Exploring use of Web 2.0 tools in Academic Libraries

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has changed the resources and the ways libraries perform their operations. As worldwide thrive on modern technologies, the application of web 2.0 bring revolution in the libraries and allows the user to interact, work collaboratively, stay update and interacts the web world. It has the potential of impacting the efficiency and effectiveness of service design and delivery in academic libraries worldwide. Social Networking sites are one of the innovative technologies offering libraries the opportunity to reach out to its users. The present study has been carried out to identify, explore and usage of various social networking tools of the world top 25 universities of 400 years old according to the “Times Higher Education” World Rankings 2015–16.