Effect of technology

Just as computer technology has altered course delivery so has it
altered the ways the library is used. Faculty members in this study
reported considerable use of online library materials . Faculty,
across the board, make as much or more use of online journals than
electronic catalogs and references. Surprisingly, faculty teaching
traditional and web-enhanced courses used electronic library resources
considerably more than those teaching fully online courses.It is often
believed that faculty course requirements drive student use of
electronic library resources. The findings of this study indicate that
students do make significant use of library resources. A further
encouraging finding indicates that students make greater use of the
university’s electronic catalog and electronic journals than required
by faculty regardless of course type.thus library plays a vital role
and source of knowledge bases in each persons life.