- 8. National Knowledge Network(Connecting Knowledge Institutions)The NKN is a state-of-the-art multi-gigabit pan-India network for providing a unified high speed network backbone for all knowledge related institutions in the countryThe purpose of such a knowledge network goes to the very core of the country's quest for building quality institutions with requisite research facilities and creating a pool of highly trained professionalsThe NKN will enable scientists, researchers and students from different backgrounds and diverse geographies to work closely for advancing human development in critical and emerging areas
- 9. North East Region-Ground Realities Geographic Locations of 8 states including SikkimInformation Infrastructure available in the librariesInternet Access and Speed Increasing Bandwidth/ Use of Fiber OpticsAwareness among Library AuthoritiesFinancial Support from the State GovernmentsAutomation and Networking Skills of Library Staff
- 10. LIS Networking in NE Region-To Begin WithFeasibility Study and SustenanceWillingness of Participating Libraries/Defining Target GroupSupport from NEC/DONER/Ministry of Communication and Information Technology( Financial and Technical)Cooperation from Existing LIS Networks
- 11. LIS Networking in NE Region-BenefitsA Boon to the Academic Community and Public at LargeCreation of Large DatabaseNetwork Based LIS ServicesEasy Access and Sharing of Large amount of Information Resources at Regional, National and International LevelEliminating Duplication of Money , Manpower and Material.Bridging the Digital Divide and Contributing to “India as Knowledge Super Power”
- 12. LIS Networking in NE Region-IssuesNational Policy to Promote Modernization of Libraries ,Library Networking and Digital LibraryGovernment to Recognize “Libraries –As Gateways to Knowledge” and Contribute to National DevelopmentCreation of Indigenous Knowledge and Knowledge Specific to the RegionStaffing Pattern, Reorienting and Training to the Library StaffNeed for LIS Forum Cont…..
- 13. Professional Issues ( Changing Inf. and Communication EnvironmentTechnological/Technical Issues-H/W,S/W/Formats/Standards/ProtocolsPolicy Issues-Digital Library, Digitization, OA Initiatives, Content Development in Electronic Environment.Legal Issues –Cyber Laws, Copyright and IPRSocial, Cultural and Economic Issues ( Paradigm Shift, Reading Habits/Information Seeking Beahaviour, Use of Internet, Cultural Identity, Cost Benefit Analysis, Resource Mobilisation and Out Sourcing.
- 14. ChallengesLIS Professional to develop Multi-Skills (Automation, Networking, Digitization, Information Literary etc)International Trends and Developments ( Open Source Movement, Open Libraries, Open Access, Open Archives)Institutional/ Knowledge RepositoriesManagement of Digital Resources including Preservation , Copyright and IPRManagement of LIS NetworkRight to Information
- 15. ConclusionLeading towards Knowledge Society-LIS Professionals as Knowledge Manager, Content Developer, Content ManagerLIS Networking in NE Region can lead to National Development ( Educational and Economic Development)Provide access to Academic World ( Ownership Vs Access)Contribute to India’s Vision towards “ Knowledge Superpower-2020”