Applications of Information Communication Technologies in Academic Libraries

Abstract

In the modern digital era the application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in academic libraries has great impact not only in the management of libraries but providing efficient library services to the users. Most of the modern libraries in academic institutions are functioning in an Automated Networked Digital Environment providing digital resources and services. The present study surveys the latest ICT applications being used in the academic library system to transform walled libraries into libraries without wall. The Open Source Library Management Software, Online e-Resources, Library Web Portal, Institutional Repositories, Cloud Computing applications, RFID applications, and Social Media applications have transformed the academic libraries into a digital virtual libraries accessible to users round the clock just a click away. These ICT applications have great impact with the users prospective and to a large extent meet the changing needs of users with fast changing ICT.