Library 2.0

develop to fit the needs of for-profit companies, but its practice has been spread over to the non-profit sector including LIS. Shanhong (2000) suggests that the objective of knowledge Management in libraries is to promote knowledge innovation, closer relationships in and between libraries, and between a library and its users, to strengthen knowledge inter-networking and to quicken knowledge flow. For some in the LIS community, KM is simply a case of "new wine in old bottles" or of "librarianship in new

Introduction: Library and Information Science (LIS) education in India is presently growing very fast as a subject with a multidisciplinary approach. Now-a-sdays LIS education not only includes library related subjects but it has so many extensions like computer application, statistics, mathematics, management studies and operational research. LIS education in India has expanded since independence in the form of increase in number of LIS departments in the universities and institutions offering

how user generated content can be used by public libraries to provide relevant and innovative services to their customers. It provides insight into currently available technology, its limitations and future trends in user generated content. This paper will survey some of the current research and determine what, if any, technological obstacles encompass public libraries in the Digital Age. Public Libraries in the Digital Age For public libraries to stay relevant, they must continuously redefine

Research plays a vital role in more deeply understanding library science. Thoughtful consideration of how evidence-based research is conducted is essential to its effective use. Research helps professionals identify and explore areas of concern or interest in addition to providing possible solutions for known problems. The Delphi and quasi-experimental studies provide examples of research performed in library science. The Delphi Study The Delphi study was developed by The RAND Corporation in

The main goal of libraries, are to teach students how to make use of the resources. The library of NVCC dedicates itself into helping students at the Alexandria campus. That is why it provides a wide range of sources that aids its students. Whether it is for a class, a job, or a research, the library has the materials they need to execute their work. In the words of Robert Putnam, a political scientist who teaches at Harvard University, he said that “People may go to the library looking mainly for

of the advancements of robotic technology in libraries. It provides a literature-based background on the general state of robotics and adds insights related to the library setting. Additionally, it looks into the factors that libraries need to consider when planning to acquire robots, including finances, staff and technical knowledge, space and charging facilities. Finally, it provides a quick look at how this technology will affect both the libraries and communities. I. Introduction The concept

“Green libraries are more than just a buildings”. Aulisio (2013) is an assistant professor in the Weinberg Memorial Library. He is the Evening Supervisor and Public Service Librarian. Author earned his BA from Bloomsburg University, his MS from Drexel and his MLA from the University of Pennsylvania. In this article, the author argues that a green library is something more than just the architecture. I agree with the author in the context of definition in which the author said that green library as any

Many colleges and universities throughout the United States and several other countries face a common problem. Student retention is a growing problem across the nation for all ethnic groups and all ages. Each individual who chooses to drop out of school has their own personal reasons as to why they do. However, many drops out can be completely avoided. When students drop out they are not clearly thinking about how it’s going to affect their future, the future of their children and even grandchildren

DIGITAL AGE The Polarity of College Students Back in my days, we were not fortunate enough to... Gotcha! Did you expect that to be a dull story like our grandparents or parents may have told to show us how much more difficult their lives were? Not exactly, this writing is about how college students of this generation make use of digital technology. The wide spread of today’s technology via computers or smartphones results in constant connectivity to the internet. Social media, video gaming, information

criminal justice literature review Question 13 1 / 1 point Which of the following statements best describes academic libraries? Academic libraries: Question options: contain materials that support the research needs of faculty and students. include four-year public college libraries, four-year private college libraries, university libraries, and two-year community college libraries. include many that are open to the public and if you are unable to borrow materials, you can often use their