Librarianship, which involves a number of interrelated functions and activities,
aims at serving the user population with knowledge and information. The multiple
facets of librarianship are greatly influenced by the application of information
and communications technology (ICT). Acquisition, organization, storage and
retrieval techniques have been modified and improved in the light of new
technologies. LIS professionals are expected to be well-versed with the ICT
tools. ICT can help libraries to develop a collaborative and participative
environment that is necessary to develop user-centric library services.
Advancement in technology has made online connectivity easier and faster,
helping the libraries to share the knowledge resources in real time. Web
technology gives libraries