Authors : Jitendra Kumar Gautam; Dr. Brajesh Tiwari; Sunil Kumar Gautam

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 8 - August

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26aug1476

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Abstract : National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 places multidisciplinary learning, research, innovation, equity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning at the centre of higher-education reform in India. University libraries can support these priorities through diverse collections, research services, inclusive access, and learning-oriented programmes. This study assesses the institutional readiness of Central University libraries and examines the extent to which their services align with NEP 2020 priorities. A structured institutional survey covering 15 of the 19 Central University libraries in the defined study frame (78.9%) was analysed using a five-point Likert scale. Twelve indicators were organised into four domains: Resource Availability and Diversity, Research and Innovation Support, Accessibility and Inclusivity, and NEP 2020 Alignment. Descriptive statistics, Cronbach’s alpha, one-sample Wilcoxon signed-rank tests against the neutral midpoint, Holmadjusted p-values, rank-biserial effect sizes, Friedman testing, and Spearman rank correlation were employed.

Keywords : NEP 2020; Central University Libraries; Institutional Readiness; Multidisciplinary Learning; Research Support; Inclusive Access.

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