Embedded Library Services: Innovative Strategies for Central Libraries of IITs in India

Dr Anil Changdeo Bansode1

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Publication Date: 2024/11/28

Abstract: Embedded technology implemented and used in Higher Education System; as well as changing view of librarianship. Therefore, today’s librarianship is moving towards an embedded librarianship. “Researcher traces the genesis and growth in scholarly use of this “embedded Library and Information services” by faculty, researcher and Students in worldwide. Also trace an important role of Librarian for providing “embedded Library and Information services” to students and researchers for their research work in global development. Due to the changing economic and political developments around the world, the quality of research is becoming an important focal point for every nation. Researcher review for how to provide higher education to students via virtual classroom; Librarians are making strong relationship with faculty, researchers, and students. To promote literacy, communication, and good participation in the 21st century, especially in research centres all over the world, “Indian Institutes of Technology” (IIT’s in India) have created collaborative opportunities for researchers using e-skills, internet and social media, embedded library information services. “In other words, technology is not enough to bridge this gap, but instead, collaborative human partnerships are needed to harness the participatory power of this technology and provide context and learning spaces for people to enhance their digital and information literacy skill.Embedded librarianship creating connections with faculty & scientist community so that you can build a sense of trust and show faculty & scientist you are fully invested in enhancing their learning experiences. This chapter focuses on changing and challenging role of embedded Information’s or embedded librarianship worldwide.

Keywords: Informationist, Embedded Librarianship, EL Services, Embedded Library and Information Services, Virtual Classroom, IIT’s in India, Embedded Librarian, IIT, Indian Institute of India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24NOV532

PDF: https://ijirst.demo4.arinfotech.co/assets/upload/files/IJISRT24NOV532.pdf

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