INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad
INFLIBNET Centre, also known as Information and Library Network Centre, is an autonomous Inter-University Centre of the University Grants Commission (UGC) located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It was established in 1991 with the aim of modernizing university libraries and information centres in India through the use of modern technologies. The centre provides various services and facilities to the academic and research communities, including electronic resources, digital library software, and training and development programs.
History:
INFLIBNET Centre was established in 1991 as a project of the UGC to provide network-based services to the academic and research communities in India. The centre started its operations with a focus on modernizing university libraries and information centres through the use of modern technologies. Over the years, INFLIBNET Centre has grown into a premier centre for academic and research networking in India, providing a wide range of services and facilities to the academic and research communities.
Departments:
INFLIBNET Centre has several departments, including:
Network Operation and Management Centre (NOMC)
Library Automation and Networking Division (LAND)
e-Content Development and Management Division (eCDM)
Human Resource Development Division (HRD)
Research and Consultancy Division (RCD)
Finance and Administration Division (FAD)
Courses:
INFLIBNET Centre offers various training and development programs for the academic and research communities, including librarians, faculty members, researchers, and students. The centre conducts workshops, seminars, and training programs on various topics related to library and information science, research methodology, and use of modern technologies in academia and research.
INFLIBNET Centre is also involved in various research and development activities in the field of library and information science, with a focus on developing and promoting digital library software and tools. The centre has collaborations with several national and international organizations and universities, and its research findings are published in reputed academic journals.
Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre is an autonomous Inter-University Centre of the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India.
The centre has its Head Quarters at Gujarat University Campus, Ahmedabad. UGC-Infonet Digital Library Consortium provides access to selected scholarly electronic journals and databases in different disciplines.
Address: INFLIBNET Centre,
An Inter University Centre of University Grants Commission,
Opp. Gujarat University Guest House,
Post Box No. 4116, Navrangpura,
Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat, INDIA.
Email: director[at]inflibnet.ac.in
Web : https://www.inflibnet.ac.in/