IGNOU MLIP-08 Project – Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Educational Needs of Library Professionals in the Himachal Pradesh University

Information needs and diverse information tools have affected our daily life as well as research and developmental activities. Latest devices for information communication have resulted in the expeditious dissemination of information and revolutionized the information handling activities in research and academic libraries in India. Academic libraries, mostly attached to universities and research institutions as centers of information services, have largely benefited by the rapid changes in technology.

Objectives

• To assess the infrastructure facilities in the University Libraries in Shimla.
• To evaluate the professional development activities of Library professionals in the Himachal Pradesh University.
• To study whether ICT has influenced professional development.
• To study the attitudes of library professionals towards continuing education programmes.
• To study whether ICT has influenced the educational and information needs of library professionals
• To study whether library science education has helped to attain necessary skills for library professionals.

Topic Covered

• Introduction
• Review of Related Literature
• Objectives and Methodology
• Analysis of Data and Interpretations
• Conclusions and Suggestions
• Bibliography
• Appendix