Developing Technical Skills through Apprenticeship Training: A Case Study of Bangalore University Library

Kamble, L.Y. and Bankapur, V.M. Developing Technical Skills through Apprenticeship Training: A Case Study of Bangalore University Library. Journal of Library Development, 2023, vol. 9, n. 1, pp. 13-26. [Journal article (Paginated)]

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Purpose : Apprenticeship training refers to a course of training in any institution.wherein the workers earn while learning the skills required for performing a specialized job. The present study is conducted to know the needs and expectations of library trainees of Bengaluru University Library to learn various skills required in the Library. Methodology: A survey is done through a google questionnaire to know the need and expectations of library trainees. Google questionnaires were mailed and also send to their what’s app groups to collect the data. 108 responses were received, and for the final result data were analyzed using excel. Findings: The major findings of the study indicate that more respondents (92.59%) have chosen apprenticeship training to learn practical knowledge as it helps them to learn many things. This study assesses the responder’s training needs in different sections of the library. The majority of trainees responded and they need training in Library management software Learning (74.07%), Digital Library Software Learning (74.07%), Budget Management (77.77%), Check-in, check�out (70.37%), and renewal of books, Subscription of Journals, Newspapers, Magazines (77.77%), and e-resource Management (74.07%) and a good stipend. Originality/Value: The study is original in nature as the data was collected directly from the Library apprenticeship trainees to identify the need and expectations of Library Trainees.

Item type: Journal article (Paginated)
Keywords: Library Trainees, Apprenticeship, University Library, Respondents,Training, Bengaluru.
Subjects: L. Information technology and library technology
Depositing user: Laxmi Yallappa Kamble
Date deposited: 01 Jul 2023 04:08
Last modified: 01 Jul 2023 04:08
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10760/44535

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