...The cooperation of libraries in combining their financial resources to offer high-quality electronic information products is discussed, mentioning that libraries have collaborated through consortia and cooperative collection development since the 19th century. They have discussed the importance of collaboration in the development of library collections to meet the needs of library users and avoid the unnecessary duplication of library materials. Sharma and Kumar (2010) discuss the academic libraries in two textile engineering colleges in Haryana, India. Brief information is given about related studies on collection development and the library environment. Discussion focuses on the status survey of library collections at the Technological Institute of Textile and Sciences and the Panipat Institute of Textile and Engineering. Statistics concerning library orientation programs, the qualifications or academic credentials of library personnel, and book circulation are noted. Library automation infrastructure and computer operating systems used are also...
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...O’Connor University of North Texas August 5, 2012 Abstract Within our country, the diverse users who visit libraries and seek information services from their librarians are many. Within the 21st century dynamic demographics are creating diverse communities which bring significant challenges in our library systems. In order to target the needs of diverse users, librarians and information professionals are taking on a multifaceted approach. This approach requires librarians to provide a variety of quality information services to diverse users while advocating diversity standards. The manner in which diverse users will be best served by librarians will fall upon the understanding and employment of four relevant criteria. The advocacy of successful programs and community support systems, diverse collection development, implementation of guidelines and legislation, and targeted diversity training for librarians and staff are all needed in order for librarians to adequately serve those diverse user population groups within their library communities. Introduction In the information field, librarians are taking important steps to stay relevant and effective to those users living in a 21st century environment who require information services. The makeup of users however, is a fluid reality that librarians must remain mindful of even as advances continue to shape our information age. Successful libraries in many ways are assessed in their value and accountability levels...
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...The Influence of Electronic Media on Reading Culture of School Children TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 Chapter One: Introduction 1.1. Background of the study…………………………………………………………...page 3 1.2. Problem Statement…………………………………………....................................page 3 1.3. Study Objectives.......................................................................................................page 4 1.4 Research Questions………………………………………………………………….page 4 1.5. Scope Study…………………………………………………………………………page 4 2.0 Chapter Two: Literature Review………………………………………………....page 5 3.0 Chapter Three: Research Methodology 3.1.1 Research design…………………………………………………………………page 7 3.1.2 Source of Data…………………………………………………………………..page 7 3.1.3 Target Population……………………………………………………………….page 8 3.1.4 Sample Size……………………………………………………………………..page 8 3.1.5 Sampling Methodology…………………………………………………………page 8 3.1.6 Research Instruments………………………………………………………...…page 8 3.1.7 Ethical Consideration….………………………………………………………..page 8 3.1.8 Data Analysis……… …………………………………………………………page 8 3.1.9 Possible Limitations of the Study……………………………………………….page 9 Bibliography…………………………………………………………………………..page 10 Annex 1: Work Plan…………………………………………………………………..page 13 Annex 2: Research Tools……………………………………………………………...page 15 DEFINITION OF KEY TERMS * Literacy: the possession of those literacy skills needed to successfully perform some reading task imposed by an external agent between the reader and the goal the reader wishes to obtain. * Reading:...
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...information related to each assignment. To find these detailed, unit-specific suggestions, click any of the below links, or use the table of contents on the left side of the screen. Click here for Unit 1 Click here for Unit 2 Click here for Unit 3 Click here for Unit 4 Click here for Unit 5 Click here for resource to help develop your writing skills Click here for Library contact information Updated 8/1/2011 AIU Online Library librarian@aiuonline.edu Page 2 of 26 Unit 1 How to find e-books on e-mail etiquette: Try searching Safari Books Online, which is an e-book collection available to you from the library’s Find Articles and Books page. To get to Safari Books Online, follow these steps: From the Virtual Campus, click the Library tab to access the library homepage. Click the Find Articles and Books button on the center of the library page. When the new page loads, scroll through the alphabetical list of databases until you see the link for Safari Books Online. Updated 8/1/2011 AIU Online Library librarian@aiuonline.edu Page 3 of 26 To enter the e-book database, click directly on the title, Safari Books Online. Click directly on the words Safari Books Online Once you are in Safari Books Online, type email etiquette into the search box at the top left of the page and click Search. This will pull up a list of books that discuss effective communication through e-mail. To start reading a book, click...
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...pre-primary and primary education is mainly the responsibility of the local bodies, the Govt. of Delhi has converted its 326 schools into composite schools now known as Sarvodaya Vidyalayas having classes from I to XII. At the University level, Govt. of Delhi is running 78 Degree Colleges being funded by UGC and Delhi Govt. NDMC, though mainly concerned with Education : Education holds the key to economic growth, social transformation, modernization and national integration. The National Policy on Education formulated in 1986 and modified in 1992 aims to provide education of a comparable quality up to a given level to all students irrespective of their caste, creed residence or sex. It aims at promotion of a national, a sense of common citizenship and composite culture and strengthening national integration. It lays stress on the need for a radical transformation of the education system to improve its quality at all stages and gives much greater attention to Science and Technology. All children are proposed to be provided free and compulsory education up to 14 years of age. The Directorate of education earnestly endeavors to implement the policy. Primary education, is also running a selected number of middle, secondary, senior secondary schools in its areas at present. Apart from this a number of private organizations are also engaged in imparting education at all levels of schooling. These organizations are given grant-in-aid by Govt. of Delhi to meet the expenditure on...
