Automating Knowledge: A Case Study of Library Automation in of College Libraries of Dadra and Nagar Haveli

The study examines the implementation and impact of library automation in various college libraries in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli (with special reference to silvassa).The research aims to investigates and opportunities, and assess the effectiveness of automation in enhancing library services and user experiences. The case study covers (8) college’s libraries, analyzing their automation systems, software and infrastructure. Findings indicate that automation has improved cataloguing, classification, circulation and searching efficiency but challenges persist in areas like infrastructure, training and user awareness. Recommendations are made to optimize automation, promote digital literacy and foster collaboration among libraries to enhance the academic community’s access to knowledge. The study focuses on housekeeping operations, advantages, limitations, and user and librarian satisfaction levels using the programme. This research looks at the software NewGenLib, KOHA, VIRDDHI, and LIBRARIAN. The research was conducted utilising a survey method with a questionnaire as the research tool. Despite significant obstacles, the majority of respondents were satisfied with the automation of library operations and considered it to be beneficial. This research contributes significantly to the situation of academic college libraries in Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

Academic Library, Library Automation, Library Software, Information and Communication Technology, House Keeping, Tools.

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