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Abstract:
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The paper attempts to review and audit the present scenario of library automation in nine university libraries in
Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh in the background of yesteryears and expected future. Paper points out that
today complete library automation and modernization means digitisation of the every bit of information
contents. Discusses the scope, objectives, and methodology adopted for collection, presentation, and analysis
of data for this paper. Highlights the meaning, need, main considerations, rationale, main components, and
domain of library automation in the context of university libraries. Throws light on the availability of
hardware and software in respective libraries and examines types and forms of library collection. Gives a brief
overview of library automation in historical perspectives in the selected libraries and focuses on house |