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...Library Rules and Regulations 1. Library Hours * During regular class days * 7:30 am - 07:00 pm - Monday to Friday * 8:00 am - 12:00 nn - Saturday 2. Identification Cards Only students with identification cards will be granted library privileges. ID�s are required at all times. They are to be surrendered to the person in charge of the control desk upon entering the library. Students will be responsible for all library materials charged out in their name. Lending of ID�s is strictly prohibited; library privileges of owners of loaned ID�s will be suspended. The loss of ID�s should be reported immediately to the Office of the Registrar and a new one must be applied for. A student should have only one ID during his stay in school. 3. Library Cards Only those students with library cards will be allowed to borrow books. They should apply for a new Library Card if it is lost. Replacement will be issued after a week from the date of application. 4. Fines Reserve Books (Supplementary Reading Books) These books may be borrowed for two hours and may be renewed for another hour unless other students need them. These may be checked out for overnight use not earlier than 4:00 p.m. and should be returned not later than 9:00 a.m. of the following class day, except single copies of books and those highly in demand. These books should be returned not later than 8:00 a.m. A fine of P 1.00 will be imposed per hour of delay. Circulation Books (Home Reading Books)...
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...THE TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF KENYA FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES FACED IN ACCESSING AND UTILIZING INFORMATION RESOUR RESOURCES IN LIBRARIES: A CASE STUDY OF THE TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF KENYA LIBRARY. BY KENNEDY LESHAN SANKALE 112P04744 A research project submitted to the school of Information and Communication Studies, Department of Information and Knowledge Management, in partial fulfillment for the requirements of the award of a Diploma of Technology: Library and Information Technology Technology. 2014 DECLARATION STUDENT I hereby declare that this is my original work and has never been presented in any other institution for an award of a diploma Name: Kennedy Leshan Sankale College Number: 112P04744 Sign: ……………………………………………………….. Date: ……………………………………………………….. SUPERVISOR This project has been presented to examination with my approval as the supervisor in The Technical University of Kenya. Name: Mrs. Tabitha Ndiku Sign: ………………………………………………………….. Date: …………………………………………………………. [i] DEDICATION This research project is dedicated to my friends and classmates whom I have been closely worked with them to accomplish this program. I thank them for the special ideas in terms of creativity, innovativeness and life in general that we have been sharing together. It has been a good time being with them and may the almighty...
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... Written collection development policies are suggested to solve these problems. Thus the library should update its collection management policy document, which was several years old, to adapt the changes in this 21st century. The purposes of this essay are to discuss the importance of written collection management policy and the methods of revising the document relevant to a library at the beginning of the 2000s. Collection Development Policy According to Evans (1995), “Collection development” and “Collection management” are often used with much the same meaning – the process of meeting the information needs of a service population in a timely and economic manner using information resources locally held as well as from other organizations. Jenkins and Morley (1999) explain that “Collection development” implies building and growing, dealing with the selection and acquisition of library materials, while “Collection management” emphasizes the systematic management of a library’s existing collection, rather than selection and acquisition. However, American Library Association (1996) states that collection development includes selection, acquisition, user assessment, collection evaluation, collection maintenance and weeding. It is usually held that, to be effective, collection management must be based on an agreed, regularly reviewed collection development policy. “Collection development policy” (CDP) is the written statement of a plan to correct collection weaknesses...
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...libraries for their development in the form of infrastructure, services, collection and all round development. UGC also provide technical assistance and special grants through INFLIBNET to university and college libraries for modernisation and up gradation in services provided by library specially in respect of automation and digitization. Along with this the effort of national bodies like National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), Association of Indian Universities (AIU) , respective states and universities are contributing in development of libraries by formulating norms and guidelines for effective functioning. Professional association like ILA, IASLIC and other state level associations are playing important role for the development of libraries and library personnel. The National Knowledge...
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...Core competencies, however, are characteristics of the organization as a whole. Libraries can utilize core competencies as a tool to develop and provide superior services. A description and review of the concepts of core competencies are included and a framework for their development and use is given. The concept of core competencies was developed in the management field. Prahalad and Hamel (1990) introduced the concept in a Harvard Business Review article. They wrote that a core competency is "an area of specialized expertise that is the result of harmonizing complex streams of technology and work activity." As an example they gave Honda's expertise in engines. Honda was able to exploit this core competency to develop a variety of quality products from lawn mowers and snow blowers to trucks and automobiles. It is important to distinguish between individual competencies or capabilities and core competencies. Individual capabilities stand alone and are generally considered in isolation. Gallon, Stillman, and Coates (1995) made it explicit that core competencies are more than the traits of individuals. They defined core competencies as "aggregates of capabilities, where synergy is created that has sustainable value and broad applicability." That synergy needs to be sustained in the face of potential competition and, as in the case of engines, must not be specific to one product or market. So according to this definition, core competencies are harmonized, intentional constructions...
