A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z All
Ashalatha,
- Soft Skills are the Desiderata for the Librarians of 21st Century
Authors
1 MSNM Besant Institute of P.G Studies, Besant Vidya Kendra, Bondel, Mangalore -8, IN
Source
Anveshana: search for Knowledge, Vol 6, No 1 (2016), Pagination: 60-73Abstract
The advancement in the library science field has transformed the library as a workplace with evolved an interpersonal dynamic, that can not be ignored. The acts of listening, presenting ideas, resolving conflict, and fostering an open and honest work environment has come down to knowing how to build and maintain relationships with people. It's those relationships that allow people to participate fully in team projects, show appreciation for others, and enlist support for their projects. It is important for the librarians to recognize the vital role of soft skills that play within the team and not only work on developing them within themselves, but encourage their development throughout the organization. Team Work, Interpersonal skills, Leadership Qualities, Writing skills, Presentation skills play a role in the success of a Library profession.Keywords
Soft Skills, Librarianship-Soft Skills.Full Text
References
- Deepa, S and Seth, Manisha (2013), “ Do Soft Skills Matter? – Implications for Educators Based on Recruiters' Perspective”, The IUP Journal of Soft Skills, Vol.7 (1), pp. 7-20.
- Fowler, Alan,(2000),Negotiating,persuading and influencing, Hyderabad: Universities Press.
- Hart, Lois B. Dealing with conflict. Mumbai: Jaico Publishing.
- Heller, Robert(1998).Communicate clearly. London:Dorling Kindersley.
- Hindle, Tim(1998).Making presentations. London: Dorling Kindersley.
- Hindle, Tim(1998).Manage your time. London: Dorling Kindersley
- Hindle, Tim(1998).Negotiating skills. London:Dorling Kindersley
- IFS INTERNATIONAL LTD.(1994).Practioner's Guide to Effective Teamwork. UK:IFS Internatinal Ltd.
- Kazim,Syed (2010).Soft skills and Personality Development. Bangalore: Subhas Stores.
- Kumar,P.S.G(2003). Management of Library and Information Centres. Delhi:B.R.Publishing.
- Macdonald, John(2000).Successfully resolving conflict in a week,UK:Hodder & Stoughton.
- Rangnekar, Sharu S. (2012), “Soft skills in Management”(Abstract), IJBIT, Vol.5(1),pp.108-109.
- Singh, Ashu (2013), “Achieving Sustainability Through Internal Communication and Soft Skills”,The IUP Journal of Soft Skills, Vol. 7 (1),pp.21-26.
- Sudhakar, G.P(2008). Business Essentials for Software Professionals. New Delhi: Excell Books.
- http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/soft-skill.html#ixzz2asktdRWT
- www.investopedia.com/terms/s/soft-skills.
- searchcio.techtarget.com/definition/soft-skills
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soft_skills
- Key Determinants of Infant Health:Empirical Findings from Rural Dakshina Kannada District in Karnataka
Authors
1 Shree Gokarnaatheshware College, Mangalore - 575003, IN
Source
Anveshana: search for Knowledge, Vol 4, No 2 (2014), Pagination: 64-83Abstract
The health status of infants in any country is the reflection of the socio-economic development of that country. Child malnutrition is the central health problem in India and the largest human development gap that the nation faces (Shivakumar, 2006). Deaths in infancy are indicative of a poor state of maternal and child health services (Bose, 2006). The results of the recent National Health Family Survey (NFHS) show that not only the nutrition and health status of children in the country is poor, but also they are showing very slow signs of improvement. For instance, 46 percent of children under the age of three are under-weight which is an improvement of only one per cent age point compared to National Family Health Survey-2 which was carried out 8 years back. The corresponding level of child malnutrition is much lower in most other countries- 28 per cent in Sub-Sahara Africa, and 8 per cent in China (Shivakumar, 2006). In the fitness of things, 'human development' should always precede 'human resource development' in India.
The state of health of infants in the rural areas of Dakshina Kannada was surveyed and the principal determinants of infant health were assessed and the linkage between family planning and infant health was established as a possible means to provide solutions to the infant health on the basis of primary survey conducted in the region. The Dakshina Kannada district has 71 Primary Health Centres (PHC) providing infant health and family planning services at the at covering 356 villages. Using Disproportionate stratified random sampling technique 852 respondents were interviewed with a structured questionnaire to elicit necessary information. Care was taken to select the respondent having a child less than 3 years of age.
Keywords
Infant, Child Health, Human Development.Full Text