Impact of Information Technology on the Job Satisfaction of LIS Professionals: A Case Study of Jammu & Kashmir

  • Ramesh K Pandita Research and Development Centre, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore - 641 046, India
  • J. Dominic Karunya University, Coimbatore, India
Keywords: Libraries, Information technology, Library professionals, Job satisfaction, Jammu & Kashmir, Higher education, Infrastructure

Abstract

Based on the primary data collected from the library and information science professionals working in the higher education sector of the Jammu and Kashmir, the study aims to assess, as how far the application of information and communication technology apart from improving the library services and activities, has been instrumental in improving the job satisfaction among the library and information professionals. In all 264 responses were generated from the respondents, a whopping, 68.9 per cent respondents are of the view that library and information science professionals contribute significantly into the teaching and research activities of their institution. 61 per cent respondents have shown satisfaction with the information technology infrastructure in their respective libraries, while as, 60.2 per cent respondents are of the view that the application of information technology in libraries contribute to the job satisfaction of library professionals. Still more, 43.9 per cent respondents viewed that the library professionals working in the manual environment show lower levels of job satisfaction.

Author Biographies

Ramesh K Pandita, Research and Development Centre, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore - 641 046, India

Mr Ramesh Pandita obtained his BSc and BLIS from the University of Kashmir, Srinagar and MLibSc from the University of Jammu, Jammu. He is presently perusing his doctoral Degree in Library and Information Science from the Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. He has also to his credit, Master’s in Sociology and Master’s in Business Administration (International Business). Presently working as Sr Assistant Librarian at BgSB University, Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, India. He has more than 70 research papers and over 100 popular articles to his credit. His area of expertise include: Biblometrics, Open Access, E-Documents, Automation and Networking, Library Administration and Management.

J. Dominic, Karunya University, Coimbatore, India

Dr J. dominic obtained his PhD and DSc in Library and Information Science, Honours in Fellow Institute of Chartered Professionals (FICP) and has three Honorary Doctorate degrees to his credit (Honorius causa) from USA and other universities. He is currently working as a Chief Librarian and Head, Department of Library and Information Science, Karunya University, Coimbatore, India. He has published more than 111 research papers in conference proceedings and research journals.

Published
2018-03-23
How to Cite
Pandita, R., & Dominic, J. (2018). Impact of Information Technology on the Job Satisfaction of LIS Professionals: A Case Study of Jammu & Kashmir. DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, 38(2), 75-81. https://doi.org/10.14429/djlit.38.2.12543
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