Abstract An academic library is a centre of all academic activities of the parent academic institute. An Academic library is the soul of academic institutions and supports the teaching learning process of the institution for attaining the goals of modern education. As this study is related to know the current status of Automation and Networking in select state college libraries of... An academic library is a centre of all academic activities of the parent academic institute. An Academic library is the soul of academic institutions and supports the teaching learning process of the institution for attaining the goals of modern education. As this study is related to know the current status of Automation and Networking in select state college libraries of Himachal Pradesh, so this study is revolving around the college libraries. A college library serves academic fraternity including students and faculties. The importance of a college library and image of college librarian depend upon, not only the multiple of services offered, but also on the efficient ways by which the same are provided to the members. The status of college library depends upon how efficiently the informational needs of it's users are being satisfied. The paper presents findings from research into the state of library automation and networking at Himachal Pradesh's state colleges. The study would also look into the kind of computer-based resources and services that libraries make available to they're patrons, such as e-journals, e-books, online periodicals, databases, CD-ROM databases, OPAC, OER, and so on. In addition, an assessment of the college libraries' IT infrastructure, staff, and use of library software packages will be conducted in order to better understand the libraries' administrative issues. The current review paper is being presented to discover the state of Automation and Networked based services in state college Libraries of Himachal Pradesh and how far the users’ are being satisfied with these services. It is essentially a well-ordered review of papers carried out in the past to realize the state of automation and networked based service in college libraries all around the world. Read More Read Less

Abstract Since the Academic Library and Education are the twin concepts for a successful educational development in an institution, rejuvenation of the Academic Libraries is a necessity in the 21st century. For a Progressive evolution of the Library we need to make reasonable efforts. Radical Innovation is not advisable in an Academic Library. We should honor the past and create the... Since the Academic Library and Education are the twin concepts for a successful educational development in an institution, rejuvenation of the Academic Libraries is a necessity in the 21st century. For a Progressive evolution of the Library we need to make reasonable efforts. Radical Innovation is not advisable in an Academic Library. We should honor the past and create the future. Use technology for improving our life and respecting the new developments in 21st century Learning Commons. 21st century libraries offer inspirations to the user groups by providing the materials, programming, visual arts and maker activities using sustainable innovations and teaching and motivating the new generation to improve the current best practices. The 4Cs of 21st century Learning are Critical thinking, Communication, Collaboration and Creativity. Among all the new developments, strongly recommending a corner for the physical library along with its physical collection which is an essential component of an Academic Library and the role of a 21st century Librarian while organizing the knowledge during the Library Technology interchange are the main components of the paper. Read More Read Less

Abstract The speed of putting the literature related to social science online is very slow. Advance countries put their literature on internet. Developing countries are not in position to follow the same pace because of various reason. Economic constraint is one of their slow connectivity speed, failure of electricity, space, charges on etc, hinder the free flow of information. Though slow... The speed of putting the literature related to social science online is very slow. Advance countries put their literature on internet. Developing countries are not in position to follow the same pace because of various reason. Economic constraint is one of their slow connectivity speed, failure of electricity, space, charges on etc, hinder the free flow of information. Though slow yet journey to fully automated libraries, information services related to social science has started internet user can have access to number of search engines through which a bulk of information can be collected. This paper seeks to address this issue. Read More Read Less