Library and Information Science Education in India: International Perspectives with Special Reference to Developing Countries

Asundi, A. Y.; Karisiddappa, C. R.

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“…Several new educational features were brought in by the LIS departments across the country, keeping pace with the recent advances in the curriculum, method of instruction and use of ICT in teaching and learning. These new features in turn would equip the students of LIS with relevant and advanced skills and competencies required for smooth absorption into the current job market (Asundi and Karisiddappa, 2007;Lalngaizuali, 2010). The state of postgraduate departments in Indian Universities is not very conducive financially as there is perennial shortage of funds; teachers especially those with right set of skills and infrastructure, therefore it becomes very difficult for them to offer courses and programmes in all the areas of librarianship including that of ICT.…”

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Current Trends in Massive Open Online Courses (Moocs)

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2024

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Current Trends in Massive Open Online Courses (Moocs)

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2024

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“…In another way, Pujar and Tadasad explored a new model of education to overcome the lack of teachers' restrictions, variable skill levels, the paucity of funds and limited infrastructure in LIS education in developing countries like India. Similarly, another related study of a developing country conducted by Asundi and karisiddappa 18 , presents a succinct profile and contributions of Indian LIS education since its inception. Due to many reasons, students used to leave the online courses during the middle of the session and sometimes it becomes complicated to measure why students drop out of the courses after enrolment.…”

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ARPIT Online Course on Emerging Trends and Technologies in Library and Information Services (ETTLIS)

Hasan

Naskar

2020

DESIDOC Jl. Lib. Info. Technol.

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Annual Refresher Programme In Teaching (ARPIT) is a major and unique initiative for professional development in Library and Information Science (LIS), using Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) platform called SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds) of Government of India. Learners who find it difficult to spare time for regular physical learning may use this platform for professional development and career progression. With the advantage of this platform, a new course, i.e., Emerging Trends & Technologies in Library & Information Services (ETTLIS), has been launched with National Resource Centre in Library and Information Science (NRC) at Central Library, IIT Delhi. People might be thinking that the role and prospects of library professionals are diminishing. However, we can say that they are becoming more important provided they are keeping pace with emerging trends & technologies in LIS and willing to go out of the box. ETTLIS course has been designed to make learners aware of new trends, technologies, and developments in the field of library systems and services. The paper is aimed to highlight this course and its useful contents to every library professional through SWAYAM and its YouTube Channel to help in professional development and career progression.

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“…Master of Philosophy and Doctorate programmes are offered in LIS by over 125 universities, institutions of national repute, colleges and deemed universities in regular and distance mode in India (Asundi and Karisiddappa, 2007;Lalngaizuali, 2010).…”

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MOOCs – an opportunity for international collaboration in LIS education

Pujar

Tadasad

2016

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Purpose Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have opened up a gateway for ongoing learning opportunities to students, faculty and researchers. MOOCs are now being offered in the field of Library and Information Science (LIS) by a number of universities and institutions. This paper aims to explore how this new model of education can bring opportunities to LIS schools to overcome such constraints as lack of teachers, variable skills levels, paucity of funds and limited infrastructure, all of which can be significant barriers to effective delivery of LIS education. This paper will provide the first perspective from a developing country like India. It will explain the concept of MOOC and discuss its present role in LIS, and will explore its potential for collaboration in furthering teaching and research in this area. Design/methodology/approach A desk-based approach was used to study the philosophy behind MOOCs and its applicability in the field of LIS. However, a survey method was implemented to collect views of LIS professionals in India, to assess their understanding and interest in MOOCs. The scope of this study was limited to explaining how this new form of education can bring opportunities to LIS schools in India. Findings The study reveals great interest among Indian LIS professionals in further study through MOOCs, although the adoption of this learning method in Indian LIS schools is still a rarity. However, policy initiatives recently proposed by the Government of India will make it necessary for LIS schools to start experimenting with this new medium of education. Originality/value Some of the areas of collaboration discussed in this paper may enable LIS teachers and schools to adopt MOOCs to further LIS education and research, especially in developing countries.

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Library and Information Science Education in India: International Perspectives with Special Reference to Developing Countries

Abstract: The paper presents a succinct profile and contributions of Indian LIS education since its inception. It also attempts to bring to the fore how this profile presents its international potentiality and perspective scenario in context to developing countries.

Cited by 8 publications

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Current Trends in Massive Open Online Courses (Moocs)

Current Trends in Massive Open Online Courses (Moocs)

ARPIT Online Course on Emerging Trends and Technologies in Library and Information Services (ETTLIS)

MOOCs – an opportunity for international collaboration in LIS education

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