Effectiveness of Soul Software in Enhancing Library Automation and User Services in Academic Libraries Affiliated to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad
Author(s): Yogesh P. Surwade & Daya T. Patil (Dalve)
Abstract: This study examines the effectiveness of SOUL software in enhancing library automation and user services in academic libraries affiliated to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad. The study is based on responses from 73 college librarians out of 107 questionnaires distributed. Findings show that SOUL supports a wide range of services, particularly circulation, reference and information services, internet searching, OPAC, user orientation and N-LIST resources. Most respondents expressed satisfaction with SOUL and identified user-friendliness as an important feature. However, respondents also emphasised the need for software improvement and further training. Overall, SOUL has contributed to improved information retrieval, operational efficiency and quality of library services.
Keywords - SOUL Software; Library Automation; User Services; Academic Libraries; User Satisfaction; INFLIBNET
DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.26761/ijrls.12.3.2026.2168
Cite This Article As:. Surwade, Y.P. &. Patil, D.T. (2026) Effectiveness of Soul Software in Enhancing Library Automation and User Services in Academic Libraries Affiliated to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad. International Journal of Research in Library Science (IJRLS), 12(3) 328-338 www.ijrls.in
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Paper ID: IJRLS-2168 Page: 328-338 Publication Date: 25 September 2026