Present Situation of first Grade Colleges Libraries in Chitradurga and Challakere Towns: a Survey

Authors

  • Manjunath Lohar
     Sahyadri Science College (Autonomous), Shimoga 577203, Karnataka
  • S. Papanna
     Bapuji First Grade College, Challakere, Karnataka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2011/v48i5/43965

Keywords:

Academic Libraries, College Libraries, Under Graduate College Libraries, Chitradurga and Challakere

Abstract

This paper deals with the present conditions/status of 10 first grade college libraries in Chitradurga and Challakere town. The Investigators designed a set of questionnaires and distributed to the First Grade College/Under Graduate College librarians for collecting the required data for the present study. The analysis of the collected data covers the organization set up of the college libraries, different type sources and services, physical facilities provided by the library authority, status of computerization of different areas and internet facilities to users. Finally concludes that the present statuses of first grade college libraries are not meeting the prescribed norms.

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Published

2011-09-10

How to Cite

Lohar, M., & Papanna, S. (2011). Present Situation of first Grade Colleges Libraries in Chitradurga and Challakere Towns: a Survey. Journal of Information and Knowledge, 48(5), 571–586. https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2011/v48i5/43965

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Volume 48, Issue 5, October 2011

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Received 2013-12-27
Accepted 2013-12-27
Published 2011-09-10