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Research paper thumbnail of A Scenario of Special Libraries and Ict Application in the State of Assam: A Study

Library Philosophy and Practice, 2018

Computing technology, communication technology and mass storage technology are some of the areas ... more Computing technology, communication technology and mass storage technology are some of the areas of continuous development that reshape the way libraries access, retrieve, store, manipulate and disseminate information to users. ICT has impacted on every sphere of Special library services. ICT has brought unrivalled changes and transformation to library services, in accordance with LIS such as OPAC, user services, reference services, bibliographic services, current awareness service, document delivery service, inter library loan, audio visual service and users requirement can be provided more efficiently and effectively using ICT, as they provide convenient time, place, cost effectiveness, faster and most-up-to-date dissemination.

Research paper thumbnail of Status of Information Communication Technology (Ict) in Some Selected University Libraries and Special Libraries of Assam: A Comparative Study

The aim of this paper is to show the status of information communication technology (ICT) applica... more The aim of this paper is to show the status of information communication technology (ICT) application in some selected University libraries and Special Libraries of Assam. The paper focuses on the application of ICT and the ICT based services to the libraries. This paper discusses about different ICT tools and their use in the library operations, how the library services are developed with the use ICT have discoursed in the study. The present study discusses various library operations using ICT. The purpose of this study is to express the usefulness of the different ICT tools and techniques for making the access of information quicker and accurate to the user community as well as efficient management of the systems and services of the library.

Research paper thumbnail of The status of media library of greater Guwahati, Assam: A survey of its resource management

KIIT Journal of Library and Information Management, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Management of Collection in University Libraries of Assam A Study

The present study investigated about the management of collection in university libraries of Assa... more The present study investigated about the management of collection in university libraries of Assam, in ICT environment. The study covered the main criteria like library organizational structures, collection development policy, document selection, supplier selection, book order, resource collection, licensing policy, technical processing, organization of resources, access to collection, library services, collection maintenance, user strength etc. data collected from the library professional. The study investigates and elaborates the primary way to learn about the collection management, collection development in accordance to today's information exploitation age of ICT. Findings and suggestions have been given to make the service more beneficial in the university libraries of Assam. Though the e-resources considered as the vital components of university library collection, till now some of the reputed university library not in a position to purchase the e-resources and though some of the university library have their e-collection till now that are not fully organized, it is due to various factors like insufficient funds, inadequate trained staff in handling computers and software packages, and administrative concerns etc. Automation has been initiated in all university libraries of Assam and they are enjoying the ICT in almost all aspects such as user, resources and staff management and services. It is important to evaluate whether the progress in ICT has any impact on the library profession in these highest educational institutions or not. The study carried out through questionnaire method for collection of data and supplemented by interviews of librarians to gather additional information required.

Research paper thumbnail of Management of Collection in University Libraries of Assam A Study

The present study investigated about the management of collection in university libraries of Assa... more The present study investigated about the management of collection in university libraries of Assam, in ICT environment. The study covered the main criteria like library organizational structures, collection development policy, document selection, supplier selection, book order, resource collection, licensing policy, technical processing, organization of resources, access to collection, library services, collection maintenance, user strength etc. data collected from the library professional. The study investigates and elaborates the primary way to learn about the collection management, collection development in accordance to today's information exploitation age of ICT. Findings and suggestions have been given to make the service more beneficial in the university libraries of Assam. Though the e-resources considered as the vital components of university library collection, till now some of the reputed university library not in a position to purchase the e-resources and though some of the university library have their e-collection till now that are not fully organized, it is due to various factors like insufficient funds, inadequate trained staff in handling computers and software packages, and administrative concerns etc. Automation has been initiated in all university libraries of Assam and they are enjoying the ICT in almost all aspects such as user, resources and staff management and services. It is important to evaluate whether the progress in ICT has any impact on the library profession in these highest educational institutions or not. The study carried out through questionnaire method for collection of data and supplemented by interviews of librarians to gather additional information required.

