Exploitation of IT, Academic Libraries and Human Resources Development

Abstract

IT involves computers, electronic medias, satellite. telecommunications and storage devices. It has made a deep impact on the academic libraries. The emphasis of these libraries is shifting from collection to access. Academic libraries in India still face several challenges due to the emergency of IT. The author lists all these challenges and deals in detail about one of the foremost challenges i.e. manpower development in the context of IT. The provision of raising facilities on IT in the library schools. inclusion in curriculum, short-term training facilities by other organizations. refresher courses. participation in workshops. seminars. conferences, conventions etc. are discussed. For their own survival and for the survival of the profession, the librarians have to play their role effectively in future. otherwise they will be replaced by a new group of professionals.