Use of Information Resources and facilities in

High Ranking Management Institutes: A

empirical research in Mumbai.

By,

Mrs. Jayashri Mawale

(Librarian-KBS)

Dr. Bharati Deshpande (KBS)

(Associate Prof & MMS Program Head)

Abstract Dr. S.R. Ranganthan a pioneer among the library science and

related education. Libraries play vital role in Educational

Institutions by acting as knowledge centers, information centers and

so on. This research paper is an attempt to identify and examine the

availability of information resources in high ranking management

education institutes in Mumbai and in-depth study the services and

facilities provided by the them.

Introduction

The information resources are an integral part of any library.

Libraries are catalysts and facilitators. Users expectations in today's

world are touching to the sky, we should try to fulfill them.

This present study will assist to know the relevance and implications

of information resources and services and facilities providing in

high ranking management institutes in Mumbai.

Review of literature Author Name Title of the paper

Review

Gill, Gurpreet (2012)

‘Management education

in India: a case study of

selected B-schools’

Pont outs some

drawbacks in

present

management

education. Also

observed ranking

were different by

different agencies

Khandare,

Dhanishtha(2013)

Information seeking

behavior users of

management institute

libraries in Pune

The study was

aimed to

investigate the

information

seeking behavior

of management

users

Continued…..

Kumar,

Devendra(2013)

Use of electronic

information

resources and

services among the

teachers and

students of IIMS

Meerut: a case

study

This study stated that

new kinds of

competencies, skills and

experiences are required

to respond to the

changing the users

needs.

David, L.(2012) Increasing

awareness and use

of the libraries

resources and

facilities through

relationship

marketing

strategies

This study point outs that

marketing strategies

involving the student and

faculty to make library

more visible

Research Gap

Prior research is based on identifying importance of information

available in academic libraries, this research study elaborates

information resources & library facilities available in highly ranked

management institutes in Mumbai.

Objectives of Study

To examine the availability of information resources available in

high ranking Management Institutes in Mumbai.

To study the use of services and facilities which are provided by

High Ranking Management Institutes Libraries in Mumbai

Hypothesis for the study

There is a significant relation between ranked institute and

resources available.

Majority of libraries provide services and facilities in high

ranking management institute in Mumbai.

Research Methodology

The researcher has used the descriptive method in the present

study. The primary data collected through interview and

observation techniques by a personal visit to the high ranking

management institute. The secondary source of data collection

includes journals articles, books, conference proceedings, thesis

annual reports and internet. A well designed questionnaire based

on the personal information, libraries usages, sources of

information, library services, facilities, digitization etc.

Sampling

Sr. No. Items No.

1 Total high ranking Institute 9

2 Questionnaire circulated 9 institutes

3 Total Population final year

students (4th Sem.)

1080

4 Sample size 285(as per Morgan table)

5 Per Institute 31 questionnaire circulated

6 Librarians 9

Scope and Limitation of Study

High ranking institute in

Mumbai identified by

Times of India News paper

Study covered only conduct full time

MBA

Advanc’edge magazine, Careers360 magazines,

Business India magazine (2016-17)

High Ranking Management Institutions( 9 management institutes in

Mumbai)(Ranking done on basis of reports and accreditations)

Availability of information

resources available in high

ranking Management Institutes

in Mumbai

To study the use of services and facilities

which are provided by High Ranking

Management Institutes Libraries in

Mumbai

Conceptual Model of Research

Information resources

variables includes :

•books, journals/magazines,

•online databases,

•CD’s DVD’s etc.

•Variables Include:

•Inter library loan

• indexing,

•abstracting service,

• online newsletter &online database

OPAC facility,

•user survey,

•websites, blog,

• digital repository, bar-coding

Data analysis

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Library Budget

No. of Libraries

(37%) libraries have more than 1 crore budget & above

budget provision for current financial year i.e. 2016-2017.

2(25%) libraries have below 25 lakhs annual budget.

1(12.5%) library has 51-60 lakh rupees budget and another

1(12.5%) is having 61-70 lakh rupees annual budget. 1

(12.5%) library is not given response for this question. As

per above observation libraries budget provision is very

good and it is a positive sign for library.

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Information Resources

of Libraries

No. of LibrariesFrom the above table and bar diagram it

can be seen that, 6 (75%) libraries have

all the information resources i.e. books,

non book material, journals/magazines,

newspapers, project reports, e-journals,

e-books, online databases & reference

books.

To be continued…..

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Equipments available in

libraries All 8(100%) libraries have Computers, printers,

server and Xerox machine. It is found that 7(87%)

libraries have scanners, as well bar code reader. And

also have bar code printer. It is observed that

majority of libraries fulfill all the requirement of

equipments.

75%

25%

In 0% Library automation status

Fully Partially Not Automated75%) libraries are fully automated, only

2(25%) libraries are partially automated

Online resources

139 180

211

73 111

70 39

177

E-journals E-books E-databases CD Rom

databases

Yes No

84% students are using e-databases which are

subscribed their library. 72% students use e-books, 56%

students use e-journals and 29% use CD Rom

databases.

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Audio visual collection

All 8(100%) libraries have

CD’s/DVD/VCD. There are no microchips

available in any library. 3(35%) libraries are

have audio cassettes. 2(25%) libraries are

have subject films.

Library automation status

Fully Partially Not Automated

75%) libraries are fully automated, only

2(25%) libraries are partially automated

(25%) libraries are using free library software i.e. Koha,

2 (25%) libraries are using Libsys software, 2(25%)

libraries are using Slim library software. 1(12%) library

is using soul & another 1(12%) library is using

brainstorming (campus ERP) software.

25%

25% 12%

25%

13%

Library Management Software’s

Koha Libsys Brinstroming Slim Soul

Level of library computerization

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Fully

Not at all

(87%) libraries have fully computerized in circulations. All 8(100%) libraries are fully

computerized in cataloging and indexing. 5(62%) libraries fully computerized in

Acquisitions, 8(100%) libraries have OPAC and web OPAC system. 3(37%) are

computerized in serial control. 2(37%) of libraries are computerized in reference and stock

verification. And 1(12%) library is computerized in CAS, other series levels SDI. It is

observed that majority libraries have computerized in the level of circulation, cataloguing ,

indexing, OPAC and Web OPAC

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Libraries are providing all necessary services to their users. 50% libraries are providing

indexing and abstracting service. 37% libraries publish their newsletters.

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Electronic resources

(100%) libraries have online databases in

their libraries. 6(75%) libraries have e-

books and e-journal collection

100% libraries provide internet

facility, 87% provide scanning &

barcode, 62% provide online

reference service. 50% are provide

digital repository facility & 25%

developed library blog

Main findings Around 38% high ranking management institutes are government aided. While 38% are unaided. 87% high ranking management institutes are accredited by NBA. 13% is under process of NBA in academic year 2016-2017

100% libraries have open access system

It is found that there is regular use of libraries by the management students

In the high ranking institutes 25% have separate library building.

Continued…..

100% libraries are having separate reading hall facility

Budget is very important for providing better services to users. It is observed that 37% libraries have a budget more than 1 crore. It is very good for building up library information resources and services.

All 100% libraries conduct orientation programs and 75% are conducting user survey

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