A Study Of Collection Development In Select College Libraries Affiliated To The University Of Delhi

Abstract

The study analyses the services and collections of the college libraries at the University of Delhi. This report compares ten college libraries and offers helpful recommendations for the overall improvement of the holdings as well as the services provided by the college library to satisfy readers. The study evaluates ten particular library collections from the colleges connected to the University of Delhi for their use, correctness, and accessibility. Additionally, it talks about the services and collection growth that certain college libraries offer. The information was gathered from the selected colleges for the study via a well-structured questionnaire. However, the study also notes that certain college libraries lack sufficient collection development or frequent updates, as well as the availability of test questions, news articles, user guides, and single window searches. The study's findings reveal that the library's bibliography, which is supported in its decision-making by academics, represents an essential obligation for collection development. The paper also recommends doing such evaluation studies, which are urgently needed to help institutions regularly, update and expand their collections and fulfils user expectations.