International Science Community Association Research Journal of Library Sciences 14 1 2026 01 21 An Assessment of Library Automation and ICT-Based Services in College Libraries Affiliated to Kuvempu University, India 1 5 EN Kumar Santhosh 1 Department of Library and Information Science, Kuvempu University, Shivamogga, Karnataka, India Kumar K.T. Santhosh 2 Department of Library and Information Science, Kuvempu University, Shivamogga, Karnataka, India > Research Paper 2025 11 18 2026 01 21 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. Copyright@ International Science Community Association