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Library 2.0 and its utilization in the selected library websites of Central Government Higher Institutes of Northeast India: a study

Authors
Kongkina Nath1, Md. Mukutor Rahman2, *
1Royal School of Library and Information Science, The Assam Royal Global University, Guwahati, Assam, India
2Royal School of Library and Information Science, The Assam Royal Global University, Guwahati, Assam, India
*Corresponding author. Email: mrahman@rgu.ac
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Md. Mukutor Rahman
Available Online 29 December 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-950-6_19How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Library 2.0; Web 2.0; library websites; content analysis; user participation
Abstract

The advent of technological innovations has transformed ever sector, with libraries being the heart of every institution and situated within Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) distinctly encompassed in this transformative transition. By incorporating interactive, user-centered, and participatory tools such as social media, blogs, wikis, instant messaging, etc., Library 2.0—a concept derived from Web 2.0 technologies—has completely changed how libraries interact with their users and successfully met the needs of faculty, researchers, and students in higher education institutions. This study investigates the current state of Library 2.0 utilization on the library websites of central government higher institutes in Northeast India. The study employs content analysis and observation methods to evaluate online library platforms. A checklist was designed to systematically collect data from the identified library websites. The findings reveal varying degrees of Library 2.0 utilization, with social networking links, online catalogues, and interactive tools. However, the study also highlights the uneven implementation and limited use of participatory technologies in the region’s higher educational libraries. Recommendations are offered to strengthen digital engagement and foster user-centered library thereby enhancing library services through greater utilization of Library 2.0 tools.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart Systems and Social Management (ICSSSM 2025)
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Advances in Intelligent Systems Research
Publication Date
29 December 2025
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978-94-6463-950-6
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1951-6851
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