Library automation problems and prospects in university libraries, Bhopal

This paper described about the status of university libraries, library’s collection, university library automation, about information software using in university libraries, problems and their prospects of university library automation. The core data was gathered from librarians and other employees involved in automation activities, a well-structured questionnaire approach was used. The present study has been conducted to know the problems and prospects of library automation in the 3 university libraries of Bhopal (Rajiv Gandhi Technical University, Barktullah University, Makhanlal Chaturvedi Rashtriya Patrakarita Vishvavidhyalaya). The studies reveal significant obstacles to rapid automation in Bhopal's libraries, with universities becoming more aware of the potential benefits of automation.