Impact of ICT on academic libraries: Challenges for library professionals

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Author Details : Ranjeet Bhanudas Pagore*

Volume : 9, Issue : 2, Year : 2024

Article Page : 128-131

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijlsit.2024.020

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Abstract

The implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has significantly enhanced the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery within libraries. The integration of ICT resources is crucial in academic libraries as it facilitates resource sharing, improves service delivery, saves time, provides marketing opportunities for services, and ensures quick and easy access to information while keeping stakeholders updated. With the assistance of ICT, various tasks in academic libraries, such as accessioning, cataloguing, periodical control, stock verification, and information retrieval, can be performed more efficiently using specialized library software. library can provide communication services to user by means of Audio, Audio Visual, Tele textbook, Fax, Online hunt, E-mail networking, social spots, Search machines, Teleconferencing, Cellular phone, Voice correspondence. The role of ICT is pivotal in the advancement of academic libraries.

Keywords: Computerized library service, Information services, Automation, Library services, ICT environment

How to cite : Pagore R B, Impact of ICT on academic libraries: Challenges for library professionals. IP Indian J Libr Sci Inf Technol 2024;9(2):128-131

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