Need and Importance of ICT Based Library Services in ODL: With Special Reference to Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University & Gauhati University Institute of Distance and Open Learning
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The document discusses the significance of ICT-based library services in Open and Distance Learning (ODL), specifically referencing Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University and Gauhati University Institute of Distance and Open Learning. It explores the benefits, challenges, and initiatives of these libraries in implementing ICT tools to enhance user experience and improve service quality. The findings indicate that while both libraries have made strides in automation and service offerings, there are still areas for improvement, especially in infrastructure and user orientation programs.
Need and Importance of ICT Based Library Services in ODL: With Special Reference to Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University & Gauhati University Institute of Distance and Open Learning
- 1. NEED AND IMPORTANCE OF ICT BASED LIBRARY SERVICES IN ODL: WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO KRISHNA KANTA HANDIQUI STATE OPEN UNIVERSITY & GAUHATI UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF DISTANCE AND OPEN LEARNING Anupama Chetia Library Assistant Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University Email id: anuchetia08@gmail.com
- 2. CONTENTS Introduction Objectives Methodology Open and Distance Learning The need and importance of ICT based library in ODL Area of the study Initiatives taken by KKHSOU & GUIDOL to adopt ICT based library Services Findings of the study Suggestions and Recommendations Conclusion
- 3. INTRODUCTION ICT can be defined as use and application of computers, telecommunication & microelectronics in the acquisition, storage, retrieval, transfer and dissemination of information. A library and information centre adopts various ICT based tools and applications to ease its housekeeping works, retrieved information and disseminate information to its clientele.
- 4. OBJECTIVES o To explore various components of ICT used in libraries of Open and Distance Educational Institutions. o To find out the importance of ICT in Open and Distance Educational Institutions Libraries. o To find out the different challenges and opportunities faced by libraries in adapting ICT.
- 5. METHODOLOGY o A survey method has been used for the collection of data. o The primary data has been collected by interview method.
- 6. OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING Open and Distance Learning is a mode of delivering education and instruction often on an individual basis to students who are unable to physically present in a traditional setting such as a classroom. Distance learning provides access to learning when the source of information and the learners are separated by the time and distance or both.
- 8. AREA OF THE STUDY ICT services of central library of Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University. ICT services of library of Institute of Distance and Open Learning, Gauhati University.
- 9. KRISHNA KANTA HANDIQUI STATE OPEN UNIVERSITY (KKHSOU) KKHSOU is the only Stae Open University in the in the North- eastern region; it has initiated series of policies for the adoption of ICT in order to reach the unreached, which is also one of the distinctive motto’s of the university. The central library of KKHSOU is also the strength of the university, have very sound collections of book and non-book materials, library also had a good database of periodicals. The university library adopts ICT based tools to provide a beneficial and value added services to its users. Faculty members and research scholars are main user of KKHSOU’s library.
- 10. GAUHATI UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF DISTANCE AND OPEN LEARNING (GUIDOL) The Gauhati University Institute of Distance and Open Learning (GUIDOL), formerly known as Post Graduate Correspondence School (PGCS) was established in May 1998. To ensure the opportunity to pursue quality higher education to the large number of students who could not pursue higher education through conventional mode of education is the main objective of this institution. The GUIDOL Library is one of the important central facilities of the institution, having a nice collection of textbooks, reference books and non-book material such as Dissertations, CD-ROMs, DVD- ROMs., to meet user needs they also provide ICT based library services to its user. GUIDOL library deals with its students as well as the faculty.
- 11. INFRASTRUCTURE OF ICT BASED SERVICES OF KKHSOU & GUIDOL LIBRARY Components KKHSOU GUIDOL Computers 10 9 LAN connectivity 10 9 FAX machine No No Scanner 2 1 (Barcode) Printer 2 1 (Barcode) KIOSK 1 No
- 12. ICT BASED LIBRARY SERVICES PROVIDED BY KKHSOU & GUIDOL LIBRARY Service KKHSOU GUIDOL Library Automation Yes Yes OPAC Yes Yes Web OPAC Yes No RFID Yes No Online Service Yes Yes SMS/E Mail/Fax Yes Email Online Current Awareness Service Yes No Web browsing Yes Yes Online SDI service Yes No Xerox/ Reprographic Service Yes Yes News Clipping Scanning Service Yes Yes
- 13. PICTURE OF RFID MACHINE AT KKHSOU LIBRARY Contd. KIOSK RFID Reader
- 14. 3 D Security Gate Book Drop Box
- 15. FINDINGS OF THE STUDY The findings show that both libraries don’t have their own FAX machine. When required they are usually using office FAX machine. KKHSOU library have document scanner and printer and GUIDOL library have barcode printer and scanner. KKHSOU library have a KIOSK machine which is using for self issue and return of RFID tag documents. Both libraries have done their automation process. KKHSOU library adopt RFID technology KKHSOU library have a KIOSK machine which is using for self issue and return of RFID tag documents. KKHSOU library provided online current awareness service to its user. In KKHSOU library there is a provision of email, SMS alert service to disseminate information among user. GUIDOL provide only Email alert service to its user. Both libraries provided reprographic service to its user.
- 16. SUGGESTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Both libraries should offer some orientation programmes to its users regarding their different ICT services. Sufficient funds are required for better IT facilities and infrastructure. Both libraries should adopt more ICT based library services.
- 17. CONCLUSION ICT can offer real opportunities to improve the quality of library services. The ICT has reduced the gap between library services and learners or its users. In order to extend quality distance education, we need to promote library and information services to students and faculty and this is possible only through the exhaustive and proper use of ICT in library services.
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