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An Assessment of Library Automation and ICT-Based Services in College Libraries Affiliated to Kuvempu University, India

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Author Affiliations

  • 1Department of Library and Information Science, Kuvempu University, Shivamogga, Karnataka, India
  • 2Department of Library and Information Science, Kuvempu University, Shivamogga, Karnataka, India

Res. J. Library Sci., Volume 14, Issue (1), Pages 1-5, January,21 (2026)

Abstract

The rapid development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has significantly transformed the functioning of academic libraries. Library automation has become a vital component of library management, enabling improved access, efficiency, and user satisfaction. The present study assesses the status of library automation and ICT-based services in college libraries affiliated with Kuvempu University, covering institutions in the Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru districts of Karnataka. Data were collected from sixty college libraries through a structured questionnaire and observation method. The study focuses on the implementation of library software, database management systems, Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC), and barcode systems. The findings reveal that 88.33% of college libraries have adopted automation software, while 11.67% remain partially or non-automated. The results indicate steady progress toward automation and ICT-based services, although gaps persist in a few institutions due to resource limitations and inadequate technical support. The paper concludes with recommendations for enhancing automation, networking, and ICT infrastructure across all affiliated colleges.

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