College Librarians as Catalysts: ICT, Research, Quality Enhancement, and Publication Roles
Author(s): Mrs. Manisha S. Tandale & Prof. (Dr.) Jyoti Bhabal
Abstract - This study aims to evaluate the participation of college librarians in ICT integration, research support, quality enhancement initiatives, and publication activities, while analyzing how demographic factors such as age, gender, and professional experience influence their involvement. Employing a descriptive survey method, a structured questionnaire was distributed among 580 college librarians affiliated with the University of Mumbai and SNDT University, yielding 223 valid responses primarily from mid-career professionals with 11 to 25 years of experience. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square tests to determine the significance of demographic variables on various activities. The findings reveal that librarians are actively engaged in ICT tasks, research facilitation, and quality assurance, with higher involvement observed among those with greater age and experience....
Keywords - Librarian; Research; ICT; Quality; Publication.
DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.26761/ijrls.11.3.2025.1933
Cite This Article As: Tandale, M.S. & Bhabal, J. (2025) College Librarians as Catalysts: ICT, Research, Quality Enhancement, and Publication Roles. International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 11(3) 367-382. www.ijrls.in
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Paper ID: IJRLS-1933 Page: 367-382 Publication Date: 29 September 2025