ICT Integration and E-resource Utilization: A Study of Teaching Faculty in First Grade Colleges Affiliated to the University of Mysore
Author(s): Manjunatha S & M. M. Bachalapur
Abstract - This research paper explores the awareness, utilization, and competency of information and communication technologies (ICT) among teaching faculty in first-grade colleges affiliated with the University of Mysore. The study investigates the extent of ICT tool adoption, e-resource utilization, and teaching professionals' attitudes toward these technologies. The survey-based research method involved 812 faculty members from 68 colleges across four districts. The study uncovered insights into the use of ICT tools and revealed that smartphones, laptops, and desktop computers were prominent computing tools. Internet, computers, and audio/video systems were commonly used, whereas interactive boards and projectors were less frequent. Assistant Professors demonstrated higher e-resource proficiency, suggesting recent technology exposure. The study underscores the need for training programs to enhance e-resource competency, especially for online databases and repositories.
Keywords - ICT Competency, E-resources, ICT Devices, Attitude, Teachers.
DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.26761/ijrls.9.4.2023.1711
Cite This Article As: Manjunatha S & Bachalapur, M.M.
(2023) ICT Integration and E-resource Utilization: A Study of Teaching Faculty in First Grade Colleges Affiliated to the University of Mysore, International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 9(4) 125-142. www.ijrls.in
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Paper ID: IJRLS-1711 Page: 125-142 Publication Date: 22 November 2023