Priti Jain

University of Botswana, Department of Library and Information Services, Faculty Member

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Integration of the IFLA Code of Ethics in Attaining Sustainable Development Goals: A Strategy for Improved Information Access and Attainment of SDGs

Mousaion: South African Journal of Information Studies, 2021

The United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals are a worldwide call for action to eradicate... more The United Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals are a worldwide call for action to eradicate poverty, to eliminate inequalities, to protect the planet, to achieve sustainable economic growth, and to warrant that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. However, there is ethical disquiet in achieving these goals. Yet, there is not much deliberation over the role of information ethics in achieving these goals. This study sought to examine the relevance of IFLA Code of Ethics for librarians and other information workers in attaining the Sustainable Development Goals. A pragmatism paradigm was adopted by which 71 responses were attained through the use of an online survey tool (Google forms). The data collected were both qualitative and quantitative. The study findings revealed that librarians conduct various activities in an effort to uphold the IFLA Code of Ethics to enhance attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals. These activities include non-censorship, training in ICTs a...

Changing Trends and Roles of Academic Libraries and Librarians in the 21st century: A Framework for a Modern Academic Library

International Journal of Library Science, 2016

Due to advancement of technologies, academic libraries and user communities both have been comple... more Due to advancement of technologies, academic libraries and user communities both have been completely transformed. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has provided new ways of information management, dissemination and enhanced access to information resources. As a result, academic librarians have assumed new roles to keep pace with the ever-changing information needs and expectations of library patrons. This transformation was inevitable because of the changes in education system in academic institutions. This paper discusses the major changes in academic institutions and their impact on academic libraries. The paper also discusses the recent trends and challenges in academic libraries. Finally, the paper suggests a framework for a 21st century academic library. This paper is based on an in-depth desk-top review of literature and the author’s own experience and points of view.

Skills and Competencies Required by Academic Librarians in an Internet-Driven Environment

Mousaion: South African Journal of Information Studies, 2018

This paper reviews literature on the skills and competencies required by academic librarians in a... more This paper reviews literature on the skills and competencies required by academic librarians in an Internet-driven environment. Content analysis methodology was used to review literature. Purposive sampling was also used for identifying literature on skills and competencies of librarians in the use of Internet services in academic libraries. A total of 118 publications were selected. Findings from the articles reviewed show that librarians from developed countries required skills and competencies in Internet usage to provide effective library services. However, the findings also show that academic librarians from developing countries, especially in Africa, are still lagging behind regarding Internet skills and competencies to provide effective information services in the library. The paper concludes that despite changes brought by the Internet, there are still gaps in the way library services are provided because of poor Internet knowledge, skills and competencies of academic librar...

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