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The challenging and critical role of information professionals in combating AIDS in India: Preparing information professionals for leadership in the new age
Proceedings of the Asia-Pacific Conference on Library & Information Education & Practice 2006 (A-LIEP 2006), pp 517-525
01 Jan 2006
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/00010775
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Abstract
The nature of work for librarians/information professionals is undergoing a profound transformation, due to the arrival of deadly diseases like AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) and the change in information needs of the local community. This change necessitates much more professional expertise, updated knowledge, critical thinking and involvement in developing effective AIDS literacy programs. Information professionals serving in different libraries or potential information dissemination centers can provide dedicated services to society by helping to access AIDS information not only in urban settings but also in rural environments. This paper outlines strategies for effective collaboration in the context of AIDS literacy promotion efforts. It identifies a number of obstacles in the process of empowering the community and suitable measures essential for success.
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- Title
- The challenging and critical role of information professionals in combating AIDS in India
- Creators
- Maitrayee Ghosh - Indian Institute of Technology KanpurJay Bhatt - Drexel University
- Contributors
- C Khoo (Editor)D Singh (Editor)A S Chaudhry (Editor)
- Publication Details
- Proceedings of the Asia-Pacific Conference on Library & Information Education & Practice 2006 (A-LIEP 2006), pp 517-525
- Conference
- The Asia-Pacific Conference on Library & Information Education & Practice 2006 (A-LIEP 2006) (Singapore, 03 Apr 2006–06 Apr 2006)
- Publisher
- Nanyang Technological Univ
- Number of pages
- 9
- Resource Type
- Conference paper
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Drexel University Libraries
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000243425500074
- Other Identifier
- 991019170157104721
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- Web of Science research areas
- Information Science & Library Science