Use of Library Automation Software in Engineering College Libraries in Vidarbha Region: A Study
Mr. Gautam A. Wani
Librarian, Netaji Subhashchandra Science College, Mulchera, Dist.-Gadchiroli,
(Research Scholar, IHLRSC, S. P. College, Chandrapur, Maharashtra)
Email:gwani396@gmail.com;
Dr. Sudhir G. Astunkar
Librarian, Vivekanand Mahavidyalaya, Bhadrawati, Dist.-Chandrapur,
Email:sudhirastunkar@gmail.com;
Abstract:
This paper examines the use of library automation software in engineering college libraries in Vidarbha. A structured questionnaire was used to collect primary information from college libraries to understand the current status. A total of 60 engineering colleges were surveyed for this study, out of which 55 (91.66%) responded, while 5 college libraries did not respond. The findings of the study show that most of the autonomous colleges are automated. The findings of the study show that 26 (47.3%) college libraries have been automated. Out of these, 40.0% of the libraries using open source software have adopted ‘open source’ library automation software. The librarian should take the initiative, connect with others and professionally support the library for its development and up gradation of its skills.
Keywords: Library Automation, Engineering Library, Automation Software, Vidarbha
DOI link – https://doi.org/10.69758/GIMRJ/2504I5VXIIIP0014
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