Digital Library Infrastructure in Universities in Karnataka: An Evaluation of Facilities

The design and development of digital library needs adequate ICT infrastructure. Since the advent of open-source digital library software, there has been an increased digital library activity in academics, especially in university libraries. So, this study explores and evaluates the digital library infrastructure facilities in university libraries across Karnataka. The study covers 50 state, central, and deemed/private universities. A questionnaire tool was used to collect and analyse the relevant data to understand the current state of digital library resources and infrastructure. This study provides valuable insights for library administrators, policymakers, and researchers in the library and information science field, enhancing educational scope for the digital transformation in the universities in Karnataka.