Library Management In Pharmacy Colleges Of The Marathwada Region: A Critical Review

Abstract

Academic Libraries Play An Important Role In Supporting Teaching, Learning And Research In Professional Education. Pharmacy Education, In Particular, Depends Heavily On Current Scientific Literature Because Pharmaceutical Sciences Develop Rapidly Through Continuous Research, Technological Innovation And Changes In Healthcare Practices. Pharmacy College Libraries Therefore Need To Maintain Relevant Print Collections While Simultaneously Providing Access To Electronic Journals, E-books, Bibliographic Databases, Institutional Repositories And Other Digital Information Resources. This Review Paper Examines The Major Dimensions Of Library Management In Pharmacy Colleges Of The Marathwada Region Of Maharashtra. It Discusses The Concept And Scope Of Library Management, The Nature Of Resources Required By Pharmacy Students And Researchers, Collection Development, Acquisition, Technical Processing, Circulation, Serial Control, Digital Library Management, ICT Applications And Automation. The Paper Also Considers The Changing Role Of Librarians, User Information-seeking Behaviour And The Major Challenges Faced By Academic Libraries In The Region. Particular Attention Is Given To Issues Such As Financial Limitations, Subscription Costs, Inadequate Digital Infrastructure, Staff Development, Resource Utilization And Changing User Expectations. The Review Suggests That Pharmacy College Libraries Should Adopt User-oriented Collection Development, Strengthen Digital Services, Promote Information Literacy And Make Greater Use Of Library Consortia And Open-access Resources. A Professionally Managed And Technologically Equipped Library Can Significantly Contribute To The Quality Of Pharmacy Education And Research.

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