Academic Library as a Means of Whole Person Development
Digitization of Library: Enhancing Reading Culture. Madurai: The American College. PP.8-16 (9788192866154)
8 Pages Posted: 26 Nov 2019
Date Written: February 14, 2016
Abstract
Library is increasingly becoming a museum of printed books and academic journals in view of the fact that digitization has become a mantra. Whether library has lost its relevance for tech-savvy 21st century learners within technology-driven academia is being debated upon. There seems to be an endless battle of wits between print-favouring digital immigrants or outsiders who are accused of being technophobia and online-preferring digital natives who are equally accused of being techno mania. However, library as a metaphor always evokes ideas associated with reading and education. The article argues that education is a near impossibility without library with or without digitization. Digitization is only an additional optional flavour customised according to the requirements of different stakeholders of higher education for whole person development.
Keywords: Academic Library, Digitization, Whole Person Development, Reading, Digital Library
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