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Assessment of ICT Competencies of Library Staff: An Observational Study at Public Libraries in Kota (Rajasthan) India
Authors Name:
BABANGIDA, Abba
, Bashar Farouk Rugga
Unique Id:
IJSDR2208111
Published In:
Volume 7 Issue 8, August-2022
Abstract:
Abstract This paper intends to explore the level of ICT competencies, and the training needs for updating these competencies among library professionals in Kota (Rajasthan). It also looks at the various approaches utilized by these professionals for acquiring ICT skills and problems faced by them in this regard. The study revealed that the status of ICT competencies among library professionals in the region is satisfied. Online Library services are their main method in sharing information resources to their various users. Further training in establishing & maintaining digital library software and using institutional repository software is their foremost training need for updating their ICT competencies. The results can be utilized by library administrators to organize regular ICT training programs to train library staff in modern ICT resources as per their needs and to eradicate any hurdle in updating staff in ICT competencies. This Research provides valuable insight into the level of the ICT competencies of library professionals in Kota (Rajasthan), and provides a framework for the development of ICT competencies of library professionals in kota and elsewhere. It would lead to the provision of qualitative and standardized library services to the patrons and would enable library professionals to benefit from modern ICT resources in the field of library and information science.
Keywords:
KEYWORDS: Assessment of ICT, Library Science, ITC Competency Public Library
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"Assessment of ICT Competencies of Library Staff: An Observational Study at Public Libraries in Kota (Rajasthan) India", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijsdr.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.7, Issue 8, page no.745 - 752, August-2022, Available :http://www.ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2208111.pdf
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Published Paper ID: IJSDR2208111
Registration ID:201340
Published In: Volume 7 Issue 8, August-2022
DOI (Digital Object Identifier):
Page No: 745 - 752
Publisher: IJSDR | www.ijsdr.org
ISSN Number: 2455-2631
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