The Publishing Industry in Germany: A Review of 2008

A brief review is presented of the Trade book publishing industry in Germany with a focus on bestsellers, authors and titles, acquisitions and mergers of publishers as well as booksellers and distributors. The data for the Leipzig Book Fair and Frankfurt Book Fair is presented. The article concludes with a review of awards and prizes presented to authors in 2008.     

Market Trends in the South Indian Publishing Region

This article aims to study the publishing trends in South India, including the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka. It also gives an insight into the markets in South India for English and Regional language books. As many international publishers are moving towards the Indian book market, it is necessary to understand the culture and diversities of the country which prove to be the biggest hurdle in marketing and promotion. This article gives detailed information on General trade, Academic and School book markets. It also lists the key distributors, retailers and publishers in South India. The last page of the article details the entry barriers for international publishers and proven techniques adopted by other publishers. Partnership with Indian companies has worked well for many international publishers. All the statistics and data have been collected and referenced to the best knowledge of the author.     

印度的信息获取经验及对我国图书馆的启示

信息产业比较发达的印度重视并推进公众的信息获取。印度的信息获取经验主要表现在:信息化监管机构健全、制订了一系列信息法案、响应并推动开放获取。这些对我们图书馆具有较大的启示和借鉴意义。     

Use of Internet services and resources in the engineering colleges of Punjab and Haryana (India): A study

This article reports a survey on the use of Internet services and resources in the engineering colleges of Punjab and Haryana states of India. Data were collected by using a questionnaire and follow-up interviews with Internet users, i.e. teachers and students of engineering colleges. The response rate was 80.8%. Results showed that all the respondents make frequent use of the Internet because they have access either at college or at home. The survey revealed that the majority of the respondents, i.e. 65.6%, access the Internet from college or their workplace. More than 75% of the respondents use the Internet services mainly for educational and research purposes. Google and Yahoo search engines are found to be more widely used than other search engines. More than 70% of the respondents feel that the Internet is useful, informative, easy to use, inexpensive and time saving.     

Use of Internet services and resources in the engineering colleges of Punjab and Haryana (India): A study

This article reports a survey on the use of Internet services and resources in the engineering colleges of Punjab and Haryana states of India. Data were collected by using a questionnaire and follow-up interviews with Internet users, i.e. teachers and students of engineering colleges. The response rate was 80.8%. Results showed that all the respondents make frequent use of the Internet because they have access either at college or at home. The survey revealed that the majority of the respondents, i.e. 65.6%, access the Internet from college or their workplace. More than 75% of the respondents use the Internet services mainly for educational and research purposes. Google and Yahoo search engines are found to be more widely used than other search engines. More than 70% of the respondents feel that the Internet is useful, informative, easy to use, inexpensive and time saving.     

论印度电视体制的转型

印度电视业1959年起步,几十年来一直是印度国家电视台独家垄断。上世纪80年代中期国家电视台DD实行改革,电视作为单一宣传教育工具的传统观念逐渐改变。到90年代后期,已然形成国家电视台、本土商业电视台和外国卫星电视共同参与市场竞争的三足鼎立格局。本文按大致的时间顺序,概述印度电视转型前后的几个发展阶段,并分析印度电视业格局变化的原因和产生的影响。     

基于区块链理念的书业一站式平台功能研究

通过对国内图书馆领域区块链技术理念应用性研究论文进行梳理,对书业生态链上出版社、馆配商、高校图书馆与读者之间信息不畅的现状进行调查分析,提出构建基于区块链理念的书业一站式平台的总体框架,并阐述各模块的功能。     

印度的信息资源开放获取活动及启示

全面阐述和分析了印度信息资源开放获取的理论、政策和资源建设等方面的发展现状。在总结印度开放获取经验的基础上，对我国如何推进开放获取事业的发展，提出了作者的见解。     

论网络旧书业的发展特点及现实意义

现阶段,网络旧书业发展呈现出如下特点:实体店与网店相互依存同步发展,方便快捷的网络联盟,各具特色的网站风格,多样化的经营业务。网络旧书业尽管出现时间不长,发展还不够成熟,但还是在一定程度上加速了古旧书业格局调整,改变了旧书业传统业态与面貌,促进了旧书传播与流通,创造了旧书交易公平与学术公平,拓宽了机构收藏补缺渠道,对于旧书业实体以及当代社会与学术具有重要的现实意义。     

