Anil Singh ¹, R. C. Prasad ², J. N. Gautam ³

Affiliations
1 Division of Library, Documentation and Information, National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi 110016, IN
2 G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Kosi-Katannal, Almora 263643, Uttaranchal, IN
3 School of Studies in Library and Information Science, Jiwaji University, Gwalior 474011, M.P., IN

Abstract

The paper suggests the need for networking of Himalayan Institutes' Libraries and Information Centres in the country for optimum resource sharing. The resource sharing and networking in libraries are the powerful tools both for increasing productivity and enhancing services to meet the chariging needs of library users. The proposed network ensures effective biblipgraphic control, document delivery, co-operative acquisition of serials and other literature in the field and dissemination of relevant information to the needy persons.

Keywords

Network, Resource Sharing, Himnet, Himalayan Institute's Network.

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Shivpal Singh Kushwah ¹, Ashok Iambhekar ², J. N. Gautam ³

Affiliations
1 INFLIBNET Centre, an Autonomous Inter University Centre Of UGC, Opp. Gujarat University Guest House, P No 4116, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad 380 009, IN
2 NICMAN, Vikram Sarabhai Library, Indian Institute of Management, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad 380015, IN
3 SOS Library and Information Science, Jiwaji University, Gwalior 474 011, IN

Abstract

Authority control is used to establish standardized/authorized key access points and references to ensure effective access to library catalogue/database. The effective and efficient retrieval of information from bibliographical database calls for maintaining consistency and quality while entering the data as per the accepted format. standards and related tools. This paper covers one of the tools viz., authority file, its type requirement for the bibliographic database development and authority file systems for manual and automated libraries for efficient and qualitative setvicc. Paper also deals with national and local level requirements for creating authority file in India, with special reference to Marc 21 Format of authority data.

Keywords

Authority Control, Indian Bibliographic Databases, In-House Development of Authority, Traditional Card System, MARC 21.

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