Book Chapter by Indraji C
Academic Libraries to Self-Reliant Learning, Mar 18, 2023
This paper is an attempt to explore the crucial roles of Information and Communication Technology... more This paper is an attempt to explore the crucial roles of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in management and provision of library services, and its implication to sustainable development in India. Despite the availability of wide opportunities offered by the advent of ICT, it has been observed that application of ICT to library services in India seems inadequate probably due to variety of challenges. With the methodology of simple literature review, the paper made effort to review related literature on ICT resources and ICT- based services in libraries, benefits of ICT and the role of library in sustainable development of India. The paper further identified the challenges of ICT application in libraries. It was recommended among others that, there should be improvement in the capacity and level of ICT adoption by libraries.
It is generally perceived that the growth of nation converge on the quality of its educational le... more It is generally perceived that the growth of nation converge on the quality of its educational leaders. The basic concern of this theoretical debate is to examine the wider context of leadership and its effectiveness towards improving school management. This paper analyses recent theoretical developments in the study of educational leadership in school management. Beginning with an overview of the concept of leadership in terms of research, theory, and practice, this paper examines theories of leadership and styles of leadership. An attempt is made on identification of contemporary issues and possible means of amelioration. This article concludes that success is certain if the application of the leadership styles, principles and methods is properly and fully applied in school management because quality educational leadership tradition offers great opportunity to further refine educational leadership and management policies and practices by accepting and utilizing the basic principles and styles of educational leadership.
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Book Chapter by Indraji C