Document Abstract
The present study surveyed and critically analysed the Library facilities in selected private, semi government and State government colleges established in Bilaspur region. Eighteen colleges (Government=09, Semi-government=08 and Autonomous=01) affiliated to Bilaspur Unversity, Bilaspur (Chhattisgrah) were selected for the study. The questionnaire was framed and constructed under the supervision of the experts in concerned field, with utmost care and seriousness of the purpose, taking into consideration the maximum coverage of the area of the study concerned with relevant aspects needed for the study. The Questionnaires were arranged in logical order and each question worked clearly to receive desired response without undue problem. The questionnaire were prepared taking consideration various aspects like general information, library facilities, budget, books, journals, new papers etc., so as get maximum worthwhile detailed and meaningful
information from the sample. Copies of the questionnaire with covering letters and self addressed envelops were mailed to the librarians of eighteen colleges in Bilaspur region. with the request that they would give correct and accurate answer and send the completed questionnaires to the investigator by post at their earliest convenience. The results of study revealed that Less than one- fourth colleges in Bilaspur region were found to have library building. Three-fourth colleges in Bilaspur region have furniture and computer facilities. More of than three-fourth colleges in Bilaspur region have reference books, and reading books in library. More of than seventy percent colleges in Bilaspur region have facility of journals and news papers in library. Less than forty percent colleges Bilaspur region have facility of budget to purchase the books for library. More of than One-fourth colleges in Bilaspur region have grant from Central Govt. and state Govt. for library More of One-fourth colleges in Bilaspur region have grant from external sources . for library.