UGC NET Library Science | Engineering and Technological Library and Information systems | Lecture 97

UGC NET Library Science | Engineering and Technological Library and Information Systems | Lecture 97Explore the structure, services, and technologies of engineering and technological libraries and information systems that support innovation, R&D, and technical education. This lecture is ideal for UGC NET Library Science Paper 2 aspirants, BLIS/MLIS students, and candidates preparing for government and institutional librarian exams.WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:Concept, objectives, and characteristics of engineering and technological libraries and information systems.Types and examples:Engineering college and university libraries.Technical institute libraries (IITs, NITs, polytechnics, specialized engineering schools).R&D and industrial technical information centers.Collection development for engineering/technology: standards, specifications, technical reports, patents, conference proceedings, e-journals, datasets, handbooks, and manuals.Core services: SDI, current awareness, patent information services, standards and specification services, document delivery, literature searches, and competitive technical intelligence.Use of e-resources and consortia in engineering/tech libraries (e-journals, databases, standards collections, e-books).Application of ICT and specialized information systems: online databases, discovery services, technical repositories, subject gateways, remote access, and authentication systems.Skills and roles of engineering/technical librarians: liaison with faculty/researchers, research support, information literacy in STEM, data management support.Challenges and trends: fast obsolescence of technical literature, licensing and cost issues, interdisciplinarity, support for start-ups and industry partnerships, integration with learning management systems.UGC NET exam-oriented points, typical question areas, and answer-writing tips for this topic.WHY THIS LECTURE MATTERS:
Engineering and technological libraries are critical infrastructures for innovation, research, and professional practice. Understanding their systems and services strengthens your conceptual clarity for UGC NET and prepares you for specialized roles in technical and academic environments.PERFECT FOR:UGC NET Library Science Paper 2 aspirants.BLIS and MLIS students focusing on special libraries.Librarian exam candidates for technical universities, engineering colleges, and R&D institutions.Library professionals working in science, technology, and engineering environments.FREE STUDY MATERIALS:Topic-wise notes on engineering and technological library services and systems.Practice MCQs and model answers based on previous trends.Quick-reference charts on collection types, services, and tools in engineering libraries.PART OF OUR COMPLETE UGC NET COURSE:Lecture 95: Corporate Library and Information Systems.Lecture 96: Special Libraries and Information Centres (Science, Medical, Agricultural, etc.).100+ lectures covering the entire updated UGC NET LIS syllabus.RELATED VIDEOS TO WATCH:Special Libraries – Types, Functions, and Services.Digital Libraries and Subject Repositories in Science and Technology.Patent Information, Standards, and Technical Reports in LIS.Research Support and Information Literacy in STEM Fields.HOW TO USE THIS VIDEO:Watch carefully with focus on features that distinguish engineering/tech libraries from general academic libraries.Note key services, resources, and examples that are frequently asked in exams.Practice topic-based MCQs and short notes after the lecture.Revisit the video before exams for quick revision and structure for long-answer questions.SUBSCRIBE FOR:Full UGC NET LIS syllabus coverage.Free downloadable notes, MCQs, and PYQ-based practice.Weekly live doubt-clearing and strategy sessions.Alerts on librarian jobs in technical universities, IITs, NITs, and government bodies.Career guidance for working in engineering and technological library environments.🔔 Subscribe | 👍 Like | 📤 Share | 💬 Comment your doubts and topic requests