Mohamed Musthafa . K &
Jafar Iqbal
Abstract
The growth of electronic publishing techniques and developments in open source software (OSS) movement has made the digital preservation of academic outputs an easy task. Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is one of the premier institutes of higher education in modern India. The present paper discusses the pre-requisites and basic components of an institutional repository and gives guidelines for the digital preservation of intellectual property of AMU using the DSpace, an open-source software for institutional repository. The paper provides a detailed guide for installation and customization of the software and dissemination of the intellectual output of the AMU community through LAN, CAN and Internet. Copy right issue is one of the burning topics among the information managers, especially in the context of open access movement. An attempt has been made to provide clarity on this topic and discuss some available regulations regarding copy right aspects of depositing in institutional repository. The paper presents a work model for AMU repository and discusses the limitations and difficulties for the implementation of the project and finally concludes with some suggestions.
Key Words: Intellectual Property, Institutional Repository, Electronic Publishing, Open Source Software, Copy Right, DSpace, AMU
Paper presented in NASKCON 2010, held at Aligah Muslim University, UP, India on 13-14 March 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Online News Paper Reading Habits
Online News Paper Reading Habits among PhD Students and Faculty Members in Aligarh Muslim University
Dr. Naushad Ali P.M
Mohamed Musthafa. K
Abstract
Defines online and web newspaper and discuss the features and limitations of digital version of this light reading material. The study reveals majority of the students and faculty members of Aligarh Muslim University are online readers and many of them prefer their regional languages - Hindi and Urdu. Respondents from other than Northern India prefer their own respective mother tongue. The problem of regional language character display is reduced over years. Features like video clips and audio attachments are interesting features of online news papers. Instant news updates makes the online news papers more attractive to the readers. The favorite item in online newspaper is the local news and reports among the respondents.
The data for this study was collected through a questionnaire distributed among the university faculty members and PhD students. The empirical research design and random sampling technique was applied to select the sample.
Key words: online newspaper, electronic newspaper, reading habit.
(Paper presented in IFLA International Newspaper Conference, New Delhi)
Dr. Naushad Ali P.M
Mohamed Musthafa. K
Abstract
Defines online and web newspaper and discuss the features and limitations of digital version of this light reading material. The study reveals majority of the students and faculty members of Aligarh Muslim University are online readers and many of them prefer their regional languages - Hindi and Urdu. Respondents from other than Northern India prefer their own respective mother tongue. The problem of regional language character display is reduced over years. Features like video clips and audio attachments are interesting features of online news papers. Instant news updates makes the online news papers more attractive to the readers. The favorite item in online newspaper is the local news and reports among the respondents.
The data for this study was collected through a questionnaire distributed among the university faculty members and PhD students. The empirical research design and random sampling technique was applied to select the sample.
Key words: online newspaper, electronic newspaper, reading habit.
(Paper presented in IFLA International Newspaper Conference, New Delhi)
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Digital Library Initiatives in Science and Techonology Libraries
Digital Library Initiatives in Science and Techonology Libraries in Malabar Area of Kerala (India): A Survey
by MOHAMED MUSTHAFA
Recent Developments in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have given birth to a number of digital libraries. The development of digital libraries is going on with the significant change in the creation, access, use and management of information.In the present era the information is not only to be considered as a resource but also it is a product and basic need of the world. Apart from the conventional form of information sources, there is digital form too. The rapid growth of communication and computer technology opened the doors to store and disseminate information digitally. Now the colleges, universities, and research organizations are starting to build digital depositories for the intellectual output of their institutions and the digital libraries became one of the essential part of any institution especially in Science and Technology. This study look into the present status of initiatives taken by various science and technology libraries in kerala. The result shows that most of the libraries have collection of digital materials but systematic organisation is not implemented yet some initiatives have begun. Recent Developments in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have given birth to a number of digital libraries. The development of digital libraries is going on with the significant change in the creation, access, use and management of information.In the present era the information is not only to be considered as a resource but also it is a product and basic need of the world. Apart from the conventional form of information sources, there is digital form too. The rapid growth of communication and computer technology opened the doors to store and disseminate information digitally. Now the colleges, universities, and research organizations are starting to build digital depositories for the intellectual output of their institutions and the digital libraries became one of the essential part of any institution especially in Science and Technology. This study look into the present status of initiatives taken by various science and technology libraries in kerala. The result shows that most of the libraries have collection of digital materials but systematic organisation is not implemented yet some initiatives have begun.
