Assessment of the Impact of INFLIBNET’s Initiative on Libraries with Special Reference to Central Universities of North India

Abstract

The purpose of the research study is to assess the impact of 
INFLIBNET’s initiatives on the libraries of the central 
universities in North India. The study has been designed to get 
the perspectives of the University Librarian/Librarian in charge 
of the central universities in North India. Given the delimitation 
of the Geological Survey of India and the scope of the study, 
thirteen central universities of North India have been 
incorporated into the study.The survey method of research has 
been adopted for this study. To gather the primary data, a 
structured questionnaire incorporating all the legitimate 
questions concerning INFLIBNET has been designed and 
distributed amongst the university librarians. The data collected 
has been organised and analysed, and many tests have been 
performed using MS Excel and SPSS.Analysis and 
interpretation of data reveal that although INFLIBNET has 
played a significant role in transforming university libraries, 
there has been scope for improvement on many fronts. The 
study suggests specific measures to be taken to ensure optimum 
utilisation of university library resources and affirm the mission 
and vision of INFLIBNET.