IMPACT OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH: LIBRARIANS’ ROLE IN PROMOTING DIGITAL LITERACY

Vijesh P.V Research Scholar, Department of Library and Information Science, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamilnadu, India, Email:vijeshlib1985@gmail.com
Dr. B. Srilakshmi Librarian, Sir Theagaraya College, Chennai
Dr.P.Ganesan Librarian and Research Supervisor, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamilnadu, India Email: gharieni2003@yahoo.com

Abstract

Digital technology revolution has passed through all the fields and its influence in library has changed the library functions dramatically. The application of digital technology in library activities have influenced the information handling process such as how the information is packaged, processed, preserved and disseminated to the academic and research community. A well established library equipped with all the latest digital technologies acts as focal point for promoting teaching, learning and research activities of academic institutions. Digital information literacy competency skills plays significant role in identifying, locating, preserving and sharing the resources. Without such skills, effective utilization of the library resources will not be possible. The users need to be educated for effective utilization of the resources. It is the prime job of the library professionals to educate information literacy skills among the students, for which they should update the latest technologies and undergo training. This study explores how digital technology affects academic and research work and how librarians can boost digital literacy in the academic fraternity.

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: Information Literacy; Digital Technologies; Academic research; Digital literacy; Role of librarians in digital literacy;

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