It is the truth that India lacks free internet facilities in public libraries. India needs free internet libraries especially for study and knowledge sharing. The computers are customized to provide safe browsing with firewall settings to block the unauthorized (illegal) websites. Thus to provide safety and miss utilization of library internet facilities. The computers are also customized to provide temporary data memory storage space, which will be automatically deleted at the end of the session. Time slots are allocated to the pupils depending upon the urgency and availability. For example a fifteen minutes slots are available more quicker compared to half an hour, or an hour slot. One needs to wait a bit longer for an hours slot (if they need more time to work). These time slots are allocated with the help of computer allocation system, where in the user will enter his id card number to log in (this can also be provided either by swiping the card). Free or subsidized print outs are also facilitated to the users. This provides a tested system of free interned service to the users without any loopholes. (Sample Public Library Policies & Development Tips) (Lib-Policy)
From Wiki: A public library (also called circulating library) is a library which is accessible by the public and is generally funded from public sources (such as tax money) and may be operated by civil servants. Taxing bodies for public libraries may be at any level from local to national central government level. Public libraries exist in most places in the world and are often considered an essential part of having an educated and literate population.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_library
Internationally, public libraries offer information and communication technology (ICT) services, giving "access to information and knowledge" the "highest priority." While different countries and areas of the world have their own requirements, general services offered include free connection to the Internet, training in using the Internet, and relevant content in appropriate languages. In addition to typical public library financing, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and business fund services that assist public libraries in combating the digital divide.
Information and communications technology
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Information_and_communication_technologies
The American Library Association (ALA) is a non-profit organization based in the United States that promotes libraries and library education internationally. It is the oldest and largest library association in the world, with more than 62,000 members. Please refer for History and Governing structure.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Library_Association
Library Information Technology Association is abstracted in Computer & Information Systems, Computing Reviews, Information Science Abstracts and Library & Information Science Abstracts. It is indexed by a number resources including Computer Literature Index and Social Sciences Citation Index.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_Information_Technology_Association
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
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