Authors : Sachin P. Dhande, Monali A. Badade and Dr.Shashikant G. Rokade
Page Nos : 4-8
Description :
Library plays an important role in higher education. In today's time it is more significant because we are in a place of fastest technological innovation where each and every second new information is being created in our world, which cannot be preserved without a smart library. The present paper reflects the present depiction of government initiatives in the field of higher education and the role of libraries in promoting the utilization of these initiatives for teaching research and extension activities in higher educational institutions. Various movements of libraries for promoting higher education in the era of information communication technology like library networks, library portals, digital collection development, online reference services, digital repositories, online catalogues, and information literacy programs have been described in the paper. A few major key roles played by a library as educator, as communicator, as supervisor, as a knowledge manager etc. is also explained through this article. Also this article discusses the role of the library in helping students in higher education with the challenges faced by the users.
