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Relevance and Effectiveness of LIS Training Programmes Organised by INMAS, DRDO: A Case Study

Relevance and Effectiveness of LIS Training Programmes Organised by INMAS, DRDO: A Case Study. Dr Rajeev Vij * and Sh Navin Kumar Soni ** *Joint Director & Scientist F and ** Scientist C Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), DRDO, Delhi.

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Relevance and Effectiveness of LIS Training Programmes Organised by INMAS, DRDO: A Case Study

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  1. Relevance and Effectiveness of LIS Training Programmes Organised by INMAS, DRDO: A Case Study Dr Rajeev Vij* and ShNavin Kumar Soni** *Joint Director & Scientist F and ** Scientist C Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), DRDO, Delhi. Telephone; 23985466, Fax; 23919509, Email; inmaslibrary@gmail.com

  2. 18 Oct 2012 3 Oct 2012 PadmaShri Prof P BalaramPadmaShri Dr SrikumarBanerjee

  3. 19 Sept 2012 PadmaBhushanMr Sam Pitroda

  4. 29 June 2012 10 July 2012 Dr K KasturiranganProf S SSritharan

  5. 24 Feb 2012 28 Feb 2012 Prof. A J MeadowsDr. S K Jain

  6. 3rd Jan 2012 14th Oct 2011 Prof. Manas K MandalRajyoginiDadiJankiji

  7. 9th Aug 2011 18th July 2011 Lt Gen J P Singh PVSM AVSM AVM Matheswaran AVSM VM PhD

  8. 18th May 2011 11 May 2011 Dr. KiranBedi Dr W Selvamurthy

  9. 6th April 2011 28th Feb 2011 Prof Anil K. Gupta, IIM Ahmedabad Prof Dinesh Singh

  10. 7th Jan 2011 25th Nov 2010 H.H. YogRishi Swami RamdevJiDr. NareshTrehan

  11. 22nd Sept 2010 16th August 2010 H.H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ji Blood Donation Camp

  12. Growth is the Key Mantra Dr Rajeev Vij

  13. Training Delivers Exceptional performance Outstanding results More skilled and motivated staff Dr Rajeev Vij

  14. To Bridge the Gap Dr Rajeev Vij

  15. Objectives of the Study To list prominent Institutions conducting LIS training programmes To list six library workshops/training programmes conducted by INMAS To analysis the participants feedback after attending these courses To identify thrust areas essential for the LIS professional in future To find constraints encountered by LIS professionals in acquiring training Dr Rajeev Vij

  16. Organising Pre-conference Tutorials by Various Agencies NACLIN, CALIBER, PLANNER, ICDK 2011  Dr Rajeev Vij

  17. Indian Institute of Management (IIMs) IIM Lucknow, ‘Quality management’, ‘Information technology applications’, ‘Marketing’, ‘Human relations’ and ‘Effective communication’ IIM Indore organised SICI Library workshop International workshop on Greenstone library has been regularly organised by IIM Kozhikode at various IIMs since last five years IIM Kozhikode, Kerala is regularly organizing workshop on knowledge management & recently conducted a MDP Dr Rajeev Vij

  18. Information Technology for Information Management • Office Automation • Bibliometric tools and techniques for measurement and evaluation of research output • Design and Development of Digital Libraries using GSDL • Library Automation and Networking • Design and Development of Digital Libraries using DSpace • ABCD - A complete solution for libraries • Library Automation using Koha • Science communication through Print Media Dr Rajeev Vij

  19. Application of ICT, Webpage designing, DSpace, Resource sharing, Information Management Technology, Indexing, Thesaurus, Information access, Information consolidation, Access to Social Science Information, Marketing, Customer satisfaction, Reprography, Conservation & preservation Dr Rajeev Vij

  20. Society for Information Science (SIS) Agricultural information management Biomedical information management Technical communications Most Importantly These training were Jointly organised with NIC, CDRI, NCEAR, CENDIT, IMTECH, NISSAT Dr Rajeev Vij

  21. DELNET arranges tutorials, workshops, lectures, and training programmes every year from time to time besides the National Convention on Knowledge, Library and Information Networking (NACLIN). • DELNET is aggressively providing Technical Support System for Koha- An Open-Source Integrated Library System (ILS). It has in the year 2013 conducted Koha training programmes at Dhenkanal, Odisha, Noida, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Bangalore, Belgaum, Tiruchirappalli, Chennai, Nagpur and Pune Dr Rajeev Vij

  22. The SOUL 2.0 (Software for University Libraries) is state-of-the-art integrated library management software designed and developed by the INFLIBNET Centre based on requirements of colleges, universities and other academic libraries. Till date, the Centre has conducted 108 Training Programmes on SOUL Installation and Operations for Libraries so far. Dr Rajeev Vij

  23. JNU Library JNU Library is conducting training programmes for Training on creation of JNU ETD Archive using DSpace, TURNITIN- software to check plagiarism, and Presentation and Demonstration Program on EDS (EBSCO Discovery Service) for providing single window access to all E-resources of JNU Library Dr Rajeev Vij

