Paper Details

Name: Sukhdeep Kaur, Navkiran Kaur
Country: India

Year: 2023
Volume: Volume-10, Issue-1 (January-June)
Page Number: 31-40

In the emerging information society, creation of information is an important aspect and research helps in creating information. Libraries and librarians are assuming crucial role in supporting research through diverse means. To align with the changing research paradigm, libraries of all types across the globe are undertaking measures to modernize their operations and embrace a wider range of research support initiatives. Research support encompasses a variety of services, resources, and assistance that are offered to researchers with the aim of facilitating their work and improving the quality, efficiency, and impact of their research endeavors. The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) being the advanced institutes of the country and engaged in quality education and research can provide better preview of these services. The present study aims to examine the research support services offered and their awareness and use among researchers of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Ropar which is one of the leading IITs on north India. The study found that majority of the users visit the library to find research material and to use its space for study. While users are using and expressing satisfaction with majority of research support services being offered, the library should focus on strengthening less used services. The study concludes with suggestions to improve the use of resources and services and provide valuable insights for the authorities to enhance their ability to meet the changing and diverse needs of their users more effectively.
KEYWORDS: Research Support Services, Emerging Library Services, Iit Library, Punjab