Usage and Awareness of Mobile Applications and Technologies by LIS Professional in Library Services: Special Reference to North-West Part of Madhya Pradesh

Abstract

This study examines the usage and awareness of mobile applications and technologies by LIS professional in library services: Special Reference to North-West part of Madhya Pradesh, India. A well-structured 345 questionnaires were distributed among the LIS professional in library services to find out the usage and awareness of mobile applications and technologies. Out of which 298 responses were received from LIS professionals from various north-west part of Madhya Pradesh. The present study demonstrates and elaborates the various aspects of usage and awareness of mobile applications and technologies among LIS professionals of north-west part of Madhya Pradesh, India, The questionnaire covers user’s awareness about ICT, instant messaging and communication, use of on social network sites for library services, any application for online reading and reference services, applications for use by organization, productivity and their work and comfort ability in using mobile applications, apps for Navigation or Mapping. Findings and suggestions of the survey are given at the end of the article.