Abstract
It can be concluded that for the implementation of ICT in libraries it is important that the library professionals should have positive attitude as their attitudes towards the use of computers and other technologies do effect the implementation of new technologies which ultimately influence the library services offered to the users. To develop the positive attitude towards ICT, library professionals must upgrade their knowledge of new technologies through attending workshops, seminars and conferences organized by the Departments of Studies or Institutes, in-service training courses and through continuing education programs. This exercise will certainly benefit library professionals in making their libraries well equipped with appropriate hardware, software and other technologies applicable there in. If the library professionals developed negative attitude towards the new innovative technologies, they would not be able to meet the changing demands of the users.
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Dr Zeba Khanam
Librarian, Karamat Husain Muslim Girls’ P.G. College, Affiliated College of University of Lucknow
Received: 27-02-2020, Accepted: 20-03-2020, Published Online: 04-04-2020