OBJECTIVES OF INSET IN KVS- Libraries

Source: KVS Training Policy 

 1. To sensitize the teachers towards the needs, interest and problems of the students. 

 2. To facilitate acquisition of new knowledge in their subjects of specialization and to provide them with a broad understanding of current problems and trends pertaining to it. 

3. To promote awareness and provide assistance in acquiring new competencies of effective teaching. 4. To strive for desirable attitudinal change among the teachers. 

5. To initiate the teachers to innovation and improvisation of curricula, methods and aids.

6. To provide adequate educational technocracy. 

7. To prepare the teachers for their changing roles as facilitators of learning in view of changing needs of students and societal demands. 

8. To help teachers identify their problems and to solve them through pooled resources and wisdom. 

 9. To promote the habits of self-study, independent thinking and creative approaches. 

10. To encourage them to undertake action research; experiment to solve teaching-learning and behavioral problems of the students. 

11. To help teachers to know the community and signal the ways and means of contributing to the welfare of the community.   

Source: KVS Training Policy 

Library Science Trends: 

1. Artificial Intelligence (AI): AI is being used for personalized learning experiences and smarter cataloging systems. It helps in improving search and recommendation systems, transcription, and automated translation

2. Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR): These technologies are creating immersive educational environments, making learning more interactive and engaging.

3. Blockchain: Enhancing transparency and security, especially in digital rights management and transaction verification.

4. Robotics: Used for inventory management and automation of library services, allowing staff to focus on more complex tasks.

5. Open-Source Software: Reducing costs and fostering innovation.

6. Internet of Things (IoT): Enabling real-time data collection and smart systems for resource management.

7. Cloud Computing: Increasing the amount of digital information libraries can offer without needing physical storage.

8. Digital Rights Management (DRM): Ensuring secure access to digital content

9. School Library Trends

• Interactive Spaces: School libraries are transforming into interactive spaces with flexible seating and readily-available edtech tools.
• Makerspaces: These areas allow students to engage in hands-on learning, coding, and programming.
• Virtual Libraries: Providing access to digital books and resources anytime, anywhere.
• Equitable Access: Ensuring all students have access to resources, including digital books and audiobooks.
• Support for Educators: Librarians are working closely with teachers to curate resources and teach research skills.
• Modern Aesthetics: Creating inviting spaces that encourage students to spend time in the library.
• Focus on 21st-Century Skills: Helping students develop critical thinking, research skills, and digital literacy.

• These trends reflect a broader shift towards making libraries more interactive, responsive, and sustainable, addressing the needs of diverse populations in increasingly digital and interconnected environments.