Assessment of ICT Infrastructure at Government First Grade College Libraries Affiliated to Kuvempu University : A Study
Periodic Research (P: ISSN No. 2231-0045
RNI No. UPBIL/2012/55438 VOL. -6, ISSUE-2, November - 2017 E: ISSN No.
2349-9435)
Abstract
Research Scholar, Deptt.of Library and Information Science, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, Shivamogga, Karnataka
K.C.Ramakrishnegowda
Retired University Librarian, Deptt.of Library Science, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, Shivamogga, Karnataka
Information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure facilitate libraries any where and any time provision of pin-pointed and exhaustive information for their users. Application of ICT to provide advanced library and information services to the college academic community has become a basic necessity. The present study attempts to assess the ICT infrastructure in the libraries of Government First Grade Colleges affiliated to Kuvempu University. The study has used questionnaire for collection of data. The study found that the college libraries have made efforts to develop hardware, software and networking facilities. However, the effects made to develop ICT infrastructure in the college libraries found to be insufficient. Also, the personnel looking after the ICT based services need to update their knowledge on and often, To improve the situation and provide relevant informative environment to the users, the state government, college administration and librarians have to play their role effectively.
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