Abstract In recent years, smartphones have surpassed the importance of one’s shadow. When an individual is functioning without a smartphone, he feels uneasy, as if something is missing or frightened of losing contact with friends and family. The study showed how UG and PG Library and Information Science students at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University used intelligent devices. The study’s objectives were... In recent years, smartphones have surpassed the importance of one’s shadow. When an individual is functioning without a smartphone, he feels uneasy, as if something is missing or frightened of losing contact with friends and family. The study showed how UG and PG Library and Information Science students at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University used intelligent devices. The study’s objectives were met through the use of an online questionnaire. The results reveal that every respondent has a smartphone, and the most popular app among students is WhatsApp. According to the findings, respondents believe that they have difficulty solving study-related problems if Internet connectivity is unavailable. In addition, some respondents think that mobile phones distract them and impact their health. The findings of this study show that while mobile devices are beneficial for studying these days, they should be used with parental supervision. Read More Read Less

Abstract Purpose: For two decades, the library has been switched over to printed format into the electronic mode with the application of information technology in the libraries immensely in India, specifically in engineering and management institutions. Presently, e-resources and e-service have played a significant role in the libraries. The current research study evaluates the information-seeking behavior of faculty members and the... Purpose: For two decades, the library has been switched over to printed format into the electronic mode with the application of information technology in the libraries immensely in India, specifically in engineering and management institutions. Presently, e-resources and e-service have played a significant role in the libraries. The current research study evaluates the information-seeking behavior of faculty members and the students towards provided library information resources and services in Haryana’s selected management and engineering institutions. The study is a prerequisite for improving information resources and services used for optimum level and plans as per prospects. Methodology: The researcher has distributed 660 questionnaires among faculty members, PG and UG students of NIT, Kurukshetra and GJU, Hisar engineering and management institute libraries. Findings: It was found that the majority of users were overall satisfied with available printed and ICT-based library information sources and services. The study also found that some of the library information sources and services were not fully utilized by the faculty members and the students. Furthermore, it is also suggested that the library needs to focus on optimum utilization of the available ICT based resources and services. Read More Read Less

Abstract A library is a collection of sources of information and similar resources, made accessible to a defined community for reference or borrowing. It provides physical or digital access to material, and may be a physical building or room, or a virtual space, or both. A public library provides services to the general public. Many public libraries also serve as community... A library is a collection of sources of information and similar resources, made accessible to a defined community for reference or borrowing. It provides physical or digital access to material, and may be a physical building or room, or a virtual space, or both. A public library provides services to the general public. Many public libraries also serve as community organizations that provide free services and events to the public, such as reading groups and toddler story time. For many communities, the library is a source of connection to a vast world, obtainable knowledge and understanding, and entertainment. Public library services play a major role in fighting rising illiteracy rates among youths. Public libraries are protected and funded by the public they serve. Community centres or community centers are public locations where members of a community tend to gather for group activities, social support, public information, and other purposes. They may sometimes be open for the whole community or for a specialized group within the greater community. This paper deals with the role of public libraries as a community center. Read More Read Less

Abstract There is a real need to study cataloguing and digitization of manuscripts (mss) to perceive the current situation of manuscripts collection in the two states of Tamil Nadu (TN) and Puducherry (PY). National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM), and many institutions, societies, universities, mathas, play an important role in preserving the manuscripts for the future. The researchers have selected a sample... There is a real need to study cataloguing and digitization of manuscripts (mss) to perceive the current situation of manuscripts collection in the two states of Tamil Nadu (TN) and Puducherry (PY). National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM), and many institutions, societies, universities, mathas, play an important role in preserving the manuscripts for the future. The researchers have selected a sample of five important mss collections administered by different organization in TN PY in the diversity of knowledge and languages. The study founded that only one library has completed its cataloguing of mss, created online manuscript database and found that only two mss libraries have completed digitization, out of which only one library collection is available online. Read More Read Less