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This paper discusses the role of mobile applications in enhancing library-related tasks. Mobile technology emerges as a valuable resource for saving time and eff ort. The study demonstrates how mobile applications can simplify tasks like stock-taking and generating other collection-related statistics within a library. The paper takes a distinctive approach by recording book usage statistics and monitoring staff activities, specifically the re-shelving of books. This method carries significant implications for collection development and the efficient management of library staff. It underscores the potential of mobile technology to enhance library services' economic and sustainable operation. Notably, the library's stack area frequently experiences congestion, poor internet connectivity, and insufficient infrastructure for routine operations. Some setbacks, such as inadequate lighting in the stack area, were identified as factors affecting the app's performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The world is in great chaotic condition due to the outbreak of COVID-19 caused by a novel coronavirus. People are facing havoc in every corner of the world. As it is an actual novel virus, people search everywhere on the internet and other platforms to know much about this lethal virus. This paper examines various aspects of informationseeking behavior and pattern among ordinary people in India through online mode. The data were collected from August to November 2020. This paper also seeks to identify different areas of information need among common people and their problems while searching for desired information. The primary objectives of the paper include examining the users’ activeness towards social media usage, identifying the most preferred information sources by users, and investigating different purposes for seeking information related to COVID-19 by users. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]