Impact of Cloud Computing Technology on Libraries of Engineering Colleges in Karnataka Study

Abstract

Libraries are the integral parts of all educational institutions, they play a significant newlinerole in higher education in India. They are the core source base of gathering information. newlineFrom the past two decades, libraries have blended their services to provide traditional and newlinedigital resources to all eligible users. The 21st century has witnessed tremendous newlinedevelopments in the computer science and telecommunication domain, especially on the newlineinternet. It encouraged people to use the internet for many reasons like communication, newlineentertainment, education, and more. Present-day library users are techno-savvy. They are newlinefamiliar with the internet, advanced technologies, and other reading materials in digital newlineformats. They expect accurate, precise, and relevant information from the libraries newlinewhenever they require it. The libraries have to be well-equipped with new resources and newlinenew technologies as per the requirements to meet and thrive in the competitive newlineworld. Cloud computing technology (CCT) is one of the most powerful technologies in 21st newlinecentury. The Cloud computing services have invisible networks, which are being used newlineextensively by the common-man without being aware of its existence. Cloud computing newlinetechnology did not spare even the libraries. Libraries are always at the forefront of adopting newlinenew technologies and transformations. They try to adapt the unique and best features of IT newlineas and when technology arrives. Cloud computing technology is a boon for libraries. All newlineengineering college libraries affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) newlineare members of the VTU Consortium. Technical and management resources, adding to newlinewhich eBooks, eJournals, English Writing Tools, and many more facilities are available to newlineall the VTU affiliated college library users under VTU Consortium. VTU libraries and newlinelibrary users are more dependent on cloud computing applications. The study aimed to newlineidentify the usage, advantages, disadvantages, financial crunches, technological newlinehindrances, issues, and ch