Information Communication Technology Skills and Competencies of Library Professionals in Engineering College Libraries in Karnataka State
Author(s): Basawaraj Malipatil & Dr. Dharam Vir Singh
Abstract - Recent development in IT have revolutionized the whole world and in particular the education systems. ICTs and its tools have always been helpful in extending information services. This study speaks about the ICT core competencies among the LIS professionals. A study was conducted to map the ICT skill levels of the LIS professionals working under where are the part of VTU college libraries of Karnataka. Total 305 questionnaires have been distributed among Library Professional, but received only 258 questioners from staff who are working college libraries. The study revealed that a majority of them need training in ICTs for rendering better information services. Further, designation-wise, experience-wise and institution-wise comparisons are made with related variables to assess the ICT skill levels of the LIS professionals in depth.
Keywords - ICT Skills, Core Competencies, Engineering College Libraries, LIS Professionals.
DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.26761/ijrls.9.2.2023.1632
Cite This Article As: Basawaraj Malipatil, B. & Singh, D.V. (2023) Information Communication Technology Skills and Competencies of Library Professionals in Engineering College Libraries in Karnataka State. International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 9(2) 20-26. www.ijrls.in
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Paper ID: IJRLS-1632 Page: 20-26 Publication Date: 12 April 2023