Collection Development in University Library: A Case Study of Karnatak University Library from 2005-2009
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Prof. S.S. Basavanal Library, Karnatak University, Dharwad - 580 003, Karnataka
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Prof. S.S. Basavanal Library, Karnatak University, Dharwad - 580 003, KarnatakaA. N. Joshi
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https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2015/v52i3/70336Keywords:
Collection Development, Funds Allocation.Abstract
The paper highlights the importance of collection development in a University Library. The study is based on the acquisition data of Karnataka University Library from 2005-2009. An attempt has been made to know the budget allocation to various subjects and the average price of a book in different disciplines. The results are helpful in planning the budgetary allocation for acquisition of books.
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Accepted 2015-05-25
Published 2015-06-01
