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International Journal of Advanced Research in Arts, Science, Engineering & Management (IJARASEM)

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TITLE ICT Integration in University Library Administration: A Comparative Study of Delhi University and Maharshi Dayanand University Libraries
ABSTRACT Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has become an essential part of modern library administration. ICT tools help libraries manage their resources efficiently and provide better services to users. This research paper studies the role of ICT tools in library administration with special reference to the Delhi University Library System (DULS) and the Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) Library. The main purpose of the study is to examine the ICT infrastructure available in these libraries and to understand how ICT tools support administrative functions such as acquisition, cataloguing, circulation, user services, and information access. The study is based on secondary data collected from annual reports, official library websites, and published documents of both universities. A comparative approach has been used to analyze the availability and use of ICT tools in DU and MDU libraries. The findings show that ICT has significantly improved the efficiency, accuracy, and transparency of library administration. Both libraries have adopted ICT-based services such as OPAC, e-resources, remote access, and digital management systems, though the level of ICT development and scale of resources differ between them. The study concludes that ICT tools play a crucial role in strengthening library administration and improving service delivery in university libraries. Continuous upgradation of ICT infrastructure and proper training of library staff are necessary to meet the changing academic and research needs of users.
AUTHOR Parul Choudhary Research Scholar, Department of Pol. Sc. & Pub. Adm., Baba Mastnath University, Asthal, Bohar, Rohtak, Hariyana, India
VOLUME 12
ISSUE 6
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