Authors : B.V. Narayanaswamy; Ramesha

Volume/Issue : Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 9 - September

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8369333

Abstract : This pilot study aims to explore the awareness and utilization of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) initiatives of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, by the users of Tumkur University Library in Karnataka, India. The study will focus on identifying the level of awareness and usage of various ICT tools and resources provided by the Ministry of Education, such as e-ShodhSindhu, National Digital Library of India (NDLI), SWAYAM, and others. The study will also investigate the challenges faced by the library users in accessing and utilizing these resources, and their suggestions for improving the accessibility and usage of ICT tools in the library. The findings of this study will provide insights for improving the quality and effectiveness of the library services, and enhancing the utilization of ICT initiatives of the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

Keywords : ICT Initiatives, Ministry of Education, Government of India, Tumkur University.