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Contents

From the Director’s Desk i

PART I: Introduction, Aims & Objectives, Governing Structure and Human Resources 1
1. Introduction 2
2. Mission and Vision 2
3. Aims and Objectives 3
4. Physical Infrastructure 4
5. Governance 5
6. Human Resources 6
7. Functional Group@ INFLIBNET Centre 6

Part II: Activities and Services of the INFLIBNET Centre 7
1. Automation of University Libraries 8
2. IndCat: Union Catalogue of Indian Universities 8
3. VIDWAN: Expert Database 19
4. SOUL 2.0 22
5. Human Resource Development & Consultancy 29
6. Open Access Initiatives 30
7. Consortia-based Subscription to E-resources 38
8. e-Learning and e-Content Development 60
9. Website Development & Maintenance 68
10. Institutional Repositories Customizations and Support 70
11. INFLIBNET Access Management Federation (INFED) 71

12. ICSSR Data Service: Social Science Data Repository 72
13. National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF): India Ranking 2016 74
14. SWAYAM-PRABHA 76
15. Revamping of the UGC Websites and Development of Grant Management System and e-SARTS 79
16. Publications 80
17. Awards, Honours and Distinctions 82
18. Ongoing Projects and Schemes@INFLIBNET Centre 86
PART III: International and National Conference, Workshops, Seminars and Training Programme 88

Part IV: Infrastructure Facilities, Distinguished Visitors, Other Important Activities and 127

Financial Status
1. Central Facilities 128
2. New ICT Infrastructure @ INFLIBNET Centre 129
3. Academic Interaction with Universities and other Research Institutions 133
4. Other Notable Activities and Events 133
5. Distinguished Visitors 134
6. Right to Information (RTI) Act 135
7. Financial Status 135

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