Jayawant Library
Jayawant Library
| # | Branch | Titles | Volumes | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E & TC | 145 | 730 | 372904.00 |
| 2 | Mechanical | 108 | 904 | 406848.00 |
| 3 | Civil | 121 | 696 | 334473.00 |
| 4 | Computer | 158 | 801 | 371671.00 |
A digital library is a collection of documents in organized electronic form, available on the Internet or on CD-ROM (compact-disk read-only memory) disks. Depending on the specific library, a user may be able to access magazine articles, books, papers, images, sound files, and videos.
On the Internet, the use of a digital library is enhanced by a broadband connection such as cable modem or DSL. Dial-up connections can be used to access plain-text documents and some documents containing images, but for complex files and those with animated video content, a downstream data speed of at least several hundred kilobits per second ( Kbps ) can make the user's experience less tedious, as well as more informative. Internet-based digital libraries can be updated on a daily basis. This is one of the greatest assets of this emerging technology.
On CD-ROM, the amount of data is limited to several hundred megabytes ( MB ) per disk, but access is generally much faster than on an Internet connection. Several CD-ROMs can be combined in a set, and because the disks are small, a large library can be accommodated in a reasonable physical space. The main limitation of CD-ROM is the fact that updating cannot be done as frequently as on the Internet. In addition, producing and distributing CD-ROMs involves overhead costs that are largely nonexistent in Internet-based libraries.
Some institutions have begun the task of converting classic books to electronic format for distribution on the Internet. Some files can be viewed directly in HTML format; others can be downloaded in PDF format and printed. Some publishers keep electronic files of books and produce them one unit at a time in printed and bound form on demand.
Electronic distribution of intellectual and artistic property has authors, agents, and publishers concerned about the possibility of copyright infringement. It is much easier to copy a CD-ROM, or to download an electronic book and make unauthorized copies of it, than it is to reproduce bound volumes and distribute them illegitimately. Fundamental changes in copyright law - and/or changes in the way in which the laws are enforced - are likely to occur as digital libraries expand and their use becomes more widespread.
On the Internet, the use of a digital library is enhanced by a broadband connection such as cable modem or DSL. Dial-up connections can be used to access plain-text documents and some documents containing images, but for complex files and those with animated video content, a downstream data speed of at least several hundred kilobits per second ( Kbps ) can make the user's experience less tedious, as well as more informative. Internet-based digital libraries can be updated on a daily basis. This is one of the greatest assets of this emerging technology.
On CD-ROM, the amount of data is limited to several hundred megabytes ( MB ) per disk, but access is generally much faster than on an Internet connection. Several CD-ROMs can be combined in a set, and because the disks are small, a large library can be accommodated in a reasonable physical space. The main limitation of CD-ROM is the fact that updating cannot be done as frequently as on the Internet. In addition, producing and distributing CD-ROMs involves overhead costs that are largely nonexistent in Internet-based libraries.
Some institutions have begun the task of converting classic books to electronic format for distribution on the Internet. Some files can be viewed directly in HTML format; others can be downloaded in PDF format and printed. Some publishers keep electronic files of books and produce them one unit at a time in printed and bound form on demand.
Electronic distribution of intellectual and artistic property has authors, agents, and publishers concerned about the possibility of copyright infringement. It is much easier to copy a CD-ROM, or to download an electronic book and make unauthorized copies of it, than it is to reproduce bound volumes and distribute them illegitimately. Fundamental changes in copyright law - and/or changes in the way in which the laws are enforced - are likely to occur as digital libraries expand and their use becomes more widespread.
Functions
- To guide the librarian in developing general library policies and regulations to govern library functions.
- Organize information sources, save and made available to beneficiaries with less effort.
- Work towards modernizing and improving the library and documentation services.
- Prepare budgets and proposals for the development of the library.
- Introduce the library and make aware the beneficiaries about the location of the information source and how to use the library. Review library readership department wise.
- Adopt strategies to strengthen the readership.
- Seek reader feedback on library functions.
- Submit an annual report on library functions.
- To formulate various policies related to library like, collection development, purchase, space etc.
- To propose library budget for the Institutes and department
- To propose library activities, programs and services
- To propose library vision, strategy document
- To propose library and information literacy in the institute
- To formulate knowledge and information archiving and management policy at the institute.
- To formulate various policies related to library like, collection development, purchase, space etc.
- To propose library budget for the Institutes and department
- To propose library activities, programs and services
- To propose library vision, strategy document
- To propose library and information literacy in the institute
- To formulate knowledge and information archiving and management policy at the institute.