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Impact of Information Communication Technology (ICT) on Academic Library Services | |
Author Name Dr. B. Mahadevan and K.Vadivel Abstract 21st century world is “Information World”. The concept “Information Explosion” is developed in this world. ICT (Information & Communication Technology) is playing a significant role in housekeeping activities and information retrieval in libraries ICT consists of three terms – Information, Communication & Technology. Information plays an important role in development of knowledge. Computer, communication & technologies impact on academic libraries management & services. With the help of ICT we can do our work in academic libraries like acquisition, cataloguing, classification, serial control, circulation, stock verification, information storage / retrieval, services of libraries like reference / information service & other services by using library software’s. In academic libraries communication technologies used for their uses. Communication technology is developing at a rapid pace. The need to communicate more quickly and more efficiently has become essential in our technological society. We can provide our communication services by means of Audio, Audio Visual, Tele text, Fax, Online search, E-mail networking, Social sites, Search engines, Teleconferencing, Cellular phone, and Voice mail. ICT are making their significant contribution in the development of academic libraries. Keywords: Information, Information Technology, Communication. ICT – Information Communication Technology, Academic library, academic library services. Published On : 2022-04-30 Article Download : |