An Evaluative Study on Library Services of Quality Assurance and Accreditation (QAA) Accredited College
| dc.contributor.author | Chaudhary, Ashadeep | |
| dc.contributor.author | Nyaichyai,Lila | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-06-05T11:56:01Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-06-05T11:56:01Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-04-07 | |
| dc.description | This thesis written about Library Services of Quality Assurance and Accreditation (QAA) Accredited College | |
| dc.description.abstract | This study evaluates library services in Quality Assurance and Accreditation (QAA) accredited colleges in Kathmandu Valley, focusing on the current state of library resources, facilities, and services. As higher education institutions in Nepal face increasing demands for quality education, libraries play a critical role in supporting academic success. The study addresses the concerns about whether library services in accredited colleges are effectively aligned with accreditation standards, especially in the areas of library resources, user services, and technological tools. Identifying gaps in library practices that may hinder academic success is central to this problem. The objective of the study is to assess the current state of library resources, services, and facilities in QAA-accredited colleges. It evaluates the alignment of these libraries with QAA accreditation standards and role of professional librarians in meeting accreditation requirements and enhancing library services. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire administered to 40 respondents from four accredited colleges in Kathmandu Valley. The analysis focused on library resources, user services, technological tools, and the behavior of library staff, to gauge the overall effectiveness of the services provided. The findings reveal that while most respondents perceive their libraries as meeting standards, significant gaps remain. Notably, there are deficiencies in digital resources, the availability of study space, and professional staffing. The study concludes that, although the libraries in accredited colleges are generally aligned with accreditation standards, there is a pressing need for improvements, particularly in digital resources, study space, and staff professional development. The role of professional librarians is critical in maintaining these standards and ensuring libraries effectively support academic success. The study has recommended to adopt fully automated library systems. Enhanced training for library staff. Expansion of digital resources. Creation of designated study areas for group work. Improved access to technological tools for students. Keywords: Academic libraries, Accreditation, Library automation, Higher education, Digital resources, Professional development, Library management | |
| dc.description.sponsorship | No any sponsor | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Chaudhary,Ashadeep(2025).An Evaluative Study on Library Services of Quality Assurance and Accreditation (QAA) Accredited College.[Master's thesis T.U].https://elibrary.tucdlis.edu.np/ | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14573/356 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Central Department of library and Information Science,T.U.Kirtipur. | |
| dc.subject | 1 Academic libraries 2 Library accreditation 3 Library 3 Automation | |
| dc.subject | Higher education and Digital resources. | |
| dc.title | An Evaluative Study on Library Services of Quality Assurance and Accreditation (QAA) Accredited College | |
| dc.type | Thesis |