Organizational Development of Non-agricultural University Libraries

by Ravindra Sarode

ISBN: 9789386949158
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Imprint : Scholars World
Year : 2018
Price : Rs. 8995.00
Biblio : xx+241p.,figs.,tabls.,bib., 25 cm

Author Profile

Ravindra Sarode (BLISc., MLISc., SET, MBA) is currently working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Library and Information Science, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati (MS). He has also worked as a Librarian in G.S. Gawande College, Umarkhed, District-Yavatmal (MS). He has keen interest and great command on computer, IT and Library Management. He has contributed several papers in international, national and state level conferences. He is a regular participant in every workshop and symposium related to his field. He has guided many postgraduate students for their project work and research scholars for their Ph.D. He has published several research papers in national and international journals of repute.

About The Book

Profitability, productivity, morale and quality of work life are of concern to most organizations because they impact achievement of organization goals. There is an increasing trend to maximize an organization’s investment in its employees. Jobs that previously required physical dexterity now require more mental effort. Organizations need to ‘work smarter’ and apply creative ideas. The work force has also changed. Employees expect more from a day’s work than simply a day’s pay. They want challenge, recognition, and a sense of accomplishment, worthwhile tasks and meaningful relationships with their managers and co-workers. When these needs are not met, performance declines. Today’s technological library customers and users demand continually improving quality, rapid products and services delivery fast turn-around time on changes, competitive pricing and other features which are best achieved in complex environments by innovative organizational practices in the university library. The effective organization must be able to meet today’s and tomorrow’s challenges. Adaptability and responsiveness are essential to survive and thrive. The book in hand is a sum of total chapters from Ph. D. research work of “Organizational Development of Non-agricultural University Libraries in Maharashtra”. It is hoped that this book shall be a good value addition to any library and information science professionals and shall give a thorough insight on the subject concerned.

Table of Contents

Preface v List of Tables ix List of Figures xiii Abbreviations and Acronyms xvii 1. Introduction 1 • Introduction • Importance of the Study • Scope of the Study • Limitations of the Study • Objectives of the Study • Research Purpose and Research Hypotheses • Methodology • Plan and Design of the Study • Referencing Style Used in this Thesis • Chapter Summary 2. Review of Literature 13 • Introduction • Purpose of Review of Literature • Study Areas Covered • Research Gap and Rationale for the Present Study • Chapter Summary 3. Non-Agricultural University Libraries in Maharashtra 35 • Introduction - viii • University Education in India • Education Commissions • University Grant Commission • Universities in Maharashtra State • Non-Agricultural Universities in Maharashtra under Study • University Libraries • Non-Agricultural Universities Libraries in Maharashtra under Study • Chapter Summary 4. Organizational Development 69 • Introduction • Organizational Development • Organizational Development Interventions • Organizational Diagnosis • Chapter Summary 5. Descriptive Analysis and Interpretation of Data 89 • Introduction • Statistics and Statistical Tests • Part-A: Non-Agricultural University Library Profile • Part-B: Organizational Development of Non-Agricultural University Libraries in Maharashtra • Part-C: OD Interventions • Part-D: Organizational Diagnosis • Chapter Summary 6. Summary, Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations 191 • Introduction • Purpose and Research Hypotheses • Verification of Hypotheses • Final Summary • Findings • Conclusions • Recommendations • Areas for Further Research Bibliography 207 Annexures 219