Internet and its Impact on University Libraries A Case Study at University of Moratuwa

Abstract

The Internet, networks of networks, has revolutionized the way one can access the information and provide numerous opportunities to the field of library and information science in providing information services easily, timely and appropriately to the users. Therefore the Internet has an impact on library and information services. This case study was carried out at University of Moratuwa to find out the impact of Internet on university libraries. The study aimed to analyze trends in Internet usage in terms of major user categories, Internet usage patterns, Internet information resources, services, Internet tools and technologies and their impact on university library. The focus of this study was based on three hypotheses;