2023
Rupinder Singh, Navkiran Kaur
Bridging the Gap: VuFind as a Discovery Interface and Union Catalogue at the Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Calcutta Proceedings Article
In: NACLIN 2023, Goa University DELNET, 2023.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Catalog, Discovery Tools, Koha, Library OPAC, Open Source, vufind
@inproceedings{Rupinder2023,
title = {Bridging the Gap: VuFind as a Discovery Interface and Union Catalogue at the Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Calcutta},
author = {Rupinder Singh, Navkiran Kaur},
url = {https://www.researchgate.net/publication/376811942_Bridging_the_Gap_VuFind_as_a_Discovery_Interface_and_Union_Catalogue_at_the_Centre_for_Studies_in_Social_Sciences_Calcutta},
year = {2023},
date = {2023-11-22},
booktitle = {NACLIN 2023},
publisher = {DELNET},
organization = {Goa University},
abstract = {The open-source discovery tool VuFind enhances library catalogs, providing a futuristic search interface and enabling users to access resources efficiently, perform real-time availability checks, and utilize advanced features. This case study describes the successful integration of VuFind with three distinct Koha Integrated Library Systems (ILS) at the Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Calcutta, where the first author had worked previously. The study outlines the techniques, including protocols like OAI-PMH and REST API, emphasizing secure information transactions. Also, it demonstrates the significant impact of creating a unified catalog interface on user satisfaction, benefits reaped, and challenges encountered during the accomplishment of this task. This integration prototype offers comprehensive access to diverse library resources and serves as a valuable guide for institutions seeking to enhance their library systems with open-source solutions like VuFind.},
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The open-source discovery tool VuFind enhances library catalogs, providing a futuristic search interface and enabling users to access resources efficiently, perform real-time availability checks, and utilize advanced features. This case study describes the successful integration of VuFind with three distinct Koha Integrated Library Systems (ILS) at the Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Calcutta, where the first author had worked previously. The study outlines the techniques, including protocols like OAI-PMH and REST API, emphasizing secure information transactions. Also, it demonstrates the significant impact of creating a unified catalog interface on user satisfaction, benefits reaped, and challenges encountered during the accomplishment of this task. This integration prototype offers comprehensive access to diverse library resources and serves as a valuable guide for institutions seeking to enhance their library systems with open-source solutions like VuFind.
2022
Singh, Rupinder; Srivastava, Prachi
Drupal: A Practical Approach Book Chapter
In: Sonkar, Sharad Kumar; Singh, M. P. (Ed.): Chapter 28, pp. 360-372, Ess Ess Publications, 2022, ISBN: 9789392594588.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Content Management System, Drupal, Drupal For Libraries, Library Website, Website Framework
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title = {Drupal: A Practical Approach},
author = {Rupinder Singh and Prachi Srivastava},
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abstract = {Until quite recently, the most important thing for a newcomer to Web could do in order to prepare a website or your personal blog was to learn programming and markup languages such as PHP, Perl, .Net and HTML. Even after that, it would take hours of skilled programming and patience to setup a good website or Web Application. But in recent years the open-source community has been working hard in pulling out the programming world out of its dark ages by providing a flexible framework for building a website. Drupal is one such result of this software development evolution. This article focuses on the features, advantages, beginner level aspects, and its installation procedure.},
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Until quite recently, the most important thing for a newcomer to Web could do in order to prepare a website or your personal blog was to learn programming and markup languages such as PHP, Perl, .Net and HTML. Even after that, it would take hours of skilled programming and patience to setup a good website or Web Application. But in recent years the open-source community has been working hard in pulling out the programming world out of its dark ages by providing a flexible framework for building a website. Drupal is one such result of this software development evolution. This article focuses on the features, advantages, beginner level aspects, and its installation procedure.
