The Librarian Guide (LG) is pleased to announce a 30-Hour Faculty Development Program (FDP) aimed at enhancing the professional skills and knowledge of library professionals & teachers in line with modern technological trends and academic needs.
Program Objectives:
• To enhance digital competencies in library services
• To promote resource management and user engagement
• To enhance research skills among teachers and librarians
• To align library practices with NAAC and institutional quality benchmarks
Who Can Participate?
• Teachers, Librarians, Assistant Librarians, Library Assistants, and Information Professionals from schools, colleges, and universities.
Program Highlights:
• Expert sessions by eminent resource persons
• Hands-on training on digital tools and library software
• Panel discussions on emerging trends in librarianship
• Certificate of Completion (on attending 75% sessions and passing the evaluation)
Topics for Faculty Development Program (FDP):
First Week: Digital Skills & Library Technology – May 05-09, 2025
1. Digital Library Tools & Software (Koha, DSpace, etc.)
2. Library Automation and RFID Technology
3. Metadata Standards and Cataloguing (MARC21, Dublin Core)
4. E-Resource Management and Discovery Services
5. Open Educational Resources (OERs)
6. Cloud-Based Library Services
7. Digital Literacy and Cyber Security in Libraries
Second Week: Research & Data Handling – May 12 – 16, 2025
1. Plagiarism Detection Tools (Turnitin, etc.)
2. Reference Management Tools (Zotero, Mendeley)
3. Supporting Research and Scholarly Communication
4. Research Metrics: h-index, Impact Factor, Altmetrics
5. Data Repositories and Institutional Repositories
Third Week: NAAC, Accreditation & Quality Initiatives – May 19 – 23, 2025
1. Role of Library in NAAC Accreditation Process
2. Library Documentation for AQAR and SSR
3. Best Practices in Library Services for NAAC
4. Green Library Practices and Sustainability Initiatives
5. Library’s Role in Institutional Ranking (NIRF, ARIIA, etc.)
Forth Week: Emerging Trends & Innovations – May 26 – 30, 2025
1. Artificial Intelligence for Research – Literature review and
Discovery, Reference Management, Data Analysis and Visualization etc.
2. Inclusive Library Services for Persons with Disabilities
3. Google Tools for Library and Its Users
4. Mobile Apps and Virtual Reference Services
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