  24. Artificial intelligence applications in LIS Natural language processing Digital libraries Hypertext and multimedia application Knowledge transactions Koha Newgenlib Dspace Dr Rajeev Vij

  25. Libraries of Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) INDEST-AICTE Workshop during Annual Meets Dr Rajeev Vij

  26. e-Granthalaya and NewsNIC software ICMR-NIC Centre for Biomedical Information workshops on Biomedical Information Retrieval and EPrints Dr Rajeev Vij

  27. Training Programmes organised by Defence Research & Development Organisation(DRDO) DRDO is a network of 51 laboratories 7790 Scientists and about 27,000 Junior Staff DRDO trains its personnel at its own training institutions in Pune and Mussoorie and also at prestigious academic institutions viz., IITs, IISc Bangalore etc. Dr Rajeev Vij

  28. Training Programmes at Defence Scientific Information and Documentation Centre (DESIDOC) • Emerging Trends and Technologies in Collection, Competencies and Cooperation -- 29 April 2013 to 3 May 2013 • Workshop on Industrial and Scientific Photography --- 12 to 14 September 2012 • CEP on Information & Library Science Professionals, 30 Jan 2012 to 03 Feb 2012 • CEP on E-Publishing, 14 to 18 November 2011 • CEP on Multimedia Technology, 05 to 09 September 2011 • CEP on Refresher Course for LIS Professionals, 21 to 25 March 2011 Dr Rajeev Vij

  29. Methodology A questionnaire Followed by observation and interview methods Small speeches by the participants during the valedictory function, (also gave important inputs and insight into effectiveness of workshops) A total of 223 questionnaires were obtained from the users and were used for analysis of data. Dr Rajeev Vij

  30. Participant’s Profile All categories participant’s profile (DRDS & DRTC) ranks of serving LIS professionals at various DRDO laboratories were the participants. However, for the first time, on an experimental basis, an advertisement of a Workshop and National Library (Librarian) Day celebration (2013) at INMAS was put on Lislink website. Several online requests were received, and 21 participants from non DRDO libraries came to participate in the workshop. There was no registration fee for attending the workshop. Dr Rajeev Vij

  31. Training Programmes at Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS) “National Training Course on Innovative E-Resources Management” 26-30 March 2012 38 participants from 17 DRDO labs/estts. The topics covered in the course were economics of e-resource and management, change management, IPR issues, open access resources, e-books and their evaluation, digital preservation of e-resources, user’s education, tips for e-resource management, etc Faculty comprised Dr KalpanaDasgupta, Dr SC Jindal, Dr Yogendra Singh, Dr AL Moorthy, ShriSukhdev Singh, Dr Usha M Munshi, Dr BB Sahoo, Dr M Natarajan, Ms Nishy, Prof. UmaKanjilal, Dr Ramesh Gaur, Dr MG Sreekumar, Dr SangeetaKaul, and Prof. HK Kaul Dr Rajeev Vij

  32. Training Programmes at Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS) “Workshop and National Library (Librarian) Day Celebration” 9 August 2012 18 library professionals from sister DRDO labs from Delhi ShriJindal and Dr Tripathi jointly launched the website of INMAS library. They also formally inaugurated an Integrated Library System, and distributed bar-coded membership cards to five library members. A presentation on Making Effective Use of Electronic Publications and Databases was made by M/s WolterKluwer India Pvt Ltd To commemorate the 120 birth anniversary of Prof. SR Ranganathan, this “Workshop and National Library (Librarian) Day Celebration” was organised Dr Rajeev Vij

  33. Training Programmes at Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS) “DRDO Libraries for the Future: “Emerging Trends and Technologies in Collection, Competencies and Cooperation” 3-7 December 2012 Targeted Training Centre (TTC), Bengaluru. The course was attended by 33 participants from 28 DRDO laboratories. The faculty included senior LIS professionals from IIT, Chennai; TCS, Bangalore; Indian Institute of Science; Karunya University; IIM Bangalore; NAL; IIM Tiruchirapalli; Pondicherry University; NCSI, IISC; GE Global Research; Raman Research Institute; IGCAR, Kalpakkam; University of Madras; Jubilant Biosys Ltd; CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre; Wipro Technologies; University of Mysore; IIM Kozhikode; and RaniChannamma University, Belgavi. This highly interactive course had team games, case studies, stories, discussions, brainstorming sessions, video clippings, quiz, etc. Dr Rajeev Vij

  34. Training Programmes at Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS) “Workshop and Meeting of the DRDO E-Journals Service Monitoring Committee” 15 March 2013 attended by 30 delegates from 19 DRDO labs/estts Four outside experts, gave informative lectures on National Knowledge Resource Consortium (CSIR-DST); CeRAConsortium; UGC-INFONET Consortium, and MCIT Library Consortium Distributed a CD-ROM covering all the presentations of CEP lectures and a reference book on the subject. Organised a small quiz & top three scorers were awarded Dr Rajeev Vij

