Journal of Knowledge & Communication Management
  • Year: 2021
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 2

Use of Infographics as a Tool for Library Services

  • Author:
  • Vijayakumar Jalagar1, Prakash Rathod22, Shreekant G. Karkun33
  • Total Page Count: 9
  • Published Online: Jan 19, 2022
  • Page Number: 179 to 187

1Librarian, P.M.N.M. Dental College and Hospital, Bagalkot-587103, Nava Nagar, Karnataka, India

2Assistant Librarian, FLAME University, Gat No. 1270, Lavale, Off. Pune Bangalore Highway, Pune-412115, Maharashtra, India

3Librarian, Basaveshwar Engineering College, Vidayagiri, Bagalkote, Bagalkot-587102, Karnataka

*Corresponding author Email id: *vijay.jy84@gmail.com

2prakash.rathod@flame.edu.in

3becshrikant@gmail.com

Abstract

Infographics are well-known visual ways to convey theoretical, astounding, and thick messages. An infographic (short for data realistic) is a visual representation of data that reveals the invisible, clarifies the complex and brightens the obscuration through outlines, some brief, composed explanations and information representations through diagrams or diagrams. Given their ability to create a significant explosion of awareness and knowledge in a digital storefront, library professionals need involvement in lighting and evaluating infographics and beyond, making them available for teaching and administrative purposes. This article gives a brief overview of infographics, their type, their creation, and their successful use in libraries.

Keywords

ICT applications, Infographics, Libraries, Library services