Library resources and services in the newly established model degree colleges of Assam: A study

This study is intended to examine the status of general library collections, e-resource collections, and various library services including Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure and library automation in the newly established model degree colleges in the state of Assam, India. The survey was carried out with a structured questionnaire for total 9 (nine) number of colleges which have started their academic sessions. The findings in the study revealed that the selected model degree college libraries established in Assam has very inadequate collections both in printed and electronic form. In addition, due to lack of sufficient staff, unavailability of resources and poor ICT infrastructure, library services provided by the selected college libraries are in an awful condition.