Library Professionals’ Perception on the ICT Applications in Engineering College Libraries: A study on Tamil Nadu, India

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  • Sadagopan Dhanavandan Gandhigram Rural Institute Deemed University

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Information and Communication Technology, Library science professionals, Use of ICT, Problems as applying ICT, Web application, Opinion and suggestions

Abstract

This study discusses about the library professionals’ perception on the ICT Applications in engineering college libraries in Tamil Nadu. The relevant data was collected from the library professionals in the self financing engineering colleges situated in Kanchipuram and Thiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu. 625 questionnaires were distributed, 504 replied by the respondent and the response rate is 80.64%. It was found that the respondents with experience ‘Below 5 years’, given ‘Lack of infrastructure’ as the first priority. ‘Lack of interest on the part of users’ and ‘No support from administration in training library professionals’ are the second and third preferences indicated by the respondents. The least preferences were given for ‘Fear of ICT application. Similarly, respondents with experience ‘6 -10 years’ has indicated ‘No support from administration in training library professionals’ the first priority. The least preferences were given for ‘Inadequate training in ICT applications’ by the above respondents. It can be inferred that the professionals are accepted and need the training in ICT applications.

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2017-03-31

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Dhanavandan, S. (2017). Library Professionals’ Perception on the ICT Applications in Engineering College Libraries: A study on Tamil Nadu, India. International Journal of Knowledge Content Development & Technology, 7(1). Retrieved from https://ijkcdt.journals.publicknowledgeproject.org/index.php/ijkcdt/article/view/94

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