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...Library System 1. INTRODUCTION Ramon Magsaysay Technological University shall be a leading people’s university of science and technology for sustainable development in global society. CORE VALUES R- ighteous, results-based and responsible governance M- oral courage, integrity and honesty T- ransparency, trust and respect for self and others U- nity in diversity and being one the community BRIEF HISTORY The Ramon Magsaysay Technological University, a merger of three public education institutions in the province of Zambales, was established by virtue of Republic Act 8498 enacted on February 12, 1998 through the initiative of Antonio M. Diaz. The University Charter integrated the former Ramon Magsaysay Polytechnic College (RMPC) in Iba, the Western Luzon Agricultural College (WLAC) in San Marcelino, an the Candelaria School of Fisheries (CSF), after a three-year transition period. The strengths of its parents-institutions, which had existed since the early 1990s served RMTU’s springboard for its accelerated growth and development. The RMPC in 1998, which is now RMTU’s main Campus, was found as a farm school in 1910. It was converted into a provincial trade in 1919. Through the years, it metamorphosed into Zambales Trade School on 1993., Western Luzon School of Arts and Trades in 1953, Zambales Scool of Arts and Trades in 1957, Ramon Magsaysay Memorial School of Arts and Trades in 1961. It became a DECS supervised College (RMPC) in 1993 and chartered state...
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...Project Management Case Studies These case studies represent a range of projects in different libraries. They are all based on real events. The participating librarians were asked to provide details of projects within the headings used in the case study template which is located at the end of this document. Each case study is presented using these headings to enable the reader to make comparisons between the projects but there is some slight variation of style and detail. Although some editing has been done by the writer of these learning objects, the intention is to retain as much of the individuality of each project as possible. Brief conclusion and analysis is provided at the end of each case study by the writer of these learning objects. Several of the projects are ongoing at the time of writing. This partly reflects the nature of projects in ILS whereby they run parallel to mainstream service delivery. This offers real challenges for those involved and especially for the project leader who will continually need to prioritise the tasks, commitment and speed of working towards completion. None of these projects have been submitted by or directly involve senior managers. Although most have some approval and reporting to senior staff, these projects are managed by professionals in the middle management strata of their organizations and involve different grades of staff or volunteers. Senior staff are less accessible than middle managers and would probably claim to...
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...JOB DESCRIPTION & PERSON SPECIFICATION Job Title: Assistant Librarian, Wodehouse Library Reporting To: Head of Libraries A. JOB DESCRIPTION Job Purpose: Assisting the Head of Libraries in the management of the Wodehouse Library Core Duties: Ensuring that an effective lending and reference service is provided throughout the school day Assisting in the selection, ordering, processing and organisation of resources Promoting resources and reader development through displays and events (e.g. author talks) and the production of book lists Assisting in the provision of resources and support to teaching staff, including planning and implementing library‐based lessons and supporting their professional reading Assisting in the design and implementation of library induction courses and in the teaching of information skills as part of a formal programme throughout the College Assisting in management of the periodicals collections, including budgeting, selection, acquisition, organisation, and promotion of their use Managing the College’s online subscription services, and training boys & staff in their use Ensuring that pupils maintain an acceptable standard of behaviour in the Library and observe the rules Assisting in the maintenance of relevant statistics Assisting in regular stock checks Developing and maintaining the Library’s e‐book resources Developing and maintaining the Library’s online presence (Facebook and Twitter) ...
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...an online library or virtual library or e-library. In other aspect it has its own characteristics that offer high management of the collections. A digital library is understood to have the information stored predominantly in an electronic or digital medium. (Sreenivasulu, 2000). Digital...
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...(SIWES) program prepares students for labor markets. It has become an innovative phenomenon in human resources development and training in Nigeria. The library profession, like other professions, is dynamic. This dynamism is in response to Information and Communication Technology (ICT). With the introduction of ICT into the field of library and information science (LIS), it has become imperative that library and information science practitioners possess the skill needed to function effectively in an ICT environment. Lawal (2002), quoting Francis Bacon, describes a professional as one who has mastered certain specialized intellectual techniques, and adds that it was the intellectual content which came to distinguish the profession from the medieval craft. According to him, increased specialization of skills means that the term “profession” is now used for certain occupations which enjoy prestige and which give esoteric service. Such professions include architects, surveyors, doctors, librarians and information scientists, and engineers, among others. The intellectual work of librarians derives from the application of scientific principles in organizing, storing, retrieving, and disseminating information. In recent years, the library profession has been affected by developments in ICT. Igbinosa (2007) notes that advances in ICT have changed the paradigm of librarians' work from information storage to one of access to world literature resources using electronic databases, the...
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