Raymond Wafula Ongus ¹, T. D. Kemparaju ², Constantine Matoke Nyamboga ³, M. Veerabasavaiah ⁴

Affiliations
1 Egerton University Library, PO Box 536, Njoro, (East Africa), KE
2 Department of Library and Information Science, Jnana Bharathi Campus, Bangalore University, Bangalore 560 056, IN
3 Egerton University Library, P. O. Box 536, Njoro, (East Africa), KE
4 Department of Library and Information Science, Jnana Bharathi Campus, Bangalore University, Bangalore 560 056, IN

Abstract

This paper examines digital libraries principally from the management perspective. For the purpose of appreciating the intrinsic concepts involved, it starts with a comprehensive discussion of definitions, followed by basic principles pertaining to digital libraries. Next, it gives a glimpse into a wide-ranging spectrum of reasons as to why digital libraries are mushrooming predominantly in the developed world and in some developing countries as well. Reasons for the management of these types of libraries are also brought into view. Core competencies expected of digital librarians are outlined, in the wake of the new and continuously dynamic technological dispensation. The paper stresses the need for a paradigm shift in information management strategies in as far as digital libraries are concerned. This is considered to be crucial if at all information professionals are to gain maximum mileage in their noble mission of satisfying evolving user needs. Urgent attention ought to be directed towards managing of digital libraries, as a means of enabling contemporary information professionals to assert their unique role in society, not only as information gatekeepers but as information gateways, as well.

Keywords

Digital Libraries Management, Digital Librarians, Information Professionals, Core Competencies.

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Raymond Wafula Ongus ¹, T. D. Kemparaju ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Library and Information Science, Bangalore University, Jnana Bharathi Campus, Bangalore 560 056, IN

Abstract

Public demand for library services has not only grown enormously but is also becoming more diversified. This is due to the widespread acceptance of libraries as central to education and research, community development and nation building programmes. Libraries are expected to meet this critical challenge by providing adequate and effective services to the public. This paper examines the concept of public libraries in general, as well as the state of public libraries in India in the light of the new and emerging technological dispensation. It proceeds to give a detailed account of recommended steps for introducing and maintaining electronic information services for public use. Some fledgling real cases involving impressive attempts of delivering much needed information services in rural areas, using electronic or “digital” media, are mentioned. Conceivable suggestions for the way forward affecting public libraries are given, wherever applicable.

Keywords

Electronic Information Services, Digital Information Resources, Public Libraries, India.

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T. D. Kemparaju ¹, Constantine M. Nyainboga ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Library and Information Science, Bangalore University, Bangalore 560 056, IN
2 Department of Library and Information Science, Bangalore University, Bangalore 560056, IN

Abstract

The author defines IT, its needs, benefits and components. Observes the shift in the information culture from the view of traditional information against the Electronic Information and readiness for the future in this era of information age. The article also tackles IT's role in Jibrary schools and thoroughly examines the use and importance of internet and why it must he emphasised at the Library School's curriculum.

Keywords

Library and Information Science Education, Curriculum of Study Information Technology.

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Prapat Pawinun ¹, T. D. Kemparaju ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Library and Information Science, Bangalore University, Jnanabharathi, Bangalore 560056, IN

Abstract

Libraries have continued to develop the education programs ranging from the literacy campaign, functional literacy and library instruction to information literacy. The rapid change of digital environment has influenced to the provision of information services. Library and information professionals has developed and redesigned the user education program. Various issues involved have been presented in this paper in order to clarify the concept of information literacy. Especially the issue of information technology should be integrated into the information literacy. It’s not important only the competency of information but the skill of tools for handling information is also more significant. However, the competency of information technology cannot help user access to information successfully without the knowledge of information. In this situation the users must understand both the information itself and technology as tools for accessing information.

Keywords

User Education, Information Literacy, Information Technology Literacy.

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D. V. Nagesh ¹, T. D. Kemparaju ², A. Y. Asundi ²

Affiliations
1 CEMILAC, DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Marathahalli, Bangalore–560037, Karnataka, IN
2 Department of Library and Information Science, Bangalore University, Bangalore–560056, Karnataka, IN

Abstract

Libraries and information centres are service oriented organizations, whose primary function is to acquire, collect, or-ganize and provide access to information resources. In recent years with the advent of e-resources libraries are required to device variety of innovative new services and especially in the R&D environment. The DRDO is acquiring scholarly scientific literature, through the consortia arrangement for the use of scientific and research community working in their laboratories, and serviced by the respective Technical Information Centres (TICs). The paper examines the nature and types of information services offered by the TICs to meet the varied information needs of their users, viz. scientists and researchers.

Keywords

DRDO Laboratories, Electronic Information Resources, Electronic Information Services, Technical Information Centres.

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