Agricultural Science University Libraries in South India: An Analytical Study

Authors

  • B. U. Kannappanavar
     Sahyadri Arts & Commerce College, B.H. Road, Vidyanagar, Shimoga 577203
  • H. M. Chidananda Swamy
     JNN College of Engineering, Shimoga, Karnataka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2011/v48i3/44053

Keywords:

University Libraries, Agricultural Sciences, South India, Resources.

Abstract

The study discusses the prevailing conditions of the Agricultural Science University Libraries in South India. The study deals with the year of establishment, user's community, working hours, building, collection, professional staff, financial recourses, library automation etc., were discussed in detail. The findings are very useful for the development of the agricultural university libraries in India in general and south India in particular.

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Published

2011-06-06

How to Cite

Kannappanavar, B. U., & Chidananda Swamy, H. M. (2011). Agricultural Science University Libraries in South India: An Analytical Study. Journal of Information and Knowledge, 48(3), 289–303. https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2011/v48i3/44053

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Volume 48, Issue 3, June 2011

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Received 2013-12-30
Accepted 2013-12-30
Published 2011-06-06

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