The purpose of this paper is to describe the digitization of rare materials in one Indian university.
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to describe the digitization of rare materials in one Indian university.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper highlights the digitization activities undertaken by Shivaji University Library to preserve rare materials. It attempts to calculate the costs incurred in the digitization process.
Findings
The paper finds that digitization is the solution for the preservation of, and access to, rare manuscripts.
Practical implications
The paper provides the complete budget required for the digitization of manuscripts and also suggest best possible preservation and access strategy according to the local needs of the users.
Originality/value
The paper provides valuable insight into the development of digital libraries in India. It is useful for setting the infrastructure required for digitization and a guideline for preservation and access to the rare materials.
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Sadanand Y. Bansode and Sanjay K. Desale
The purpose of this paper is to describe the implementation of a radio frequency identification (RFID) system in Pune University Library.
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to describe the implementation of a radio frequency identification (RFID) system in Pune University Library.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper provides a brief overview of background of the project, barriers faced and changes that have been experienced after the implementation of the technology.
Findings
At the initial stage the library is facing problems with regard to the lack of availability of technology experts in the library for the RFID system and also for the software. Later on the library applied some solutions and tried to minimise the problems and now it has proved to be a boon for the library.
Originality/value
The paper provides insight for other academic libraries wishing to implement an RFID system.