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Indian Journal of Library and Information Science

Volume  8, Issue 1, January - April 2014, Pages 83-95
 

Review Article

Periodicals Collection Development in Agricultural University Libraries: Case Study of Maharashtra

B.T. Mundhe

*Librarian, University Library, M.A.U., Parbhani, Pin- 431 402 (M.S.).

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Abstract

Standards and norms of Agricultural University Library are given. This study is limited to four agricultural university libraries in Maharashtra from financial year 1995-96 to 2000-2001. In this study development in periodical collection was observed. The seving of subscription by networking was about 52,06988 and cost of networking these four libraries was Rs.98 lacks. Vsat Internet connectivity to the libraries under study was already available. The consortium can be formed as a society, under the society registration act as a non profit organization. Presently cera.jccc.in ICAR consortium site is available for all agricultural university libraries in India and through that 2000 + online journals are available for online search.

Keywords:Financial year;Periodical collection;Consortium;Vsat Internet connectivity. 


Corresponding Author : B.T. Mundhe