Skip to content Skip to footer

Book Details

Home Book Details Resource Allocation in University Libraries
Close

Resource Allocation in University Libraries

Author: G. Devarajan

Rs. 500

Additional information

ISBN 8170001552
Year of Publication 1993
Binding HardBound
Pages
Edition
Language English
Buy now

Finance plays the most significant role in the organization, administration
and services of a library. A library should be assured of adequate finances,
otherwise it cannot discharge its obligation, and guarantee the continuity of
proper services to the users. The main objective of this study is to examine the
state of financing in university libraries in Kerala during the Plan periods.
Literature survey, questionaire, observation and interviews were adopted for
data collection in this study. This study is organised in nine chapters. A
selective bibliography on the subject is provided for further study and
investigation. There appendices and an alphabetical book index are also provided
for the effective use of this book.


 


Chapter


Dedication


Preface


Foreword


1. Introduction


2. Survey of Related literature


3. University Libraries and Fiscal Allocations: International and National
Trends


4. Universities and University Libraries in Kerala: Genesis and Development


5. Revenue: Sources and Magnitude and Trends


6. Expenditure: Analysis, Pattern and Trends


7. Fiscal estimate Based on Method of Proportion and Per Capita Method


8. Evaluation of Responsive services


9. Findings and Recommendations


Appendices


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).

 

Related products