National Workshop on Entrepreneurship Library and Information work organized by IPE and sponsored by ICSSR during 23-24 March, 2023 witnessed around 35 participants from pan India. The Workshop was inaugurated by Shri. Ramesh Yernagula, Director NASSDOC, ICSSR, New Delhi, Prof. S. Srinivasa Murthy, Director, IPE, Dr. Venkata Nagaiah, Workshop Convener, IPE and Dr. Prarthana Kumar, Workshop Co-convener, IPE. During the two days several power packed sessions were delivered by Library and Information Science Stalwarts such as
Mr. G Mohan, Management Consultant, Shri. N V Satyanarayana, Chairman and Managing Director, Informatics(India) Ltd., Dr. Shailesh Yagnik, Adviser, MIM and KEIC, Ahmedabad, Dr. S.N. Chari, Deputy Director, NASSDOC-ICSSR, New Delhi, Mr. Ganapathi, Librarian, EDII, Ahmedabad, Prof. Rajedra Kumbhar, Sr. Professor, Pune University, Prof. Madhusudhan, University of Delhi, Dr. K Bharathi, Associate Professor, OU, Hyd, Dr. Sarika Sawant, Associate Professor, Women's University, Mumbai. As an out come of the Workshop the participants were sensitized to entrepreneurship and it's use to develop new library and information based products and services to be commercialized, thereby enabling to change lives for the better.
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"Entrepreneurship in Library & Information Work"
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Entrepreneurial librarians and information professionals may work within a traditional library setting or in non-traditional contexts such as startups, incubators, or digital media companies. They may develop new services, products, or tools that meet the needs of users, such as digital libraries, online research platforms, or mobile applications that facilitate access to information.
Entrepreneurship in library and information work also involves the development of new revenue streams, such as fee-based services, sponsorship or advertising, and partnerships with other organizations. This can help to generate funds for the library and information organization, enhance its sustainability, and enable it to better serve its users.
To be successful in entrepreneurship in library and information work, professionals need to have a strong understanding of the needs and preferences of their users and be able to identify new opportunities for innovation. They must also have strong communication, marketing, and project management skills, as well as a willingness to take risks and adapt to changing circumstances.