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ion and suggest a plan for early systematic computerization of university libraries in Gujarat state.
Methodology

Method means the mode or rule of accomplishing an end. Methodology means a system of methods and rules applicable to research. It is connected basically with principles and techniques to be followed for collecting data, information and material for a given research project.

The research methodology followed in this study for achieving the aforesaid objectives is given below :

Discussion with library professionals.

Discussion with computer experts in university library as well as computer centre, INFLIBNET, ADINET, etc.

The survey of literature on: the topic of (a) planning and development on innovative computer technology, (b) library automation, and (c) telematics in general at and National and International level.

By consolidating the suggestions got during discussion and by reviewing the literature, analyzing, and interpreting them.

Questionnaire was circulated to each university library for getting the primary data and their reactions, followed by

Secondary data were collected from the university budgets and reports for the last two years.

Random sampling method is used to collect the data regarding the adequacy and user’s expectations.

Before the questionnaire was finalized the sample questionnaire was drawn and survey was conducted at Bhaikaka Library Based on feedback received and discussing. Final questionnaire was drawn and sent to the eight university libraries for their remarks and collecting many of data. As the questions were incomplete replies were. Therefore researcher contacted the librarians concerned by phone and by personal visit.

While suggesting a plan for early computerization of university library the researcher has considered three aspects namely,

That once a particular library’s function is automated, it is like to remain automated. To change it or to bring amendments later on becomes a serious concern for the library staff.

Relates to time-scale allowed for the development of a particular library for bringing new changes, it is necessary to start planning of the project and complete at in a stipulated period. So time schedule has to be prepared in advance.

Third implication for planning to be kept in mind, is the rapid growth in computer science and communication fields at the national and international level has to be visualized. It should provide for updating programme and use of standardization.
Conspectus

The study is divided into eleven chapters.

Chapter – 1 deals with “Introduction” to the subject. It includes the study of role of university library in higher education, objectives of higher education, functions of university library, various problems faced by university libraries, hypotheses definition of terms, aims and objectives scope and limitations and methodology study.

Chapter – 2 deals with “Research Methodology.” It includes meaning of research, types of research, research process, research design methodology etc followed.

Chapter – 3 includes “Review of Literature” relevant to the research undertaken.

Chapter – 4 deals with “History and development of university and university libraries” ti