ICT Skills Perspectives among Academic College Librarians in Maharashtra

Minal Satish Bhoyar and Dr. Prince Ajaykumar T Agashe
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Minal Satish Bhoyar: Department of Library and Information Science, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj University, Nagpur
Dr. Prince Ajaykumar T Agashe: Matru Sewa Sangh Institute of Social Work, Bajaj Nagar, Nagpur

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, 2025, vol. 10, issue 6, 429-434

Abstract: This study explores the perspectives of academic college librarians in Maharashtra regarding ICT (Information and Communication Technology) skills and their role in modern librarianship. As digital transformation reshapes library services, librarians must adapt to new technological demands. The research examines librarians’ proficiency in ICT, their training needs, challenges in implementation, and the perceived impact of digital tools on service delivery. The present study was carried out by using a descriptive research design, where the librarians of academic colleges of study region were selected randomly. The data was collected using a reliable and valid questionnaire and the statistical analysis of the collected data was carried out with the help of SPSS 20.0 software. Findings reveal that while many librarians possess foundational ICT skills, there is a significant variation in proficiency levels, particularly in advanced areas such as digital resource management, data analytics, and emerging technologies. Specifically, the study results indicated that most of the librarians working in the academic colleges of Maharashtra have excellent skills in handling operating systems like LINUX/Windows, Ms-Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) operations, and handling cataloguing and metadata.

Date: 2025
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