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| Introduction |
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The Central Library and Information Centre (CLIC) of the Bankers Institute of Rural Development (BIRD), Lucknow is acknowledged as one of the foremost and leading library amongst Training Centre libraries all over the country. It is spread over three floors having a total collection of over 41,000 books, journals, CDs etc. Major subject areas covered are Banking, Human Resources Management, Rural Development, Financial Management, Marketing Management, Economics, Agriculture and its allied disciplines, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Behavioural Science and Entrepreneurship Development. |
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The Book Section of CLIC is fully computerised having a strong database of books and audio visuals. A user friendly OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) is available for the users through a LAN (Local Area Network) within the Library. |
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The CLIC is centrally located in BIRD Campus in a building adjoining the Auditorium and near to Class Rooms and Administrative Wing of the Institute. The premise is centrally air-conditioned. |
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Library Holdings |
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Books/Reports |
40,800 |
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Volumes of Past issues of Journals |
283 |
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CD-ROMs |
406 |
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Video Cassettes (VCs) |
223 |
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General Magazine |
198 |
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Other Publications |
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Newsletters |
37 |
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Newspapers |
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Current month's newspapers and previous issues of journals and newsletters are properly preserved for ready reference. |
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Online subscription to Database |
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Online subscription to the database of Indiastat.com which covers a wide range of sector-wise, sub-sector-wise and state-wise statistical information about the country. The database is available for access by the participants of training programmes, Faculty (including 4 financial dailies and 1 Employment News (English |
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Members of BIRD and National Bank Staff College (NBSC) and Officers of NABARD, Regional Office, UP. |
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Reference Collection |
| This section includes various types of Encyclopaedias, Handbooks, Yearbooks, Guides, Directories, Manuals, Dictionaries, Different types of Atlas and Reports |
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NABARD Circulars |
| All the circulars issued by NABARD, Head Office to client institutions from April 2005 onwards are well preserved for ready reference. |
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Special Collection |
| This includes periodical publications of |
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World Bank (WB) |
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International Monetary Fund (IMF) |
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International Labour Organisation (ILO) |
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Food & Agriculture Organisation (FAO) |
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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) |
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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
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National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD) |
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Pfeiffer Annual |
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Economic Development in India (EDI) |
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Economic Intelligence Services (EIS);CMIE |
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Annual Reports of National & International banking and financial institutions |
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Exclusive Sections |
The CLIC has an exclusive section on Microfinance covering national and international publications, CDs and Annual Reports of MFIs. It also has a depository of Annual Reports of RRBs for more than 10 years. |
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Documentation & Information Services |
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Reference Service |
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Photocopy Service.(for non-copyright materials only) |
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Bi-monthly list of new additions to CLIC. |
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Subject List of Library books and CDs. |
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Internet Facility. |
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OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) {Computerized catalogue for browsing of books and CDs} |
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Reading Room |
CLIC has a Reading Room for light reading having newspapers and magazines and Open Reading Carrels (Sections) for serious reading to accommodate around 60 readers at a time. |
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Circulation (Issue / Return) Service |
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Participants of Training Programmes and members are welcome to visit the libraryand borrow books and other resources. Participants of Training Programmes are expected to return the same to the library before the end of their respective training programmes. Members have to return on or before the specified due dates. |
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Previous issues of the magazines / journals are also issued to the participants and other members as soon current issues of the same are received in the library. |
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Membership (Regular): - 187 |
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BIRD |
41 |
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NBSC |
60 |
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NABARD, RO, UP |
86 |
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Saleable BIRD Publications |
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Working Papers |
29 |
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Other Publications |
20 |
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For further information contact
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Assistant General Manager (Librarian)
Central Library & Information Centre (CLIC)
Bankers Institute of Rural Development
Sector-H, LDA Colony, Kanpur Road
Lucknow-226 012
Phone:- 0522-2421178 (Direct)
0522-2421154, 2421137, 2421055 (Exts.144, 145 & 146) |
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| Library Timings |
Monday to Friday: 9.00 am. to 8.00 pm. |
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APPLICATION OF RFID IN LIBRARIES/INFORMATION CENTRES |
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is a wireless data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data like bar codes. They are used to identify items unlike bar codes with the help of scanner for reading. RFID tags are read when they are within the proximity of a transmitted radio signal. Sometimes it is called Dedicated Short-Range Communication (DSRC). In other words we can say that RFID is a technology that incorporates the use of electromagnetic or electrostatic coupling in the radio frequency portion to uniquely identify an object.
