International Journal of Library

Science and Research (IJLSR)

ISSN(P): 2250-2351; ISSN(E): 2321-0079
Vol. 5, Issue 6, Dec 2015, 7-12
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USE OF KBN MEDICAL COLLEGE LIBRARY RESOURCES,

KALABURAGI: A SURVEY
P. S. KATTIMANI
Deputy Librarian, Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburagi, Karnataka, India
ABSTRACT
The paper depicts that the rapid growth of computer, networks and the proliferation of information in
electronic sources. The study is confined to know the medical college library resources and Information technology
development. Proliferation of information in electronic information explosion have caused new environment. KBN
medical college having better collection of document, DDC is used for classification purpose. The use of Information
Technology (IT) in acquiring knowledge and skills has become an essential element in education and training, these IT
elements in the educational process has magical effects.
KEYWORDS: Medial College, Library, Information Technology, Education and Network

INTRODUCTION
Technology in its broad sense is the main factor for the development of scientific information. Information
Technology of scientific information. Information handling activities in the research and academic libraries. During
the past seven years. The university libraries, as centers of information centres have been largely switched over

Original Article

Received: Nov 05, 2015; Accepted: Nov 22, 2015; Published: Nov 25, 2015; Paper Id.: IJLSRDEC20152

from conventional digital way which is rapid changes in it.

The increased availability of CD-Rom products the electronic publishing activity and education and
training activities in the country have focused of the application on new technology in the libraries. This ultimately
resulted in expansion and utilization of computers and their applications in many areas information technology (IT)
is a universal concept. It has now become an integral part of our day-to-day activities and also in the academic
environment, where teaching and learning are the essential aspects. IT has become a boon to both teachers and
learners.
Introduction and adoption of IT is inevitable for the benefit of the professional learning being a continues
process in the academic environment, access to the information available at their place and also other libraries
become a must.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEMS

Use of Information Technology in KBN Medical College Library, Gulbarga: A study.
Objectives

To know the overall performance of the KBN Medical College Library.

To know the staffing pattern and working conditions of the Library

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To assess the use of information Technology in KB medical college Library in Gulbarga city.

To know the procedure regarding organization, administration and services of the library.

To know the collection, development, acquisition and technical procedure in the KBN medical college library

To know the application and use of information technology in the library.

To know the various facilities that are made available in the library.

METHODOLOGY
A Questionnaire has been designed to elicit the opinion of the librarians towards use of information Technology in
KBN medical college library in Gulbarga city 2006-07 1 sample have been collected and the data have analyzed
quantitatively to draw the inferences.
Scope and Limitations
The present study has been restricted to conduct a case study on Use of Information Technology Medical Library
in Gulbarga city.
Limitations

It is restricted to study the opinion of the librarian and not the other staff members of the library.

Only KBN Medical College have been included in the present study.

REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Some of the studies carried out on the use of information technology have been reviewed in the foregoing pages.
The details of the studies have been obtained from Library and Information Science Abstract (LISA) CD- Rom Data bases.

Gwenda (1987) carried out a survey of the use of information technology, as represented by ASLIBs member
covering library automation online, searching, video text, data base, software, packages facsimile, transmission,
electronic mail and CD-Roms.

Brophy (1988-89) surveyed the use of Information technology by senior Staff in UK Academic Libraries.

Barry (1989) explains the Hong Kong, Polytechnic Library has an automated library system using using ATLAS
Software he founded that the use of technological facilities has produced changes in the services organized and
staff of the library.

While Brophy (1989) describes the methodology and results of research projects conducted to investigate the use
of information technology in United Kingdom. Result are based on the responses of the 161 people who returned
usable questionnaire, interviews with Senior library staff at 4 academic institution and a more detailed study of the
use of made of Information Technology by librarian and deputy library Bristol Polytechnic Library, library
specific software package to enable senior managers to develop this skills in has short a time possible.

Babcock and others (1995) provides a survey of the use of technology in state and local Government organization
in Arizone information technologies cure essential for technological innovations and services provision and re-

Impact Factor (JCC): 3.5789

Index Copernicus Value (ICV): 3.0

Use of KBN Medical College Library Resources, Kalaburagi: A Survey

acquired through education.

Analysis and Interpretation
Table 1: Collection Development of KBN Medical College Library
Type of Collection
Books
Journals
Bound volume
CD-Roms
Microfilms
Rare Materials

KBN
Medical
8000
100
400
NIL
NIL
NIL

It is observed from the table that KBN Medical College is having better collection of Books (8000) and bound
volumes (400) than white collection of Journals.( 70 Indian Journals and 30 foreign Journals). The sources of information
like Microfilms, CD-ROMs and rare materials not available. Established in 1999.
Table 2: Qualification of Library Staff
Qualification
Ph.D
M.L.I.Sc.
B.L.I.Sc.
D.L.I.Sc.

