1Asst. Librarian, Prof. S.S. Basavanal Library,Karnatak University, Dharwad, 580003, INDIA.
2University Librarian, Jnana Bharati, Bangalore University, Bangalore, 560 056, INDIA.
*Presently: Professor and Director, School of Aplied Sciences, Chairman, Dept. of Studies in Library and Information Science. Rani Channamma University, Belagavi 591956
Online published on 21 August, 2012.
The article discusses about the factors like technology, economics, higher education and changing user expectations that have influenced changes in academic library scenario. It throws light on major changing facets and how ICT helps to overcome the challenges. Shows growth related to ICT in Karnatak University library.
Academic library, Challenges, ICT, Karnatak university library