Modernizing the Sikkim University Library: Transformation from Traditional to Modern Library Services and Facilities.

Authors

Phool Rani Das, Research Scholar, Department of Library & Information Science, Gauhati University, Guwahati, AssamFollow
Narendra Lahkar, Former Professor and Head, Department of Library & Information Science, Gauhati University; Guwahati, Assam, India

Date of this Version

9-14-2021

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Information and Communication Technology has transformed the whole gamut of Library and Information Centers and its adaptability in libraries are inevitable. Although the primary function of a library remains the same, i.e. to acquire, organize and provide access to information to the users, the ways the tasks have been carried out are changing tremendously. This continuous development has demanded the libraries to modernize. With this perspective, the paper has attempted to highlight the transformation of Sikkim University Library of North East India. The paper will focus on modern services and facilities and provision of different E-resources in the library. It will also highlight the infrastructure of Sikkim University Library.