Green ICT: A Study of Awareness, Attitude and Adoption among IT/Computer Engineering Students of LDRP-ITR, Gandhinagar

Abstract

Green ICT is an important strategic technology which has various benefits such as reducing green house gas emissions, lowering electricity costs, creating good corporate image, etc. This study is an attempt to determine the awareness and attitude carried out by the IT/Computer engineering students towards the Green ICT. This study also examines the acceptance of younger people concerning Green ICT practices and to identify the reasons, barriers and their views regarding IT. The present study has been made by surveying the IT/Computer engineering users groups at LDRP-ITR, KSV University Campus, by using random sampling techniques and the questionnaire tools. After the analysis, few suggestions have been given, which could increase the use of Green ICT in younger people and minimize the harmful impact to the environment. Academic libraries are an integral part of academic institutes; play a vital role in teaching, learning, scholarships and research activities for academic communities. Librarians take initiatives to create awareness and adopt Green ICT efficiently and effectively among academic communities which provide good and healthy environment to community for their better life and thus, to conserve global environment.