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Emerging Trends & Technologies in Library & Information Services

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Emerging Trends & Technologies in Library & Information Services (ETTLIS)

The Emerging Trends & Technologies in Library & Information Services (ETTLIS) certification course has been structured to provide a depth understanding of the technologies that are used in the modern-day library. The course is designed for all the interested candidates, who wish to study this genre. 

The course on  Emerging Trends & Technologies in Library & Information Services (ETTLIS) certification by Swayam and IIT Delhi will be helping the applicants to understand the topics of- Institutional Repository and Digital Library Services, QR Code, Ranking/Accreditation, Ask the Librarian, Library Automation, EM, and RFID implementation, Use of Social Media, Remote Login, Discovery Services, Outreach programs, Reference Management,  Consortia based Services,  Open Science, Web 2.0 and 3.0 based Services,  Open Access, Digitalization, Green Library Concept, Virtual Reality Tools,  and others. 

The Emerging Trends & Technologies in Library & Information Services (ETTLIS) certification syllabus, will be completed within a period of 16 weeks. The course will take a total duration of 40 hours to complete the entire curriculum.

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16 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence Content Management skills
Information Sources and Services

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BLI-222: Information Sources and Services

The Information Sources and Services Course introduces learners to different types of information sources and the ways of categorising them. The course will help students understand vital concepts like user education, information literacy, and user studies from a detailed perspective.

The Information Sources and Services Course is a 4 credit course coordinated by Dr. Archana Shukla of the Faculty of Library and Information Science, Indira Gandhi National Open University. The course explores different kinds of information sources including dictionaries, encyclopedias, directories, and yearbooks, and provides a detailed glimpse of the process.

The Information Sources and Services online course offered by Swayam will allow learners to understand the diverse demands for information from various parts of life. The course will help learners the need to categorize information and the ways to search information according to the specific requirements of users. 

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12 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Library and Information Science
Communication Skills Library Information Science

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BLI-225: Communication Skills (Library Information Science)

The Communication Skills Course is a massive open online course that discusses the need for excellent skills in communication like speaking and writing skills to be successful professionals in the field of Library Science. The course helps learners to polish their interpersonal skills and manage relationships at best.

The Communication Skills Training Course is a 4 credit course taught at the postgraduate level. The comprehensive course is coordinated by Dr. Zuchamo Yanthan from the faculty of Library and Information Sciences, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi. The course is taught over 12 weeks with the help of video lectures by experts.

The Communication Skills Course offered on the Swayam portal helps learners to understand the essence of effective speaking skills, reading skills and presentation skills in order to work effectively with people. The course will help learners to develop good writing skills, create personal profiles and excel at job interviews.

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12 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Communication skills Writing skills Reading Skills Presentation skills Language skills
BLII-012 Document Processing and Organisation

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BLII-012: Document Processing and Organisation

The Document Processing and Organisation Certification course by Prof. Jaideep Sharma is authorized by Indira Gandhi National Open University. This detailed course on organizing library documents is offered by Swayam. The course is four weeks long and will give a clear picture of the different processes involved in the classification and cataloguing of documents in the library.

The Document Processing and Organisation Training course discuss the two major operations involved in processing library documents. The students will learn about the different steps involved in library classification and library cataloguing. The course will give a detailed understanding of the theory of classification, mainly focusing on Dewey Decimal classification.

The Document Processing and Organisation Online Courses explain in detail the concept of cataloguing, different forms of library catalogues and the process of cataloguing books using AACR2R Anglo American Cataloguing Rules. The course will also provide an overview of different filing and shelving systems that helps in maintaining an orderly arrangement at the library.

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8 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Library and Information Science
Identifying Community Needs for Public Library Management

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Infrastructure Management for Public Libraries

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Infrastructure Management for Public Libraries

4 Weeks
Beginner
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Personnel Management for Public Libraries

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Personnel Management for Public Libraries

4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Grant Writing and Crowdfunding for Public Libraries

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Grant Writing and Crowdfunding for Public Libraries

4 Weeks
Beginner
Free

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