ONE NATION, ONE SUBSCRIPTION (ONOS) : RESHAPING LIBRARY ACQUISITION IN GOVERNMENT COLLEGES OF GUJARAT

Year : 2025 | Volume : 12 | 02 | Page : –
    By

    Chetas Bhagat,

  1. Research Scholar, Department of Library Science, Gujarat University Dr. PRAKASHBHAI MAKWANA, , India

Abstract

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The study investigates the awareness and readiness of library professionals in the government colleges of Gujarat about the One Nation, One Subscription (ONOS) program. The objectives cover to evaluate library professionals’ knowledge, recognize their requirements for infrastructure and training, identify benefits and challenges they predict and recommend the idea for the betterment of the initiative. The study divided responses into five geographical regions of Gujarat like Central, East, North, South, and West. The structural questionnaire was distributed amongst the professional WhatsApp groups and 36 responses were received and considered for the evaluation. Research adopts a quantitative and descriptive approach for the study. The data analysis was conducted using Microsoft Excel and tables and charts were prepared to present differences among zones.The outcomes reveal that the Central zone has maximum awareness and involvement whereas East and North zones are less prepared and less participating.  Many respondents understood that ONOS could increase access and decrease expenditure on library acquisition. However, key difficulties like inadequate infrastructure, deficiency of staff training, and minimal awareness of ONOS are yet present. Few participants reported being fully prepared, and no one identified themselves as very familiar with ONOS. Gaps in data transfer and lack of institutional training further slowdown effective implementation.The research suggests targeted outreach programs, increased technological collaboration, capacity-building workshops, and increased policy exchange to promote reasonable and capable ONOS implementation. It is necessary to target zonal gaps to meet the goals of the initiative to confirming equal access to academic resources to India’s public higher education institutions. The results suggest a necessary understanding of the situation and offer reasonable recommendations for policymakers and educational leaders.

Keywords: One Nation One Subscription, Library Acquisition, Government Colleges, Gujarat, Resource Management, Academic Libraries

How to cite this article:
Chetas Bhagat. ONE NATION, ONE SUBSCRIPTION (ONOS) : RESHAPING LIBRARY ACQUISITION IN GOVERNMENT COLLEGES OF GUJARAT. Journal of Advancements in Library Sciences. 2025; 12(02):-.
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Ahead of Print Subscription Review Article
Volume 12
02
Received 15/05/2025
Accepted 29/05/2025
Published 15/06/2025
Publication Time 31 Days
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