Dissemination of Information: A Significant Role of Library Web Site in Pandemic & Post Pandemic Scenario

Sawant, Sarika . Dissemination of Information: A Significant Role of Library Web Site in Pandemic & Post Pandemic Scenario., 2023 In: Seventy-Five Years of Indian Library Profession The Festschrift in Honor of Dr. Mohan R. Kherde. Studera Press, pp. 144-154. [Book chapter]

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The study discusses the importance of library websites as an effective medium for exchanging information to the users. As part of this study, the author examined number of selected academic websites to categorize the types of information available through their library websites. It is found from the study that many leading global and Indian library websites were providing the different category of information and resources and are important for not only students, but faculty, staff and citizens too. These websites are updated regularly to keep informing the users the latest developments. It is also evident that how crucial role library websites are in playing during pandemic such as Covid-19, in providing electronic services. Library are found to be providing resources, links, advice, medium of fact checking, help and even spreading peace. Even libraries with the help of 3 D printers are printing face shields for medical workers. With all these evidences emphasis the noble cause of libraries existence and proves sustainability for the future.

Item type: Book chapter
Keywords: COVID 19, Library websites, Indian library websites
Subjects: B. Information use and sociology of information
B. Information use and sociology of information > BA. Use and impact of information.
B. Information use and sociology of information > BD. Information society.
C. Users, literacy and reading. > CD. User training, promotion, activities, education.
H. Information sources, supports, channels.
H. Information sources, supports, channels. > HB. Gray literature.
H. Information sources, supports, channels. > HQ. Web pages.
Depositing user: Dr. Sarika Sawant
Date deposited: 08 Dec 2023 06:02
Last modified: 08 Dec 2023 06:02
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10760/45132

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