Part 4 Flashcards
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USE OF ICT IN LIBRARIES
ICT is a broad phrase that covers all forms of communication technology, like satellite systems, radio, television, mobile/cell phones, computers, and others, as well as the myriad services and tools that go along with them, such as video conferencing and distant learning. ICT also covers analog technologies, which include paper communication, and any kind of communication transmission
ICT also covers analog technologies, which include paper communication, and any kind of communication transmission
ICT does not cover analog technologies, which include paper communication, and any kind of communication transmission
What is Information and Communication Technology
Information and communication technologies (ICT) are an umbrella term that covers all advanced technologies in manipulating and communicating Information.
ICT is used in in preference of
The term is sometimes used in preference to Information Technology (IT) or “InfoTech”.
ICT is sometimes said to have been coined by
It is sometimes said to have been coined by Jim Domsic of Michigan in November 1981
iCT was coined what year
November 1981
ICT is sometimes used in preference to Information Technology (IT) or “InfoTech”. It is sometimes said to have been coined by Jim Domsic of Michigan in November 1981, to modernize the outdated phrase
ICT is sometimes used in preference to Information Technology (IT) or “InfoTech”. It is sometimes said to have been coined by Jim Domsic of Michigan in November 1981, to modernize the outdated phrase “data processing”.
Information Technology means
Information Technology means the processing and distribution of data using computer hardware and software, telecommunications, and digital electronics.
the three words behind ICT
- INFORMATION
- COMMUNICATION
- TECHNOLOGY
We can deduce that ICT is concerned with
We can deduce that ICT is concerned with the storage, retrieval, manipulation, transmission, or receipt of digital data. Importantly, it is also concerned with the way these different uses can work with each other in businesses
The nature of information (the “I” in ICT) covers areas such as
The nature of information (the “I” in ICT) covers areas such as the meaning and value of information; how information is controlled;
how information is controlled;
‐ Management of information - this covers how data is captured, verified, and stored for effective use; the manipulation, processing, and distribution of information; keeping information secure; networks design to share information.
‐ Information systems strategy - this considers how ICT can be used within a business or organization as part of achieving goals and objectives
The C part of ICT refers to
The C part of ICT refers to the communication of data by electronic means, usually over some distance. This is often achieved via networks of sending and receiving equipment, wires, and satellite links
The T part of ICT refers to
the more recent, and fast-growing range of digital technologies which allow people and organizations to communicate and share information digitally.
The benefits of ICT are
Information processing speed, consistency, accuracy/precision and reliability
The followings are the some of the uses of ICT tools which are basically used in libraries for information service delivery.
-Library Management:
-Information Access and Networking
-Digital Library
-Collaboration and Resource Sharing
-communication technology
-. Social Media:
-Library Security:
-ICT and Library Services
Library Management:
Use of Library Automation Software: Library automation is the application of ICTs to library operations. The aims of the current automation technology is to provide maximum services in minimum time and lowest cost.. Many library automation software are available for library operation such as Libsys, Koha, SLIM21, etc. The functions of the software are to automate the library systems which covers acquisition, cataloguing, circulation, serials management, stock verification, etc.
Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC): Libraries use OPACs, which are computerized versions of their catalogs, to allow users to easily search for materials.
Office Operations: ICT facilitates various administrative tasks like word processing, database management, streamlining library operations.
Use of Library Automation Software:
Library automation is the application of ICTs to library operations. The aims of the current automation technology is to provide maximum services in minimum time and lowest cost.. Many library automation software are available for library operation such as Libsys, Koha, SLIM21, etc. The functions of the software are to automate the library systems which covers acquisition, cataloguing, circulation, serials management, stock verification, etc.
Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC):
Libraries use OPACs, which are computerized versions of their catalogs, to allow users to easily search for materials.
Office Operations:
ICT facilitates various administrative tasks like word processing, database management, streamlining library operations.
Collaboration and Resource Sharing
ICT facilitates communication and collaboration among libraries, researchers, and educational institutions.
ICT provides a great prospect for sharing both the human and material resources of a library with others library. The role of technology is very much significant for cooperative acquisition, cooperative processing (cataloguing and classification), exchange of information materials (e-resources), joint publication, networking, joint training of personnel, interchange of staff for seminars, and workshops
communication technology
Email: Email is the most effective way of formal communication; it is the best system to exchange the messages and information in electronic format. Revolutionary changes have been seen in communication, because different types of information such as personal message, letter, article.
Voice mail is the new and innovative emergence of mail technology. We can also say it as an alternative to email technology. It helps to send the mail immediately through the voice.
Telephone is used for personal contact of the users. Generally, users ask their queries regarding the resources and availability of the reading room. Even, they use the telephone for advance booking of carrels for reading and research purpose.
Fax (short for facsimile and sometimes called telecopying) is described by Rouse (2006) as “the telephonic transmission of scanned-in printed material (text or images), usually to a telephone number associated with a printer or other output device. The original document is scanned with a fax machine, which treats the contents (text or images) as a single fixed graphic image. Libraries use fax in sending document especially for document delivery.
Videoconferencing (or video conference) is explained as a “means to conduct a conference between two or more participants at different sites by using computer networks to transmit audio and video data. For example, a point-to-point (two-person) video conferencing system works much like a video telephone. This tools is used for the various purpose of the library activities, such as to conduct user orientation for students available at remote places.
Internet: This is the most important component of ICT. It is basically a network of networks that performs the connectivity among the computers. Internet provides the medium for communication using different online tools
: Email is the most effective way of formal communication; it is the best system to exchange the messages and information in electronic format. Revolutionary changes have been seen in communication, because different types of information such as personal message, letter, article.
Voice mail
Voice mail is the new and innovative emergence of mail technology. We can also say it as an alternative to email technology. It helps to send the mail immediately through the voice.
