Cost Effective Library ICT Implementation - A Case Study

Authors

B. Vijayalakshmi, Part Time Ph.D Research Scholar (LIS), Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Abishekapatti, Tirunelveli - 627 012, Tamilnadu, India & Librarian, Sankar Polytechnic College (Autonomous), Tiru1nelveli - 627357.Follow
Dr. A. Thriumagal, Librarian Manonmaniam Sundaranar University,Abishekapatti, Tirunelveli - 627 012, Tamilnadu, India.Follow
M. Mani, Part Time Ph.D Research Scholar (LIS), Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Abishekapatti, Tirunelveli - 627 012, Tamilnadu, India & Librarian, Einstein College of Arts and Science, Seethaparpanallur, Tirunelveli - 627012, Tamil Nadu, India.Follow

Date of this Version

2019

Abstract

Information Communication Technology (ICT) has provided plenty of opportunities and challenges to the Librarians. This paper discusses the cost effective ICT methods that have been implemented at Sri Sarada College for Women, Tirunelveli. The case study method has been adopted to study the purpose. Sarada Library has implemented library automation with barcode facility, institutional repository, library consortia, library 2.0 tools, coordinate NPTEL courses and conducted information literacy skill development programmes. Sarada library has implemented successful cost effective ICT methods and provided technological services to the end users.