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AK Pandey, Scientist D, Head -ICAT Ms Seema Tare, Technical Officer D

EXPANDING THE LIBRARY ROLE FROM RESPONDER TO INITIATOR AND PARTNER THROUGH INNOVATIVE LIBRARY SERVICES: A CASE STUDY OF ICAT, ARDE, PUNE Information Centre for Armament Technology (ICAT) Armament Research & Development Establishment, Pashan, Pune 411021. AK Pandey, Scientist D, Head -ICAT

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AK Pandey, Scientist D, Head -ICAT Ms Seema Tare, Technical Officer D

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  1. EXPANDING THE LIBRARY ROLE FROM RESPONDER TO INITIATOR AND PARTNER THROUGH INNOVATIVE LIBRARY SERVICES: A CASE STUDY OF ICAT, ARDE, PUNE Information Centre for Armament Technology (ICAT) Armament Research & Development Establishment, Pashan, Pune 411021 AK Pandey, Scientist D, Head -ICAT Ms Seema Tare, Technical Officer D PR Kamble, Technical Officer C and Dr BB Padhy, Scientist F NACLIN 2019, September 18-20, 2019, Udaipur

  2. Our Motto Readers are not mere users of the library, they are the very purpose of our existence. GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF ICAT Our vision We at ICAT are committed to user satisfaction through collection development, database update and user services Our Objective To serve as a Centre of Excellence for providing facilities and information on Armaments and related Technologies to Scientists for Education, Research and Innovation Our Motto Readers are not mere users of the library, they are the very purpose of our existence. Our values Team Work, Dedication, Integrity, Quality, Creativity NACLIN 2019, September 18-20, 2019, Udaipur

  3. ICAT KNOWLEDGE BASE DIGITAL RESOURCES PRINTED RESOURCES ICAT Quality Objective To ensure expeditious procurement and availability of Print and digital publications/resources and information on Armament Technology and related fields to keep users abreast of advances in these fields. NACLIN 2019, September 18-20, 2019, Udaipur

  4. INNOVATION @ ICAT : GENESIS & CHALLENGES • The Library Perspective • Decreasing footfall due to various reasons • Need to foster a positive reputation of the library to justify its existence and growth • Need to attract users to the library by making it more interesting and attractive through a hospitable atmosphere and inspiring spaces • Need to encourage increased usage of its rich physical and virtual resources • The way libraries provide services for their communities is rapidly changing • The Information Perspective • Subject of Armaments, a multi-disciplinary subject • Limited and dispersed sources of required information • Non-availability of specific armament-related information in public domain • The Users’ Perspective • Pre-occupation in Design, Development & Production activities • Lack of time or inclination to conduct information searches • Increase in Young Scientists’ information expectations • Ready-made information preferred • Information Culture • Unsatisfactory information culture • Limited consumption, dissemination and management of information • The ways users think and interact needs study and improvement • Users require stimulus for reading, information-seeking and information utilisation • Access Limitations • On-campus Internet access points limited (100 nos.) • Requirement of information being made available on Intranet desktops (500 nos.) NACLIN 2019, September 18-20, 2019, Udaipur

  5. ICAT : BASIC FACILITIES Journals section Reference section Reading hall Reading space Circulation counter Ambient surroundings NACLIN 2019, September 18-20, 2019, Udaipur

  6. ICAT : VALUE ADDITIONS Study Carrels Conference Room • Study Carrels • Training room • Digital Classroom + • Video Conferencing Hall • Technical Discussion Room • Conference Room • Exhibition Hall • Steaming Mug Cafetaria Digital Classroom + Video Conferencing Hall Technical Discussion Room Steaming Mug Cafetaria Exhibition Hall Training room NACLIN 2019, September 18-20, 2019, Udaipur

  7. IT INFRASTRUCTURE INTERNET NETWORK NATIONAL KNOWLEDGE NETWORK (NKN) Server -1 INTRANET NETWORK Servers Application Servers - 2 (for DSpace and for LibSys) Web Server for Intranet -1 Computers – 25 Thin Clients - 5 Thin Clients - 5 Printers Network Printers - 9 Local Printers – 2 Multifunction devices – 3 Barcode printers - 2 Printers Network Printers -2 Local Printers – 2 LED Display – 1 Computers- 33 Scanners Flat Bed Scanners – 3 Barcode Scanners – 2 Data Capturing Unit-1 Towards a Digital Library Set-up : Library Automation & Digitisation Integrated Library Software Libsys installed -1998 Digitisation Projects : 2010 & 2013 9155 core technical documents digitised (7 Lakh pages digitised) Institutional Repository initiated Bar-coding initiated -1999 Hand held scanners, Data Capture Unit and Barcode printer purchased In-house printing and pasting of bar-codes Facilitated error-free and speedy Circulation transactions & Annual Stock Verification NACLIN 2019, September 18-20, 2019, Udaipur

