Indian Journal of Information Sources and Services (IJISS)
User Education in Agricultural Science University Libraries in India with Special Reference to SKUAST, Kashmir
Author : Asifa JanVolume 8 No.1 January-June 2018 pp 35-39
Abstract
It is not sufficient if the modern library is limited to its traditional functions in view of the mountainous knowledge that is added every year. The new technique of information is dissemination of knowledge which has acquired enormous importance. The agricultural libraries in India also provide user education to PG & PhD scholar. The present study deals with current status of user’s education in SKUAST-K library system. Present survey report of five faculties libraries where user education is a part of University teaching curriculum. This programme is mostly conducted by Asstt librarian of faculties with aim that to make user more self reliant in use of library material (both soft and hard copies) of literature available in libraries
Keywords
User education, Information resources, SKUAST-K Library System
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