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Challenges of academic library
The document discusses the challenges faced by academic libraries in the 21st century. Users' demands for information have changed as they are more aware of information resources. Academic libraries must adopt new technologies to provide better services, redesign activities around technology, and ensure library staff have the necessary skills. However, academic libraries face problems like lack of staff expertise in technologies, data security issues, inadequate infrastructure, and outdated management attitudes. To overcome these challenges, libraries must maintain a positive attitude, learn new skills, and continually update and improve their services.
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- 1. CHALLENGES OF ACADEMIC LIBRARIES Mr.Vishwas L. Hase Librarian, Moze College Pune Email:[email protected] AND Miss. Ashlesha Saindane Email:[email protected]
- 2. Introduction In 21st centuryuser are very much aware of information so there demand of information changed. Library professionals also need to adopt new skills and knowledge for managing user demands.
- 3. Expectation from Academiclibraries Library need to adopt new technology to given best services. Library need to redesign library activities as per technology. Library should be adequate collection Library staff need to change there attitude towards library and users. Library should be open 24*7 for optimum use of information. Library need to increase the value of library services
- 4. Require knowledge offollowing Technologies Social Networking –like blog , whats App , Facebook…etc Library Softwares Network & Networking System Managerial Skills Data Security Tools & Techniques & hardware
- 5. Problems in AcademicLibrary Staff problem Technology expertise problems Data security tools problems Library Management attitude Electricity problems (Mostly in rural area) Library timing Space problems Illiterate library staff (Technology) Problems related to the booksellers Purchase of foreign publications Collection Development Policy Impact of information Technology on library services
- 6. Conclusion To provide Qualityand efficient Services and to meet the challenges ahead of them they must maintain a positive attitude to learn and update think and work positively.