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Information Technology and Application

Notes 12.7 Keywords

CALIBNET : Calcutta Library Network (CALIBNET) is an organisation, sponsored by central
government agency, like DSIR. It collects information on educational facilities
in West Bengal, research projects carried out by various institutions and facilities
available with them and put them on their web site, www.calibnet.in for all.
DELNET : Developing Library Network (DELNET) has been established with the prime
objective of promoting resource sharing among the libraries through the
development of a network of libraries.
INFLIBNET : Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre is an Autonomous Inter-
University Centre (IUC) of University Grants Commission, Government of
India, involved in creating infrastructure for sharing of library and information
resources and services among Academic and Research Institutions.
UGC : The University Grants Commission (UGC) of India is a statutory organisation set
up by Union government in 1956, for the coordination, determination and
maintenance of standards of university education. It provides recognition for
universities in India, and provides funds for government-recognised universities
and colleges.

12.8 Review Questions

1. What is DELNET? Write down its activities and services.
2. Discuss NICNET and its facilities and achievements.
3. What do you mean by INFLIBNET and its functions?
4. Define the word ERNET and its history.
5. Discuss in detail the Libraries and Information Centers in India.

Answers : Self Assessment
1. Developing library network
2. DELNET 3. 243
4. (c) 5. (d) 6. (b)
7. (a) 8. (b) 9. (a)
10. True 11. False 12. False
13. True

12.9 Further Readings

Books Malwad (N.M), et al, eds. Digital Libraries: Dynamic Storehouse of Digitized Infor-
mation: Papers Presented at the SIS ’96 15th Annual Convention and Conference
18-20 January, 1996. Bangalore, New Age International Publishers, 1996.
Aswal, R.S., ed. (2003). Information Networks in India, New Delhi: Ess Ess Publica-
tion. Baruah, A. (2002). Computer Networking in Libraries, Delhi; Kalpaz, 2002.
Jain, N.K, ed. (1998). 50 Years: Library and Information services in India.

Online links http://www.spiritus-temporis.com/inflibnet/introduction.html
http://www.iiitmk.ac.in/iiitmk-services/network-services/ernet-services
http://sonbhadra.nic.in/nic/newpage2.htm
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