by MOHAMED MUSTHAFA
Recent Developments in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have given birth to a number of digital libraries. The development of digital libraries is going on with the significant change in the creation, access, use and management of information.In the present era the information is not only to be considered as a resource but also it is a product and basic need of the world. Apart from the conventional form of information sources, there is digital form too. The rapid growth of communication and computer technology opened the doors to store and disseminate information digitally. Now the colleges, universities, and research organizations are starting to build digital depositories for the intellectual output of their institutions and the digital libraries became one of the essential part of any institution especially in Science and Technology. This study look into the present status of initiatives taken by various science and technology libraries in kerala. The result shows that most of the libraries have collection of digital materials but systematic organisation is not implemented yet some initiatives have begun. Recent Developments in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have given birth to a number of digital libraries. The development of digital libraries is going on with the significant change in the creation, access, use and management of information.In the present era the information is not only to be considered as a resource but also it is a product and basic need of the world. Apart from the conventional form of information sources, there is digital form too. The rapid growth of communication and computer technology opened the doors to store and disseminate information digitally. Now the colleges, universities, and research organizations are starting to build digital depositories for the intellectual output of their institutions and the digital libraries became one of the essential part of any institution especially in Science and Technology. This study look into the present status of initiatives taken by various science and technology libraries in kerala. The result shows that most of the libraries have collection of digital materials but systematic organisation is not implemented yet some initiatives have begun.
ICT in Islamic Libraries in Kerala
Application of Information and Communication Technology in Islamic Libraries in Kerala: Problems and Promises
Mohamed Musthafa. K
musthafa.lis@gmail.com
Abstract
Information and Communication Technology is an integral part of modern libraries and library services. Islamic libraries are one of the special libraries in Kerala organized and maintained by Arabic / Islamic colleges or organizations. This paper discusses the need, scope, prerequisites and limitations of ICT application in Islamic libraries and peep into the present scenario of these libraries. It put forward some suggestions for the further development in information and communication technology application.
Mohamed Musthafa. K
musthafa.lis@gmail.com
Abstract
Information and Communication Technology is an integral part of modern libraries and library services. Islamic libraries are one of the special libraries in Kerala organized and maintained by Arabic / Islamic colleges or organizations. This paper discusses the need, scope, prerequisites and limitations of ICT application in Islamic libraries and peep into the present scenario of these libraries. It put forward some suggestions for the further development in information and communication technology application.
Libraries and Information Centres as Publishers of Scholarly Literature in Electronic Era
Dr. Naushad Ali P.M & Mohamed Musthafa. K
Abstract
Electronic publishing is a modern method of dissemination of scholarly information. The term electronic publishing is defined by various authors in different ways. Library as the centre of knowledge, can play a successful role as publisher in electronic era. This paper gives details about the steps involved in e-publishing, various modes of electronic publishing, prerequisites and constraints of electronic publishing.
Abstract
Electronic publishing is a modern method of dissemination of scholarly information. The term electronic publishing is defined by various authors in different ways. Library as the centre of knowledge, can play a successful role as publisher in electronic era. This paper gives details about the steps involved in e-publishing, various modes of electronic publishing, prerequisites and constraints of electronic publishing.
Electronic Publishing: Opportunities and Challenges for Library Professionals
Mohamed Musthafa. K
musthafa.lis@gmail.com
&
Dr. Naushad Ali P.M
naushadali.ls@amu.ac.in
Abstract
This paper discusses the role of libraries in electronic publishing as a recent development and new opportunity to promote the socio-economic development of scholar community. The OSS provides an opportunity to the libraries to play as an electronic publisher in internet era. Methods of electronic publishing such as online publishing, institutional repositories, digital archiving, blogging, web 2.0 application etc. are mentioned. This paper provides details about open source electronic publishing software like, DPubs, GNU Eprint, Hyper Journal and OJS. Some challenges for the electronic publishing to be faced by the library professionals when they move towards electronic publishing such as technology skill, copy right issues and privacy matters are discussed in detail.
musthafa.lis@gmail.com
&
Dr. Naushad Ali P.M
naushadali.ls@amu.ac.in
Abstract
This paper discusses the role of libraries in electronic publishing as a recent development and new opportunity to promote the socio-economic development of scholar community. The OSS provides an opportunity to the libraries to play as an electronic publisher in internet era. Methods of electronic publishing such as online publishing, institutional repositories, digital archiving, blogging, web 2.0 application etc. are mentioned. This paper provides details about open source electronic publishing software like, DPubs, GNU Eprint, Hyper Journal and OJS. Some challenges for the electronic publishing to be faced by the library professionals when they move towards electronic publishing such as technology skill, copy right issues and privacy matters are discussed in detail.
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