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Citation Guidelines

Bhasha Sanchika

Introduction

Bhasha Sanchika, a digital repository hosted by the Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Mysuru, serves as a vital resource for preserving and promoting India's linguistic and cultural heritage. Its collections span diverse formats, including text, audio, video, and images, drawn from multiple projects and schemes. Proper citation of items, collections, and assemblages within Bhasha Sanchika ensures acknowledgment of contributors, supports transparency, and enables reproducibility.

This guideline provides formats for citing individual items, collections, and assemblages in accordance with best practices, such as the Tromsø Recommendations.

General Citation Principles

  • Acknowledgment: Credit all contributors, including creators, communities, and institutions.
  • Transparency: Include sufficient metadata to identify and locate the resource.
  • Consistency: Use uniform formatting for all citations to ensure clarity.
  • Access Date: Mention the date when the material was accessed online.

Citation Formats

1. Individual Items

FormatCreator(s). Title/Description of Item. Date. Collection Name, Bhasha Sanchika, Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Mysuru. Permanent URI: [URL/Handle] (accessed [date]).
ExampleBarman, Kh. Debajyoti, Chonging Taulai, Gyandeep Chetia, and K.V. Subbarao. Elicitation of Words About Transport and Related. 2018. Saihriem Language Resources, Bhasha Sanchika, CIIL, Mysuru. Permanent URI: https://sanchika.ciil.org/handle/1/5140 (accessed 24 December 2024).

2. Collections

FormatTitle of Collection. Date Range (if applicable). Bhasha Sanchika, Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Mysuru. Permanent URI: [URL/Handle] (accessed [date]).
ExampleDidayi Resources. 2023. Bhasha Sanchika, Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Mysuru. Permanent URI: https://sanchika.ciil.org/handle/1/12429 (accessed 24 December 2024).

3. Assemblages (Multiple Collections)

FormatTitle of Assemblage. Date Range (if applicable). Bhasha Sanchika, Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Mysuru. Permanent URI: [URL/Handle] (accessed [date]).
ExampleScheme for Protection and Preservation of Endangered Languages (SPPEL). An Initiative for Documenting and Preserving Endangered Languages in India. 2013-present. Bhasha Sanchika, Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Mysuru. Permanent URI: https://sanchika.ciil.org/handle/1/155 (accessed 24 December 2024).

Metadata Checklist for Citations

Ensure your citation includes the following:

  • Creators and Contributors: List all known contributors in hierarchical order.
  • Title/Description: Use the exact title or provide a brief description.
  • Date: Include the date of creation or publication.
  • Repository Details: Mention Bhasha Sanchika and CIIL, Mysuru.
  • Persistent Identifier: Use a permanent URI or handle.
  • Access Date: Note the date of access for online resources.