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| Title: | Information and communication technology infrastructure in special libraries in Kerala |
| Authors: | Mohamed, Haneefa K |
| Issue Date: | Mar-2006 |
| Publisher: | CSIR |
| Abstract: | Information and Communication Technology (lCT) infrastructure is an important resource of a modem library or information
centre. ICT is the electronic means of capturing, processing, storing and communicating information. It encompasses an array
of hardware, software, services and networks that enable access to digital information. This study investigates the current
state-of-the-art information and communication technology infrastructure and the extent of use of electronic information
resources in special libraries in Kerala. The following methods were used to collect data for the investigation: (a) questionnaire
surveys of Iibrarians, (b) semi-structured interviews with librarians and (c) observational visits in the libraries. All the special
libraries of Kerala that were using information and communication technologies were selected for the study. The data collected
were analysed and inferences made based on standard statistical methods. The investigation provides useful information
about the current state-of-the-art ICT infrastructure and use of electronic information resources in special libraries in Kerala.
Though the special libraries in Kerala have hardware, software and communication facilities to some extent, ICT based resources
and services are not reaching the users to the expected extent. This has severely affected the provision of ICT based resources
and services. The findings of this study would assist special libraries in India to develop strategies and policies that could
make better use of ICT based resources and services. |
| Page(s): | 31-42 |
| ISSN: | 0975-2404 (Online); 0972-5423 (Print) |
| Source: | ALIS Vol.53(1) [March 2006]
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