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in members, smaller in scale and was less in complex. With the passage of time,
changes in production, communication and hence living styles have also been
changed. This has changes the structure of organization also. Due to these
realities a need for sophisticated information processing was felt among the
information processing.
phones, computer and network hardware, software, satellite systems and so on, as well as
the various services and applications associated with them, such as videoconferencing and
distance learning.
principles which based in mathematics, logic, physics and psychology. Its tools
Many countries around the world have established organizations for the
gap between technological "have" and "have not" areas. Internationally, the
computers, software, networks, satellite links and related systems that allow
people to access, analyze, create, exchange and use data, information, and
positively linked to her ICT development and adoption. It is said to have the
ICTs are often spoken of in a particular context, such as ICTs in education, health care and
libraries. It has influenced all walks of life such as culture, societal patterns and institutions.
Shafique and Mahmood, 2008 report that the “use of modern ICTs is on the rise
in Pakistan”.
access to in-house and remote collections, create web sites and web OPACS,
(ICTs) have
Ebenezer Malcolm what is actually happening on the ground, what are the
information age, making a dramatic impact on the lives of people globally. This
Ajayi, (2003) consider that any industry that sidelines ICT has simply signed a
"death warrant" on its continued relevance. The library represents one area that
has experienced this revolution. The fact that we live in knowledge based society
with the need for universal access has made it necessary for the library to
component of any library and information science curriculum at all levels. Any
software, statistical software, etc. The emphasis was on how ICTs are currently
being used in the libraries sector. What are the common challenges or constraints
Kanwal Ameen, 2010 the future job market is promising for those professionals
who are competent enough to use ICT for library operations and services, have
It is said that the history of libraries is a history of service and change, for the