Examines the results of a survey of the availability and use of information technology in the libraries of the University of Mysore, Karnatak University, Bangalore University, Gulbarga University, Mangalore University and Kuvempu University in Karnataka State, India. Attempts to reflect how the use of IT has impacted on the overall use of the library collections by users. Covers the use of computers, networks, electronic mail, online information retrieval, CD-ROM, facsimile transmission, personal computers (PCs) and the Internet.
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