1. University of Science & Technology, Meghalaya
19th National Convention on Knowledge, Library & Information Networking
Use and Awareness of Web 2.0 Tools among the Library Users of University of Science and Technology Meghalaya: A Study
Shyamanta Boro
Assistant Librarian
University of Science & Technology, Meghalaya

2. Introduction:
About the University of Science & Technology Meghalaya (USTM)
Establishment
Recognitions/Approval
Web 2.0

3. Definitions: Web 2.0
There is no hard and fast definition of Web 2.0 and however it is agreed that it is the second generation of Web where users can participate in generation of web content with much of the knowledge technology.
“The term "Web 2.0" was first used in January 1999 by Darcy DiNucci, an information architecture consultant. In her article “Fragmented Future”.
“The term Web 2.0 is given by Dale Dougherty, Head of Maker Media Division of O’Reilly in 2003.”

4. Objectives:
To find out the gender wise distribution of Web 2.0 users survey
To find out the rate of awareness about Web 2.0 tools
To find out the purpose of using Web 2.0 tools.

5. Methodology:
Questionnaire
Interviews

6. Findings and Discussions:
Post Graduate Students,
Research Scholar and
Teacher

7. Gender wise distribution of Web 2.0 users survey:

9. Awareness of Web 2.0 tools and its applications:

11. Purpose of using Web 2.0 tools:

13. Recommendations:
Need information literacy programme among library users of University of Science and Technology Meghalaya
Need of motivation towards Web 2.0 tools and applications among category of library users.
Need of teachers involvement for the exploring the benefits of Web 2.0 applications in different subject matter.

14. Conclusion
With the conclusion of user awareness survey on Web 2.0 tools among the category of library users of University of Science and Technology Meghalaya that provides valuable information to the library users about Web 2.0 application and tools. Thus application of Web 2.0 tools that could enables each and every users for getting right kind of information and knowledge without consuming time and users can easily interact and ideas, views among the community

15. Thank You Author Correspondence: Mr. Shyamanta Boro
Assistant Librarian,
University of Science & Technology, Meghalaya
Techno City, Kling Road, 9th Mile, Ri-Bhoi
Meghalaya
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