Abstract
This is a content analysis study of library websites of the top 10 NIRF (National Institutional Ranking
Framework) 2023, India National Institute of Technology (NIT). The data were collected through the
online survey, observation, and informal communication with NIT library staff. A well-structured checklist
was prepared for the selected NITs. The findings of the study were based on the services offered for the
library users through their websites/webpages, and it had other important information that would be useful
for any users or information seekers, such as digital collections, references, circulation, journals, books,
book bank facilities, rare books, standards, databases, OPAC, and technical reports. Based on the different
information collected, the overall score which is based on the information contained to the respective NIT’s
library websites, and finally, a ranking list was prepared. All the selected NIT’s library websites have
information regarding books, journals, e-books, e-journals, open sources/useful links, OPAC links, current
awareness service, reference service, single window search, circulation service, and bibliographic service.
Only 2 of the selected libraries have web 2.0 technology implemented on their library websites. All findings
and recommendations were provided to understand the areas in which libraries should work hard to benefit
their users and fulfill all five laws of library science.