The ICT Based Library and Information Services: A Case Study of B-Schools in Delhi and NCR Region
1. IntroductionInformation has emerged as the prime in the 21st century. ICT has exerted a profound influence on traditional academic libraries. They have no option but adapt themselves to new developments, especially due to cuts in budget allocation. Hence, networking of information centres is inevitable. The prime objectives of the library is pooling information resources and information related infrastructure and sharing them. In this process, many library have re-examined their traditional methods and services to overcome inadequacies trough automation and computerization.The use of computers for library operation avoids respectively jobs and saves considerable amount of time, resources and labour. It also speeds up technical processing and information services. ICT has been a means to bring quality services. Systematic planning of its introduction and application will assure that the technology based information services are sustainable, and enhances the ability of library. In the present scenario, the library and information centers at global level are able to provide access to;* Online databases across the country and worldwide* Comprehensive statistical databases and content page services* Full text information sources with key word searchingThe academic libraries in Indian setup have been preparing themselves on a corporate basis; a platform for ICT based information services. Internet has transformed the ways and means of information service. Breaking the distance barrier, internet has emerged as a boon to the information seekers as well as libraries. It has become popular, easy to use and inexpensive teaching and research tool.Internet, in fact is changing the way the librarian view information sources. Professional associations, research organizations publisher is treated as the speedy, accurate and effective way of communication among academic, research, executives and business communities. Hence, internet for information service/ current awareness service in the library is gaining momentum and becoming popular too. It is also true that internet has become a part of library environment today.The National Capital Region (NCR) in India is a name for the conurbation or metropolitan area which includes the entire National Capital Territory of Delhi as well as urban areas ringing it in neighboring states of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand and Rajasthan. With a total area of about 33,578 km2 (12,965 sq mi), it is the world's second largest urban agglomeration by population and the largest by area. The origin of NCR is traced to the recommendation of first ever Master Plan of Delhi, way back in the year 1962. The prime aim was to reduce the burden of increasing population in Delhi and the growing demand for more space owing to large scale industrialization (Wikipedia, 2013).This study pursued to examine the study of ICT based library and Information services in B-schools in Delhi and NCR region. It is not feasible to collect large of number data of each and every library user in their study; therefore samples were selected by using stratified random sampling method. Hence Investigator has selected 39 management colleges on the basis of All India Management Association (AIMA) rating at Delhi and NCR region.2. Review of LiteratureIn brief this article reviews a few studies conducted abroad as well as in India on use and awareness of The ICT based library and Information services: a case study of B-Schools in Delhi and NCR region in chronological order.Sun, Hao-Chang, Chen, Kuan-nien, Tseng, Chishu and Tsai, Wen-Hui (2010) in his study shows how implementing new information technology has expanded the role of librarians as educators and how this role has evolution of new technology. It was found that collaboration with faculty member was to be an essential feature of the most successful stories. Teaching students and faculty to use new ICT may have become one of the important roles of librarians and information managers. …