Mahapatra, Gayatri(INFLIBNET Center, February 2, 2006)
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Abstract:
The paper introduces e-information literacy as the accepted phenomena, which helps in
delivery of information, training or education programs via electronic media. It includes
wide range of electronic communications like, Internet, intranet, satellite broadcast, digital
television, CD-ROM, DVD, audio and video tapes, etc. Discusses the impact of e-learning
on distance education and emphasizes on a paradigm shift that has facilitated the transfer
of focus from the teacher to learner, and the institution of instruction to the study –room/
workplace of the learners. Also emphasizes on nature of libraries and the professional
activities of the librarians are fast changing because of introduction of web technology in to
the publication and communication of information, influencing the strategic direction of the
development of libraries in the society. Due to interoperable opportunity, the new technology
allows information to be easily personalized and customized. Librarians and LIS faculties
can contribute to foster the skills through the strategic use of e-information learning tools
and devices for better outcomes. Elaborates in detail about the status of e-education
programmes along with course content and techniques to be used for e-education
implementation in India. The LIS professionals and the web-technologists along with the
planners have to play the key role for proper implementation of this e-information literacy
programme that can reach to every sectors of our society.