OPEN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN INDIA: A COMPARATIVE STUDY

Abstract

Distance education is an effective tool for the provision of education to a heterogeneous group of learners as well as an alternative channel to democratize education all over the world. In such a stream of education the importance of libraries are unquestionnable. The present study examines the existing library scenario, use of library resources by the learners in the country. The study is conducted on students of three selected Open Universities in the country, viz, Indira Gandhi Open University, BR Ambedkar Open University and Karnataka State Open University. Study reveals the pathetic situation of library facilities provided by the Open Universities in the country.

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Dr. MANZOOR BABU. V

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Dr. MANZOOR BABU. V (2012). OPEN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN INDIA: A COMPARATIVE STUDY. International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences (IJPSS), 2(6), -. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-41664