Resources in library can be broadly classified as building, equipments,
documents, manpower and finance. Resource development can be viewed as the
techniques in volved in increasing the resources in a library culminating in the
provision of improved services to the users at the least cost. Today librarians
and information managers are faced with a number of problems like quantitative
growth of documents, increase in the number of library users, diversified nature
of users' requirements, escalating cost of documents, unelastic budget provision
etc. Over and above, inflation has adversely affected the libraries especially
in the third world countries like India. Considering the above factors it is
imperative on the part of librarians to follow a scientific approach towards
resource development for an improved service in academic libraries. There are 16
papers in this volume each of which dealing with the specific facet of the
subject, Resource development in academic, libraries. Majority of the papers are
contributed by authorities in the field. We hope that the book will be a
valuable addition in the field of academic librarianship. It is expected that
this will be well received by the professional community.
Preface
List of Contributors
1. Physical conditions in academic libraries-----------Sankaraiah. K.
2. resource development in academic libraries: Some practical considerations.
-----------Goplakrishnan Nair. P
3. School library -A source for initiating and developing learning
skills.--------------Ahammed Kunju. M.
4. Resources in the college libraries in Kerala: Some basic issues.
------------Lalitha Bai. K. K. and Lawyed Stephen
5. College library facilities in Madras City: A survey and
analysis.--------------Amudhavalli. A and Lawyed Stephen
6. Resource sharing in medical libraries and its significance in new
information technology. -------Chandrakumaran Nair. M.
7. Resource sharing among college libraries in Kerala.------------Rajan. AC
8. Standards for College Libraries-----Dr. M. B. Konnur
9. As assessment of user satisfaction with collection and services: A study
of the Calicut University Library.-------Dr. Rosamma Joseph
10.Collection development : An analysis of Cochin University Library pattern
and suggestions for improvements. --------Humayoon Kabir. S
11. Resource sharing in University libraries: A myth or reality.
-----------Alexander Abranham
12. Subscription of periodicals in Cochin University of Science and
Technology Library: An evaluation. --------Baby. M.D.
13. Supply and demand of man-power in library profession in Tamil Nadu.
-----------Dr. Manorama Srinath. Senthil Kumaran. Lawyed Stephen
14. Emerging trends in academic libraries and changing roles of
manpower----Dr. Varalakshmi. R. S.R.
15. Man-power resources in university libraries in Kerala: A survey
Devarajan. G.
16. Information technology and the academic libraires in India: The changing
scenario. --------Vijayakumar. K. P.
Bibliography
Index
Dr. G. Devarajan did his B.Sc. (Botany), B. Lib. Sc., M. A. (Russian Language
& Literature) from the University of Kerala. He secured M. L.I.S. Degree from
the University of Madras securing First Rank with distinction. He secured his
Ph.D. Degree in Library and Information. Science from the University of Keala.
He is doing Post-Doctoral research in Library and Information Science in the
University of Kerala. He has completed two research projects financed by the
ICSSR and UGC. He worked in Kerala University Library and centre for Development
Studies Library in various professional capacities from 1973 onwards until he
joined as Lecturer in the department of Library and Information Science,
University of Kerala in 1983. He has about 23 years professional experience in
the teaching and Library field. Dr. Devarajan has already authored 15 books and
85 research papers in the field of Library and information science. Dr.
Devarajan is an active member of several professional bodies in India. He was
general secretary and President of the Kerala Library Association for several
terms. He is a life member of KLA, KUTA, ILA, IASLI ,IATLI and CITS Presently he
is the Head of the Department of Library and Information Science, University of
Kerala and the Secretary of the Centre for Information and Technology Studies (CITS).
Gopalakrishnan Nair (b.1956) did his M. A. B. Ed. and M. L.I.Sc.
from the University of Kerala. He passed M. L. I. Sc. degree securing first
class with second rank. He has contributed a number of articles in the field of
Library and Information Science.
M. Ahammed Kunju
Mr Ahammed Kunju (b. 1946) did his M. A., B.Lib. Sc. from the University of
Kerala. He also did his M. L. I. S. from the University of Madras. He is
presently working as Librarian, State Central Library, Trivandrum. He has
contributed a number of articles in the field of library Science.
