International Journal of Academic Library and Information Science

Vol. 3(11), pp. 322-329. December, 2015. 

ISSN: 2360-7858

https://doi.org/10.14662/ijalis2015057

 

Full Length Research

 

A New Skyline of Using Web 2.0 Technology In Endorsing The Library Services: A Case Study Among LIS Professionals In Selected University Libraries Of Assam State

 

1Sur Chandra Singha and 2Dr. Mukut Sarmah

 

1Research Scholar, DLISc, Assam University, Silchar – 788011. Email Id – surchandrasngh162@gmail.com  

2Assistant Professor, DLISc, Assam University, Silchar – 788011. Email Id – drmsarmah@gmail.com

 

Accepted 9 December 2015

Abstract

Web 2.0 tools can play a significant role in creating and designing library website for sharing information to users. These tools through LIS Professionals can develop library website and gives information about catalogs, services, products, events, exhibitions, history of the library, working hours, guidelines about library membership, issues of books, reservation/renewals/reminders, about library staff, contact information and courses offered by institutions, programs to be held etc. A structured questionnaire was considered for examining purposes, benefit and problems in using Web 2.0 tools. Out of circulated fifty seven questionnaires, 75.43% of respondents taking part in this study. On the basis of research outcome some recommendation have been put forwarding for espouse Web 2.0 tools and decision to implement such tools in university libraries of Assam in future.

 

Keywords: Web 2.0, Library Information Science Professionals, Assam, State, SNS

 

Cite This Article As: Singha SC, Sarmah M (2015). A New Skyline of Using Web 2.0 Technology In Endorsing The Library Services: A Case Study Among LIS Professionals In Selected University Libraries Of Assam State. Inter. J. Acad. Lib. Info. Sci. 3(11): 322-329.