Google Drive: A Boon for Developing a Web-based Collaborating Working Culture in Libraries

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Gawadekar, A.^a | Gautam, J. N.^b

Affiliations: [a] Research Scholar, Jiwaji University, Gwalior. (E): gawadekaranand666@gmail.com | [b] Professor and Head, SOS in Library and Information Science, Jiwaji University, Gwalior

Abstract: The technological revolution in information and communication has created new avenues for libraries to deliver library services and information resources to end users. This study elucidates how library and information science professionals (LISP) use information and communication technology (ICT) tools in communicating, storing, and managing library data and convert the information for enhancing the quality of library services and developing a web-based collaborative system culture in libraries. The study provides a practical approach to using Google Drive and has created a web-based collaborative working culture for libraries. Revolutionary technological tools and applications are helping to create/develop easy-to-use platforms that allow professionals and end users to collaborate in both synchronized and non-synchronized modes.

Keywords: Collaboration culture, Web-based collaborative environment, Library Services, Google Drive

DOI: 10.18329/09757597/2019/12104

Journal: World Digital Libraries - An international journal, vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 91-98, 2019