Indian Journal of Science
  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 21
  • Issue: 74

The adoption of information and communication technology (ICT) by Women library professionals

  • Author:
  • S. Mathurajothi
  • Total Page Count: 8
  • Page Number: 580 to 587

Assistant Librarian(Sl. Gr), Gandhigram Rural Institute, Deemed University, Gandhigram-624 302, E-mail: mathurajothis@gmail.com

Online published on 6 November, 2015.

Abstract

This study aims to explore the extent of adoption of information and communication technology (ICT) in the college libraries of India. This study discusses the present conditions of using ICT by the women library & information Science professionals in south India. The study also finds out the systems and services provided by the college libraries. The paper investigates the original views of the library and information Science professionals in the Country regarding the adoption of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) by the women library & information Science professionals in south India. Data have been collected through Post and electronic survey. Finally it finds the problems faced by the women library professionals and made some specific recommendations as solutions.

Keywords

Women and ICT, Acquiring IT skills, ICT preserving methods, Adoption of ICT