Journal of Library and Information Communication Technology
  • Year: 2023
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue: 1

Library and Information Process Outsourcing (LIPO): A powerful management tool in the institutions of engineering and technical education

Librarian, Kalyani Government Engineering College, Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal, India, ‘rana.mahadeb@gmail.com

Online Published on 12 July, 2023.

Abstract

The study attempts to introduce a new managerial strategy for managing library resources in engineering and technology institutes of West Bengal. Factors considered affect the entire life cycle of the process. It tries to find out its advantages and disadvantages. It tries to analyze the opinions of library professionals and users. Based on the research findings, suggest outsourcing as an alternative tool for effective managerial decisions and develop a LIPO model for future guidance.

Keywords

Outsourcing, Contracted services, Technical institutes, Strategic alliances, Service provider Vendor, Partnership, Privatization