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Unit 10: Library Information Systems and Networks

Services: Resource sharing; free Software; ICE online facility; books database; thesis database; Indian Notes
specialists; database
ADINET (http://www.alibnet.org/):
Title: Ahmedabad Library Network
Sponsor: NISSAT, DSIR (1994) & INFLIBNET
Objective: To bring cooperation among its regional libraries; to develop databases; to integrate
scientific and technical information systems
Members: Nine libraries
Services: Library automation; library holdings; database in progress
MYLIBNET (www.mylibnet.org):
Title: Mysore Library Network Sponsor: NISSAT (1994)
Objective: Developing software tools; conducting seminar; workshops/training programmes; conduct
surveys
Host Site: CFTRI, Mysore
Members: 116 Institutions
Services: MYLIB Database; e-journals; food patents; CFTRI Library Bulletin; public services.
Countrywide Area Network: DESINET:
Title: Defence Science Information Network
Sponsor: DESIDOC, Delhi
Activity: Focus on scientific, research and defense communities
ERNET:
Title: Educational and Research Network
Sponsor: Dept. of Electronics, Govt. of India; UNESCO (Financial assistance from
UNDP)
Members: Eight institutions (5 IITs, IISc., National Centre for Software Technology – Bombay, CCI
wing of Dept. of Electronics)
Services: Communication services such as e-mail, file transfer, remote log on, database access, bulletin
board, etc.
SIRNET:
Title: Scientific and Industrial Research Network
Sponsor: CSIR (Commissioned Agency- NCST, Mumbai) Members: 40 labs and R&D Institutions
Applications: Scientific communication; leather technology; natural products; food technology;
medicinal Plants
VIDYANET:
Title: VIDYANET (Dedicated Communication Computer Net) Sponsor: TATA Institute of
Fundamental Research, Mumbai
Objectives: To provide rapid means of communications by linking computers at various institutions
in India to similar networks outside the country; to stimulate corporate research, the day-to-day
exchange of research information and the execution of joint projects and publications
Services: File transfer facility; sharing of computer resources and access to remote applications,
databases, libraries, etc.

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