Status of Library Automation in University Libraries a Comparative Study of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

This article is an attempt to illustrate the present status of library automation in the selected university libraries in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The findings of a survey conducted in 2017 form the basis of the discussions and questionnaire for the librarian. The status of library automation with all modules is described, and the survey conducted is explained in terms of methodology and findings. From the university libraries of Karnataka are using open source library software and the university libraries of Tamil Nadu are using commercial library automation software. The study finds that from the both state university libraries are providing circulation and Online Public Access Catalogue services in their best. Madurai Kamaraj University Library in Tamil Nadu and Mysore University Library in Karnataka university libraries are giving best services in overall services. Annamalai University Library in Tamil Nadu and Bangalore University Library in Karnataka libraries are needed to improve their all services. Overall, all sample university libraries are need implement all modules of housekeeping activities to provide best automation services to their users