2021
Srivastava, Prachi; Sonker, S. K.; Singh, Rupinder
A Bibliometric Assessment Of India’S Library And Information Science Research Publications During 2011-2020 Journal Article
In: Library Philosophy and Practice, vol. 2021, 2021, ISSN: 15220222.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Authorship pattern, Bibliometric, Cited articles, Degree of Collaboration, LIS
@article{Srivastava2021c,
title = {A Bibliometric Assessment Of India’S Library And Information Science Research Publications During 2011-2020},
author = {Prachi Srivastava and S. K. Sonker and Rupinder Singh},
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year = {2021},
date = {2021-01-01},
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journal = {Library Philosophy and Practice},
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abstract = {The aim of this paper is to conduct a bibliometric study to investigate the research output of library and information science in India. The SCOPUS database was selected to collect data from 2011 to 2020. Collected data was analysed on various parameters such as authorship pattern, year wise contribution of articles, most cited articles, top journals, top authors, document types, etc. The study found that in year 2019 Indian author contributed 471 research papers which 21.8% and highest in 10 years. Again in 2019, double authored article was highest in number with total of 252 articles. In periods of 10 years, about 2159 Indian articles were published with international collaboration. The growth of LIS research has been observed to bincreasing till 2019, but decrease in 2020 possibly due to the Covid pandemic.},
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The aim of this paper is to conduct a bibliometric study to investigate the research output of library and information science in India. The SCOPUS database was selected to collect data from 2011 to 2020. Collected data was analysed on various parameters such as authorship pattern, year wise contribution of articles, most cited articles, top journals, top authors, document types, etc. The study found that in year 2019 Indian author contributed 471 research papers which 21.8% and highest in 10 years. Again in 2019, double authored article was highest in number with total of 252 articles. In periods of 10 years, about 2159 Indian articles were published with international collaboration. The growth of LIS research has been observed to bincreasing till 2019, but decrease in 2020 possibly due to the Covid pandemic.
Srivastava, Prachi; Singh, Rupinder; Sonker, S. K.
Mapping of Research Output in the field of Big Data Analytics : Scientometric Study Journal Article
In: Library Philosophy and Practice, 2021.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Big data, Big data Analytics, Big Data in India, Big Data Research, Research trends, Scientometric, Scientometric Study
@article{Srivastava2021b,
title = {Mapping of Research Output in the field of Big Data Analytics : Scientometric Study},
author = {Prachi Srivastava and Rupinder Singh and S. K. Sonker},
url = {https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/6378/},
year = {2021},
date = {2021-01-01},
urldate = {2021-01-01},
journal = {Library Philosophy and Practice},
abstract = {This study aims to determine the scientometric analysis of recent research output in the emerging field of Big Data Analytics from 2011 to 2020. The study of Big Data Analytics began in the last few years and has gained tremendous traction in a short period of time. It is now widely regarded as one of the most important developing study areas in computer sciences and related disciplines. The data has been obtained from the Scopus Database and excel and VOSviewer software used for the analysis; a total of 2304 research papers were evaluated. The study examines total output, growth in output, authorship and collaboration patterns at the country level, major contributors (countries, institutions, and individuals), top publication sources, analytical trends, and highly cited papers. The study explored continuous growth in the literature of Big data analytics.},
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This study aims to determine the scientometric analysis of recent research output in the emerging field of Big Data Analytics from 2011 to 2020. The study of Big Data Analytics began in the last few years and has gained tremendous traction in a short period of time. It is now widely regarded as one of the most important developing study areas in computer sciences and related disciplines. The data has been obtained from the Scopus Database and excel and VOSviewer software used for the analysis; a total of 2304 research papers were evaluated. The study examines total output, growth in output, authorship and collaboration patterns at the country level, major contributors (countries, institutions, and individuals), top publication sources, analytical trends, and highly cited papers. The study explored continuous growth in the literature of Big data analytics.
