Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services (IJISS)
Library Automation in First Grade Colleges Affiliated to University of Mysore: A Study
Author : K.S.Chitra and Mallinath KumbarVolume 10 No.2 July-December 2020 pp 14-17
Abstract
The present paperprovides the status of library automation of first gradecollege libraries affiliated to University of Mysore. A structured questionnaire was used as the tool to collect basic inputs from college libraries to understand the present status. A total of 160 colleges were taken up for the study in which 135(84.37%)colleges responded,15 first grade college libraries did not have librarians and 10 librarians did not respond.The findings of the study reveal that 60(63.83%)college libraries are using open source software E-Granthalaya and KOHA software for library automation. Out of 135 colleges,29 (30.85%) college libraries are fully automated, 65(69.15%) college libraries are partially automated and 41(28.90%) libraries are not automated. The librarians have to attend intensive training programs on deputation or have to become proficient on their own in automation in order to provide effective and efficient services to users.
Keywords
Library automation, college libraries, software
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