Impact of Library Resources on Pharmacy Teachers' Academic Performance

Abstract

This study has been conducted to know the behavior of teachers teaching in pharmacy colleges located in the Gwalior Chambal division to acquire new information in teaching and research work. The researcher has conducted a research study using a self-made questionnaire based on a study conducted earlier. To conduct this research, the researcher distributed 188 closed-ended questionnaires to teachers teaching in 16 colleges teaching pharmacy subjects in the Gwalior Chambal division. A total of 140 questionnaires were received from the distributed questionnaires. The researcher has done research work through the 140 questionnaires received. This research has concluded that college libraries should further develop digital collections according to the needs of each user. Teachers are important users of library collections for teaching and research work. They need some specific sources for their research work. College libraries should regularly organize user awareness programs, orientation programs, seminars, and workshops to enrich library services and make them accessible to more and more users. Regular training programs should be organized about upgrading library technology from time to time for the staff working in the college library. In the 21st century, libraries should make good arrangements to use library management software and teachers' infrastructure.