Services and Resources For Libraries and Librarians

Enhancing Academic Research through Library Services

by Raj Bala*,

- Published in Journal of Advances in Science and Technology, E-ISSN: 2230-9659

Volume 4, Issue No. 8, Feb 2013, Pages 0 - 0 (0)

Published by: Ignited Minds Journals


ABSTRACT

Traditionally,the library is a physical place where collection of information resources invarious formats (books, journals, videos, CD-ROMs etc.) is organized in aspecific manner to meet the needs of a specific user or group of users. It is aservice organization with both tangible and intangible assets. The tangibleassets constitute physical documents and the human resources. The intangibleassets comprise the invaluable services rendered by the library staff. Thelibrary plays an important role in the academic world by providing access toworld class information resources and services, and stimulates academicresearch in the country.

KEYWORD

library, information resources, services, librarians, academic research, tangible assets, intangible assets, collection, specific manner, access