• UDAYA
• Dr Khaisar M. Khan
• Dr V. Basil Hans

The development of higher education in India has evolved rapidly with globalisation. Innovations in research, development and competition in the global context have influenced growth and development in all areas, including education. ICT has become its facilitator for transforming the education sector. Today it is not just learning but quality learning experiences with innovations that are much sought after for developing educational institutions. Libraries and information centres (LICs) play a vital role in the development of Universities, Colleges and other higher educational institutions. Library networks and consortia play a critical role in reducing the financial crisis of libraries and information centres. The pride of libraries lie in service extended to knowledge seekers. LICs, therefore, are major academic entities in the architecture of an institution of learning. This paper examines the changing role and responsibilities of academic libraries in the overall developing country of ours.

Consortia, Higher Education, ICT, Libraries, MHRD, UGC

"Higher Education and Academic Libraries in India: A Rapidly Changing Scenario", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no.149-157, May-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1905O24.pdf

"Higher Education and Academic Libraries in India: A Rapidly Changing Scenario", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no. pp149-157, May-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1905O24.pdf