  8. DEVELOPMENT OF LIBRARY WEBSITES Intranet Website Know Your ICAT Sections Human Resources FAQ Must Reads Divisional Procedures ICAT Rules Books Journals Reports Standards Circulation Databases Procurement Libsys DSpace NPTEL Video Course Jane’s Handbooks Procedure Library Advisory Committee Budget Suggestion Form Information Bulletins Armament Information Service Director’s Informtion Service Defence News Archives NACLIN 2019, September 18-20, 2019, Udaipur

  9. Internet Website Measuring the virtual footfall A glimpse of ArmaBlog usage NACLIN 2019, September 18-20, 2019, Udaipur

  10. LIBRARY ACTIVITIES : LIBRARY WEEK PROGRAMMES • Library Week : 11 - 18 Aug 2016 • Artillery Gun Information Exhibition • Photo-journey- From TIC/TL to ICAT • Behind the Scenes – Functioning of ICAT • Invited Lecture :Science Communication • ICAT Tour for ARDE users • Competitions : Treasure Hunt, Library • Quiz, Suggestions for Library • Book exhibition Library Week : 12 - 16 Aug 2019 Infantry Weapons & Ammunition : An exhibition of ICAT Resources • Library Week : • 22-24 Aug 2017 • Competitions : Slogan, Match-making • Information Search Strategies Workshop Reference Management Tools Lecture Author’s Talk & Book Release NACLIN 2019, September 18-20, 2019, Udaipur

  11. OTHER LIBRARY ACTIVITIES Subject Compilations- Technical/General Bibliography On Mines – 6 Vols Compilation on Gulf War – 5 Vols Compilation on PGM – 6 Vols Course Correction Fuzes Ammunition Production for Equipmentsin Indian Military Self development compilations : Motivation, Time Management, Mind Mapping, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence,Presentation Tips,Interview Techniques TED TalksSeries Heads of TIRC Meeting 29-30 Nov 2018 PRAISE : Promotion of Reading At ICAT for Scientific Enhancement DESIDOC Services Awareness Programme 15 Jul 2016 NACLIN 2019, September 18-20, 2019, Udaipur

  12. LIBRARY ROLE AS A PARTNER & INITIATOR Contributors NACLIN 2019, September 18-20, 2019, Udaipur

  13. IMPORTANCE OF INNOVATION IN LIBRARIES • For the Users • Improved facilities and services for increased user convenience & satisfaction • A library with a new look to suit the requirements of a new user environment • Interactive relationship between the user community and library • Reveals a genuine desire to please and attract users to the library • For the Library Staff & Management • Fosters futuristic thinking to anticipate user requirements • Brings out inherent expertise & information skills • Brings forth the right positive attitude • Encourages adoption of new technologies • Enables observance of the Five Laws • Brings about a change in management practices • For the Library • Gives exposure to the library’s services/facilities • Projects a positive image of the library • Increases footfall in the library People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it. -Simon Sinek NACLIN 2019, September 18-20, 2019, Udaipur

  14. Conducting an E-training session? Scheduling a video conferencing? Try ICAT digital classroom (with NKN conferencing facility) Planning a committee meeting/discussion? Use ICAT conference hall or Technical Discussion Room Searching for information ? Planning a feasibility study? Access ICAT’s valuable knowledge base Gains from Innovations : ICAT becoming a hub of ARDE activity Want to spend a peaceful hour reading a book? Head for ICAT Reading Hall (You might even win a PRAISE reward!) Seeking a venue for a weapons display? Or an examination venue? Consider ICAT space Want an informal technical discussion over a cup of coffee ? Sip and talk at the Steaming Mug ICAT café Planning a presentation or competition for a medium size group? ICAT classroom is the place for you Holding an Art & Craft or Poster exhibition? Use ICAT exhibition hall Only one answer to all questions : ICAT NACLIN 2019, September 18-20, 2019, Udaipur

  15. An innovator is one who does not know it cannot be done The ‘I’ in every Indian must stand for Innovation. - Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar Thank You Questions? NACLIN 2019, September 18-20, 2019, Udaipur

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