Abstract
This study focused on the role of Noakhali Science and Technology University Library in the academic development of the university. A mixed method research design was used whereby copies of questionnaires and structured interview guide were utilized to collect data. The study was conducted among 100 library users (students, faculty and university staff), librarian and another member of academic council as two key informants. The study found that the Noakhali Science and Technology University Library is playing an important role in the academic development in terms of education and research. The library offers information literacy training, free Internet access and digital library services for e-resources for all users. The study also found that Noakhali Science and Technology University Library plays a significant role in contributing to teaching and learning by providing reference services and circulation of books, journals, magazines and newspapers. The study however identified the challenges that bedeviled the university library to include: lack of relevant resources, inadequate ICT facilities and absence of enough reading space for users. Key words: University libraries, academic development, Noakhali Science and Technology University Library, Bangladesh.
Highlights
Academic means anything that occurs in the academy
Interviews were conducted with the key informants of the Noakhali Science and Technology University Library to identify the library services and project offered in the library
In identification of library services, both librarian and member of academic council identified the following services as the major services provided by Noakhali Science and Technology University Library: 1) Circulation service
Summary
Academic means anything that occurs in the academy. Academic development mainly refers to the development of teaching-learning environment of a university. University libraries help in many important ways to achieve the missions of the universities of which they are a part Their contribution is reflected in academic development within the universities. No doubt a quick and easy access to such resources accelerates both academic and research activities more effectively
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