Status of College Libraries in Karnal (Haryana): A Comparative Study

The purpose of the study is to estimate the performance of college libraries in Karnal (Haryana) and find out the collection and services provided by these libraries. It was intended in the present survey to study the condition of college libraries in the context of physical structure, library collection, membership, library finance, library services, networking, automated system and internet services. A survey was conducted through a questionnaire circulated among the librarians of various colleges in Karnal. Study also presents an analytical comparison of different aspects of these libraries.