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    Assessment of Tamil Nadu Dr Ambedkar Law University Library Services in the New Communication Environment – A Study
    (INFLIBNET Centre, 2017-08) A Bagavathi
    The article discusses about the assessment of various law library services which has been provided for the users in the Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University. Hypotheses are framed on the basis of the objectives of the study. The methodology involves collection of data from the library users of the Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University. A questionnaire is being formulated to fulfill the objectives and to validate the hypotheses. The collected data was analyzed and tabulated to draw inferences and findings. Chi-square was used to test the hypotheses formulated for this study. The author concludes by recommending the best suggestion based on the findings of the study.
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    Libraries Empowering Differently-abled Students in Higher Education Institutions in Tamil Nadu – A Study
    (INFLIBNET Centre Gandhinagar, 2025-12-02) A Bagavathi; Kumar, S K Asok
    This study explores the transformative role of academic libraries in empowering differently- abled students across Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Tamil Nadu. Grounded in the mandates of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016 and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the research investigates how libraries are evolving into inclusive spaces through adaptive infrastructure, assistive technologies, and user-cantered services. Employing a mixed-method approach, the study draws from surveys and interviews conducted across ten HEIs, encompassing students, faculty, and library professionals. Findings reveal a high level of awareness regarding inclusive library services (90%), yet highlight persistent challenges in the implementation of assistive tools, staff training, and policy enforcement. While institutions like Tamil Nadu Open University, Bharathidasan University, and The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University exemplify best practices through specialized labs and accessible learning materials, the majority of institutions still face systemic barriers including inadequate funding, infrastructure gaps, and limited faculty-library collaboration. The study emphasizes the critical need for institutional policy development, diversified investment in assistive technologies, ongoing professional training, and strategic partnerships with NGOs and technology providers. It concludes that while Tamil Nadu’s academic libraries are progressively advancing toward inclusivity, sustained efforts and systemic reforms are essential to ensure equitable academic participation for differently-abled students