Research paper thumbnail of A Scenario of Special Libraries and Ict Application in the State of Assam: A Study

Library Philosophy and Practice, 2018

Computing technology, communication technology and mass storage technology are some of the areas ... more Computing technology, communication technology and mass storage technology are some of the areas of continuous development that reshape the way libraries access, retrieve, store, manipulate and disseminate information to users. ICT has impacted on every sphere of Special library services. ICT has brought unrivalled changes and transformation to library services, in accordance with LIS such as OPAC, user services, reference services, bibliographic services, current awareness service, document delivery service, inter library loan, audio visual service and users requirement can be provided more efficiently and effectively using ICT, as they provide convenient time, place, cost effectiveness, faster and most-up-to-date dissemination.

Research paper thumbnail of Status of Information Communication Technology (Ict) in Some Selected University Libraries and Special Libraries of Assam: A Comparative Study

The aim of this paper is to show the status of information communication technology (ICT) applica... more The aim of this paper is to show the status of information communication technology (ICT) application in some selected University libraries and Special Libraries of Assam. The paper focuses on the application of ICT and the ICT based services to the libraries. This paper discusses about different ICT tools and their use in the library operations, how the library services are developed with the use ICT have discoursed in the study. The present study discusses various library operations using ICT. The purpose of this study is to express the usefulness of the different ICT tools and techniques for making the access of information quicker and accurate to the user community as well as efficient management of the systems and services of the library.

Research paper thumbnail of The status of media library of greater Guwahati, Assam: A survey of its resource management

KIIT Journal of Library and Information Management, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Management of Collection in University Libraries of Assam A Study

The present study investigated about the management of collection in university libraries of Assa... more The present study investigated about the management of collection in university libraries of Assam, in ICT environment. The study covered the main criteria like library organizational structures, collection development policy, document selection, supplier selection, book order, resource collection, licensing policy, technical processing, organization of resources, access to collection, library services, collection maintenance, user strength etc. data collected from the library professional. The study investigates and elaborates the primary way to learn about the collection management, collection development in accordance to today's information exploitation age of ICT. Findings and suggestions have been given to make the service more beneficial in the university libraries of Assam. Though the e-resources considered as the vital components of university library collection, till now some of the reputed university library not in a position to purchase the e-resources and though some of the university library have their e-collection till now that are not fully organized, it is due to various factors like insufficient funds, inadequate trained staff in handling computers and software packages, and administrative concerns etc. Automation has been initiated in all university libraries of Assam and they are enjoying the ICT in almost all aspects such as user, resources and staff management and services. It is important to evaluate whether the progress in ICT has any impact on the library profession in these highest educational institutions or not. The study carried out through questionnaire method for collection of data and supplemented by interviews of librarians to gather additional information required.

Research paper thumbnail of Management of Collection in University Libraries of Assam A Study

The present study investigated about the management of collection in university libraries of Assa... more The present study investigated about the management of collection in university libraries of Assam, in ICT environment. The study covered the main criteria like library organizational structures, collection development policy, document selection, supplier selection, book order, resource collection, licensing policy, technical processing, organization of resources, access to collection, library services, collection maintenance, user strength etc. data collected from the library professional. The study investigates and elaborates the primary way to learn about the collection management, collection development in accordance to today's information exploitation age of ICT. Findings and suggestions have been given to make the service more beneficial in the university libraries of Assam. Though the e-resources considered as the vital components of university library collection, till now some of the reputed university library not in a position to purchase the e-resources and though some of the university library have their e-collection till now that are not fully organized, it is due to various factors like insufficient funds, inadequate trained staff in handling computers and software packages, and administrative concerns etc. Automation has been initiated in all university libraries of Assam and they are enjoying the ICT in almost all aspects such as user, resources and staff management and services. It is important to evaluate whether the progress in ICT has any impact on the library profession in these highest educational institutions or not. The study carried out through questionnaire method for collection of data and supplemented by interviews of librarians to gather additional information required.