Status of libraries in higher technical education institutions: with special reference to deemed universities of North India

Abstract

Examines the present conditions in libraries in technical deemed universities of north India. The study is based on the analysis of physical facilities (building, open access and working hours), budget, professional staff, organisational structure, library holdings (print as well as non-print), users, technical processing, etc. Questionnaire method was used to collect the data. Comparative data in tabular form of six technical deemed universities are drawn for showing the strengths and weaknesses of these libraries. Based on the results of the survey, few suggestions have been given. These suggestions will be useful for planning and policy making of libraries in technical deemed universities.