USAGE PATTERN OF ICT-BASED RESOURCES IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES OF TRIPURA

Abstract

This study investigates the usage pattern of ICT-based resources among faculty members and research scholars in selected university libraries of Tripura. A descriptive survey method was employed, and data were collected through a structured questionnaire from 1,050 respondents out of 1,290 distributed, achieving an 81.4% response rate. The findings reveal that most respondents visit the library daily and spend 1–2 hours per visit. A significant proportion rated their ICT proficiency as very good. ICT resources are mainly used for skill development, learning, and information access, with e-journals emerging as the most frequently used resource, followed by digital archives and the library website. The study highlights the growing reliance on ICT-based resources in university libraries and emphasizes the need for continuous improvement in ICT infrastructure and services.