Effectiveness of Kerala Agricultural University Library and Information Systems (KAULIS) in meeting the Growing Demands for Information Services

Authors

  • A. Shaini Gopinath
     School of International Relation and Politics, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala
  • Vidyavathy G Nair
     Department of Library and Information Science, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2011/v48i6/43981

Keywords:

Kerala Agricultural University, Library and Information System, Effectiveness

Abstract

This paper provides an overview of effectiveness of KAULIS in meeting the growing information and knowledge demands of researchers and academia and various other students and faculties visiting the library. This paper provides insights into the various services of a special library like book collection, reference sources and services, choice of the users and how their persistent demand for information and knowledge is met by KAULIS. Paper offers practical suggestions for meeting the information requirements in the modern age of information explosion through the use of IT and reference service.

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Published

2011-11-10

How to Cite

Shaini Gopinath, A., & Nair, V. G. (2011). Effectiveness of Kerala Agricultural University Library and Information Systems (KAULIS) in meeting the Growing Demands for Information Services. Journal of Information and Knowledge, 48(6), 657–661. https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2011/v48i6/43981

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Volume 48, Issue 6, December 2011

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Received 2013-12-27
Accepted 2013-12-27
Published 2011-11-10