Automation of University Libraries in Kerala: Status, Problems and Prospects
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| Title: | Automation of University Libraries in Kerala: Status, Problems and Prospects |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Suku, J., Pillai, Mini G. |
| Source: | Journal of Academic Librarianship. Mar 2005 31(2):151-159. |
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| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 9 |
| Publication Date: | 2005 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Higher Education |
| Descriptors: | Labor Force Development, Research Libraries, Library Automation, Library Services, Information Technology, Budgets, Foreign Countries |
| Geographic Terms: | India |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.acalib.2004.12.007 |
| ISSN: | 0099-1333 |
| Abstract: | This paper discusses the present scenario of automation activities of university libraries in Kerala. The survey findings mainly cover various aspects of library automation such as information technology infrastructure, in-house activities, information services and their usage, manpower development, and budget. The paper briefly describes the role of INFLIBNET Centre in accelerating the automation activities of university libraries, especially in the context of the recently introduced UGC-Infonet programme. The problems encountered in this process are identified and possible suggestions are stated. |
| Abstractor: | Author |
| Entry Date: | 2005 |
| Accession Number: | EJ697438 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This paper discusses the present scenario of automation activities of university libraries in Kerala. The survey findings mainly cover various aspects of library automation such as information technology infrastructure, in-house activities, information services and their usage, manpower development, and budget. The paper briefly describes the role of INFLIBNET Centre in accelerating the automation activities of university libraries, especially in the context of the recently introduced UGC-Infonet programme. The problems encountered in this process are identified and possible suggestions are stated. |
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| ISSN: | 0099-1333 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.acalib.2004.12.007 |
