Best practices in library services - a case study of nirmala college for women, coimbatore, tamilnadu

Abstract

Libraries and information centers play a vital role in enhancing the learning experience, providing students with all the resources and services they need to expand the horizon of their intelligence. At present there are many best practices followed in academic libraries to improve the quality of services and specialization offered. This paper is mainly focused on various best practices, like optimization of resource utilization, value added services, training offered to use E-resources, Best Library User Award, competitions, counseling center providing guidance for students to prepare for competitive examinations, book exhibition, orientation for the freshers etc, followed in the Nirmala Central Library. The findings are based on a random survey conducted during the year 2019-2020 to find out the students’ satisfaction level with the library resources and services in utilizing library resources. This article will promote awareness about the resources, services and facilities available and maximize the end users for academic purposes.