Impact of Using Information Technology in Central University Libraries in India: Results of a Survey
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| author | Peyala, Venkataramana |
| author_facet | Peyala, Venkataramana Peyala, Venkataramana |
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| contents | Impact of Using Information Technology in Central University Libraries in India: Results of a Survey Peyala, Venkataramana Foreign Countries Academic Libraries Information Technology Library Personnel Employee Attitudes Library Services Library Automation Purpose: The purpose of this article is to present the results of a research study conducted to assess the perceptions and opinions of 100 staff working in libraries on the impact of using IT on library housekeeping operations and information services, in eight central university libraries in India. Design/methodology/approach: Data gathering tools used include questionnaire, observation and informal interviews with selected library professionals. Findings: Information technology had a tremendous impact on the efficiency of library operations and the delivery of information services. Use of IT has facilitated networking and resource sharing, eliminated duplication of effort, improved the speed of operations, increased access to information resources and improved the quality of information services. Originality/value: This is a pioneering study on the impact of using IT in the central university libraries in India. The findings of the study would help practising librarians, policy makers, management and the University Grants Commission to promote the use of IT in libraries. (Contains 23 tables.) |
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| institution | ERIC Institute of Education Sciences |
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| spellingShingle | Impact of Using Information Technology in Central University Libraries in India: Results of a Survey Peyala, Venkataramana Foreign Countries Academic Libraries Information Technology Library Personnel Employee Attitudes Library Services Library Automation Impact of Using Information Technology in Central University Libraries in India: Results of a Survey Peyala, Venkataramana Foreign Countries Academic Libraries Information Technology Library Personnel Employee Attitudes Library Services Library Automation Purpose: The purpose of this article is to present the results of a research study conducted to assess the perceptions and opinions of 100 staff working in libraries on the impact of using IT on library housekeeping operations and information services, in eight central university libraries in India. Design/methodology/approach: Data gathering tools used include questionnaire, observation and informal interviews with selected library professionals. Findings: Information technology had a tremendous impact on the efficiency of library operations and the delivery of information services. Use of IT has facilitated networking and resource sharing, eliminated duplication of effort, improved the speed of operations, increased access to information resources and improved the quality of information services. Originality/value: This is a pioneering study on the impact of using IT in the central university libraries in India. The findings of the study would help practising librarians, policy makers, management and the University Grants Commission to promote the use of IT in libraries. (Contains 23 tables.) |
| title | Impact of Using Information Technology in Central University Libraries in India: Results of a Survey |
| topic | Foreign Countries Academic Libraries Information Technology Library Personnel Employee Attitudes Library Services Library Automation |
| url | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ933215 |