Current Status of Digital Libraries in Context Of NEP-2020 In The Colleges of The Pune City, Maharashtra
Keywords:
Digital Library, Status, Awareness, Prerequisites, Availability, Higher, Education, Devices, Internet, Services, Atomization, E-Resources, Readiness, Nep-2020, EfficiencyAbstract
In this research, the digital library status of different college libraries in Pune city has been traced. The NEP 2020 has emphasized the usage of digital platform and digital resources in the teaching learning process, and for this a digital library facility is need of colleges of higher education. In this concern, it is necessary to check the current status of college libraries in this regard and their readiness to cope with anticipations of NEP 2020 about digital support use. A survey was conducted to find out the status of the digital library from the point of view of devices, services, and their efficiency to support the learning and teaching process. The current library status has been surveyed through structural questionnaires by librarians. The information from the college websites is also considered in regard to the digital library of particular colleges. The study searched for the availability of devices required to serve a digital library, the atomization of the library and e-resources available with the library. This study will benefit librarians and institutions to identify the current status of their efforts towards the digital services of the library and their readiness to implement the NEP-2020 norms to libraries.
How to cite this article:
Pawar M,Jadhav V. Current Status Of Digital Libraries In Context Of Nep-2020 In The Colleges Of The Pune City, Maharashtra. J Adv Res Lib Inform Sci 2026; 13(3): 9-18.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2395.2288.202610
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