Availability, use and impact of information technology in MPM government first grade college library, Karkala: A study

The Article explores the availability, use, and impact of information technology in a govt. first grade college library. For the study 118 postgraduate students were distributed questionnaires to obtain their needs and opinion. It highlights the use of different types of electronic resource and library services. The study revealed that most of the students are familiar with e resources and find it convenient to use them and also have positive attitude towards using different types of e-resources and technologies available in the library. It also analyses the various aspects of library collections usage, frequency and purpose of library visit, and satisfaction level of library services. Most of the respondents felt that application of information technologies is very useful and satisfactory.