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RFID SYSTEM |
It consists of three major components. (I) RFID tags that are electronically programmed with unique information (ii) Readers or Sensors to interrogate the tags and (iii) a server or docking station on which the software, which interfaces with the automated library system, is loaded. |
RFID Tags- The RFID tag is the main component of the system. It is equipped with a programmable chip and an antenna and microchip with a capacity of minimum 54 bits. These are fixed inside a book's back cover and directly on CDs and Videos. Tags have more memory and can be used as data loggers. All the tags used in RFID technology for libraries are passive tags. The power to read the tags comes from the reader or exit sensor rather than from a battery within the tag.
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RFID Readers- RFID readers or receivers are composed of a Radio Frequency (RF) module, a control unit and an antenna to interrogate electronic tags via radio frequency communication. The reader powers an antenna to generate a RF field. When a tag passes through the field, the information stored on the chip in the tag is decoded by the reader and sent to the server, which in turn communicates with the automated library system when the RFID system is interfaced with it.
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RFID exit gate readers at exits are of two types. One type reads the information on the tags going by and communicates that information to a server. The server after checking the circulation database turns on an alarm if the material is not properly checked out. Another type relies on a theft byte in the tag that is turned on or off to show that the item has been charged or not. Readers in RFID libraries are used in the various ways.i.e. circulation, self-checkout station, exit sensors, sorter. |
ANTENNA-It uses radio frequency waves to transmit signal that activate the transponder. Antenna is the channel between the tag and the reader, which controls the system's data acquisitions and communication. The electromagnetic field produced by an antenna can be constantly present when multiple tags are expected continually. Antenna can be built into a doorframe to receive tag data from person's things passing through the door. |
SERVER- It is the heart of the RFID system and the communications gateway among the various components. It receives the information from one or more of the readers and exchanges information with the circulation database. Its software includes the APIs (Applications Programming Interface) necessary to interface it with the automated library system. |
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Advantages of RFID Systems in Libraries |
The RFID system has the following advantages while application in the libraries. |
Self Charging/Discharging-It reduces the amount of time required to perform circulation operations. This technology helps librarians eliminate valuable time of staff spent scanning barcodes while checking out and checking in borrowed items. RFID speeds up the borrowing and return procedures. Library employees are released for more productive and interesting duties. |
High Speed Inventorying -The RFID system has the ability to scan books on the shelves without tipping them out or removing them. A hand-held inventory reader can be moved rapidly across a shelf of books to read all of the unique identification information. Using wireless technology, it is possible not only to update the inventory but also to identify items which are out of proper order. |
Automated Materials Handling- Another advantage of RFID technology is automated materials handling. This includes conveyor and sorting systems that can move library materials and sort them by category into separate bins or onto separate carts. This significantly reduces the amount of staff time required to ready materials for re-shelving. |
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Application of RFID in Indian Libraries /Information Centres |
Libraries, presently, adopting RFID system are in the need to increase efficiency and reduce cost. Automation and self-service can help libraries of all size to mechanize their operations and achieve the flexibility of tagging all kinds of media easily. The products of RFID systems are available in India. RFID technology has been introduced in a few Indian libraries. |
In a nutshell, we can say that RFID is a technology to uniquely identify an object, animal or person. It may eventually replace the bar code and optical technology in library circulation systems. RFID has the ability to held more data, the ability to change the stored data as processing and does not require line-of- sight to transfer data and is very effective in harsh environments where bar code labels may not work |
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