Use of ict and best practices for tumkur university library: A study

This paper examines the initiative taken by the Academic Library(Tumkur University Library) by taking clue from the NAAC policy on adopting best practice in the Library. The Library has created learning space for the social backward students through competitive corner for preparing competitive exams. Local philanthropy persons have donated their valuable collection to the library which has helped to create a good collection of literature. The library has conducted quiz program, best library user award and reading circle to have dialogues with local authors, intellectuals for the students in related to new released books/added books in the Library. A blended amalgamation of ICT and traditional users ’service has helped to create brand in the district and the public are also keen to utilize the services offered by the Library.