KBN Medical
No
1
No
No

The qualification of library staff KBN medical College is shown in table 2. M.L.I.Sc. is the highest qualification
acquired by the library staff but none have the Ph.D or M.Phil. Moreover the strength of library staff is less. These need to
increase the strength of technical staff to manage the library.
Table 3: Users of Medical College Library
User
MBBS

KBN Medical College

600

Table 3 indicates that the KBN Medical College Library more than five hundred
Table 4: Use of Classification and Scheme in Library
Methods
Classification
cataloguing

Schemes
DDC
AACR II

Table 4 the classification scheme, DDC and catalogue scheme (AACR-II) are used in KBN Medical College.
Table 5: Annual Budget of Library
Documents
Books
Journals
IT products/services

KBN Medical College

7 Lakhs
10 lakhs
5 lakhs

It is found from the above the table 5 that the annual Budget in KBN Medical Library for Books are 7 Lakhs and 3
Lakhs Journals and IT Products/services 5 Lakhs respectively. There is no special budgetary provision for use of
Information Technology Infrastructure College.

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Table 6: Use of Computer in Library

Computer
yes
No

KBN Medical
College
yes
-

Table 6 shows that Medical College library make use of Computer in Library activities and services. A total of 4
Computers are used.
Table 7: Computer and Allied Facilities
Facilities
PC-386
PC-486
PC-1
PC-2
Xerox
Printer
Modem

Numbers
2
No
2
No
1
1
1

As shown table 7 the Xerox machine and computers are used in the library. Modem is used access the Internet.
Table 8: Use of Local Area Network in Library
KBN Medical College
Yes

Yes
No

Local Area Network established in the Library. Well connected with each computer node and services are
extended to the users during library working hours.
Table 9: Use of Operating System in Library
KBN Medical
College
MS-DOS
1
Windows Network
1
As shown Table 9 windows and MS-DOS used in the Libraries. Operating system helps to initiate
Table 10: Use of Software Package in Library
Software
CDS/ISIS
LIBSYS
EASY LIB
SOUL

Uses
No
No
1
No

A question was asked to determines the automation activities in the Library and was found that KBN Medical
College Library has adopted EASYLIB dedicated Library software for automation of in house activities in the Library
Table 11: Information Services Rendered by the Library
Services
Reprography
Reference Service
Indexing and
Abstracting
Internet
Impact Factor (JCC): 3.5789

Use/Application
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Index Copernicus Value (ICV): 3.0

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Table 11: Contd.,

E-mail
Yes
On-line data base
No
CD-Rom data base No
Table 11 indicates the use of information services in Library reprography, reference service are the common
information services rendered college Libraries to the user community, while the Internet and E-mail services has been
rendered by the KBN medical College Library.
Findings
The following are the important findings of the study:

KBN medical college having better collection of document

MLISc is the highest qualification acquired by the Librarian.

DDC and AACR II are the classification and Cataloguing schemes used in the Library

There is a minimum provision in the library budget for the development of IT based Infrastructure in the college
Library.

Use of Computer found the Library.

Local area network adopted in the Library

Standard computer operation system used in the Library

Software package like Easylib is used in the Library.

Information services offered in the Library are reprography, reference service, referal services, hand internet and
E-mails facilities are available in the KBN medical College library.

Based on the Finding a Few Suggestions are Made

Separate allocation if budget is necessary for the provision of IT based services.

Increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the IT based services a few more staff members with sufficient
technical qualification should be recruited.

Necessary arrangements are to be made to develop the IT Infrastructure in college Library.

Both the users and the Librarian should be encouraged to adopt and use of IT based services.

The present library staff may be deputed for higher studies and IT based trainings.

CONCLUSIONS
The Library has good collection development pertain to the medical subject, the librarian has holding MLISc
qualification. Library is well organized with DDC classification scheme and AACR-II cataloguing. Institution well
connected local area network for rendering the services to the user end during working hours. Library fully automated with
EASYLIB software for retrieving bibliographical display of collection. To now the each document availability status and
services provided reference service, text, reprographic, e-mail and accessibility of Internet services.
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Some suggestions are drawn based on the survey result; Budget allocation for library should be separate and
earmarking for year plays important role in development of library. To enhance more e-content or e-alert services to the
user community few more e-resources or content services may be included in the library services, example IT based
services. Tuning of library professional to learn the IT plays a great role, each librarian could create a different role in
information explosion era.
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Impact Factor (JCC): 3.5789

Index Copernicus Value (ICV): 3.0