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- Comparing Digital Library Job Requirements and Digital Library Course Curriculum: An Indian Perspective
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Nisha Kumari
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Shesh Mishra
1
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1 Banasthali Vidyapith, Vanasthali - 304022, Rajasthan, IN
1 Banasthali Vidyapith, Vanasthali - 304022, Rajasthan, IN
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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 57, No 6 (2020), Pagination: 297-308Abstract
The main purpose of the study is to compare the digital library job requirements and the curriculum offered in Indian LIS departments. Data were obtained from two sources: 180 job advertisements obtained through online job sites and course outlines obtained from the websites of 21 universities. The content analysis method was followed in the research for data analysis. The findings indicate that employers demand good communication skills and ability of working on digital library software, handling library management software, knowledge of basic computer skills, programming and markup languages. Job ads also indicate that a bachelors’ and masters’ degree programme in library and information science are the minimum essential requirements for employing digital library professionals. The study also found that there is no separate digital library programme offered whereas digital library course contents are integrated into BLIS & MLIS programmes. The digital library topics such as training students in using library management software, digital library software and content management systems; creating databases using MySql; website designing are offered at both bachelor’s and master’s degree levels. This paper compares what is demanded in the job market and what is offered by LIS departments and found that the curriculum does not fully address the needs of the job market, as certain topics such as troubleshooting and problem solving skills were seen missing from the Indian LIS curricula.Keywords
Academic Libraries, Digital Library Education, Job Requirements, LIS Curriculum.
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- Content Analysis of Job Announcements for Digital Library Professionals from 2011 to 2019 : An Indian Perspective
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Authors
Nisha Kumari
1,
Shesh Mishra
1
Affiliations
1 Banasthali Vidyapith, Vanasthali, Aliyabad − 304022, Rajasthan, IN
1 Banasthali Vidyapith, Vanasthali, Aliyabad − 304022, Rajasthan, IN
Source
Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 59, No 3 (2022), Pagination: 153-161Abstract
The skills required of academic library professionals are greatly influenced by the rapidly evolving digital technologies. The purpose of the present study is to observe the current state of job qualifications, skills and competencies required for working in academic digital libraries in India. The study was conducted to identify the 15 top ranked skills demanded for positions in academic digital libraries. A typology of 44 skills and competencies resulted from the content analysis of 180 job advertisements of academic digital libraries in India from January 2011 to December 2019. The resulting typology was divided into five different categories: technological skills, technical skills, information skills, collection development skills, and soft skills. The findings were found to emphasize the skills required for technical services. In addition to technical skills, employers were seeking candidates with basic computer knowledge, Microsoft office skills, website development and designing, database management, and networking skills. Moreover, the findings indicate that good communication skills were most in-demand in job advertisements. Ability to conduct information literacy programs and knowledge of digital resources and skills to build institutional repository are also emphasized in the study.Keywords
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