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Library Automation

Notes have completed a certificate course in library science. Two (5.6%) have an M.Phil. degree
in another field, while one (2.8%) has a doctorate in library science, and one has no
professional qualification in library science. Out of these 36 librarians only 6 (16.6%) have
cleared their NET/SLET (National Eligibility Test/State Level Eligibility Test).
Twenty-two college libraries have a total collection below 15, 000, while 14 have developed
a total collection above 16,000, 3 have a total collection above 45,000.
Library Automation
The data shows that 23 college libraries are automated. The 13 other libraries carry out
their library operations manually and provide services to their users in a traditional way.
Status of Automation

Figure 2: Status of Automation

The bar chart shows the status of library automation in the 23 college libraries that have
undertaken automation. Of these, 14 are at the initial stage, 5 are partially automated,
while only 4 are fully automated.
Software Used for Automation

Figure 3: Software Used for Automation

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