Engineering College Libraries Research Articles

A Study of E-Resources Management & Management Challenges Faced In Engineering College Libraries

A Study of E-Resources Management & Management Challenges Faced In Engineering College Libraries

Automation And Digitization Of Andhra University, Visakhapatnam College Libraries: A Study

In a digital era there is a tremendous growth of multimedia products and services, so there is need to manage them and disseminate in a wide variety of a formats. The purpose of this paper is to examine the present status of automation and digitization in Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Arts College, Science College, Law College and Engineering College libraries and the challenges they pose to effective information delivery. The library professional plays a vital role in management of digital library. The paper makes a more conscious effort on library automation and implementation of digitization policies.

Information Communication Technology Skills and Competencies of Library Professionals in Engineering College Libraries in Karnataka State

Information Communication Technology Skills and Competencies of Library Professionals in Engineering College Libraries in Karnataka State

Utilization of Information and Communication Technology Based Resources and Services in Knowledge Resources Centers: An Analytical Study

Utilization of Information and Communication Technology Based Resources and Services in Knowledge Resources Centers: An Analytical Study

A comparative study of digital resources usage and services in the arts and science and engineering college libraries of Tamil Nadu: With special reference to islamic management colleges

A comparative study of digital resources usage and services in the arts and science and engineering college libraries of Tamil Nadu: With special reference to islamic management colleges

The impact of IT literacy on LIS professionals’ handling of e-resources in engineering college libraries of Karnataka: A study

The impact of IT literacy on LIS professionals’ handling of e-resources in engineering college libraries of Karnataka: A study

Content analysis of Aided Engineering College Library Websites of Karnataka State: A study

Content analysis of Aided Engineering College Library Websites of Karnataka State: A study

Professional Competency for working LIS Professionals in Engineering College Libraries: A Study

Professional Competency for working LIS Professionals in Engineering College Libraries: A Study

Use of E-Resources by The Teaching Staff of Engineering Colleges in West Godavari District, AP. A Survey

Abstract: Utility of e-resources in the present era of Information Technology in a topic for study, because it support teaching learning and research activities of the present user community particularly faculty members. Enormous amount of money is needed for subscribing to e-resources. The purpose of this study is to find out the awareness, availability and the use of eresources by the teaching faculty of engineering colleges in West Godavari. District. AP. It also look into the barriers, the users are facing while using the e-resources and their level of satisfaction. A survey was conducted among the teaching staff members of 12 selected engineering colleges in West Godavari District. AP out of 225 questionnaires distributed, 160 responses were received back. The findings shows that the generality of teaching staff members are thoroughly aware about the e-resources and most of them are using e-resources at least once in a week. Majority of the teaching members using desktop computers for accessing the e-resources. Maximum engineering colleges provide e-resources facility availability is good. Majority of the teaching staff members are using desktop computer for accessing the e-resources and the main purpose of using them is for teaching. The study also reveals that all most faculty members are satisfied with the facilities available for accessing eresources. Keywords: Engineering College Library - E-resources – Teaching Staff members –Usage -Interne

Utilization of the Digital Information Resources and Services Provided in the Engineering College Libraries in Karnataka, India

The current analytical survey investigates the utilization and effectiveness of digital libraries in 51 self-financed engineering colleges affiliated to the VTU in the Karnataka, India. The research paper is based on survey of final year BE students and faculty members have been chosen for the study. Questionnaire tool was used to gather data. Findings shows that the Utilization of digital information resources for overall purposes is found to a large extent among respondents with mean value of 2.28±0.89. An impressive 88.9% of respondents are of the opinion that digital library services are superior to conventional library services. The digital library utilization and its purpose are correlated using Pearson correlation and its significant value r=0.489, p=0.000<0.01 proves that user dependency on digital information resources is positively increasing in the respondents’ activities and has an impact on their academic pursuits.

Ict in arts and science college libraries

This research paper analyses the role of ICT facilities and information services in arts and science college libraries. Higher education is the source of income and employment of large mass. So, the people join arts and science, engineering, medical, law and agricultural colleges and vocational training institutions for higher education. The quality of higher education and personality development of students depend on the quality of faculties and libraries. As far as higher education is concerned, quality libraries is essential for academic achievement and progress. Moreover, this is a competitive world where higher educational institutions show their facilities and faculties in order to attract the public and achieve their coals. Library is one of the important factors to get recognition from university and NAAC. So, every higher educational institutions give due importance to develop and modernize the library. ICT plays a vital role in the modernisation of information service system. Consequently, ICT facility is found in all arts and science, engineering, medical, law and agricultural college libraries. However such facility is poor in arts and science college libraries. So, an attempt is made in this study to find out the role of ICT in arts and science college libraries.

Library Consortia Special Reference to Engineering College Library, A Study of West Bengal

Library Consortia Special Reference to Engineering College Library, A Study of West Bengal

Library Consortia Special Reference to Engineering College Library, A Study of West Bengal

Library Consortia Special Reference to Engineering College Library, A Study of West Bengal

Awareness of cloud-based library management software (LMS) in VTU engineering college libraries

Evolution of Information Communication Technology (ICT) trigger the development of many new technologies. Internet and cloud computing are few among them. Invasion of ICT and its applications inspired the librarians to automate libraries and provide good services to their stakeholders. Library automation is a giant leap in the library science filed. It speedup the process of in-house activities and increase the effectivity in library services. Cloud computing is the recent development in communication field. Latest development is entire world is embracing cloud computing and libraries are not exceptional. Cloud-based library management software is a cost effective, work effective to provide good services to the library users in academic libraries. Keywords: Cloud computing, Library Management Software, Cloud-based ILMS.

