Techno stress among library professionals of Anna University of Technology, Coimbatore

Today's persistent information and communication technologies enable us to get connected almost anywhere at anytime. ICT, such as the internet, the advanced wireless technologies and mobile communication networks are becoming increasingly indispensable in many aspects of work and everyday life. But to keep up with the fast advancing pace of new technology, library professionals have to constantly renew their technical skills as well as enduring pressures to be able to meet the higher expectations from management and users. This often leads to techno stress experienced by library professionals in many institutions. This study examines the effect of technology on library professionals of engineering colleges of Anna University, Coimbatore, by examing the dimensions of: 1) Demographical details 2) Perceptions of technology, which includes emotional reactions to technology and replacement of people by technology.