Abstract
The present study aims to analyse major issues and problems involved in the library automation of libraries among the Engineering Colleges under Anna University, Tirunelveli Region. The study covers the period from 2015-2016. Survey method has been used for data collection as well as structured questionnaires are used. For this study 64 colleges are chosen. Collected data are analysed using appropriate descriptive and inferential statistics. The study identified that lack of standardization, lack of user friendly software, shortage of manpower, lack of proper service from the vendor, up gradation problem as technical problems and lack of necessary funds, manpower, management decisions, training to the staff and users of management problem.
Keyword: Introduction, Library Automation, Issues, & Problems in Automation, Finding and conclusion
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