R. S. R. Varalakshmi ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Library & Information Science, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam-530 003, IN

Abstract

The rapid developments of doctoral research in India in recent times, necessitates the introspection of research contributions for development of the discipline. The subject analysis reveals that the doctoral programmes are oriented towards practice. The lopsided development results in the stagnation of theoretical base of the discipline. Suggests for concentration on theoretical endeavour to expand the body of knowledge of the discipline.

Keywords

LIS, Library & Information Science, Research, India, Subject Analysis.

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R. S. R. Varalakshmi ¹

Affiliations
1 DLIS, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam 530 003, IN

Abstract

The paper analyzes the present collection development procedures under the impact of electronic information environment. The emergence of new media supercedes the wellestablished social network of print and publication. The digital electronic materials offer reduced production costs and more sophisticated method of use. The interest of the university libraries in India is to strike a balance between print and electronic resources. The article reviews various solutions that have been proposed to solve the issues of collection management in India and abroad. Suggests policies to be considered for effective planning of collection management in the digital environment.

Keywords

Collection Management, Electronic Resources, Electronic Journals, Internet Resources, Collection Management Policies, Collection Management Models.

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