Architecture Library Professionals Proficiency to Proliferation of Knowledge: A Study

Authors

  • Praveena Naik Research Scholar, Department of Library and Information Science, Tumkur University, Karnataka, India
  • Keshava Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Tumkur University, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51983/tarce-2021.10.2.3178

Keywords:

Library Professional, Architecture College, Communication Skills, Knowledge Use, Competencies

Abstract

In the information era knowledge is upward at a tremendous pace. In this scenario knowledge using culture is getting a more important role in digital culture. Library professionals or Information scientists are playing a vital role to provide services to users. Therefore, the paper analyzes the communication competencies among the library professional in the architecture college in India to enhance the user knowledge needs. The data has been collected online by sending questionnaires through emails to LIS professionals working in architecture colleges in India. A total of 84 filled questionnaires were received and the data has been analyzed using the SPSS and Microsoft excel tools. The study results reveal that the library professionals are good in communication skills viz., speaking skills; reference service skills, and sharing the knowledge through social networking.

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Published

05-11-2021

How to Cite

Naik, P., & Keshava. (2021). Architecture Library Professionals Proficiency to Proliferation of Knowledge: A Study. The Asian Review of Civil Engineering, 10(2), 40–42. https://doi.org/10.51983/tarce-2021.10.2.3178