Use of ICT in college libraries in Karnataka, India: a survey

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to examine the use of information communication technology (ICT) in 31 college libraries in Karnataka, India by investigating the ICT infrastructure, current status of library automation, barriers to implementation of library automation and also librarians'...

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Published in:Program : electronic library and information systems 2010-01, Vol.44 (3), p.271-282
Main Authors: Sampath Kumar, B.T., Biradar, B.S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic libraries
Attitudes
Automation
Barriers
Budgeting
College Libraries
Colleges
Colleges & universities
Communication technologies
Communications systems
Computer Attitudes
Computer Literacy
Computer Networks
Computer Software
Consortia
Educational Technology
Electronic Libraries
Exact sciences and technology
Foreign Countries
Geographic Location
India
Indian
Information and communication sciences
Information science. Documentation
Information Services
Information Technology
Labor Force Development
Librarians
Libraries
Library Administration
Library and information science. General aspects
Library Automation
Library Personnel
Library Policy
Local government
Management Systems
Manpower
Research and Development
Sciences and techniques of general use
Software
Special Libraries
Studies
Training
Use and user studies. Information needs
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Summary:Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to examine the use of information communication technology (ICT) in 31 college libraries in Karnataka, India by investigating the ICT infrastructure, current status of library automation, barriers to implementation of library automation and also librarians' attitudes towards the use of ICT.Design methodology approach - Data-gathering tools used included questionnaire, observation and informal interview with selected college librarians.Findings - Application of ICT in Indian college libraries has not reached a very high level. Lack of budget, lack of manpower, lack of skilled staff and lack of training are the main constraints for not automating library activities. Even though library professionals have shown a positive attitude towards the use of ICT applications and library automation, they need extensive and appropriate training to make use of ICT tools.Originality value - This is a comprehensive study on the use of ICT in Indian college libraries. Its findings should help college librarians, local government and also the University Grants Commission, New Delhi.
ISSN:0033-0337
2514-9288
2514-9318
DOI:10.1108/00330331011064267