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Collection Development and Management

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Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

2017

Collection Development

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Assessment Of Library Resources And Services Of Central University Libraries, Delhi: A Study, Ajit Kumar Sep 2017

Assessment Of Library Resources And Services Of Central University Libraries, Delhi: A Study, Ajit Kumar

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The information resources are major component of library. In the present scenario document information resources are replacing with the electronic information resources due to application of Information and Technology in our society. The study reveals that the central university library collections are increasing in term of electronic resources like e-journal, e-books, and on-line databases. The readers of the library are also satisfied with the resources of the library as well as the services of the library, which is being rendered by the library staff. Findings of the study more I.T. skilled LIS professional required for provide better and effective services …


Collection And Management Of E-Books In Nigerian University Libraries, Sirajudeen Femi Bakrin, Mujidat Adeola Bello Jan 2017

Collection And Management Of E-Books In Nigerian University Libraries, Sirajudeen Femi Bakrin, Mujidat Adeola Bello

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Nigerian literature has focused more on the general concept of e-resources without dedicated attention to e-books. This work takes a critical look at the challenges related to e-books collection and management in Nigerian universities. The study was conducted among six federal universities in Nigeria; one from each geo-political zone of the federation. A survey research design was utilized to carry out the study with structured interview conducted for system librarians of the six university libraries. While there is proliferation of e-books in the libraries, absence of local titles, budgeting, consortium and awareness of DRM issues remain obvious challenges.