1st ICLIM - 2016
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Item Professional Development of Library and Information Science (LIS) Professionals in Annamalai University: A Study(Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Natarajan, N.O.This Paperthrows lightonthe professional development opportunities of library professionals (LIS) in the Annamalai Universities, Tamil Nadu, and India. The aim of the study is to evaluate the professional development activities of Library professionals and their attitude towards continuing education programmes. In order to achieve the objectives of the study a survey was conducted with the help of structured questionnaires distributed to 125 library professionals in Annamalai university, Tamil Nadu, India of which 100 questionnaires were returned. Results of the analysis show that majority of the professionals have pursued higher degrees in library science courses after entering the profession, and that they have a positive attitude towards participation in training programmes and workshops. The results show that developments in ICT have a positive influence on majority of library professionals‘ attitude towards continuing education programmes.Item Growth of Library Science Education and Continuing Professional Development for Library Professionals in State University Libraries in Tamil Nadu: A Study(Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Natarajan, N.O.The aim and Purpose of the present Study is to investigate the predominant scenario of library and Information Science (LIS) Education system in Tamil Nadu to focus about the courses offered, qualitative education in the discipline of library and information science. To find out the effectiveness of the training programmes for State University Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals and various aspects of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in the State Universities, Tamil Nadu, India. The findings of the study reveal that most of the professionals do have a positive look on CPD activities and satisfied with the effectiveness of training programmes particularly on, on-the- job training. In-house training will improve their job performance and prefer to develop new services from what they had learned. The ideal duration for CPD courses should be one week is what the research shows. Institutional problem is the major issue in participation of CPD activities. This study is the first of its kind dealing with effectiveness of CPD programmes for LIS professionals in the State Universities, Tamil Nadu, India.Item Effective Utilization of Social Media by Students of University of Madras, Chennai: A Study(Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Arumugam, J.; Natarajan, N.O.; Balasubramani, R.Social media has grown fast, becoming very popular among the student environment. It is mainly used for sharing academic information and public communication in India. Technology has penetrated all areas of life and the use of information technology (IT) has promoted incredible work procedures and approaches. The present study examines the academic use of social media on the quality of education and research among students of University of Madras, Chennai. The study revealed that majority of the social media users used Face book. They used social media for developing academic relationships and for sharing their learning experiences with their colleagues and international community. They faced problems of bandwidth and speed of internet and security. The researchers recommended that proper training may be organized for appropriate use social media.