E- Resources and ICT Infrastructures in Colleges under Corporate Managements in Kerala

Authors

  • C Radhakrishna Pillai NSS College, Nilamel Kollam

Keywords:

E-Resources, ICT Infrastructure Development, Aided Colleges, Arts and Science Colleges, Libraries, Kerala, Corporate Management, E-Books, E-Journals, Aggregator, Consortia, E-Reference Source, E-theses, Dissertations

Abstract

Colleges and higher education institutions today greatly depend on the strength of e- resources and ICT infrastructure for providing efficient information services to the academic community. Colleges in developing countries are facing numerous challenges to establish required ICT facilities in their libraries and provide services using E-resources.  The study attempts to understand the present situation of aided private colleges running with government aid in India. It evaluates the strength and weakness of e-resource development in arts and science colleges of a selected region run by different corporate management groups.   Lack of sufficient fund, inadequate staff, needs for the training and updating of ICT and other professional skills, etc. are the live issues which need to be cared. Some suggestions for are also put forward to improve the situation.

Author Biography

  • C Radhakrishna Pillai, NSS College, Nilamel Kollam

    Librarian (UGC)

    Central Library

    NSS College, Nilamel

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2021-12-02

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Vol. 8 No. 4 (2021): In Remembrance of Prof A M Michael

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