One of the most essential services provided by modern libraries and information institutions is the reference service. This department plays a critical role in addressing the information needs of readers by staying informed about current trends and user inquiries. To do this effectively, reference librarians gather data from a wide range of global information sources, […]
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Network: Data can be exchanged between computers through various means, including direct cable connections, wireless technologies, fiber-optic cables, modems, and satellite communication. Traditionally, telephone lines and dial-up modems were used for data transmission, but today, optical fiber, broadband connections, mobile networks (3G, 4G, 5G), and Wi-Fi have become the primary mediums due to their speed
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When an organization or institution invites business proposals from potential service providers or suppliers for the procurement of a product, service, or resource, the document prepared is called Request for Proposal or RFP. The purpose of an RFP for library activation is to: 1. Inform suppliers that a library is interested in acquiring integrated software.
In the early stages of civilization, people had little interest in writing. Initially, their primary focus was on survival, battling the challenges posed by nature to protect their lives. Between 6000 and 3000 BC, there was a shift towards urban civilization. With the rise of urban centers, the temples and palaces of Mesopotamia and Egypt
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Dewey’s decimal classification system was famous for its special symbols. The colon classification is also characterized by a special type of symbol. Ranganathan used the colon (:) symbol in his facet formula. The colon classification was the only symbol in the first version. Later, Ranganathan clarified the type and character of the facet by using
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Floppy disks are small storage devices used for transferring computer data, programs, or other software between computers. Important information can sometimes be erased from the hard disk, so floppy disks are used to store and reuse this data to protect it from loss. They serve as reliable records for storage. Floppy disks contain multiple circular
All research work conducted for the purpose of forming information in the social sciences can generally be called social research. Social science theories or research findings are used for theoretical knowledge, problem solving, development program formulation, implementation and evaluation, etc. Social research is basically just a social version of scientific research. According to P.V. Young
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One of the significant advancements in the field of library automation in recent years is the adoption of web-based library automation systems. These systems enable all core library operations—cataloging, circulation, OPAC, acquisitions, serial control, and more—to be conducted through a web platform using client-server architecture. What is a Web-Based Library Automation System A web-based library
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Data generally refers to information. This information can be of various types, such as the names, addresses, titles, dates of birth, dates of joining the organization, salaries, etc. of the officers and employees of an organization or office. These are written in files or registers, or we write down the names, addresses, and telephone numbers
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