http:// www.klibjlis.com eISSN No. 2394-2479 “Knowledge Librarian” An International Peer Reviewed Bilingual E-Journal of Library and Information Science Special Issue, January 2018 Page | 85 A Study on ICT Based Library Services with Reference to Academic Libraries in Rural Area Priti D. Hanchate* Dr. Sarika Sawant** * Research Scholar SHPT School of Library Science, SNDTWU, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. ** Assistant Professor SHPT School of Library Science, SNDTWU, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. QR Code Abstract: - The present study gives an overview of ICT based library services in AICTE approved institutes of rural areas of the eastern part of Pune district. The findings of the study revealed that basic ICT equipment and technology is available in the majority of libraries under study. These libraries provide ICT based services like OPAC, reprographic service, access to full text databases, etc., but services through digital library and institutional repository are lacking. The majority of librarians have knowledge of software for providing services. The libraries were facing problems like inadequate library budget and insufficient trained staff. Keywords: ICT, ICT literacy Introduction ICT has proved a boon to the service sector of all the fields in society viz health, education, business and agriculture, etc. Academic Libraries are not an exception to this as they are the backbone of the education sector. Today, academic libraries are using ICT for managing all the day to day activities and using it as an effective tool in rendering services to the users. In recent years library’s electronic collection is gradually increasing and ultimately it has changed the nature of the services offered by the libraries. ICT based services include email alerts, use of social media, various internet based services, SMS alerts, electronic document delivery, etc. As users are adopting modern technologies for their academics, these ICT based library services are playing a vital role in their academic success. Literature Review There are numerous studies conducted in India on ICT based Library and information services. Hussain(2013) conducted studies on ICT based library and information services in Delhi and NCR region. The researcher demonstrated the primary way to learn about ICTs, the purpose of