A Comprehensive Study on the Current Status of Library Automation and Networking among the Engineering College Libraries in the Sri Venkateswara University area

T. Raghunadha Reddy; V. Pulla Reddy

T. Raghunadha Reddy Assistant Librarian, Department of Library and Information Science The Apollo University, Murakambattu, Chittoor-517127, India
V. Pulla Reddy Emeritus Professor, Department of Library & Information Science S. V. University, Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh India

Abstract

This study aims to analyse the use of Automation and Networking among engineering college library faculty members and students in the Sri Venkateswara University Area. A well-structured questionnaire was distributed among the 1314 faculty members and students under study. The studyâ€™s findings reveal the various aspects of Automation status, Categories of software used, Areas of Computerization, Source finance for their library automation work, automated services, the topology of computer networking used, types of networks used, and satisfaction with digital library services. The study concludes that automation and networking have become vital instruments for these respondentsâ€™ teaching, research, and learning processes. The study also provides suggestions for enhancing the services for the engineering collegesâ€™ academic community.

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