Gobbur, Devendra S; Kattimani, S F; Kumbargoudar, Praveenkumar(INFLIBNET Centre, November 9, 2006)
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Abstract:
The present paper examines the developments in the Information and Communication
Technology and its application to the Library and Information Science. As it developed
the library’s functions and services, there is a need for training of the library professionals
in these applications. The paper briefly explains the role of the library professionals
and applications of the Information and Communication Technology applications to the
libraries. The applications may be grouped as Basic Computerization, Library Automation,
Electronic Services, Strategic Management, Digital Rights Management, Information
Systems and Networks, etc. These are identified as key areas in which, present
library and information professionals need training and competency development.