ICT Integration and Digital Transformation in Central University Libraries of Northern India: An Empirical Study of Infrastructure, Services and User Adoption
Keywords:
ICTs, Collection Development, Academic Libraries, Central Universities, Northern India, User StudiesAbstract
The study examined how ICTs are used in collection development within central university libraries located in northern India. It explores the main method through which users learn about ICTs, how often they visit the libraries, the academic reasons for their visits, the types of hardware they use, the locations they prefer, their preferred access points, the
search engines they use, and the challenges they face while applying ICTs in library and information services. The study also assesses the effect of ICT on research activities and evaluates the importance of ICT in enhancing the academic environment. The findings of the study aim to increase awareness and understanding of ICT usage among library users.
How to cite this article:
Kumar A, Singh V K. ICT Integration and Digital
Transformation in Central University Libraries
of Northern India: An Empirical Study of
Infrastructure, Services and User Adoption. J
Adv Res Lib Inform Sci 2026; 13(4): 1-15.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2395.2288.202616
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