Library Services for Divyangjan in the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons With Intellectual Disabilities

Disability is an increasing issue as never before. It is not just a health issue, it is a complex social phenomenon that separates a person from society. India, a country which is known for its multicultural diversity, leads as a top country in various assets. India is proactive in the disability sector ever since the subject of ‘disability’ was pointed out in the State List in the Seventh Schedule of Constitution. The Constitution of India mentions the word ‘citizen’ to cover all persons who legally belong to India. This article presents the library services provided by the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (formerly National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped) for divyang users.     

美、日、印发展信息产业的模式及其对我国的启示

文章在分析美国、日本、印度三个国家信息产业发展模式的基础上,结合我国实际,探讨了我国发展信息产业应采取的模式,并提出了相关的政策建议。     

The Management of Library Collections and Services in Scientific and Technical Libraries in India

The distinguishing characteristics of scientific and technical libraries as information transfer agencies are described. The mere acquisition of documents is not sufficient. Proper management of collections and provision of adequate library services is essential for the library to function as an effective information transfer institution. This study includes a survey of 146 scientific and technical libraries in India regarding the collection management methods followed and the types of library services organized. It also indicates the number of libraries using computers for processing of information and of those making use of online facilities.     

图书出版的搜索引擎营销策略

本文从出版社如何开展网络营销入手,引出搜索引擎营销这一利器,通过翔实、具体的例子阐明了出版社应该如何实施搜索引擎营销策略,详细介绍了搜索引擎导向的广告投放策略、搜索引擎导向的网站优化策略、搜索引擎导向的网站推广策略、搜索引擎导向的信息收集策略.     

印度图书情报教育研究

印度是较早实施图书情报教育的国家之一。虽然中印两国的社会制度不同，但都有着悠久的历史传统和丰富的文化遗产，两国的发展历史、现时经济状况与图书情报教育发展水平都有许多相似的地方。对印度的图书情报教育的历史及现状进行研究，印度的经验和教训可供我们借鉴和参考。     

书业网站的建设与推广策略

当前,书业网站是出版社和书店进行宣传和营销的重要场所,吸引用户的访问和注意力是每一个书业网站走向成功的首要条件。本文围绕如何提高访问量和注意力,探讨了书业网站的建设与推广策略。     

基于三方博弈的图书盗版问题分析

盗版一直是制约我国出版业发展的瓶颈,图书盗版贯穿于出版产业链的各个环节,盗版者、出版社和作者三个利益主体之间在图书市场竞合,形成典型的三方博弈。政府的介入改变原有均衡,且政府在打击盗版力度上的差异会达到三种不同的均衡状态。只有当政府打击盗版的力度足够大时,图书盗版三方博弈才能达到最佳均衡。     

论捐赠换书中心数据库建设

文章在关系数据库设计的理论基础上,通过对广东省捐赠换书中心业务工作流程的分析,设计并建设了捐赠换书中心图书流通管理系统数据库,该数据库主要用于捐赠换书中心图书的捐赠、交换、漂流相关的数据管理,通过该数据库的建设,论述了数据库建设的步骤及重点。     

印度图书馆联盟的建设对我国的启示

在发展中国家,印度在图书馆联盟活动上很活跃,其中UGC-INFONET电子期刊联盟、CSIR电子期刊联盟、INDEST联盟、FORSA联盟取得了令人瞩目的成就。同是发展中国家,印度图书馆联盟的经验,对我国图书馆联盟的建设有一定的借鉴作用。     

图书馆员终身教育的途径——以印度为例

印度已经将图书情报学确立为一门学习与研究性的学科。计算机网络的发展与普及对信息服务提出了更高的要求,需要图书情报学专业人员树立终身学习的理念,不断更新现有的知识,掌握新的技能。为此,印度努力通过远程开放式教育、电子学习、论坛研讨等方式帮助图书情报人员实现终身学习。