Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to describe the implementation of a radio frequency identification (RFID) system in Pune University Library. Design/methodology/approach -The paper provides a brief overview of background of the project, barriers faced and changes that have been experienced after the implementation of the technology. Findings -At the initial stage the library is facing problems with regard to the lack of availability of technology experts in the library for the RFID system and also for the software. Later on the library applied some solutions and tried to minimise the problems and now it has proved to be a boon for the library. Originality/value -The paper provides insight for other academic libraries wishing to implement an RFID system.

<div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span>The purpose of this study is to assess the information communication technology (ICT) literacy of the library professionals working in university libraries in Maharashtra. The study gives an overview of the present level of ICT literacy among library professionals and it helps to know the need for training and orientation in the areas such as ICT-based resources, services and tools to the library professionals working in university libraries in Maharashtra. A structured questionnaire based survey was conducted to analyse the ICT literacy among library professionals. The </span><span>findings of the study reveal that, the ICT literacy level of the library professionals working in university libraries </span><span>in Maharashtra is satisfactory. Majority of library professionals have acquired the basic ICT literacy skills which is required to handle day to day library operations, but still few library professionals need to enhance their literacy level in the area of open source library automation software, digital library software and institutional repository software etc. The study suggests that, university libraries should organise in-house training and orientation programs on ICT-based resources and services or depute their library professionals to attend the training and orientation programs on regular intervals, in order to enhance the ICT Literacy level of library professionals. </span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div>

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IntroductIonInformation communication technology (ICT) has made great impact on the every field of the society such as agriculture, health, education, business, industries, and so on 1 . Libraries are not exception to these fast pace changes happen in the society. ICT has changed the overall functioning of the libraries. To provide relevant information within short span of time it become essential for libraries to adopt an ICT-based information system and ICT infrastructure 2 . In early days when manual library system was in existence, they faced many problems due to consistently growing size of information sources and lack of storage space, this has forced libraries to adopt the ICT-based library systems to overcome these difficulties 3 .Since the implementation of ICT has transformed the operation, functions and services of the libraries, it has become indispensable for the library professionals to enhance their ICT literacy by acquiring new ICT skills and knowledge, to fulfill the changing information need of the user community 4 . In this changing ICT environment the library professionals needs to acquire the skills of using various ICT tools, Internet and Intranet, e-resources, ICT-based services, operating systems, application software, library automation software, digital library and institutional repositories, database management and programming 5 . ICT literacy has become essential for the library professionals to adopt the emerging technological changes and fulfill the digital information need of the users within short span of time 6 . Ict LIteracyWijaya and Sunrendro 7 described that, the literacy comprises of two different terms i.e. ICT and literacy. ICT is considered as the fusion of computer technology and telecommunication technology, while literacy is considered as an ability to learn and improve individual's capability. In broad-spectrum ICT literacy is considered as the necessary skill are required to use the ICT to perform the day-to-day professional work. ICT literacy enables the library professionals to use digital information resources effectively in their place of work. This includes the use of ICT to perform routine professional tasks most efficiently and effectively including word processing, using spreadsheets, creating databases and presentations, manage networks, using Internet, performing automated activities, providing ICT based services, managing social and ethical issues in the library 8 . Statement of ProbLemThe advancement in ICT has transformed the way of functioning and operation of library and information centers. The services and facilities being provided by the modern libraries totally depends upon the ICT skill level of the library professionals. ICT literacy is prerequisite for the library professionals to perform the day-to-day operations and activities in the libraries The purpose of this study is to assess the information communication technology (ICT) literacy of the library professionals working in university libraries in Maharashtra. The study gives an overview of ...

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to describe the digitization of rare materials in one Indian university.Design/methodology/approachThis paper highlights the digitization activities undertaken by Shivaji University Library to preserve rare materials. It attempts to calculate the costs incurred in the digitization process.FindingsThe paper finds that digitization is the solution for the preservation of, and access to, rare manuscripts.Practical implicationsThe paper provides the complete budget required for the digitization of manuscripts and also suggest best possible preservation and access strategy according to the local needs of the users.Originality/valueThe paper provides valuable insight into the development of digital libraries in India. It is useful for setting the infrastructure required for digitization and a guideline for preservation and access to the rare materials.