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@article{166811,
        author = {Dr A Vijayakumar},
        title = {Use of IT Applications in Engineering College Libraries in Kerala, Especially after the Epidemic },
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2024},
        volume = {11},
        number = {2},
        pages = {1965-1975},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=166811},
        abstract = {In Kerala, libraries are shifting towards automation and IT applications. This is more prominent in the case of college libraries. Generally, college libraries are positive towards automation and the application of IT in library operations and services. Application of IT helps to provide more advanced, effective, and efficient services in college libraries. The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) disease presented unique challenges to all the stakeholders of the education system, especially colleges. The sudden and unexpected outbreak of the virus forced library professionals to ascertain ways of working in a rapid time frame, like shifting to digital platforms wherever possible and providing adequate remote services to the users. College libraries are using advanced information technology for accessing and retrieving information widely before the epidemic periods like COVID 19.},
        keywords = {Information Technology, ICT, Covid-19, Electronic Library, College Library},
        month = {July},
        }