Talk delivered at the Friday Talk Series organized by the Mysore University Library & Information Science student Association (MULISSA), MyDLIS, University of Mysore on 29-12-2023

1. WORKING IN COLLEGE
LIBRARIES: OPPORTUNITIES
& CHALLENGES
Special Lecture
Mysore University Library and Information Science Student Association
(MULISSA)
Dept. of Studies & Research in Library and Information Science
University of Mysore, Mysore
29-12-2023

2. Hello!
I AM Dr. Vasantha Raju N.
Principal (In-Charge) & College Librarian
Govt. First Grade College, Talakadu
Associate Editor- DOAJ (https://doaj.org/)
vasanthrz@gmail.com
https://www.gfgclibrarytalakad.in
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3. “
Library is the heart of educational
institutions. Well functioning heart keeps
the body healthy and lively. Efficient
library creates healthy educational
atmosphere
- Dr. S.R. Ranganathan
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4. Understanding Our Duties and
Responsibilities
KCSR (The Karnataka Civil Service Rules), UGCs &
Library Manuals
Familiarize with institution aims and objectives
Forming Library Advisory Committee for smooth
functioning of libraries
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Schematic diagram of Organizational Structure & Library
Advisory Committee
Source: Dept. Collegiate Education Library Manual

6. Key (College) Library Functions
◦ Library Services
◦ Library Resource Management
◦ Records Management & Statistics
◦ Technology Implementation
◦ Outreach Programs (Reading Habits &
Learning Activities)
◦ Research & Publication (Support)
◦ Community Participation/Services
◦ Others 6

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Book Lending (Circulation)
Reference/Referral Service
Book Bank Facility
Access to Electronic Resources
Question Bank Facility
Common Library Services & Facilities Offered in Colleges

8. Library Facilities & Services….
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Magazines and Journal Section
User Orientation/Information
Literacy Programs
Research & Publication Support
Career Guidance & Counseling

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10. Library Resource Management
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Administration & Finance
Acquisition
• Care taking of library property, Records and files keeping
• Fund allocations
Technical processing
• User data collection (membership), lending & Returning
• Re-shelving
Circulation
• Recording, Receipts, Display & preparing for binding
Periodicals
Maintenance
• Classification & Cataloging and shelving
• Dusting, Cleaning, Weeding out unused books, stock
verification
Collection development, Ordering, receivables, accessioning,
processing bills, etc

11. Library Record Management & Statistics
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Acquisition (Purchase)
Records
• Accession Register (master
file/Records)
• Order Placement records
• Invoice Records (purchase
bills)
• Book Suggestion Records
• Agreement Records
• Periodicals Record
Management
(renewal/receipts)
Circulation Records
• Library Members Records
• Total Check-out & Check in
Records
(Weekly/Monthly/Yearly)
• Daily Circulation
Transactions Data
• Overdue/Long Delayed
Return list
• User Complaints
• Non-Returned Book List
• Fine Data and others
• Membership forms
Visitors Data
• Faculty Library Visiting
Records (online/Print)
• Students Library Visiting
Records (online/Print)
• Guests/local community
visiting records
• Reference Queries
(online/offline)
Library Assets Records
• Library Building Record
• Records of book
racks/shelves/ tables. Chairs,
computers/printers/almirahs
other library assests
• Collection Development
Policy
• Budget Allocations Records
• Library Committee meeting
Proceedings
Stock Verification /Annual
Reports
• Books Added in the
previous financial years
• Magazines/journals
subscribed/renewed in the
previous financial year
• Yearly circulation
transaction details
• Non-return books details
• Old and unusable book list
• Write off book details
• Fine & Recovery information
• Library Achievements
• Future Plan and
Recommendations

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13. Technology Implementation (Basics)
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OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog)
Library Website/Blogs
QR Code Signage/VisitorGate/
IDcanner
Engage with Users (social media
platforms)

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Connect With Users (Students & Faculty)

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Library Outreach & Extension Activities
Book Talks/Special
lecture/New Arrivals
Display
Book Exhibitions &
Quizzes
Educational
Documentary & Film
Screening/ Internet
Facilities
User
Awards/Learning
Activities
Outreach
Activities

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Quote of the day- Students Wall

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Research & Publication (Support)
BIBLIOGRAPHY MANAGEMENT
SERVICE
HELP IN CREATING AUTHOR
PROFILE & ORCID
CITATION METRICS
IDENTIFY & LOCATE NEW SOURCES
IDENTIFYING LEGITIMATE
JOURNALS
PLAGIARISM & COPYRIGHT ISSUES

19. Engage Yourself in Research & Publication
Activities
◦ Engage in research & publication activities
◦ Involve in creative writings (stories/poems)
◦ Write blogs/personal journal/book reviews
◦ Write for newspapers on libraries/other areas of your
interest
◦ Pursue Additional Qualification
◦ Communicate in local languages
◦ Google Scholar Citation Profile
◦ Slideshare.net 19

20. Other Important Issues or things
◦ Library should be kept open always except in holidays and
emergencies
◦ Physical space should be kept clean and dust free
◦ Provide open access for books and other materials
◦ Maintain professional rapport with Faculty and Students
◦ Take students suggestions for improving library collections
and library facilities (feedback)
◦ Decorate library spaces- Walls and other spaces
(Signage/wall paintings)
◦ Student & faculty social media groups (Dos/Don’t)
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21. Challenges
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Physical Space
Physical space has not been
expanded the way adding
physical materials for libraries
(books, furniture's and
computers)
Financial Constraints
Funds have not been coming as it
is needed. IDP has come as a kind
of relief for fund starved (govt.)
college libraries, but not sufficient.
Lack of adequate staff members
for managing college libraries is
one of the biggest problem
Lack of Adequate Staff
Members
Negotiating with various
stakeholders (staff, higher
ups, students is also
challenging and require
additional time and energy
Negotations

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Few Important Books for Efficient Management of (College) Libraries

23. Opportunities for LIS Professionals
◦ Academic Librarianship (colleges, universities, HEIs)
◦ School Librarianship
◦ Public Librarianship
◦ Special Librarianship (Corporate/Research Libraries)
◦ Digital Record Managers
◦ Data Science/Analyst
◦ Archives and Preservations
◦ Content Developers for industry/individuals (politicians/celebrities)
◦ Web Librarianship/Information Architect
◦ Scholarly Communication Specialist
◦ Research Data Management
◦ Digital Services
◦ Information Analyst/IPR Specialist
◦ Legal Librarianship
Entrepreneurships & Startups Opportunities
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Core Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs) for 21st Century
Librarianship
Source: Saunders, L. (2020). Core knowledge and specialized skills in academic libraries. College & Research Libraries, 81(2), 288.

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KSAs Required for Academic Librarians
Source: Saunders, L. (2020). Core knowledge and specialized skills in academic libraries. College & Research Libraries, 81(2), 288.

26. Thanks!
ANY QUESTIONS?
You can find me at
vasanthrz@gmail.com
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