Susan Mathew K
https://dyuthi.cusat.ac.in:443/xmlui/handle/purl/3849
2024-02-07T17:00:06ZProfessional Development of Academic Library Professionals in Kerala
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Professional Development of Academic Library Professionals in Kerala
Susan Mathew, K; Baby, M D; Sreerekha, Pillai S
The paper aims to bring out the problems and prospects of the professional development opportunities of academic library professionals in the Universities in Kerala. The study is a part of research undertaken to survey the professional development activities and educational needs of library professionals in the major Universities of Kerala because of the developments in Information communication technology. The study recommends methods for improving the knowledge/skills of library professionals. The aim of the study is to evaluate the professional development activities of Library professionals and their attitude towards continuing education programmes. In order to achieve the objectives of the study a survey was conducted with the help of structured questionnaires distributed to 203 library professionals in seven major universities in Kerala, (South India) of which 185 questionnaires were returned. Results of the analysis show that majority of the professionals have pursued higher degrees in library science or IT allied courses after entering the profession, and that they have a positive attitude towards participation in training programmes and workshops. The results show that developments in ICT have a positive influence on majority of library professionalsā attitude towards continuing education programmes.
Asia-Pacific Conference on Library & Information Education & Practice, 2011
2010-01-01T00:00:00ZChanging Role of Academic Libraries in the E-learning Environment: Issues and Challenges
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Changing Role of Academic Libraries in the E-learning Environment: Issues and Challenges
Susan Mathew, K
The development of computer and network technology is changing the education scenario and transforming the teaching and learning process from the traditional physical environment to the digital environment. It is now possible to access vast amount of information online and enable one to one communication without the confines of place or time. While E-learning and teaching is unlikely to replace face-to-face training and education it is becoming an additional delivery method, providing new learning opportunities to many users. It is also causing an impact on library services as the increased use of ICT and web based learning technologies have paved the way for providing new ICT based services and resources to the users. Online learning has a crucial role in user education, information literacy programmes and in training the library professionals. It can help students become active learners, and libraries will have to play a greater role in this process of transformation. The significance of libraries within an institution has improved due to the fact that academic libraries and information services are now responsible for e-learning within their organization.
KLA Seminar on library and webtools for E-Learning and teaching,25 june 2012,Kerala Agricultural University
2012-06-25T00:00:00ZProfessional Skills and Competencies for Academic Librarian in an Electronic Environment
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Professional Skills and Competencies for Academic Librarian in an Electronic Environment
Susan Mathew, K
Development of new technologies in the field of
library and information science especially in
academic libraries has resulted in the need for library
staff to be flexible in adopting new skills and levels
of awareness. In addition to core technology skills,
importance is to be given to other skills in communication,
management, etc. This paper attempts to
describe in brief the competencies and skills required
for an academic library professional in the digital
era .
Recent Trends In Libraries,2010
2010-01-01T00:00:00ZProfessional Associations and Academic Librarianship in Kerala
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Professional Associations and Academic Librarianship in Kerala
Susan Mathew, K
The library professional in an academic institution has to
anticipate the changing expectations of the users, and be flexible
in adopting new skills and levels of awareness. Technology has
drastically changed the way librarians define themselves and
the way they think about their profession and the institutions
they serve. In addition to the technical and professional skills,
commitment to user centred services and skills for effective oral
and written communication; they must have other skills, including
business and management, teaching, leadership, etc. Eventually,
library and information professionals in academic libraries
need to update their knowledge and skills in Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) as they play the role of key
success factor in enabling the library to perform its role as an
information support system for the society.
Library 2.0 and Information Management,2011
2011-01-01T00:00:00Z