2019
Rupinder Singh Barnali Roy Choudhury, Sukanya Ghosh
Internet of Things in the making of Green Libraries Book Chapter
In: ODL: Issues and Perspective, pp. 45-68, KKHSOU & NSOU, 2019.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Environment Friendly Library, Green Library, Internet Of Things, IoT, IoT in Libraries
@inbook{Choudhury2019,
title = {Internet of Things in the making of Green Libraries},
author = {Barnali Roy Choudhury, Rupinder Singh, Sukanya Ghosh},
url = {https://www.researchgate.net/publication/354271593_Internet_of_Things_in_the_making_of_Green_Libraries},
year = {2019},
date = {2019-12-06},
urldate = {2019-12-06},
booktitle = {ODL: Issues and Perspective},
pages = {45-68},
publisher = {KKHSOU & NSOU},
organization = {KKHSOU & NSOU},
abstract = {The idea of sustainable development and eco-friendly, green working places has been a topic of discussion from a long time, and it is the need of the time as well. Many colleges and universities have adopted environment studies and sustainability in their course curriculum and routine operations. These institutions of higher education and their affiliated bodies must take the leadership role in making a sustainable society in a similar way that it did in space race and in cancer research. Libraries also play a vital role in supporting this mission and take active part in environmental education. Librarians and administrators have taken green building initiatives to a large extent, Since the librarians are among the few first to adopt with new technological developments, they can exploit smart devices and technologies like Internet of Things (IoT) in making a green and sustainable library infrastructure. Internet of Things popularly known as IoT, undoubtedly, it is a breath-taking concept and a revolution of the Internet environment. The internet of things, or IoT, is a system of interrelated computing devices, mechanical and digital machines, objects, animals or people that are provided with unique identifiers (UIDs) and the caliber to disposal data upon a network except clam human or computer interaction. IoT (Internet of Things) diversifies the future Internet, and has drawn much attention. As more and more gadgets connected to the Internet, the huge amount of data exchanged has reached an unprecedented level. This research adopts the concept of the “Internet of Things” to construct a green campus environment which will realize the idea of energy saving. This paper focuses on the IoT communication scenarios and investigates the challenges or the barriers to the large-scale. Explains term “Green” and special challenges met by libraries to be Green. The making of green library is approaching a tipping point, generating a Green Library Movement, which is ancillary of librarians, libraries, college and university campuses committed to greening libraries. There can be lot of usage of IoT and smart devices in making a greener and more sustainable library environment.},
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The idea of sustainable development and eco-friendly, green working places has been a topic of discussion from a long time, and it is the need of the time as well. Many colleges and universities have adopted environment studies and sustainability in their course curriculum and routine operations. These institutions of higher education and their affiliated bodies must take the leadership role in making a sustainable society in a similar way that it did in space race and in cancer research. Libraries also play a vital role in supporting this mission and take active part in environmental education. Librarians and administrators have taken green building initiatives to a large extent, Since the librarians are among the few first to adopt with new technological developments, they can exploit smart devices and technologies like Internet of Things (IoT) in making a green and sustainable library infrastructure. Internet of Things popularly known as IoT, undoubtedly, it is a breath-taking concept and a revolution of the Internet environment. The internet of things, or IoT, is a system of interrelated computing devices, mechanical and digital machines, objects, animals or people that are provided with unique identifiers (UIDs) and the caliber to disposal data upon a network except clam human or computer interaction. IoT (Internet of Things) diversifies the future Internet, and has drawn much attention. As more and more gadgets connected to the Internet, the huge amount of data exchanged has reached an unprecedented level. This research adopts the concept of the “Internet of Things” to construct a green campus environment which will realize the idea of energy saving. This paper focuses on the IoT communication scenarios and investigates the challenges or the barriers to the large-scale. Explains term “Green” and special challenges met by libraries to be Green. The making of green library is approaching a tipping point, generating a Green Library Movement, which is ancillary of librarians, libraries, college and university campuses committed to greening libraries. There can be lot of usage of IoT and smart devices in making a greener and more sustainable library environment.
