Paper Details

Name: Bablu Kumar Meena, Ramakant Daiya, Ghanshyam Singh, Sanjay Khichi & Rajendra Kumar Gupta
Country: India

Year: 2026
Volume: Volume-13, Issue-1 (January-June)
Page Number: 309-321
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20412469

ABSTRACT
This study critically examines the adoption and effectiveness of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in university libraries across government and deemed universities in Rajasthan. Employing a descriptive-comparative research design, the study integrates primary data collected through structured questionnaires (n = 200 respondents, including library professionals and users) and secondary data from institutional records. Statistical tools such as mean, standard deviation, independent sample t-test, and one-way ANOVA were applied to analyze differences in ICT infrastructure, service utilization, and user satisfaction. The findings reveal statistically significant disparities between government and deemed university libraries in terms of ICT infrastructure (Mean = 52.5% vs 81.7%), automation levels, and digital service delivery (p < 0.05). Deemed universities demonstrate higher efficiency due to better funding, advanced systems, and trained personnel. Conversely, government universities face constraints including limited financial resources, inadequate staff training, and insufficient digital access. The study recommends strategic investment in ICT infrastructure, continuous professional development, and policy-level interventions to ensure equitable digital transformation. The findings contribute to the broader discourse on digital library development in emerging educational contexts.

Keywords: Government Universities Deemed Universities, Academic Libraries, International Computer Technology, E-Resource Access, Higher Education Institutions, Rajasthan, Research Study, and Impact.