Browsing CALIBER 2007:Chandigarh by Subject "Information Literacy"
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Nath, Amar; Bahl, Gautam; Kumar, Praveen (Inflibnet centre, February 8, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: Increasing use of technology as a means of accessing information and the recent shift towards cooperative learning and group study have brought changes in the way patrons use libraries and library resources. This article is based on the part of a survey that investigated the ICT knowledge and skills of librarians at the Chandigarh City. A study population of 21 librarians of Chandigarh city were surveyed by a questionnaire to establish in what ways librarians were using ICTs, what were the level of ICT knowledge and skills amongst the librarians, what problems the librarians faced in the use of ICTs and what their ICT training needs were. Interpretation of the results revealed a low level of ICT knowledge and skill amongst librarians and a general lack of formal training for ICTs amongst the academic librarians. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1446 Files in this item: 1
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Majumdar, S; Singh, Rajesh (Inflibnet centre, February 8, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: The paper introduces the need of Information Literacy and Competency Program (ILCP) in academic libraries. Deliberates the objectives of ILCP in Delhi University Library System (DULS). Describes the methodology adopted to conduct ILCP in DULS. Explains the presentations as vital tool to conduct ILCP. Analyzes the feed back of the audience of entire ILCP program. Shows that such programs are very essential to reap the full benefit of ICT, Internet and other digital resources. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1436 Files in this item: 1
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Higgins, Susan E (Inflibnet centre, February 8, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: The importance of Information and Communication Technologies in distance learning has been acknowledged as an essential component of strengthening LIS education in the remote areas of the north eastern states of India. (Rath). The same could be said of the use of ICT for LIS education in remote areas of Australia and in America. The infrastructure of physical, human and financial resources all attract students to the profession. This reflective essay discusses Robert Stueart’s 1999 challenge to information access in Asia: “One of the most important activities is information society is to maintain a cadre of qualified information professionals”. (Stueart, 1999). Maintaining a cadre of information professionals is also an appropriate challenge to India. Information professionals themselves are the channel of globalization of education because they see the need for standards in computerisation initiatives and promote communities of practice worldwide. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1453 Files in this item: 1
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Singh, Jagtar (Inflibnet centre, February 8, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: Open-source software (OSS) is a utility to empower the non-elite individuals and institutions to manage knowledge and develop low cost virtual libraries. It is an attempt to keep the software market away from monopolies and enable the non-elite institutions to build sustainable institutional repositories. Though OSS has made profound impact in the public domain worldwide, yet there is an urgent need to sensitize the stakeholders in India to enable them to learn about the benefits of open-source software and promote the concept and practice behind the movement. Only this way we can ensure diversity, equity, quality and equality, and flexibility in our products and services. Raising awareness among the non-elite about the open-source software is essential for managing knowledge and developing an egalitarian society. Open-source software has the potential to contain the twin perils of digital divide and digital determinism. Institutional repositories and WIKI-Space are the right step in preserving and disseminating our documentary heritage. This paper highlights the recommendations made by the National Knowledge Commission pertaining to the cutting-edge of Open-source software and knowledge management. It also raises a few issues that need immediate attention to empower the info-poor and develop an inclusive society. Implications of open-source software and knowledge management have also been pointed out. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1944/1431 Files in this item: 1
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