http://hdl.handle.net/2248/3918 Search the Channel search http://prints.iiap.res.in/simple-search http://hdl.handle.net/2248/6016 Title: ಡಿಜಿಟಲ್ ಲೈಬ್ರರಿ ಡಿಸೈನ್ ದೇವಲಪ್ ಮೆಂಟ್ ವಿಚಾರ ಸಂಕಿರಣ<br/><br/>Authors: ಉದಯವಾಣಿ<br/><br/>Description: Open Access; One day special seminar on Digital Libraries: Design & Development, was organized by Dakshina Kannada and Kodagu Library Association, in association with the Sri Venkataramana Swamy College, Bantwal Udupi, on 8th Mar. Presidential Speech done by Sri Bhamy Vittaldas Shenoy Correspondent, Chief Guest speech was given by Dr. Asha Jyothi Rai Chairperson, Aasare Charitable Trust.Dr. Bhandi M.K. Librarian, Mangalore University, Mangalore delivered Keynote Address. Dr. Christina Birdie, Librarian, Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore was the Chief Resource Person and delivered the lecture.Dr. Seetharama Mayya, Principal, welcomed all, Dr. Sujatha H R was coordinator of the programme. Vote of thanks given by Mr Lokanatha Poojary and the programme anchored by Dr. Rekha Pai. Fri, 08 Mar 2013 22:58:59 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2248/5606 Title: Library consortia and open access initiatives: collaboration at different level<br/><br/>Authors: Birdie, Christina<br/><br/>Abstract: Library Consortia evolved as a group activity over the years to empower the collective bargaining with publishers. The libraries felt the urge to collaborate not only for viable economics, but also for enhanced information access and also to utilize the technology for resource sharing. Consortia and bargaining are considered to be complimentary to each other and this has necessitated the librarians and publishers to strike a relationship for a better understanding of budget distribution. In a developing country like India, it is absolutely necessary to keep a check on the optimum utilization of allocated budget in any library. How far the collaborative gesture will help the libraries to achieve their target of accessing unlimited information in limited budget? The concept of Consortia practice has been discussed in only a small percentage of libraries in India, and can this be a yardstick to conclude whether the Consortia culture has really caught up aggressively or should we admit that we have a long way to go? Consortia that work together faces an array of challenges yet may also reap significant rewards. In this paper I have attempted to highlight the pros and cons, advantages and pitfalls, when consortia collaborate.<br/><br/>Description: Open Access Thu, 28 Apr 2005 22:58:59 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2248/5518 Title: Honoring the mentors Librarians<br/><br/>Authors: Birdie, Christina<br/><br/>Abstract: A special session was held during the LISA VI conference to felicitate veteran librarians and to highlight their achievements. A list of honorees is given.<br/><br/>Description: Restricted Access Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:58:59 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2248/5517 Title: Distance learning in science using ‘Open Access Contents’ : role of special libraries in India<br/><br/>Authors: Birdie, Christina<br/><br/>Abstract: Distance Learning through Open Universities is gaining momentum in all the disciplines across the world. In India, there are a few open universities in various states offering the online course materials for bona fide students of open universities. For the purpose of this paper I have taken the free open access contents in astronomy in India, which facilitate the research students and scholars with requirements of professional astronomy research material. Though the course materials offered by the open universities are very useful to the students, learning the scientific concepts especially associated with experiments and processes involving the astronomical phenomena and the access to research results in the form of published papers are very essential for the students to pursue their own research in astronomy. The library at Indian Institute of Astrophysics has created an Open Access Repository containing the research publications of their scientists and research scholars including the full text of their Ph.D theses .This is a valuable resource for students and scholars who are registered with Open Universities, to access the research material in astronomy which would not otherwise will be available to them unless they are registered with any research library. The traditional library services cater to the students by facilitating the online access to many subscribed research journals and online books within the university campuses as the procedure requires the IP registration. The Open Access contents do not require the restricted IP access as they are available in the public domain. The special libraries have a role to play in enhancing the visibility and access to those research contents. Libraries can extend the value added services to the Open Access contents to cater to the people who are differently abled and who require assistive technology. In India we need to focus more on the implementation of the assistive technology within libraries and especially for accessing the contents in the public domain. The special libraries can address this challenge as they are already equipped with resources and the technology in place. As more and more special libraries open up their collections and contents to the scientific community outside their organizations, the frontiers to science communication will diminish. This paper will demonstrate the discipline specific approach to the teaching and research in astronomy in India and the role of the library in fulfilling the objectives of the organization.<br/><br/>Description: Open Access Fri, 29 Oct 2010 22:58:59 GMT