Computer applications in Indian Institutes of Technology libraries

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have been recognized all over th e world as centres of excellence in learning, training and research in the fields of engineering and technology. This paper describes the present stat e of computerization in six IIT libraries (Bombay, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur and Madras). The different aspects covered are hardware, softwar e, applications, databases, CD-ROMs, online search services, networking and marketing of products and services. Future plans have also been covered wh ere available. The data was gathered through questionnaires. In addition, a nnual reports and other primary documents of the libraries were used.