Use of ICT Based Library Resources and Services and its Impact on Users: A Case Study of University of Allahabad

Authors

  • Archana Singh
     Harish-Chandra Research Institute Library, Allahabad, India
  • K. M. Krishna
     K N College of Agriculture, SKNAU, Jobner (Jaipur), India
  • Shikha Jaiswal
     Centre of Food Technology, Allahabad, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2014/v51i2/47770

Keywords:

Allahabad, Allahabad University, Information And Communication Technology (ict), Internet Use, Library Resources, Search Engines, Search Strategies

Abstract

This study has been undertaken to examine the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) based resources and services and its impact on users. The study was performed via a questionnaire survey of the library users. The papers also determine the satisfaction level of users regarding online services, favorite search engine and problems faced by the users in using the ICT in libraries. Users proposed a variety of measures of formal orientation and training in ICT based resources and services to become more effective users.

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How to Cite

Singh, A., Krishna, K. M., & Jaiswal, S. (2014). Use of ICT Based Library Resources and Services and its Impact on Users: A Case Study of University of Allahabad. Journal of Information and Knowledge, 51(2), 93–98. https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2014/v51i2/47770

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Volume 51, Issue 2, April 2014

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Received 2014-04-16
Accepted 2014-04-16

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