Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services ISSN: 2231-6094 Vol. 7 No. 2, 2017, pp. 9-17 © The Research Publication, www.trp.org.in Human Resource Management in Government College Libraries: A Study of Uttar Pradesh Devendra Kumar 1 , Abdul Quadir 2 and Jamal Ahmad Siddiqui 3 1 Assistant Professor, Dept. of Library, Govt. Girls Degree College, Kharkhauda, Meerut, Utter Pradesh, India 2 Assistant Professor, Dept. of Library, Govt. Degree College, Faridpur, Bareilly, Utter Pradesh, India 3 Dy. Librarian, Central Library & Coordinator, Department of Library and Information Science, CCS University, Meerut, Utter Pradesh, India E-Mail: dkdeobhu@gmail.com, kadirabdul09@gmail.com, jamal_siddiqui2004@yahoo.co.in Abstract - The present study conducted on human resource management in Govt. Degree/Post Graduate College Libraries of Uttar Pradesh State, India to explore the extent of Human Resource Management (HRM) usually practiced by them. Discusses the position of human resources in the libraries of Government Degree/Post Graduate College Libraries of Uttar Pradesh State (India), and the necessity of human resource planning according to the nature of libraries and the workforce turnover which is unavoidable and even beneficial. Finally, the paper provided suggestions for HRM practices and future directions in the best interest of Govt. Degree/Post Graduate College Libraries of Uttar Pradesh State (India). Keyword: Human resource management, College libraries, Library management, Library administration, Manpower in library. I. INTRODUCTION No resource in the world, even in this age of microchips and globalization, is more important than human resource. Human resource management (HRM) is making the best possible use of individuals for achieving the organizational objectives. The definition was developed in late twentieth century; thereafter employee motivation and job satisfaction came under focus instead of mere rational administration (Hartel, Fujimoto, Strybosh and Fitzpatrick 2007). Human resources have been defined as the knowledge skills, creative, talents and aptitudes obtained in the population. HRM is concerned with the people dimension in management, since every organization is made up of people, acquiring their services, developing their skills, motivating them to high levels of performance and ensuring that they continue to maintain their commitment to the organization are essential in achieving organizational objectives. This is regardless of the type of organization – Govt., business, etc. Human resource management in academic libraries has defined as “those processes that are planned and implemented to establish an effective system of human resources and to foster all organizational goals.” (Elliot 1988). Taking this definition as a starting point for human resource management can be defined as: “In this definition more emphasis has placed on the strategic importance of HRM and on processes, because of the continuous nature of the activities carried out. Precisely, the objectives of human resource management will vary from organization to organization and will depend on the organization’s stage of development. Storey (1992) believes that human resource management is often no more than a management style which stresses attention to and development of people.” A. Human Resource Management in Libraries Rubin (1991) explains in his preface that Human Resource Management in Libraries "is intended as a useful source of information and guidance on human resource management for library managers, administrators, other interested professionals, and students" (p. v). He points out that the human resource manager must have a sound background in the development and administration of personnel policies and procedures; but managing people also entails an understanding of the psychological and sociological forces that affect worker attitudes and performance (Rubin, 1991, p. v). College librarians help students, faculty and staff with finding and recommending source materials as well as determining what type of materials they need. Librarians also instruct patrons on basic computer skills, educate them on policies and how to use library resources. Classes could also be taught on how to utilize new technology and information comprehension. Librarians must be knowledgeable about both print and electronic information sources and databases. College librarians must be able to quickly identify the needs of patrons and do so with precision. The staff, the documents and the users make up the fundamental trinity of a library. The success of a library largely depends upon the persons who are responsible for the effective use of a good collection of documents in the hands of the users. A library having good collections cannot render the best services to its users without efficient and trained personnel. Thus for the fulfillment of desired objectives of any library, sincere and organized human effort is essential. The basic aim of the library staff should be to place the right book in the hands of the right readers at the right time. They should ensure that no reader who requires help either in the choice of documents or in getting 9 IJISS Vol.7 No.2 July-December 2017