A Study of Innovative Activities and Best Practises Conducted in College Libraries during and after COVID-19 Pandemic Situation in Konkan Region Maharashtra
Author(s): Dr. Ravikant N. Mahindkar & Milin B. Bhongle
Abstract - The present article highlights the role of libraries and library professionals to be played during the emergency circumstances of the community spread of the COVID-19 worldwide. The study proposes that libraries cannot afford to close down their formal duties of providing information to users. During the situation of lockdown, the libraries were continuously provided library services to library users with the support of available recent information communication technology and e-resources.
The role of academic libraries changed according to the evolving paradigm shift in teaching methodologies as a result of the outbreak of COVID-19. The challenge to the libraries was the current global trends in online education and the significant roles libraries can play.
The purpose of this paper is to find out how technology became a saviour for the college libraries in the Konkan region during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study explores the types of services provided by college libraries in the Konkan region based on using a virtual platform. The study highlights the significant initiatives taken by the libraries which can be followed by others to meet post-lockdown needs.
Keywords - COVID-19, Pandemic, Konkan region, FDP, MOOC Courses, Library Literacy, Precautionary Measure, Virtual book
DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.26761/ijrls.9.2.2023.1650
Cite This Article As: Mahindkar, R. N. & Bhongle, M.B. (2023) A Study of Innovative Activities and Best Practises Conducted in College Libraries during and after COVID-19 Pandemic Situation in Konkan Region Maharashtra. International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 9(2) 73-79. www.ijrls.in
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Paper ID: IJRLS-1650 Page: 73-79 Publication Date: 03 May 2023