In a recent article, The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) has shared the impact of Covid-19 on the global library field. Libraries across the globe have suffered and faced hard choices on the conventional way of service delivery and to reach out to patrons. In many countries, entire public library systems were collapsed which created a gap in physical libraries and users. Not only public libraries but institutional libraries across 106 countries were affected by the closure of the schools, colleges and universities.
To abridge this gap many libraries have started adopting the digital library tools which would help them in providing access to all the resources remotely. Many institutions which earlier thought digitization as a luxury have now made it a necessity.
Not only in the library space but all types of businesses have also got affected due to the shutdown. When businesses were making losses and because of shrunk demand, MyLOFT happened to be in a bunch of companies which increased their target base in this lockdown. Fourpremier educational and research institutions, one reputed corporate and one leading healthcare institute have shown their trusts and started using MyLOFT during this lockdown to stay connected with their respective patrons and to ensure uninterrupted services. IISER-Mohali (India), NIT-Trichy (India), The Nairobi Hospital (Kenya), COLSON (Mexico), CSIR (India), IMTech Chandigarh (India) and Tsinghua University (China) have rolled out their services using MyLOFT in the midst of the pandemic. Below is the brief of our newly added prestigious clients:
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali (IISER-Mohali) envisions a new generation of scientists dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge in frontier areas of basic sciences. In an intellectually vibrant academic environment, IISER Mohali nurtures the basic tenets of science education and research at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Established in 1956, National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli(NIT- Trichy) is a public engineering college offering undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral and modular programmes in multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary and emerging areas.
Opened in 1954, the Nairobi Hospital in Kenya has created a benchmark in medical expertise and services provision. With a vision to be the leading healthcare institution in the region providing world-class treatment and service, it has earned recognition throughout East Africa and beyond as an advanced diagnostic, treatment and referral centre.
Colson is the largest caster company in Mexico and provides services to other countries throughout Central American and the Caribbean. Working hard for more than a decade the company has developed a dependable distribution network which allows them to reach to the densely populated sites.
The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), known for its cutting edge R&D knowledgebase in diverse Science & Technology areas in India, is a contemporary Research &Development organization. CSIR covers a wide spectrum of science and technology – from radio and space physics, oceanography, geophysics, chemicals, drugs, genomics, biotechnology and nanotechnology to mining, aeronautics, instrumentation, environmental engineering and information technology.
Established in 1911, Tsinghua University (China) is a unique comprehensive university bridging China and the world, connecting ancient and modern, and encompassing the arts and sciences. As one of China’s most prestigious and influential universities, Tsinghua is committed to cultivating global citizens who will thrive in today’s world and become tomorrow’s leaders. Tsinghua University ranks no.1 in Asia University rankings of 2020.
