Challenges of academic library By Mr.Hase V.L.

1. CHALLENGES OF ACADEMIC
LIBRARIES
Mr. Vishwas L. Hase
Librarian, Moze College Pune
Email:vishwashase01@gmail.com
AND
Miss. Ashlesha Saindane
Email:library.ashlesha@gmail.com

2. Introduction
In 21st century user 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 Academic libraries
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Library need to adopt new technology to given best services.
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Library need to redesign library activities as per technology.
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Library should be adequate collection
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Library staff need to change there attitude towards library and users.
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Library should be open 24*7 for optimum use of information.
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Library need to increase the value of library services

4. Require knowledge of following
Technologies
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Social Networking –like blog , whats App , Facebook…etc
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Library Softwares
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Network & Networking System
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Managerial Skills
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Data Security Tools & Techniques & hardware

5. Problems in Academic Library
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Staff problem
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Technology expertise problems
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Data security tools problems
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Library Management attitude
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Electricity problems (Mostly in rural area)
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Library timing
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Space problems
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Illiterate library staff (Technology)
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Problems related to the booksellers
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Purchase of foreign publications
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Collection Development Policy
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Impact of information Technology on library services

6. Conclusion
To provide Quality and efficient Services and to meet the challenges ahead of them they must
maintain a positive attitude to learn and update think and work positively.