  35. Training Programmes at Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS) “Advances in Digital Libraries and its Usefulness in DRDO Perspective” 8-10 July 2013 at TTC, Bangalore. attended by 36 participants from 16 DRDO labs/estts The course had the best faculty not only from R&D institutions, but also from Indian Institute of Science, Indian Institute of Management, Indian School of Business, Pondicherry University, Mysore University, University of Madras, Infosys, Karnataka Knowledge Commission, NAL, DRTC and Tata Consultancy Services A&A Periodical Subscription Agency (P) Ltd. & Springer (India) Private Limited also gave a small presentation Dr Rajeev Vij

  36. Training Programmes at Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS) Workshop and National Library (Librarian) Day Celebration 8 Aug 2013 68 participants from DRDO & outside institutes attended In commemoration of the 121st birth anniversary of Prof SR Ranganathan The speakers were from JNU, Panjab University Chandigarh, IGNCA, Ambedkar University, IEG, TERI, IGNOU, DU, Amity University, NIC and TSCS Library, Chandigarh Organiseda small quiz & top three scorers were awarded Dr Rajeev Vij

  37. Findings of the Survey Table 1. Prior awareness regarding course contents before requesting my nomination Average 90 % said Yes Table 2. The course has direct relevance to my broad area of work Average 97 % said Yes Table 3. Subject matter & level of technical contents are appropriate for your background and level of experience Table 4. Suitability of Course contents Table 5. Class room & other facilities Dr Rajeev Vij

  38. Findings of the Survey Table 5. The course has enhanced the preparedness for the present assignments (1 is the lowest grade & 5 is the highest grade) Table 6. The course contents as per expectations Table 7. Course duration Table 8. Logistics Support (Transport & Accommodation) Dr Rajeev Vij

  39. A quiz is always organised on the last day of courses to assess the knowledge acquired by the participants and the top scorers are awarded with prizes. Dr Rajeev Vij

  40. Training Programmes conducted by INMAS are Unique & Different Outstanding Infrastructure Checklist is prepared and regularly updated Course contents is informed well in advance, to the participants Largest numbers of courses organized in varied subject fields No Fee from participants (It is Free) Till date we had no dates changed (programme reschedule) Excellent accommodation facility for outstation participants Training is supported by State of the art computer laboratory Dr Rajeev Vij

  41. Training Programmes conducted by INMAS are Unique & Different Excellent teaching facility from all over India Thrust is given to provide practical knowledge rather than theory Visit to advanced facility is also included and encouraged Extensive use of audio video presentations Team games/exercises are also included Hygienic in-house prepared food and menu rotation Includes presentations by E Database Publishers/Developers/Vendors Training courses are conducted in collaboration with other institutions Many training courses  conducted at Extension Centre at Bangalore Active participants are awarded during valedictory function Power point presentations made by faculty are emailed to all participants Training is closed with on the spot feedback collection Dr Rajeev Vij

  42. Suggestions for Further Improvement Training/workshop should be based on case studies and professional problems faced by them Inauguration ceremony should be shortened More time should be provide for hands-on activities, even after office hours More time for discussions and activities Dr Rajeev Vij

  43. Further Improvements…. • Facility for online registration of for training programme will be • introduced shortly • Training Programme calendar will be uploaded on INMAS • webpage soon               • Number of lectures per day will be limited to maximum five • The future LIS competencies required for providing better LIS • services will be in future training programmes Dr Rajeev Vij

  44. Topics that are going to be Important in Future Importance and Implementation of user Awareness Programmes Managing Digital Content Creation and Management of Digital Collections Users Profile Management Open Source Software Intellectual Property Rights Connecting to users and Enhancing Library services using social media Managerial skills in ICT applications in Libraries Virtual reference service (using instant messaging) Leadership and soft skills Disaster Management Dr Rajeev Vij

  45. Suggestions LIS training courses should also include a few lectures on interpersonal skills, orientation, leadership, ethics, motivation, etc. Annual training schedule should be prepared and uploaded on DRDO website to enable better planning and participation by the participants At INMAS, on the last day of all courses, a small quiz is conducted to test the alertness of the participants during the lectures during training course/workshop. The top three scorers were awarded. This can be practiced at other places also The institute & library authorities need to provide necessary motivation to the employee who upgrades their professional skills by undergoing training Analysis of training needs for every employee should be conducted every year This will help in planning future training programme Number of practical/hands-on hours should be increased by augmenting ICT infrastructure Dr Rajeev Vij

  46. Suggestions Attendance of course participants should be made mandatory during all training programmes The frequency of conducting such training courses by DRDO should be increased and if possible, they should be conducted at different regions The delivery of course material and power point presentations should be mailed using electronic medium to the participants and also uploaded on DRDO intranet site after completion of the training course/workshop Efforts should be initiated to mail study material to the participants, well before start of the training course. Dr Rajeev Vij

  47. Importance of Feedback Dr Rajeev Vij

  48. Last but not the least, the hospitality provided to participants at INMAS helped us to strengthen brand INMAS Dr Rajeev Vij

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