IT in special libraries in Bangladesh: a case study

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to assess the current status of special libraries of Bangladesh and their ability to adapt information technology (IT) in various library operations and services.

Design/methodology/approach

The study is based on the case study method. A structured questionnaire was distributed among the special libraries of Bangladesh to uncover the status of using IT by those libraries.

Findings

Being a developing country, Bangladesh is confronted with certain problems to introduce IT‐based services and other facilities in the special libraries. The study has revealed the embryonic state of IT in the special libraries of Bangladesh.

Originality/value

The paper is an original case study on the application of IT in the Special Libraries of Bangladesh. It will help web researchers to obtain a precise picture of the application of IT in these libraries. It will also help researchers to acquaint themselves with IT applications in libraries in a third world country.

Citation

Islam, A. and Panda, K.C. (2009), "IT in special libraries in Bangladesh: a case study", The Electronic Library, Vol. 27 No. 1, pp. 149-161. https://doi.org/10.1108/02640470910934650