65 research outputs found
50 years of IATUL: current status and achievements
No full textThe author discusses the role of International Association of Technological University Libraries (IATUL) in providing leadership to the Information professionals in technological university libraries. An attempt is made to comprehend the present status of IATUL and analyze the activities and contribution it has made to overcome the range of challenges facing by tertiary level Technological libraries throughout the world. SWOT analysis is used to assess the achievements, failures and ascertain constraints. The author has relied on web sites as well as ephemeral material such as minutes, annual reports, newsletters, and memoranda to construct this article. Meeting and Interview with IATUL present and past presidents and other office bearers of the associations provided useful sources of information. It is also attempted to provide relevant information for those interested to join IATUL for professional development
International Association of Technological University Libraries (IATUL): Promoting Science and Technology Librarianship in the Changing Library Landscape
No full textInternational Association of Technological University Libraries (IATUL) has been in the forefront of providing leadership to information professionals and promoting science and Technology librarianship in today's changing library landscape. The present article is an attempt to comprehend the present status of IATUL and analyze the activities and contribution it has made to overcome the range of challenges facing by tertiary level Technological libraries throughout the world. The SWOT analysis method is used to assess the achievements of IATUL, failures and ascertain constraints being faced in this internet age. The author relied on web sites as well as ephemeral material such as minutes, annu- al reports, newsletters, and memoranda to construct this article. Meeting and Interview with IATUL present and past presidents and other office bearers of the associations provided useful sources of information. It is also attempted to pro- vide relevant information for those interested to join IATUL for professional development
MOOC M4D: An Overview and Learner's Viewpoint on Autumn 2013 Course
No full textThe MOOC M4D (Mobiles for Development) was a six weeks course from 2nd October- 16th November,2013 on advances of mobile services in many sectors that are vital to human development, such as education, health and agriculture and access to credit and finance. As a librarian the author is interested to know about the teaching/learning process within a MOOC because of reasons that MOOC is an increasingly growing phenomenon and libraries have potential to support MOOCs. The author shares her personal experiences and observations as a MOOC student and presents a short overview of MOOC M4D course, specifically on core issues covered in the course lecture
Archives in Ontario: a report on study visits under Canadian Studies Fellowship
No full textPurposeThe Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT), Government of Canada, through Shastri Indo‐Canadian Institute, encourages Indian scholars for Understanding Canada Faculty Research, Fellowships; the author visited Canada during March 2010 to study Canadian archival system, especially records management in archives in Ontario province; the driving rationale for the study was the realization that there existed very few or no archives and record management (ARM) programs in India. This study intends to report different types of ARM programs in Canada, with special reference to e‐records management, namely automation status, creation of virtual exhibits, preservation of digital images, metadata standard for e‐records, etc.Design/methodology/approachThe author visited national, provincial and municipal archives and conducted unstructured interviews with archives staff/managers.FindingsRecords are considered as commodity and attempts to improve their management has necessitated a more integrated and controlled approach. In this study, it is noted that archivist and records managers have at present very little influence on policy implementation of archives and working under university librarian and less influence on decision making. All the university archives get a nominal amount from library budget. No separate budget for archives is available; modest budgets are allocated for rare book collection. The total archives concept in English Canada is based on the American system. The responsibility for collecting and copying its historical records fell to the government; with the so‐called convergence of technologies helping to fulfill new demands and rising expectations and to empower the end‐user. It was possible to establish very good relations with the archivists of these institutions and the author is keen to keep contact with them. It is expected that this study will serve as a building block to deeper examinations of broader issues such as the core competencies with respect to records management with special reference to e‐records management.Research limitations/implicationsThe prime objectives were to overview the current state of active and passive record keeping in the Government of Canada and identify the core competencies required to build effective record keeping infrastructures in the digital environment that has emerged in most government institutions. During a period of one month, the author was able to visit only selected archives in Toronto and Ottawa. The archives in other parts of Canada are not included in this study due to time limit.Originality/valueThe paper presents a study of the archival system in Canada and its role and contribution towards promoting a knowledge society in Canada.</jats:sec
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Knowledge Management in the digital age: Challenges and opportunities in India
No full textDigital revolution has transformed the intellectual function of traditional libraries and Information System managers have to play a significant role in managing internal and external knowledge resources and make it available to scientists, scholars,educators or the rural poor. In this article author discusses the concept of Knowledge Management in digital libraries and need for advanced personalisation and customization of information. The additional skills required in managing information in digital environment and especially the role of a chief knowledge officer are elaborated
