ICT Training for LIS Professionals Working in Engineering Institutions in Chennai: A Study

Abstract

This paper examines the ICT training methods, level of training, and preferred time for the training. The study was carried out among LIS professionals in Engineering Institutions in and around Chennai. The questionnaire method was used to collect the data from LIS professionals working in the above educational institutions. It is found that majority of the respondents were interested to attend lectures series, tours to other institutions and web-based tutorials to develop knowledge and skills in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). The respondents were preferred to attend workshops, conference/seminars in updating their knowledge and skills on ICT. It further shows that majority of respondents were interested to attend ICT training programmes after working hours