ASSESSMENT OF AWARENESS, ACCESSIBILITY, AND UTILIZATION OF ICT-ENABLED INFORMATION RESOURCES AND LIBRARY SERVICES AMONG FACULTY MEMBERS OF ENGINEERING INSTITUTIONS IN PUDUCHERRY AND KARAIKAL."

Abstract

The services in academic engineering libraries are restructured around information and communication technology (ICT). This paper analyses the knowledge, availability, and utilisation of ICT-enabled information sources and library services by faculty members in engineering colleges (Puducherry & Karaikal). The surveyed digital resources are e-books, e-journals, online databases, OPAC, and institutional repository, and the knowledge of faculty about these resources is also studied, including their availability and usage with a descriptive approach using a questionnaire. The research identifies the hurdles teachers have to face and factors that influence effective use. The findings are meant to encourage improvements in ICT infrastructure, user training, and digital library services in order to increase academic and research productivity.