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Library Automation

Notes Databases are also available as discrete datasets on optical discs like CD-ROM, DVD-ROM,
etc. Users can either search these databases directly or through intermediaries (such as
library professionals).

12.5 Keywords

Current Awareness Service: A service intended to keep the users posted with the latest information
on a particular field.

Digital Library: A managed collection of information, with associated services, where the
information is stored in digital formats and accessible over a network.
Digital Reference: Reference services to patrons anytime and anywhere by using computer and
communications technology.
Information Resources: Information resources are those sources that are institutionalised so
that they can be reused.
Literature Search: A systematic search for literature in any form on a particular topic.
Personal Information: It is a kind of portal technology that creates Environment personalised
and customised information access mechanism for users.
Responsive Services: Reference and information services given on request to individuals.
Subjects Gateways: Web based information service that selects and organises valuable subject
specific information available on the web through customised interface.
Virtual Reference Service: Internet based reference and information service that connects users
with experts.
12.6 Review Questions

1. What are information sources?
2. Discuss the variety of information sources.
3. Explain the workflow of SDI service.
4. What are the categories of users and kinds of library services?

5. What are the advantages of digital media archiving?
6. Discuss the use of Internet in library services.
7. Elaborate the process of dissemination of information services in computerised library
systems.
8. Give information services by utilising digital resources.

Answers: Self Assessment

1. Resources 2. ICT
3. Documents 4. Information sources

5. DDS 6. False
7. True 8. True
9. True 10. True

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