Workshops on Digital Libraries
The first Workshop on Digital Libraries was organized during 31 October - 3 November 2006; and the second one during 10-13 April 2007, by TERI with support from Technology Information Facilitation Programme of Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India.
Participants from institutions in India were imparted training in setting up digital libraries using open source software, DSpace and GSDL (Greenstone Digital Library). The workshops fulfilled in meeting its objectives, which were to (1) Familiarize participants with the concepts of digital library and institutional repository; (2) Facilitate understanding of digitization and practical knowledge on the digitization process; (3) Offer hands-on experience to develop digital libraries and use of open-source software such as DSpace and GSDL (Greenstone Digital Library); and (4) Help participants develop practical skills in the installation of open source software for creation and implementation of digital libraries.
Participants from institutions in India were imparted training in setting up digital libraries using open source software, DSpace and GSDL (Greenstone Digital Library). The workshops fulfilled in meeting its objectives, which were to (1) Familiarize participants with the concepts of digital library and institutional repository; (2) Facilitate understanding of digitization and practical knowledge on the digitization process; (3) Offer hands-on experience to develop digital libraries and use of open-source software such as DSpace and GSDL (Greenstone Digital Library); and (4) Help participants develop practical skills in the installation of open source software for creation and implementation of digital libraries.