Ever changing information scenario and emerging role of national and regional associations in Indian library development
No full textLibrary associations have had a presence in India since early nineties currently experiencing a remarkable increase in numbers and facing significant challenges as they move into digital future. An attempt has been made to comprehend the status of library associations in India through SWOT analysis and in this way this paper intends to identify the strengths & potential weaknesses and draw attention on the immediate need of restructuring and merging these associations for new working model should function in close partnership with other groups; could be stronger financially and have more clout in pursuing and meeting the objectives and goals of its members. Author has tried to explore the extent to which library associations seek to protect and advance the interests of members and responding to the ongoing changes and preparing them for the future. At the conclusion recommendations are made for carefully planned public relations programs by leveraging convergence Technologies could guarantee long- term success of library associations
ALIEP-2006 conference on Library leadership at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore: A summary report
No full textThis report outlines few selected presentations of the ALIEP 2006 conference based on the theme "Preparing Information Professionals for Leadership in the new age" held at the Executive centre, School of Information and communication, NTU, Singapore, during 3-6, April 2006. The four-day event provided both professional librarians and educators a unique opportunity to explore the collaborative agenda emerged due to pervasive convergence technologies in today’s knowledge society. The author, who was also a speaker provides an overview of the ALIEP- 2006 Asia Pacific discussion forum, which carried out a variety of program viz. industry updates, keynote sessions, Paper presentations, invited guests and local tours to national library, university libraries and national Archives of Singapor
Archives and e-records management in Canada: a state of the art report
No full textThe author visited Canada during March 2010 to study Canadian Archival system especially records management in archives in Ontario province; the driving rationale for the study was the realization that there existed very less or no archives and record management program in India. This study intends to report different types of archives and record management (ARM) programs in Canada, with special reference to e-records management viz. automation status, creation of virtual exhibits, preservation of digital images, metadata standard for e-records etc. The prime objectives were to overview the current state of modern record keeping in the Government of Canada and identify the core competencies required to build effective record keeping infrastructures in the electronic work environment that has emerged in most government institution
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Ever changing information scenario and emerging role of national and regional associations in Indian library development
No full textA revised version of this article was accepted as one of the four alternate paper for presentation during American Library Associationâ s (ALA) annual conference held in 24-30 June, 2004 at Orlando, Florida.A revised version of this article was accepted as one of the four alternate papers for presentation during American Library Associationâ s (ALA) annual conference held in 24-30 June, 2004 at Orlando, Florida. Library associations have had a presence in India since early nineties currently experiencing a remarkable increase in numbers and facing significant challenges as they move into digital future. An attempt has been made to comprehend the status of library associations in India through SWOT analysis and in this way this paper intends to identify the strengths & potential weaknesses and draw attention on the immediate need of restructuring and merging these associations for new working model should function in close partnership with other groups; could be stronger financially and have more clout in pursuing and meeting the objectives and goals of its members. Author has tried to explore the extent to which library associations seek to protect and advance the interests of members and responding to the ongoing changes and preparing them for the future. At the conclusion recommendations are made for carefully planned public relations programs by leveraging convergence Technologies could guarantee long- term success of library associations
Advocacy for open access: a selected review of the literature and resource list
No full textPurposeThe purpose of this paper is to review some of the current literature and discuss some ways to advocate for open access (OA) programs adopted by libraries in various institutions. It points out that the library and information science/system community's enthusiasm for innovations in OA may have unintended negative financial consequences. This overview provides a list of relevant literature/resources in the area of library advocacy, with regard to the ongoing needs of OA repositories. There is a focus on OA in India.Design/methodology/approachThe literature review is not comprehensive but selective and fairly recent; it includes published resources from the last ten years and lists organizations advocating for a sustainable OA model.FindingsThe advocacy roles for librarians in promoting the OA movement, and the challenges they are facing in this era are discussed. The author stresses that a proactive approach in information handling and collaboration with information technology staff and academics are essential for OA to be sustainable.Originality/valueOwing to poor or reduced government funding for libraries, librarians are forced to advocate for OA in new and different ways. Library officers/information managers serving in universities and academic institutions can launch a program to help faculty pay for publishing in OA journals, introducing the concept and securing funding through various means.</jats:sec
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