the Role of the Children's Information Specialists in light of modern technologies

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1 Department of libraries, Archives and information science . faculty of arts .cairo university .giza.Egypt

2 Professor of Library and Information Science Cairo University - Faculty of Arts

3 Assistant Professor of Library and Information Cairo University - Faculty of Arts

Abstract

Children's Information Specialists faces a great challenge in world which technical developments are growing rapidly, which is reflected on the roles and tasks that they perform, as modern technologies, especially artificial intelligence techniques ,have affected on the skills and specifications that must be available in Children's Information Specialist in These new conditions, they are required to acquire many skills to be able to perform their role in this new environment. In this context, this study seeks to monitor the applications of artificial intelligence used in children’s libraries and their impact on the skills and specifications that must be available in Children's Information Specialists , by using content analysis of the guidelines issued by associations specialized in libraries, The study reached to a set of results, the most important of which is that artificial intelligence techniques are widely used in providing many activities and services in children’s libraries, There is a great opportunity in Egypt to exploit artificial intelligence techniques in children’s libraries. As for the tasks and roles carried out by Children's Information Specialists in light of new technological developments, many specialized organizations have issued many reports in which they identify the basic skills and specifications of Children's Information Specialists in light of these modern technologies, the most important of which is to be able to understand theories of child development and psychology, leadership, the ability to plan and implement, programming, ability to exploit Modern technologies ,ability to work in a team, and provide guidance and training to children.

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