Collection Development in University Library: A Case Study of Karnatak University Library from 2005-2009

Authors

  • S. B. Patil
     Prof. S.S. Basavanal Library, Karnatak University, Dharwad - 580 003, Karnataka
  • A. N. Joshi
     Prof. S.S. Basavanal Library, Karnatak University, Dharwad - 580 003, Karnataka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2015/v52i3/70336

Keywords:

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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Published

2015-06-01

How to Cite

Patil, S. B., & Joshi, A. N. (2015). Collection Development in University Library: A Case Study of Karnatak University Library from 2005-2009. Journal of Information and Knowledge, 52(3), 197–203. https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2015/v52i3/70336

Issue

Volume 52, Issue 3, June 2015

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Articles

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Received 2015-05-25
Accepted 2015-05-25
Published 2015-06-01

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