Many academic libraries attempt to source their collections from all the publications available. However, librarians may fail in this attempt because of some factors that prevent them from building a comprehensive collection of materials. The increasing price of periodicals and books and the unchanged budget for inter-library loan have precluded librarians from providing their best reference service to users. This study makes a contribution in topping a list of core journals cited on Education doctoral dissertations. A core list is helpful for students to use as a guide when they carry out a...

The winds of Information Technology are blowing and making some change in the existing services, hence there was a necessity to evaluate the contribution and achievements of college Librarian professional in the new era. Sound knowledge base, pertinent skills and pro-active positive mind set are the essential components of a competent library and information professional. Do we have that? If not, then the future of academic libraries is certainly uncertain. If yes, then there is no reason to worry about the future of academic libraries. This work was related to the Libraries of Arts, Commerce...