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The college library supports the goals of the teaching and learning environment and is the soul and heart of a college. In light of the fact that the current topic Status and Challenges in Automation and Networking in College Libraries-A Systematic Review of Literature focuses on comprehending the status of automation and networking in college libraries from the past to the present on a national and international level. It is an endeavour to understand the slow but steady expansion and development of networking and automation in college libraries around the world. The study will look at how users get automation and network-based services and how satisfied they are with them, as well as the difficulties college libraries confront in offering these services to their patrons. The study is therefore entirely applicable to college libraries. In addition to the variety of services provided, the value of a college library and the standing of the college librarian also depend on how well users use those services in an automated and networked environment. The success of a college library heavily depends on its users' ability to access automation and network-based services, as well as employment profiles that are based on information communication technology. Additionally, the study looked at the different kinds of resources and services that libraries provide to their patrons, including databases, CD-ROM databases, online public access (OPA) catalogues, open educational resources (OER), etc. Additionally, assessing the IT infrastructure, personnel, and software programmes of the college library can assist one in better assessing the library automation challenges.