Importance of Database in Library
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1) The document discusses the importance of databases and the internet for libraries and information centers. It defines databases as organized collections of digital data that can be accessed electronically. 2) Examples of common databases mentioned include DELNET, WorldCat, and MEDLINE. The internet is described as a network of networks that allows users worldwide access to communicate, access information, and more. 3) The document outlines many applications of databases and the internet for library management functions and services, including acquisitions, reference services, document delivery, and more. It argues that internet-based library services are cheaper, rapid, accessible remotely 24/7, and allow information manipulation and sharing worldwide.
Importance of Database in Library
- 1. IMPORTANCE OF DATABASE and INTERNET PRESENTED BY Prof. J.M.NANDAGAOLI Assistant Professor Department Library & Information Science HPT Arts & RYK Science College, Nashik
- 2. Importance of Database and Internet What is Database? * Term Database always used in the computer context. * It is usually in digital form. * Database is computer-based record keeping system. * A database is an organized collection of D ata for one or more purposes.
- 3. Importance of Database and Internet What is Data? * It is singular noun of term Datum * Data on its own carries no meaning * It’s a general term often used as a set of information * It refers to the information input to computer * It may numbers, fact, letters, images, diagrams symbols etc. * Data can be defined as the raw numbers or letters stored in a computer, which represents facts about things
- 4. Importance of Database and Internet Database Means * Database refers to a large collection of electronically organized data for one or more purpose * Which can access through electronically * It is Electronic/ Digital Document * A collection of data on a defined range of subjects together with all the information needed to access that data * Collection of units of physical data which are related to each other in a specific manner
- 5. Importance of Database and Internet Database * The term database refers to just the information file. * Database software is the set of programs whose function is to manage the data and programs that operate on it i.e. DBMS * A database is organised and designed to allow a large number of users to draw/retrieval of information from it for many purposes in many different formats
- 6. Importance of Database and Internet Features of Database * It can be produced & distributed rapidly * It can be easily updated and duplicated * It can be compiled collaboratively and interactively * Every sort of information can be manipulated (Multimedia Environment) * It can disseminate world wide
- 7. Importance of Database and Internet Advantages of Database * It is time and cost effective than print Publication * Easy updating, modification and duplication * Space saving * Easy to dissemination, distribution, transportation * Available 24 ×7 to access * Multiuser accessibility
- 8. Importance of Database and Internet Disadvantages of Database * Still very few users can use and adopted it. * It requires relatively advance technology comprise many equipments and gadgets * Necessary skill, training and experience require * Non compatibility of software and hardware * Rapid invention and development can cripple the use
- 9. Importance of Database and Internet Some Examples of Database * DELNET * WorldCat (OPAC) * Library of Congress Catalogue * MEDLINE * LISA * N-LIST * U GC-INFONET * CAS etc.
- 10. Importance of Database and Internet Types of Database There are many categorization of Databases such as * Textual – Numerical * Bibliographic – Non Bibliographic * Local-Regional-Global * Open source ( Free)-Commercial * Online-Offline etc. But the widely accepted broad two categories are * Reference Database * Source Database
- 11. Importance of Database and Internet *Reference Database* 1) Bibliographic Database (Non Cataloguing Bibliographic Database) Indexing / Abstracting Databases E.g. CAS, PsycINFO, Index Chemicus 2) Catalogue Database (Local, metropolitan, National, International) E.g. IIT Mumbai, NCL Pune – Local OPAC PUNENET, CALIBNET NISSAT, DELNET, INFLIBNET OCLC ( worldcat), ALA catalogue
- 12. Importance of Database and Internet *Reference Database* 3) Referral Database E.g. Infoplease-Biography, Index-Gazetteer of the world, Europa Yearbook, The world of Learning, Census Of India etc.
- 13. Importance of Database and Internet *Source Database* It comprises- Numerical Databases, Full Text Databases, Multimedia Databases and Other Databases. E.g. The oxford English Dictionary, Wikipedia, Encyclopedia Britannica, E-books, E-journals, Digital Libraries, Google earth, Websites,
- 14. Importance of Database and Internet INTERNET * Is a network of networks * Internet consists of a large number of linked computer networks forming a global network * It is open and free 24 ×7 , allowing users to Communicate, Disseminate, Access, Process, Store, Publish, Represent the every sort of information remotely. * Internet is fathomless ocean of information. * It is information Supper Highway
- 15. Importance of Database and Internet INTERNET Internet is dominantly used for * Research and Development Activities * Education * Entertainment * Communication * Banking * Business (Advertisement & Marketing)
- 16. Importance of Database and Internet INTERNET * It has origin in ARPA net ( Advanced Research Projects Agency ) Dept. of Defence US in 1970 . * By 1980s access to the Net was open to the general public. * By1990s, the Internet was made up of over 60,000 networks * It works on client/server architecture
- 17. Importance of Database and Internet INTERNET Basic Services and Facilities of Internet * E-mail ( allowing users to send messages or files to each other) * File transfer Protocol ( allows users to access and retrieve files at remote sites) * Remote Login ( allowing users to log in to remote sites) * News (to inform users of available information)
- 18. Importance of Database and Internet INTERNET Popular Uses of Internet * Online Banking, shopping and Booking * Surveys, Advertisement and Marketing * Counseling * Chatting ( Massage, Voice and Video) * Video Conferencing * Discussion group, Subject Gateways * Text, Software, Photo, Video and Music Sharing * Consortia * RSS Feed
- 19. Importance of Database and Internet CATEGORISATION OF INTERNET RESORCES * Primary Sources of Information * Databases * Electronic Books * Reference Sources * Organization and Peoples * Meta Resources
- 20. Importance of Database and Internet INTERNE Internet Resources There are several types of resources available such as * Electronic Journals and Newsletters * Directories of WWW Electronic Journals * Online Indexes of Print or Electronic Journals * Table of Contents * Preprints and Working Papers * Discussion Lists or Forums/Usenet Newsgroups * Directories of Newsgroups and Mailing Lists
- 21. Importance of Database and Internet INTERNET Internet Resources * Software Archives * Data Archives * Subject Databases * Campus Wide Information Systems (CWIS) * Technical Reports * Library Catalogues * Patents * Document Delivery
- 22. Importance of Database and Internet INTERNET Internet Resources * Reference Sources * Courseware Directories * Other Resources, etc.
- 23. Importance of Database and Internet Application and Utility of DATABASE and INTERNET in Library and Information Center * All round impact on Library Management & Services A) Applications in Library Management * Acquisition * Technical Processing * Serials Control * User Study
- 24. Importance of Database and Internet Application and Utility of DATABASE and INTERNET in Library and Information Center B) Library and Information Services * Reference Services Online-Offline * Referral Service * Document Delivery Service * CAS and SDI Services * Literature Search Service
- 25. Importance of Database and Internet Application and Utility of DATABASE and INTERNET in Library and Information Center B) Library and Information Services * Bibliographic Service * Reader Advisory Service * Development of Information Products * Library Resource Sharing * Online Conference, Training and Workshop * Information Storage and Retrieval * Interlibrary Loan
- 26. Importance of Database and Internet Need of Internet Based Library and Information Services * It is comparatively Cheaper * Rapid * 24 ×7 Remotely Accessible * Easy * Compact * Manipulation of every sort of Information * World wide * Secure and safety
- 27. Importance of Database and Internet Thank You Very Much For Your Patient Hearing
- 28. Importance of Database and Internet