Purpose: To evaluate the status of automated Circulation Systems in Central Universities of Northern India with a view to explore the benefits of technological transformation along with feedbacks from the users. Scope: The analysis made in this study regarding staff and user’s opinion will be helpful for the librarians of developing countries. It will also provide guidelines for the libraries which are planning to automate their services. Objectives: This paper seeks to reveal the current status of automated Circulation Systems in most prominent Indian Universities. Methodology: The paper report a survey of automated libraries in Central Universities located in the Northern part of India. The data collected through questionnaire was analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. Discussion is made and conclusions were drawn. Approach: Investigators have also interviewed the library staff and user to elicit their opinion regarding library automation.

Keywords: Library Automation; Library Management Software; Libsys; IT Applications; Central Universities; India.