Automating Knowledge: A Case Study of Library Automation in of College Libraries of Dadra and Nagar Haveli

Research Design:
Mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative methods.
Data Collection:
- Survey questionnaire (Google Forms) with 500 respondents from 10 college libraries.
- In-depth interviews with 20 librarians and library administrators.
- Observational studies in 5 college libraries.
Data Analysis:
- Descriptive statistics (mean, median, mode, standard deviation).
- Inferential statistics (t-tests, ANOVA).
- Thematic analysis for qualitative data.
Instruments and Software:
- Google Forms
- Microsoft Excel
- SPSS
- NVivo
Protocols:
- Survey protocol: pilot-tested with a small group.
- Interview protocol: used an interview guide.
Workflows:
- Data cleaning and validation.