The second edition of this book is not only redesign for the use of librarians but also for faculties, university administrators and government officials to enhance their understanding of library problems and recognition of their interests and responsibility for university library development. This edition also addresses the current state of university libraries in India, and noted that education at the university level is responsible for the production of the necessary middle and higher level manpower for national development. This edition has established a relationship between university library and national development in nine chapters. This edition serves the national self-interest as well as the teaching and research interests of the university community