Human Resource Management in the College Libraries of Assam, India

Abstract

Human resource management (HRM) concerned with the employees and their relationship with and within an organization. The purpose of HRM is to make efficient use of existing human resources in that organization including libraries. Libraries are always trying to adopt new technologies for effective utilization of its resources and provide user centric services. So, for smooth functioning of the library, it is essential to have well trained and extremely motivated employees with updated skills and competencies. This study attempts to examine issues related to human resource management in the college libraries of Assam. Questionnaire based survey method is used for this study. The results pointed out the staff pattern of the library, type of training provided to respondents, purpose of attending training programmes, barriers to pursuing different training activities, etc. This study provides an insight that maximum number of college libraries in Assam are running with lack of manpower and skilled staff. However, in recent times, there are many skill development programmes initiated, which have been proved beneficial for the professionals.