• A.Arul
• Dr.R.Jayapriya

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate measurement methods that are in use in various aspects of Engineering College Libraries in Villupuram Districts of Tamilnadu. Design/Methodology/Approach – The framework of the research was built to explore various steps of conceptualizing, collecting, analyzing data, and reporting results. Data gathered through in-depth interviews with participants represented different management levels. The analysis process utilized content analysis to shape the relationship between categories that were subjected to formulate knowledge. Findings – Results show that all libraries have used one method or more in evaluating the progress of their services, and the performance of their staff members. These include: surveys; reports; KPIs; statistics; and interviews, in addition to appraisal forms which are used for staff evaluation. Research Limitations/Implications – The research was challenged by great differences in history, size, and infrastructure between the institutions, which had affected the selection of the research population. Moreover, reports and statistics which existed in some libraries could not provide the necessary data, which forced the researcher to depend on the data gathered from respondents in building the research knowledge. Originality/Value – This study aims to fill part of the gap which exists in measurement processes of information services, as it is the first study shedding light on evaluation methods in Engineering College libraries of Villupuram District of Tamilnadu.

Engineering College,Villupuram, Academic libraries, Information Services

"Performance Evaluation of Engineering College Libraries and their Information Services in Villupuram District, Tamilnadu: A Study", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no.862-872, May-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1905S29.pdf

"Performance Evaluation of Engineering College Libraries and their Information Services in Villupuram District, Tamilnadu: A Study", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 6, page no. pp862-872, May-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1905S29.pdf