Abstract

The study examines the status and use of Internet in college libraries of Sant Hirdaram Nagar. Questionnaire was distributed among the college libraries including the degree granting institutions. Result shows that half of the college libraries of Sant Hirdaram Nagar have access to the Internet which has become an essential part of library services. The Internet is also used for performing various library functions such as reference work, classification and cataloguing, document delivery service and subscription to online journals. The study also discusses the problems that hinder the use of the Internet in the other educational institutions of Sant Hirdaram Nagar.

Key words: Information technology, Internet use, Teachers, Sant Hirdaram Nagar India