Teaching Role of Librarians

by Francis, A T, K P Sathian & Veerankutty Chelatayakkot

ISBN: 9789388027540
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Imprint : Daya Publishing House
Year : 2018
Price : Rs. 4495.00
Biblio : x+110p., tbls., 25cm

Author Profile

Dr. A. T. Francis, presently working as University Librarian, Kerala Agricultural University (KAU), Thrissur, has been in the library / teaching profession for more than 30 years. Before joining in KAU, he has worked in DRDO, Govt. of India, Cochin and JN College, Lakshadweep and Govt. Medical College, Thrissur. After obtaining M. Com (Financial Management), MLISc and NET/UGC, he did his doctoral studies in the Dept. of Computer Applications, Cochin University of Science & Technology. He has also done several Diploma/Certificate level courses in Computer Applications, Network Administration, Library Automation, Digital Library Software, etc. He has published 15 books / monographs and more than 60 articles. He has guided 07 doctoral students, of which 06 were awarded PhD. Dr. Veerankutty Chelatayakkot is presently working as Deputy Librarian in charge of University Librarian at Cochin University of Science and Technology. He obtained Master Degree and Ph.D from University of Calicut. He has about 20 years of professional experience in the University Library system. He has to his credit 15 research articles published in national, international and conference proceedings. He also served as Deputy Librarian at Kannur University. K. P. Sathian, presently working as Librarian, College of Co-operation, Banking and Management, KAU, Thrissur, has been in the library / teaching profession for more than 30 years. Before joining in KAU, he has worked in University of Calicut, Navodhaya Vidyalaya, Mahi and Govt. of Kerala for few years. After obtaining MA, MLISc and NET/UGC, he did his MPhil studies in Alagappa University. He has also done several certificate level courses in Library Automation and Management. He has published 03 books / monographs and more than 15 articles.

About The Book

As modern world is filled with digital technologies and the nature of reading, the pattern and level compression has changed a lot. The focus of education is shifted considerably from direct teaching to indirect teaching where learning receives maximum attention. Modern library environment has changed a lot due to the technology driven processes and practices. This transformation in teaching and library practices necessitates proper restructuring of library management and services. The increased teaching role of librarians is substantiated to cope up with the situation in order to provide effective services to the users. The articles included in this book are selected by peer review from the papers presented in the National Seminar on Teaching Role of Librarians organized by the College of Horticulture, Kerala Agricultural University (KAU), Thrissur, in collaboration with Academic Library Association (ALA) and Kerala Library Association (KLA) during 21-22 August 2015. We are hopeful that this book will be useful for library professionals, information users, students and users.

Table of Contents

Preface iii 1 Librarians: Teacher of Teachers, their Role in Changing Environment Sanjeev Kumar Vermani 1 2 Information Dissemination: An Analysis in the Context of Direct Teaching Role of Librarians Sudhish Kumar M.A. & Sowmya C. Rajan 5 3 The Status of School Libraries in Kerala: an analysis Dr. A.T. Francis 13 4 Librarians as Teachers – The Changing Role K. S. Veena and D. Robinson 23 5 Librarian as Teacher Educator: Biased View about the Teaching Role of Librarians Hirdyesh Kumar Singh 29 6 Why the Librarian a Better Teacher as per the Modern Concept? 37 7 Librarianship And Information Literacy Instruction P.A. Pradeep & T. N. Mimitha 43 8 Role of Library Professionals in Information Literacy in Higher Education Dr.Veerankutty Chelatayakkot 47 9 Academic Librarian’s Role In Supporting Research: A Model for Faculty- Librarian Collaboration Dr. K. Susan Mathew 55 10 Identity Formation of Librarian Baiju Joy 61 11 Changing Role of Librarians in Academic Libraries in Digital Information Age C. Justin 67 12 Skills of an Academic Librarian in Digital Era Chriss Thomas 75 13 Social Responsibilities of Academic Libraries: Rajagiri College of Social Sciences Library, Kalamassery, Kerala- A Case Study P. V. Vijesh and Neethu Mohanan 81 14 RFID Technology in Libraries Dr. K.F. George 87 15 Bibliographical Databases in Biology and Allied Subjects S. Sreekumaran 95 16 Public Relation to Enhance the Effectiveness of Instruction and Information Dissemination in Libraries Dr. A.T. Francis and K.P. Sathian 105 Index