Choudury, Barnali Roy; Singh, Rupinder
Learning Tools Interoperability: Paradigm shift of Open Learning Proceedings Article
In: Bhattacharya;, Dr P K; Ganguly;, Dr Shantanu; Roy;, Dr Projes; Shukla;, Ms Pallavi (Ed.): pp. 598-610, The Energy and Resources Institute, 2019.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Blackboard, Canvas, IMS Global, Interoperability, Learning Tools, Learning Tools Interiperability, LTI, Moodle
@inproceedings{Choudury2019,
title = {Learning Tools Interoperability: Paradigm shift of Open Learning},
author = {Barnali Roy Choudury and Rupinder Singh},
editor = {Dr P K Bhattacharya; and Dr Shantanu Ganguly; and Dr Projes Roy; and Ms Pallavi Shukla;},
url = {https://www.teriin.org/events/icdl/pdf/ICDL_Confrence_Paper_Full.pdf},
year = {2019},
date = {2019-01-01},
urldate = {2019-01-01},
journal = {International Conference on Digital Landscape Digital Transformation for an Agile Environment},
pages = {598-610},
publisher = {The Energy and Resources Institute},
abstract = {Educational institutions use different technological resources to support their teaching and learning activities to promote and enhance active learning. On the premise, in today's world even large learning management systems are trying to cooperate with each other in order to perform the best. Research has been done on various protocols and standards for information exchange between these learning management systems. Mapping & ability to work in different systems, that is why gigantic software companies which provide learning applications and academic institutions which host their learning management environment are coming forward to adopt with these standards of learning tools interoperability. This creates opportunities for teacher and students to connect, collaborate and share information in their learning practices, which makes it more relevant in open learning environment, were interaction between teachers and students is crucial.},
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Educational institutions use different technological resources to support their teaching and learning activities to promote and enhance active learning. On the premise, in today's world even large learning management systems are trying to cooperate with each other in order to perform the best. Research has been done on various protocols and standards for information exchange between these learning management systems. Mapping & ability to work in different systems, that is why gigantic software companies which provide learning applications and academic institutions which host their learning management environment are coming forward to adopt with these standards of learning tools interoperability. This creates opportunities for teacher and students to connect, collaborate and share information in their learning practices, which makes it more relevant in open learning environment, were interaction between teachers and students is crucial.
2018
Singh, Rupinder
Smart Notice Boards using IoT and Single Board Microcomputers Conference
PLANNER 2018, INFLIBNET Centre, 2018.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Digital Signage, Environment Friendly Library, Green Library, Internet Of Things, IoT, IoT in Libraries, Kiosk, Library OPAC, Microcomputer, Open Source, Raspberry Pi, Smart Notice Board
@conference{nokey,
title = {Smart Notice Boards using IoT and Single Board Microcomputers},
author = {Rupinder Singh },
url = {https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Rupinder_Singh32/publication/329829039_Smart_Notice_Boards_using_IoT_and_Single_Board_Microcomputers/links/5c1c7d35a6fdccfc705dbcaa/Smart-Notice-Boards-using-IoT-and-Single-Board-Microcomputers.pdf},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-11-22},
urldate = {2019-10-01},
booktitle = {PLANNER 2018},
publisher = {INFLIBNET Centre},
abstract = {Most of the academic libraries in India have budget constraints due to which they lack IT infrastructure , and ultimately it becomes a hurdle in giving effective user services.The combination of limited funding and below-average technical knowledge of staff can be a devastating combination for any institution, but for someone who is not ready to compromise with limitations and happy in experimenting and exploring new possibilities, thereis no big worry. With right information at right time, everything can be achieved. Technology is such a savior for humanity and keeps on changing-. Raspberry Pi is one such constructive innovation which has transformed the landscape for programmers to gadget lovers. Because it is so powerful, flexible and adaptable, it became very popular worldwide.Librarians around the globe have also greeted this new tech tool enthusiastically, and are experimenting in different projects. With the emergence of ICT, libraries in future will be more content rich, more user-friendly, more interactive and digital in all aspects, but only having number of servers or collection of E-Books servers doesn't make digitally future proof unless a fully paperless and eco-friendly workspace is developed. This articleis aimed at library professionals who are new to Raspberry Pi and it attempts to elaborate the use of this miniature marvel in institutional and public libraries using a case study at IIAS Library.},
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Most of the academic libraries in India have budget constraints due to which they lack IT infrastructure , and ultimately it becomes a hurdle in giving effective user services.The combination of limited funding and below-average technical knowledge of staff can be a devastating combination for any institution, but for someone who is not ready to compromise with limitations and happy in experimenting and exploring new possibilities, thereis no big worry. With right information at right time, everything can be achieved. Technology is such a savior for humanity and keeps on changing-. Raspberry Pi is one such constructive innovation which has transformed the landscape for programmers to gadget lovers. Because it is so powerful, flexible and adaptable, it became very popular worldwide.Librarians around the globe have also greeted this new tech tool enthusiastically, and are experimenting in different projects. With the emergence of ICT, libraries in future will be more content rich, more user-friendly, more interactive and digital in all aspects, but only having number of servers or collection of E-Books servers doesn't make digitally future proof unless a fully paperless and eco-friendly workspace is developed. This articleis aimed at library professionals who are new to Raspberry Pi and it attempts to elaborate the use of this miniature marvel in institutional and public libraries using a case study at IIAS Library.
