Current Scenario of Library Resources and Services in the Private University Libraries of Assam, India

Authors

Narender Pal Research Scholar, Dept. of Library and Information Science, Gauhati University, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam, IndiaFollow
Rajani Kanta Barman Former Professor and Head, Dept. of Library and Information Science, Gauhati University, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam, IndiaFollow

Date of this Version

10-5-2020

Abstract

Abstract

Purpose: The study aims to find out the current scenario of library resources and services viz. collection including infrastructure, staff position, library services available in the private university libraries in the state of Assam, India

Methodology: Physical survey of all the five libraries has been conducted for which a questionnaire was designed.

Findings: With the increasing number of library users, there should be adequate number of library staff to maintain all the different collections and services of the library. Private university libraries e-books and e-journals facility is not sufficient to cater the increasing demands of the users.

Research Limitations: The study is applied to private university libraries within the geographical barrier within the state of Assam. It is applied only on the basic level library resources and services expected from a library

Practical Implications: It will provide an opportunity to the library authority to fill up the gap in providing their basic library services. The method and technique of the study may be applied to any other libraries where the libraries are managed by library science professional with proper library procedures.

Originality/ value: The study is itself a unique one as no such study was conducted in the area of private university libraries.