The AIUB Library was started in 1994 in order to cater to the academic and research needs of the faculty, research scholars, students, and officers. Over the years, the Library has grown steadily and expanded its services and holdings by leaps and bounds to live-up to the expectations of its immediate patrons. The book stock is arranged in a classified sequence based on the Dewey Decimal System (DDC), and the great majority of volumes in the Library are on open shelves, available for borrowing.

The library of AIUB is the collection of the knowledge and built up a balanced and rich collection in Business Administration, Science and Technology, Computer and Social Science. It is an open library system to students of AIUB, which provides rich collection of books including journals, newsletter, thesis works and CDs. Students ID cards stand as library card. Students can borrow any books and CDs from the library for 7 days except the textbook. At present the library has more than  43,318 books, 1,72,000 e-books, 68,000 e-journals and a student sitting capacity of more than 350. AIUB library has "AIUB Library system" the software which has been created by university IT department and now the system is operational i.e., students are now getting the modern facilities.

The library users expect technology to provide fast and boundless access to information in all formats. Costs, skill levels, and infrastructure development present ongoing challenges. Infrastructure, electronic data content, bibliographic databases, and access to private, costly collections are areas of challenge for AIUB library.

Goal:
AIUB library will provide robust, reliable and secure access to information to meet the needs of all AIUBians by utilizing efficient and effective telecommunications and technology capable of reaching the patron at the point of need, promoting good use of staff time, working well within a network environment and able to adapt to technological advances as needed.

• 30% increase in overall usage of electronic database resources by 2012.
• User satisfaction with library’s website and online services will increase by 30%.
• Usage of electronic database resources will increase 25% by 2012.

• By 2012 AIUB library will have affordable and sufficient data lines, bandwidth and technical support, technical support calls and faculty/ students satisfaction surveys.
• Reduce security risk by 2012 through network audits, remote vulnerability assessments, and follow-up reports.
• There will be a 30% increase in user satisfaction with library websites and online services by 2012.

• Digitization of the library’s print materials for the user by 2010.
• Developing library services that provide all users access to information through local, regional, national and international electronic networks;
• Providing electronic and other linkages among and between all types of public and private university libraries;
• Expanding services for learning and access to information and educational resources in a variety of formats, in all types of libraries

• Program: Continuation of library participation for connectivity, technical support and training. Timeframe: AY2008-2012.
• Secure Systems: Perform remote vulnerability audits, network assessments or other mechanisms to identify security risks. Timeframe: AY2008-2012.
• Technology upgrades and technical support: Provide through AIUB funds and other means. Timeframe: AY2008-2012.
• Website Development: Website template program targeting AIUB library. Timeframe: AY2008-2009.
• Technology Skills Training: Provide or promote training opportunities to enhance skills in technology planning and effective use, to increase user satisfaction with services. Timeframe: AY2008-2012. 6. Staff Skills Training: Provide or promote training opportunities for library staff to develop skills needed to help user’s access library materials through these programs. Timeframe: AY2008-2012.

• Thoroughly weed collection.
• Complete an inventory, matching the shelf list with the collection.
• Obtain a count of the collection.
• Maintain an accurate count by improving tracking of acquisitions and withdrawals.

The AIUB Library is fortunate to have a large and dedicated group of workers. A very active Friend of the Library group raises funds to help offset special projects and programs.

• Seek and appoint a chief librarian to oversee recruiting and training of prospective volunteers.
• Review staff policies, job descriptions, and staffing needs on a yearly basis
• Develop full-time Position in order to expand library service and hours to the community.

AIUB library collection can meet the needs of all its users.

Assessment:
Discovery of available materials via BOOK TRAXX and other library databases is increasing. Library users need a technological infrastructure that facilitates searching, discovery and requests for a broad range of library materials in a cost-effective manner. Library will have technology that supports construction of a customized catalog, searching and discovery of materials.

• Develop library services that provide all users access to information through local, regional, national, and international electronic networks;
• Provide electronic and other linkages among and between all types of libraries.

Programs:
Staff Skills Training: Provide or promote training opportunities for library staff to develop skills needed to help user’s access library materials through these programs. Timeframe: AY2008-2012

The library users expect technology to provide fast and boundless access to information in all formats. Costs, skill levels, and infrastructure development present ongoing challenges. Infrastructure, electronic data content, bibliographic databases, and access to private, costly collections are areas of challenge for AIUB library.

• Library serves as the sole source of Internet access for faculty/students to participate in an ever-increasing electronic environment. AIUB provides Internet access, training and technical support for faculty members and students.
• Adequate connectivity continues to be a concern as the library increases its use of technologies requiring higher bandwidth.
• Library needs to upgrade its technology infrastructure and need financial assistance to proceed with implementation

Access to electronic resources in library is necessary to gain the knowledge required to compete in an increasingly electronic economy.

Summary Needs Assessment:
Users expectations for finding and using electronic content, including text, audio, and video, have expanded exponentially in recent years. Enable users to locate and easily use electronic content by providing databases and content in various formats, as well as, training and tools for searching and using it effectively.

Priorities:
Develop library services that provide all users access to information through local, regional, national, and international electronic networks.

• 30% increase in overall usage of electronic database resources by 2012.
• User satisfaction with library’s website and online services will increase by 30%
• Usage of electronic database resources will increase 25% by 2012.

• Electronic content: Leverage AIUB funding, and cost-sharing processes to increase electronic journals consortium available for library including databases and other formats; continue technical support for customized databases. Timeframe: AY 2008-2012.
• Content Selection: Provide training for library staff for collection development and effective administration of electronic resources, develop curriculum, schedule and conduct workshops and/post online tutorials. Timeframe: AY2008-2012
• Content Usage: Provide staff training, to develop curriculum, schedule and conduct workshops, and post online materials. Timeframe: AY2008-2012

The collection in any library must serve the entire community. Planning for, selecting, purchasing, promoting, and maintaining the collection is the first responsibility of the librarian. Today, library collections are expected to encompass far more than the bound print media of old. Audio and video tapes, local and remote online resources, and historical collections comprising photographs, letters, and other memorabilia must be acquired and maintained using new technologies. This portion of the Five-Year Plan addresses these issues.

• Determine which materials will be housed at the library.
• Write a policy for acquisitions and weeding.

• Provide secure systems for user’s access to prevent loss or damage.

• Thoroughly weed collection.
• Complete an inventory, matching the shelf list with the collection.
• Obtain a count of the collection.
• Maintain an accurate count by improving tracking of acquisitions and withdrawals.