Use of Social Networking Sites/Web 2.0 Tools: A Study of Central Universities of Delhi

Authors

  • Anil Kumar Dhiman Information Scientist, Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar, Uttarakhand 249 404, India
  • Shafali Joshi Research Scholar (LIS), Shri Venkateshwara University, Gajraula, Uttar Pradesh 244 236, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

Social Networking Sites, SNS, Web 2.0 ToolS, Central Universities

Abstract

Social networking sites (SNSs) / Web 2.0 tools are the results of advancement in information technology  which are gaining their importance not only in social life but also showing their presence in educational  organizations. It is seen, now a day's, everyone is connected with each other by means of various social  networks like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Blogs, etc. which is an effective medium to share the  knowledge and skills of the users. SNSs are also offering the opportunity to reach out to its clients.  Hence, the number of universities which adopt SNSs are increasing. The present study is an  investigation of five central universities of Delhi which are making use of social networking tools / web  2.0 tools in one or other ways in their websites.  

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Published

2020-06-21

Issue

Vol. 40 No. 1 (2020): Library Progress (International) (Jan-Jun) 2020

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Articles

How to Cite

Use of Social Networking Sites/Web 2.0 Tools: A Study of Central Universities of Delhi . (2020). Library Progress (International), 40(1), 65–72. https://doi.org/10.48165/