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What is EJ-Server?
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What are the Search Facility and Type of search covered in EJ- Server?What are the services provided by EJ-Server?
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What is the current coverage of EJ Server?
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How EJ- Server Can Be Implemented?
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Who can access EJ-Server / Subscription Prices?
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How to access EJ-Server?
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What are benefits of EJ-Server to user libraries?
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What sources does EJ-Server cover?
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What are the free services that EJ-Server provides?
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Can EJ-Server be customized for user library?
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How does EJ-Server support document delivery?
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Will EJ-Server support article level subscriptions? Does it support pay per view? What are the prices?
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What infrastructure does EJ-Server have?
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EJ-Server - Future Plan
» What does ORPAC stand for? What is the function of ORPAC?
» How many modules are there in TLSS?
» Does TLSS have bar-coding facility?
» What are the salient features of TLSS?
» How many editions of MELL are available?
» Who will be the target customers of MELL?
» Is MELL customizable?
» What type of library inventory and security systems, 3M is offering?
» Can a library go for both inventory & security solutions?

EJ Server

What is EJ-Server?

"EJ Server" is a single user interface to all your E-Resources. to all your E-Resources. It is a content portal / web based search engine, which we have indigenously developed to provide “ single window interface and enable seamless access to all the E-Resources (E-Journals / E-Databases / E-Books ) subscribed by a Library alongwith web based access to table of contents (toc) and abstracting information of over 12,500 Journals, and also 2,500 Full Text Journals available free on WEB , E-Databases, E-books, E-learning courses.

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What are the Search Facilities available in EJ- Server?

Search Facilities / Types Of Search

    Basic Search:  Provides access to Table of Contents as well as Abstracting and Bibliographic details of more than 12,500 Journals, Full Text Electronic Access to more than 2500 E-Journals, available free in web. User can search specific information on fields like Journal Title, Article, Publisher, TOC, Abstract, Subject Category, ISSN, Access Type.

    Advanced Search: Includes access of the above, as well as Free Databases and Databases subscribed by the Institute.

    Expert Search: Includes basic and advance search features plus access to the subscribed E-resources by a single institute or under the consortium arrangement i. e. Access to subscribed full text Journals and Databases to enable single window access to the that user 's on a specific field/ Subject Instead of visiting HTML links of hundreds of Journals and databases subscribed by the Library.

    Search Option:

    Text and Parametric Search:

    Text Search:  This interface will search the result from the database of all Journals, Publishers, Articles, TOC, Abstracts, Databases, E-books, and Online Tutorials etc.

    Parametric Search:  This search is more specific on a particular parameter like Journal Title, Publisher, Articles, Databases, E-books, TOC, or Abstracts etc. The user is also facilitated with the option of choosing Subject level 1  (Subject category) and Subject level2  (Sub Categories) of the Subject.

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What is the current coverage of EJ Server?

  • Access to more than 12,500 Journals TOC, Abstracting Information.

  • Full Text Access to 2500+ E- Journals

  1. Agriculture Science And Management - 160
  2. Art And Humanities - 425
  3. Biological Science - 110
  4. Business Studies, Economics & Management - 420
  5. Computer Science & Information Technology - 230
  6. Chemical Sciences - 50
  7. Environmental Science - 50
  8. Engineering & Technology - 230
  9. Fashion - 17
  10. Legal And Law - 80
  11. Library & Information Science - 50
  12. Material Science And Metallurgy - 26
  13. Medical Science - 450
  14. Mathematics - 50
  15. Multiple Discipline - 290
  16. Pharmaceutical Science - 30
  17. Physics - 60
  • Access to E-Books, E-Learning Courses/Tutorials in the areas of Computer Science, Telecommunication, Management Skills, and other subjects like Medical Sciences, Social Science etc.

  • Access to Free Databases.

  • Access to all the Subscribed Journals, Databases, E-Books subscribed by an Individual Library or Consortium Access to all the above.

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Can EJ- Server Be integrated with the digital e-resources of a library?

On-site customization of EJ-Server and archive services: EJ Server can also be integrated with all the links of E-journals and Databases subscribed by the user institution along with EJ-Server Directory, TOC, Database, linking and archiving solutions hosted on the customer's site.

Consortium-based services: EJ-Server will support members of a library consortium to access all the above resources.

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Who can access EJ-Server?

Any subscribed individual user or any institution or consortium can access EJ- Server as it is a Paid Subscription .

However, for 15 days Free trial access or for pricing details please Contact us at mailto: tls@del3.vsnl.net.in

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How to access EJ-Server?

There are two subscription models available, by which one can access EJ- Server,

i) by having a User ID and Password

ii) having a IP based access.

EJ-Server can be accessed online through Internet connection by Internet Service Provider like VSNL or Sat yam Online. For sharing the resources on EJ Server with several users on your LAN you will need an Intranet set- up with Internet connectivity (shared dial-up, ISDN or leased line connectivity).

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What are the benefits of EJ Server for the subscribers?

