Devi, T. Rama(INFLIBNET Centre, November 10, 2005)
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Abstract:
The great libraries of the future are not those with great collections but those with great staff,
knowledge must be rediscovered in the library before it is used (Lowry, 1991). The trained
and dedicated librarian would act as an intermediary in this rediscovery process. The paper
highlights the efforts made by CORD, NIRD to identify the information needs of the users,
barriers in accessing information, best practices for effective use of information etc were
discussed in an open form consisting of working librarians, faculty, experts, library staff etc.
to find solutions for the optimum use of Library Resources. Further emphasised the
importance of training for the staff/users to serve the user community by using latest
technologies, in the similar lines the users also get trained to tap the resources available
internally and Globally. For this purpose CORD is conducting three training programmes in
an year for the staff and three for the users in this direction.