Response to the Pandemic: the reality of the College Libraries in Paschim Medinipur

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has been revealed as a great challenge for Human society and civilization. It badly affects the education system of the entire world. Especially the educational institutes of the developing countries are now passing the worst possible time of history. And definitely, the libraries are the most hindered section of the system. However, every crisis opens up new avenues for advancement. The situation can be regarded as an important lesson for the libraries. The libraries of our country are trying to turn around with all their constraints. The paper tries to discuss the problems, as well as the prospects of the libraries in response to the unprecedented situation. It highlights the weakness of the libraries due to the deficiency of enough resources. The paper concludes with the hope that despite the limitations the libraries are still confident about their innovative ideas and will be capable to confront the critical time.