Communication Importance of communication in Libraries and information
Communication Importance of communication in Libraries and information centers Grace Satoya
Communication is giving, receiving or exchanging ideas, information, signals or messages through appropriate media, enabling individuals or groups to persuade, to seek information, to give information or to express emotions.
Other definition: Communication is transfer of information from one person to another, whether or not it elicits confidence. But the information transferred must be understandable to the receiver
Importance of communication in Libraries and information centers No organizational function can be successfully carried out without successful communication. Without effective flowing from the top of the administrative hierarchy to the bottom, i. e. , from the university librarian or director to the other managers and to other staff, things will not work properly. But where communication flows properly, horizontally and vertically, the library will be well-managed.
Importance of communication in Libraries and information centers üCommunication facilitates the achievement of organizational goals.
Importance of communication in Libraries and information centers üIn the library, where the division of labour and departmentalization is wellestablished, effective communication is of vital importance since acquired materials go through nearly all departments before appearing on the shelves, and breakdown in communication can delay this.
Importance of communication in Libraries and information centers üGood communication gives a sense of direction and serves as a guide.
Importance of communication in Libraries and information centers üCommunication between clientele and librarians can help users a great deal, especially those who are new to the library, by informing and educating them about collections, rules and policies, and procedures for borrowing books, and so on.
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