ACQUISITION AND UTILIZATION OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) SKILLS AMONG THE FACULTY MEMBER OF PHARMACY COLLEGE LIBRARY PROFESSIONALS IN SOUTH INDIA
Keywords:
Information Communication Technology (ICT), Library Service, Library Automation, Library Operation, QR Code, RFID Technology, Social Media, Digital LibrariesAbstract
The many ICT Skills dimensions are discussed in this study. It raises awareness of technology in libraries and explains why it's important to comprehend how to employ ICT skills there to provide users with improved library services and information. The areas where ICT skills can be used are highlighted in the current study. The paper essentially explains several technologies and how they are used in library operations. The study discussed how library services are prompted by the usage of technology like Remote Xs, RFID Technology, QR Code, etc. The current study covers several library automation-based processes. The advantages of institutional repositories for archiving library resources have been highlighted in this work. The current study covers several library automation-based processes. The advantages of institutional repositories for archiving library resources have been highlighted in this work. The very goal of this study is to demonstrate the value of various ICT abilities for accessible and speedy information transmission.
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