Dear professionals, I would like to know the purpose/relevance of *Departmental library* in academic institution (I am Librarian in a self-financing engineering institution). Kindly provide me the details with the following focus; Relevance of departmental libraries in comparison with central library Collection development policy of departmental library Role of central library in mentoring activities of departmental libraries General administration setup of the same Available statutes/documents confirming the above if any Thanks in advance in sharing your view in the field. Regards *JOSEPH ZACHARIA* *Chakkalackel (H)* *Edathua P O-689 573* *Alappuzha (Dist.)* *Mob: +91 9947997767* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.