Collection Development and Utility Pattern of Computer Science Books at G.R.Damadoran College of Science Library, Coimbatore: A Study

S. N. Vignesh; S. Jayaraman

doi:10.51983/ajist-2012.2.2.44

Authors

S. N. Vignesh Department of Library and Information Science, Karpagam University, Coimbatore - 641 021, Tamil Nadu, India
S. Jayaraman Department of Library and Information Science, Karpagam University, Coimbatore - 641 021, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51983/ajist-2012.2.2.44

Keywords:

Collection Development, GRD College

Abstract

This study presents the collection development, usage of reading materials in GRD College with special reference to Computer Science subject. The books on Computer Science dominates the number of collection of books as the college offers various degree in Computer Science and comparatively the intake in computer science normally higher than the other courses offered in the initial years of this institution. It is found that the GRD college Library is well stacked with the support of the management and encouragement. It still needs effort towards the betterment of the Library regarding its adequacy of the collection, improvised reader services and automating the Library’s functions.

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