Beyond Digital Adoption: An Analysis of Strategic Gaps in Collaboration, Collection Management, and User Safety in Deemed to be Universities in Karnataka
Author(s): Nandeesha L & Dr. Keshava
Abstract - Academic libraries are integral to the scholarly ecosystem, necessitating robust management frameworks to navigate the complexities of digital transformation, evolving user expectations, and the imperative for secure, accessible knowledge environments. This study presents a comprehensive investigation into the operational paradigms governing library resource management, user access, and evaluation practices within the context of higher education in India. The research focuses specifically on a select group of deemed universities in Karnataka, offering a critical lens through which to examine contemporary administrative approaches. The investigation is centred on core library functions, including methodologies for resource procurement and collection development, mechanisms for assessing user needs and accessibility, and the implementation of policies concerning user privacy, safety, and collaborative resource sharing. Employing a multi-faceted analytical approach, this study synthesises institutional data to benchmark prevailing practices against established principles of library and information science...
Keywords - Academic Libraries, Collection Management, User Privacy, Library Consortia, Digital Repositories, India, Library Assessment.
DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.26761/ijrls.11.4.2025.1993
Cite This Article As:, Nandeesha L & Keshava (2025) Beyond Digital Adoption: An Analysis of Strategic Gaps in Collaboration, Collection Management, and User Safety in Deemed to be Universities in Karnataka International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 11(4) 229-236. www.ijrls.in
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Paper ID: IJRLS-1993 Page: 229-236 Publication Date: 21 November 2025