2017
Parabhoi, Lambodara; Singh, Rupinder
Perception and use of Social Networking Site Facebook among the Students of Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla: An Exploratory Study Journal Article
In: International Research : Journal of Library & Information Science, 2017.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: facebook, himachal pradesh university shimla, social media, social networking sites, use of
@article{Parabhoi2017,
title = {Perception and use of Social Networking Site Facebook among the Students of Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla: An Exploratory Study},
author = {Lambodara Parabhoi and Rupinder Singh},
year = {2017},
date = {2017-01-01},
journal = {International Research : Journal of Library & Information Science},
abstract = {The foremost focus of this paper is to examine the impact and use of social networking site (SNS) Facebook among the students of Himachal Pradesh University (HPU). Facebook is a popular SNS where the young people are engage with each other. The present study gives an overview of use of Facebook, how they spent their time on Facebook by student of HPU, and what kinds of problem they face during the use of Facebook. A structured questionnaire has prepared and distributed to the students randomly. And finally received 179(89.50%) responses out of 200 distributed questionnaires. The major finding is that, 134 of the respondents said that use of Facebook is not a waste of time. Low internet speed is major issue to access the Facebook account with 123(68.70%) and Mobile is the poplar medium throgh which they acces Facebook with171(95.50%)},
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The foremost focus of this paper is to examine the impact and use of social networking site (SNS) Facebook among the students of Himachal Pradesh University (HPU). Facebook is a popular SNS where the young people are engage with each other. The present study gives an overview of use of Facebook, how they spent their time on Facebook by student of HPU, and what kinds of problem they face during the use of Facebook. A structured questionnaire has prepared and distributed to the students randomly. And finally received 179(89.50%) responses out of 200 distributed questionnaires. The major finding is that, 134 of the respondents said that use of Facebook is not a waste of time. Low internet speed is major issue to access the Facebook account with 123(68.70%) and Mobile is the poplar medium throgh which they acces Facebook with171(95.50%)
2016
Parabhoi, Lambodara; Singh, Rupinder
Digitization of Monographs, Rare books at Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla: A case study Proceedings Article
In: 2016.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Digital Library Digital Library, Digitization
@inproceedings{Parabhoi2016,
title = {Digitization of Monographs, Rare books at Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla: A case study},
author = {Lambodara Parabhoi and Rupinder Singh},
doi = {http://ir.inflibnet.ac.in:8080/ir/ViewerJS/#../bitstream/1944/2017/1/13.pdf},
year = {2016},
date = {2016-01-01},
journal = {10th Convention PLANNER 2016},
abstract = {This paper highlights and discuss about digitization process, digital preservation which is an ongo- ing process at Indian Institute of Advanced Study Library, Shimla. The IIAS Library has been digitiz- ing IIAS Monographs, Rare books and Images and also it is discussed the methods and equipment’sare being used in digitization process. The details volumes of woks and the tools and techniques has used. The paper also discussed objectives of digitization, technical issues, faults have found in digi- tization process},
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This paper highlights and discuss about digitization process, digital preservation which is an ongo- ing process at Indian Institute of Advanced Study Library, Shimla. The IIAS Library has been digitiz- ing IIAS Monographs, Rare books and Images and also it is discussed the methods and equipment’sare being used in digitization process. The details volumes of woks and the tools and techniques has used. The paper also discussed objectives of digitization, technical issues, faults have found in digi- tization process
