Information Technology for Library Services at IIT Kharagpur

9-17The Central Library at Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur is exploring computer and allied technological advances for better oragnisation of information sources and fruitful delivery of information services for almost a decade. The library OPAC of 3 lakh specialised sources is available on campus LAN, ERNET, and Web/ Internet. An electronic library for accessing electronic databases is also set up to offer information on those sources which are not present in the library. Mention is also made about the computer systems available, computerised operations, electronic databases subscribed, and research projects undertaken so far in the library