EJ-Server has several benefits to user libraries. These include:

  • A single window interface for table of contents and abstracting information of more than 12,500 E-journals.
  • Full text access to around 2500 journals, E-databases, E-books, E-learning courses, available free in web.
  • Advanced mechanism for searching the required topic from all the journals / Databases that a library or library consortium may subscribe to.
  • Single password or IP enabled access to users for all the Electronic resources subscribed by the user library.
  • Document delivery option for non-subscribers.
  • Convenience of e-commerce for handling e-journal subscriptions.
  • Round the clock access.

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What e-resources does EJ-Server cover?

Currently, EJ-Server covers E- Journals, E-Databases, E-books and E-learning courses.

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What are the value added services that EJ-Server provides?

EJ-Server currently provides the following free services:

  • Free single window interface for table of contents and abstracting information of more than 12,500 E-journals.

  • Full text access to around 2,500 journals, databases, E-books, E-learning courses available free on web.

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Can EJ-Server be customized for user library ?

Yes! EJ-Server can be content customized by integrating all the electronic resources subscribed by the user library, thereby providing them with their own customized version of EJ-Server to ensure Single Window Interface to all E- resources.

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How does EJ-Server support document delivery?

After identifying an article from TOC browsing and / or bibliographic database search, users can access the full text for subscribed journals. For articles from non-subscribed E-journals, users can register their request for document delivery, at a price. EJ-Server will evolve a suitable pricing and supply mechanism in association with publishers and document delivery agencies to ensure timely delivery of the article.

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Will EJ-Server support article level subscriptions? Does it support pay-per-view? What are the prices?

EJ-Server supports pay per view and soon will come up with the mechanism of subscribing to a set of articles from a select number of E-Journals, rather than subscribing to the entire journals. We are in a process of developing the pricing model for the same after discussing the issue with various publishers.

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What infrastructure does EJ-Server have?

EJ-Server is supported by high-speed Internet connectivity, Web Server at USA for fast access; Advanced Search Engines along with round the clock support services.

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Future Plan:

  • Full Text Access preview of more than 30,000 journals. Since our development of EJ Server is on going these numbers are increasing every day. This would allow our EJ Server users to preview full text of new publisher's journals/periodicals.

  • Customized Hosting and archiving of EJ-Server at the customer's site.

  • Pay per view document delivery services, Integration of supply status and local holdings.

  • Authorization from new publishers for full-text access to journals.

  • Online subscription enquiries and full online subscription.

  • Consortium pricing options for electronic subscription.

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TLSS:

What does ORPAC stand for? What is the function of ORPAC ?

ORPAC- Online Reservation Public Access Catalogue. It helps us in searching any title on different number of parameters.

How many modules are there in TLSS?

Library Guidelines, Acquisition, Accession, Circulation, Staff Management, Members Management, Supplier Management, Stock Management, Serials Control, ORPAC/ Web- ORPAC.

Does TLSS have bar-coding facility?

Yes.

What are the salient features of TLSS?

SPECIAL FEATURES

· Access to E- Resources (Access of e- Journals, Databases, e-books)
· E-Mail & Internet Facility.
· Order Management (new and pending orders)
· Effective timely claims
· Reports are maintained and available online
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Renewal processings

 

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MELL:

How many editions of MELL are available?

MELL is available in three different editions viz. Desktop, IT Professional and Developer. It is a CD based subscription.

Who will be the target customers of MELL?

Microsoft e-Learning Library (MELL) provides cost-effective, powerful, in-depth training solutions and quality reference resources for everyone using Microsoft software and technologies on the job, at libraries etc. MELL targets the unique training needs of both individual users and corporate customers. MELL offers reliable, in-depth content, engaging simulations, interactive exercises, automated support tools, and memorable on-screen demonstrations.

Is MELL customizable?

Yes. MELL provides a fully customizable learning environment, so users can pre-assess skill levels and learn the tasks that are appropriate to their jobs and needs.

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3M Products:

What type of library inventory and security systems, 3M is offering?

Library Inventory Solutions – RFID Stand Alone

The 3M RFID One Tag System consist of a digital identification RFID tag containing all the relevant information pertaining to the material on which the tag is installed. The complete system consists of Digital RFID Tags, Staff Pad Workstation, Digital Library Assistant and Detection Systems/Security Gates.


Library Security Solutions – Electro Magnetic Detection Systems

Tattle Tapes/Magnetic Strips: These tattle tapes are actually electromagnetic tapes, which are pasted on the books, cassettes, CDs etc. Every time the material (book/cassette/CD) is taken out and brought back to the premises, the tapes are sensitized and desensitized.
3M Security Detection Systems/Security Gates: This security system helps ensure that no material leaves the Library without being properly checked out.
Book Check Systems: This product helps optimize and streamline the material flow within the library.

Can a library go for both inventory & security solutions?

Yes one can easily go for a combo like Library Inventory and Security Combo – RFID One Tag. RFID two tag is also available.

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