International Journal of Library and Information Science (IJLIS), ISSN: 2277 – 3533 (Print) ISSN: 2277 – 3584 (Online) Volume 3, Issue 2, July – December 2014, pp 36-39 © IAEME 36 SOCIAL OBLIGATIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION LIBRARIES IN FULFILLING HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT Dr.P.MUTHUMARI Librarian JCT College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore-641105 Dr.N.TAMILSELVAN Chief Librarian & Head RVS College of Engineering and Technology Coimbatore – 641 402 N.ARAVIND Librarian I/C G.T.N. Arts College Dindigul ABSTRACT The Libraries play important role in transforming graduates into employable recruits in the global market. India is the one of the major HR Provider to the global market.HRD is considered to be an opportunity for India to convert its large population into foreign exchange earner. Skill and practical knowledge for employment can be achieved training and inculcating reading habits in higher education institution. This brief input deals how University or professional college libraries are beneficial source of information to social upliftment in pursuit of skill set and knowledge required for global employment. Keywords: Social obligation, reference sources, E-Learnig, Employable skills, competitive exam, e-Journals, magazines and periodicals. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE (IJLIS) ISSN : 2277 – 3533 (Print) ISSN : 2277 – 3584 (Online) Volume 3, Issue 2, July - December (2014), pp. 36-40 © IAEME: www.iaeme.com/ijlis.html Journal Impact Factor (2013): 5.1389 (Calculated by GISI), www.jifactor.com IJLIS © I A E M E