Kerala Agricultural University Library and Information System: A Working Model for the New Millennium

Raman Nair, R. (2001) Kerala Agricultural University Library and Information System: A Working Model for the New Millennium. CLIS Observer 18(1 & 2):pp. 3-12.

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Abstract

The study evaluates in detail the integrated library and information system established in Kerala Agricultural University, India during 1995-2000 incorporating college and research station libraries spread over the length and breadth of the State which till then functioned as independent units coming under the university. The facilities of a high-tech university library consisting of ICT training facilities, Digital Library, Farmers Division etc established during the period is evaluated in detail. The objectives of the system and the mechanics devised for ensuring inter and intra departmental participation in the functioning of the system is discussed in detail. The role played by Dr. A.M. Michael the then Vice Chancellor and an internationally known expert in agricultural engineering is also commented on along with the system’s vision for the future.

Keywords:	Agricultural Library Information Participatory Development Kerala Agriculture
Subjects:	D. Libraries as physical collections. > DI. Science libraries.
ID Code:	6555
Deposited By:	Raman Nair, R
Deposited On:	26 June 2006
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1. Kerala Agricultural University. Annual Report 1997-98 - 1999-2000. Trichur, the author, 1998-2000.

2. Kerala Agricultural University. Report of the Expert Committee on Library and Information System: Trichur, the author, 1998.

3. R. Raman Nair. Project proposal for Reorganization of Kerala Agricultural University Library and Information System", Trichur, 1995. Mimeographed.

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