Technology transforming the role of the Librarian

Photo courtesy iste.org The technological revolution and the widespread use of ICTs has led to a new definition of the term library, whilst radically evolving the conventional functions of the library. Some of the areas that have been impacted include: policy development in libraries, services offered, acquisitions and cataloguing, education and literacy and the library… Continue reading Technology transforming the role of the Librarian

Promoting online learning in time of a pandemic

Photo courtesy iicdgroup.com In an earlier post I identified some of the online resources that persons can consult with while studying or researching, working, or leisure reading from home. Libraries have responded to this global pandemic by offering a range of online resources for all ages of their clientele. Library staff must now work from… Continue reading Promoting online learning in time of a pandemic