Use of digital resources by the users of Engineering College Libraries in Thanjavur District.

Use of digital resources by the users of Engineering College Libraries in Thanjavur District.

Role of DELNET in Engineering College Libraries: With Special Reference to Islamic Management Colleges of Tamil Nadu

This paper studies to determine the availability of DELNET electronic resources in Islamic Management engineering college libraries of Tamil Nadu. The objective of the study is to inspect the availability, usage, awareness, and level of satisfaction of DELNET resources in Libraries. Methodology- adopted to identify the Islamic Management engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu. A systematic Questionnaire has prepared and distributed to selected colleges of Tamil Nadu. Total 1000 questionnaires were distributed among them 864 were received back and considered for analysis. SPSS Software version2.0 applied for the analysis of data. Findings of the study reveal that 90% of the colleges were subscribing to DELNET resources and users are very well known about the DELNET resources, in case of level of usage 112 respondents that are 15.5% accessing the DELNET resources. Suggestions were given to conduct proper orientation, user awareness, retrieval techniques about the DELNET access resources and a regular internet connection, and high bandwidth network facility to be provided.

ASCE and E – Journals Impact on Learning in GMRIT Knowledge Resource Centre

The present study envisages the usage of e-journals and ASCE journals by the faculty members and students of GMR Institute of Technology (GMRIT). Today information technology plays a vital role in every field of life especially in education and also proposes to determine the resolution of using of e-journals, entree place for probing e-journals, ideal format for accessing it and proposals for promoting the use of e-journals. The present engineering college libraries are subscribing different packages as per the AICTE norms. The present paper explains about usage reports of the e-resources journal of the ASCE (American society of civil engineers) and its impact on learning.

Collection management of electronic resources in engineering college libraries of Aligarh, India: a study

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to analyze the e-resource collection development practices of the engineering college libraries of Aligarh. The research includes budgeting, collection development policy, collection evaluation, sources of funds, modes of procurement, pricing models and other aspects related to collection development activity.Design/methodology/approachThe descriptive method was used for conducting the study, in which a well-structured questionnaire was administered followed by interview of the librarians of six engineering college libraries under study.FindingsIt was found that these colleges are much more interested in focusing on building a strong e-resource collection in their libraries. During the past few years, the budget has also been increased in majority of libraries for the acquisition of e-resources. The study found that the major factors affecting the selection of electronic resources (e-resources) in these colleges are quality, subject coverage, license agreement and vendor support. It was also revealed that majority of libraries lack proper collection development policy, especially for e-resources. The study suggested that these libraries should build their collections keeping in mind the different areas of specializations of engineering studies and the contemporary changes in the field.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper is restricted exclusively to the study of collection development process of e-resources and the librarians of six major engineering colleges of Aligarh as respondents.Practical implicationsThis study has great importance for the librarians of the similar engineering colleges in India. The findings and suggestions of the study can help not only in understanding the engineering college librarianship and its current trends but can also help library professionals who are facing similar challenges in their libraries.Originality/valueThe present study is about the e-resource collection development practices followed in engineering colleges of Aligarh, which can serve as a pedestal for future studies in other academic and special libraries in India and elsewhere.

Awareness of Consortium and Cloud-based Online Resources in VTU Engineering College Libraries

Modern academic libraries should well be equipped with online resources along with print resources. Libraries are facing a transition period from print to electronic. The younger generation prefers to refer to the digital form of resources quickly. Consortium is a blessing for readers, who are studying/working in technical institutes. To meet the industrial requirements, one who updates his/her knowledge up to global and industrial standards. It can be achieved only by referring to current journals. Consortium has given that chance to library users to access world-class eJournals and eBooks on their campuses just by clicking the mouse. This study focuses on the usage of electronic resources subscribed through consortium by students and teaching fraternity and how those resources being utilized by users. This paper gives the idea of promoting these resources at the college level.

Self-Assessment of Tools Usage for Selecting Books and Journals in Private Autonomous Engineering College Libraries of Andhra Pradesh

This work examines the issues related to self-assess of tools usage for selecting books and journals in print and electronic formats among the private autonomous engineering college libraries of Andhra Pradesh. This article tries to assess the tools using for selecting books and journals in the libraries. Andhra Pradesh has total fifty autonomous engineering colleges up to academic year 2018–19 as per UGC (https://ugc.ac.in/subpage/Autonomous_Colleges.aspx) (Charles et al., 1999), out of which, five are government autonomous engineering colleges, and the remaining 45 are under private management. The 45 private autonomous engineering college libraries selected to my research study. At first gathered these librarian names, contact numbers and e-mail IDs. Closed form questionnaire was structured and mailed to all the librarians. The questionnaire related to various traditional and modern effective tools of selecting books and journals in libraries. Data were received from eight colleges on the appointment visit, 15 colleges sent by post, 18 colleges sent by e-mail and 4 colleges not responded any way. The response rate was 91%. This article identifies books and journals selecting tools usage and selecting gaps in these college libraries. The study suggests helpful findings for librarians to make a development in selecting books and journals.