Status of Library Resources and Services of Selected College Libraries of Barak Valley Districts of Assam, India

Authors

SUFIA KHANOM MOZUMDER Mrs, University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya, INDIAFollow
P K. Barooah, University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya, INDIAFollow

Date of this Version

Summer 6-1-2021

Comments

This research is prepared from original survey of researchers and not published any where

Abstract

Present study is intended to cover situation of college libraries in the Barak Valley, Assam in terms of status of collection, services offered, staff position, automation status, e-resources availability and user’s satisfaction. The position of services of college libraries during the pandemic situation is also highlighted. The findings revealed that the selected college libraries of Barak Valley have very limited print and electronic resources. In addition, the library services provided by the selected colleges are deplorable. Particularly, during the physical closer of libraries only one library provided online searching facility of subscribed electronic resources through log-in ID and password from remote sites.