A Study on Engineering College Libraries in Digital Environment in Acharya Nagarjuna University Area of Andhra Pradesh Reddy A. Hari Prasad1,*, Reddy V. Pulla2 1Librarian, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Ongole Campus, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh 2Department of Library and Information Science, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, pullareddyv@gmail.com *Corresponding author email id: reddyharsith@gmail.com
Online published on 6 September, 2019. Abstract Analysis of data collected from librarians belonging to seven selected engineering college libraries in Acharya Nagarjuna University area, Andhra Pradesh, using a questionnaire reveals many findings with regard to esources. Majority of the librarians (71.4%) replied that separate budget is allocated for procuring e-sources in their libraries. Most of them (85.7%) replied that there is a separate committee for selection of e-sources in their libraries. Most of them (45.7%) replied that their libraries have a digital library. Majority of them (51.7%) did not face any problem in acquiring e-sources. Majority of libraries (71.4%) maintain a separate accession register for e-sources. More CD-ROMs and DVDs are available in the engineering college libraries compared to other e-sources. Most of the libraries (71.4%) are classifying the e-sources. All the librarians replied that fax machines and barcode scanners are sufficient for their needs. Majority of the librarians (57.1%) replied that computers are sufficient for the needs of users. Majority of the librarians (57.1%) replied that they are preparing a catalogue for e-sources. Majority of them (57.1%) replied that their libraries have no provision for lending esources. Majority of the librarians (71.4%) are providing orientation programme in the use of e-sources. Most of the librarians (85.7%) replied that their library staff are providing assistance when the users require in the handling of electronic sources. Majority of the librarians (71.4%) are publicising e-sources. Majority of the librarians (71.4%) replied that the major hindrance for better utilizations of e-sources in their libraries is ‘no alternative power supply facility when electricity fails’. Majority of them (57.1%) replied that there is an increase in the use of e-sources. Majority of librarians (71.4%) are either higher satisfied or satisfied with the e-sources. Most of them (85.7%) replied that they are verifying the stock of e-sources. Finally, a number of suggestions have been made for the improvement of electronic sources and their utilization in engineering college libraries. Top Keywords Library surveys, E-sources, Engineering college libraries, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Andhra Pradesh, Digital and ICT. Top |