A review of best practices in Library Resources in Academic Libraries

Library is the main support of all the academic activities of any education institutions. In this paper highlights the best practices followed by the academic libraries for enhancing the quality of teaching learning process and also suggests the new initiatives and practices. The paper review of best practices academic Libraries. It covers its definition & meaning, Book exhibition, Orientation plan, Book display programme, Library hours, Staff-user meet, Library information broucher, Training to use E-resources, Review of book, Book talk programme, Readers club, Granthdan Yojana, Best library user award, counseling center regarding competitive examinations, Interaction with author etc. The present paper also highlights NAAC best practices. Paper also mention IT based best practices like Web page, Blogs, Wikis Virtual library tour, E-alert services, etc. This paper will be useful guide to other libraries to get an idea about various ways and practices in their libraries for creating an effective library management