Adoption of ICT’s For Library Operations and Services: A Comparison of Public and Private University Libraries of Pakistan

Authors

Saima Qutab, Director Design Library, University of Dammam, KSAFollow
Rubina Bhatti, Chairperson, Assocaite Professor, library & Infromation Scienece, the Islamia University of BahawalpurFollow
Farasat Shafi Ullah, Head Old Central Library & Patron Services, University of Dammam, KSAFollow

Date of this Version

2014

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the extent of adoption of ICT in 55 Pakistani Public and Private sector University libraries as modern tools of providing effective library services to users in this advanced technology era. Through survey method of research, it was to explore the currant ICT infrastructure; status of ICT adoption; levels of usage and awareness of technologies; competent manpower for operation and maintenance of ICT facilities; factors involved in low usage and problems encountered in implementing technology use in university libraries. Investigating both public and private sector will support making meaningful comparison that would surely enhance the understanding and generalizability of the study.