The integration of cutting-edge technologies has had a profound impact on libraries and their operations. These technologies have addressed vital concerns related to information generation, storage, retrieval, and management. The implementation of technology has fundamentally transformed the overall functioning and service delivery of libraries and information centers.
The application of information and communication technology has enabled the distribution of information in a manner and format that is preferred by the user. Therefore, it is essential for libraries to adopt these cutting-edge technologies to fulfill users' needs and meet their satisfaction levels.
The primary objective of this book is to provide information and assistance to users and library & information science professionals regarding the various issues and concerns associated with the impact of cutting-edge technologies on library and information services. This book includes papers written by renowned library and information science professionals and academicians on various topics related to the theme of this book, which may be useful for all library and information science professionals and academicians.
1. Cutting-Edge Technologies in Libraries: Issues and Concerns Bhanu Partap and Manju
2. Challenges in Promotion of E-Learning during COVID-19 Pandemic in India Sonia Sharma and Piyali Sarkar
3. Designing Users Friendly Mobile Library Apps: An Overview Sudip Bhattacharjee
4. Information Economy and the Role of Library in Digital Era Jitamoni Bhattacharyya and Bandana Gogoi
5. Competent Library Services in Academic Environment and Total Quality Management (TQM) Practices Abinash Dash and B. Chandrabati
6. MOOCS in Library and Information Science: A Study of SWAYAM Portal Sonia Bansal and Suniti Bala
7. Open Educational Resources: An insight into Indian Initiatives Madhu Midha
8. Library Consortia: An Overview Manju and Bhanu Partap
9. Role of Academic Institution in Promoting Research Integrity: A Peep into the Efforts of Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana Sanjeev Kumar
10. Acquisition Pattern of Libraries Yogita Talwar
11. ICT-Based Services to the Readers & Access to E-Resources: A Study Vijay Kumar Bharati
12. Use of Information Resources and Services by Faculty of Fashion Design Institute: A Study Manjunatha S. R. and Harish H. T.
13. Relevancy of H-Index in the Digital World: A Primordial Approach Renu
14. Electronic Resource Management: Issues and Concerns Geetu Bala
15. Library Services & Assistive Technologies to Persons with Hearing Impairment Amit Kumar
16. Making Scientometric Portrait of Historian Romila Thapar Pranjal Deka and Monjit Gogoi