CONTINUING EDUCATION

Since 1996, the Library is organizing on a regular basis, national training on use of the modern technologies in information handling. These training programs enables the participants to collate and disseminate information by making use of the latest available tools in information technology. In order to make aware these technology applications and serve their clienteles better, library organized one such course from September 16 to 20, 1996. This course proved highly successful and there was persistent demand that similar courses be organized by the library at regular intervals. Therefore training courses on modern technologies in information handling were organized during February 1997, January 1998 and February 1999 and February 2000. Large number of personnel like librarians, Information Specialists, Document lists, R&D Scientists, Teachers in Library Sciences, Health Scientists and Computer Professionals from all over the country participated in these courses.

The main objectives of the training are:
  • To train professional in applying computer facilities for the libraries.

  • To train the participants in Online searching.

  • To train them in effective searching through CD-ROM and CD-NET.

  • To explain them in details the use of E-mail and Bar code Technology.

  • To familiarize them in the field of multimedia

  • To explain the participants, how to get maximum benefit from Internet searching etc.