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
Author: sagittariuskaz1980
My name is Kazim Ali and I am a student at COSTAATT pursuing the AAS in Library and Information Studies. I am 39 years old and live in the Belmont district. Currently, I am employed at NALIS and work at the Sixth Form Government School Library Media Centre in St. James. I have 16 years experience in library services where i served children, young adults, and adults. I am an avid sports fan and especially enjoy cricket and football. My passion is to empower the young persons of our nation to develop the skills and competencies to become lifelong learners, whereby contributing positively to the development of our nation.
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
Protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our users
Adapted form Minimumsecurity.net Libraries have a responsibility to protect the privacy and confidentiality of patrons. When someone registers in a library, they are required to provide personal identifiable information such as their name, date of birth, address, identification number, phone contact, and email address among other things. With the automation of library services this information… Continue reading Protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our users
Libraries, global pandemics and the digital divide dilemma
Photo courtesy EdSurge.com A pandemic is an outbreak of a disease that occurs over a wide geographic area and affects an exceptionally high proportion of the population Merriam Webster. The world is currently consumed in dealing with COVID 19, formerly the Novel Corona Virus, a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The… Continue reading Libraries, global pandemics and the digital divide dilemma
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) transforming library operations
Photo courtesy: VectorStock.com Technology has prompted libraries to change the way they acquire, organize, manage, disseminate and preserve information and resources. RFID technology uses radio frequency to automatically identify persons, items and things. From its inception, RFID technology has been used in various applications including: Inventory controlAsset trackingAccess controlMaterials Management Libraries should embrace the advantages… Continue reading Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) transforming library operations
Connecting with Visually Impaired Persons
In my earlier years at NALIS, I was privileged to have the opportunity to interact and communicate with persons who were either blind or visually impaired. This experience came through my knowledge of the Assisstive Technology for Visually Impaired Persons (VIP), where specialized ICTs (including hardware, software, and other equipment) were used to provide equitable… Continue reading Connecting with Visually Impaired Persons
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