Abstract:

There have been several studies done on impact of Information and communication technology related to libraries. Very few of them have been conducted in Universities library. Virtually speaking none of the study were focused on deemed university libraries. The present paper provides empirical evidence to ascertain Impact of Information and communication technology in the deemed university libraries of Tamilnadu state. Data was obtained from 195 respondents who are all using deemed universities library for various purpose. Results indicate that Information and Communication technology has progressively impacted on increased or decreased in the usage of libraries among the users at deemed universities as might be expected. Finally results shows that there are 6 variables were tested with 94 questions in the questionnaire including 6 personal questions. Additionally, results indicate that out of the tested variables almost all the variable were showing positive relationship with the respondents opinion towards the deemed university libraries. The following facets namely purpose of visiting libraries, available electronic resource, bibliographic information, formal source of information and informal source of information, utilization of library service and Academic motivation of the Deemed University ICT libraries has created good impact among the users

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