Present Scenario of ICT Applications in Libraries

Abstract

In the present scenario the almost whole working of Libraries is information and communication technology centric. Information and communication technology improves the functioning of Libraries. Benefits of information and communication technology in Libraries can be measured in various forms like it improves the functioning of housekeeping operations like acquisition of information, processing of information, storage and retrieval of information on the other hands it also improves the provision of Library services like remote access of information, Electronic delivery of information, computerized delivery of CAS, SDI, delivery of update in the Library through websites, etc. By the implementation of advanced information and communication technology in libraries duplication in the forms of information resources, efforts can be avoided and vice versa these saved resources can be utilized for the betterment of the libraries. Due to emergence of advanced information and communication technology various library consortiums stands to be emerged which is a mile stone in the provision of Library services like UGC-Infonet digital Library consortium, National knowledge resource consortium, Consortium of e-Resources in Agriculture, etc. In future the Libraries cannot sustain and survive without the implementation of advanced ICT.