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Collection Development in University Library: A Case Study of Karnatak University Library from 2005-2009


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The paper highlights the importance of collection development in a University Library. The study is based on the acquisition data of Karnataka University Library from 2005-2009. An attempt has been made to know the budget allocation to various subjects and the average price of a book in different disciplines. The results are helpful in planning the budgetary allocation for acquisition of books.

Keywords

Collection Development, Funds Allocation.
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S. B. Patil
Prof. S.S. Basavanal Library, Karnatak University, Dharwad - 580 003, Karnataka
India

A. N. Joshi
Prof. S.S. Basavanal Library, Karnatak University, Dharwad - 580 003, Karnataka
India


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Authors

S. B. Patil
Prof. S.S. Basavanal Library, Karnatak University, Dharwad - 580 003, Karnataka, India
A. N. Joshi
Prof. S.S. Basavanal Library, Karnatak University, Dharwad - 580 003, Karnataka, India

Abstract


The paper highlights the importance of collection development in a University Library. The study is based on the acquisition data of Karnataka University Library from 2005-2009. An attempt has been made to know the budget allocation to various subjects and the average price of a book in different disciplines. The results are helpful in planning the budgetary allocation for acquisition of books.

Keywords


Collection Development, Funds Allocation.