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COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT IN
AUTONOMOUS ENGINEERING COLLEGE
LIBRARIES AFFILIATED TO JNTUK
KAKINADA: A STUDY
A.RAVIKUMAR
Research Scholar,
Department of LIS, JNTU Kakinada, A.P
Dr. B. R. DORASWAMY NAICK
Assistant Professor Library and information Science
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada
Andra Pradesh, India -533003
ABSTRACT:
Collection development has been described as one of the most discussed
but least understood areas of librarianship. Libraries have always had
collections that grew-and, in that sense might be said to have developed.
There is, however, more to the growth of a collection than simply acquiring
materials; someone must decide which materials will be acquired and through
which methods. This implies that selection decisions must be made, perhaps in
accordance with an overall plan for the development of the collection.
Nowadays, the term "collection development" has come to include a broad
range of activities related to the policies and procedures of acquisition,
selection, and evaluation of library collections.
Key words: Collection Development, Engineering College Libraries,
Autonomous Colleges
Cite this Article: A.Ravikumar and Dr. B. R. Doraswamy Naick. Collection
Development In Autonomous Engineering College Libraries Affiliated To
Jntuk Kakinada: A Study. International Journal of Library & Information
Science, 4(3), 2015, pp. 85-97.
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1. INTRODUCTION
The libraries of technical insti tutes play a key role for promoting technical education
in a very positive approach. The libraries of technical institutes have great influence to
the students, teachers and research scholars besides class room activities. In regards to
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collection development of different forms such as books and non book materials, a
proper policy should be adopted in the libraries of technical institutes. It is necessary
to keep the documents both for conventional and modern ICT based resources to cater
the needs and challenges of present age of millennium which are immense value to
the users. Collection development has great impact for quality education in this age of
competition. The first three laws of library science propounded by Dr. S. R.
Ranganathan, i. e. Books are for use; Every reader to his/ her book and Every book to
its readers shows that the first and foremost role of a librarian is to provide every
reader with the required documents at the right time. This leads to the statement that
the librarian has to perform three important functions i.e. collection, storage and
dissemination only if collected first. Among the three important functions of a
librarian namely, collection, storage and dissemination of reading and kindred
materials, the collection occupies the most vital position.
2. COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT
Collection development is the term useful to the set of practices employed by libraries
to manage build and maintain collections resources. These comprise Selecting titles to
acquire in all formats Establishing and managing approval plans Monitoring the
curriculum and developing relationships with the faculty who shape it Developing the
fiscal resources required to support these needs Determining conservation treatment
or replacement Selecting resources to be reformatted to expand their utility and extend
their usefulness Selecting titles to withdraw from the collection Negotiating license
terms that are cost-effective and permit the broadest possible use Determining the
titles that are moved to off-campus storage and develop recall mechanisms that meet
research needs As collection development began to be seen as a library function
distinct from acquisition procedures and broader than selection alone, the exact
relations of the terms were not always clear (Chopra, 1994). Since the dawn of the
civilization, man has been striving to know the unknown. On the long voyage of
exploration of unknown, man has collected uncountable pearls & pebbles and tried to
preserve them. Undoubtedly, this is a very fundamental attitude of humanity that
initiated the concept of preservation of thought contents or knowledge, that concept of
preservation gave rise to the concept of library latter on and that knowledge brought
in various forms of library collection (Gelfand, 1974). In the context of library,
collection of materials includes- Books, Periodicals and Serials publications,
Government publications, Academic Thesis and Dissertations, Research Reports,
Annual Reviews, Conferencing Proceedings, Pamphlets, Standards & Specification,
Patents, Trade Literature, Maps, Atlases, and Globes, Photographs, Illustrations,
Painting, Microfilms Microfiches, Rare Books, Manuscripts, Slides, Audio Cassettes
etc. and also electronic media like computerized databases, Floppies, CD-ROM,
DVD, e-journals, e-books, e- thesis, Internet etc with other special materials in
addition to books as principal constituent. The Building meansM development of
those documents and other special materials in addition to books as principal
constituent (Katz, 1980).
3. AIMS OF COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT
The context of the Collections Strategy, which will categories collections as one of
the following: heritage, legacy, self-renewing or finite1, in developing its collections,
the Library will aim to do the following (in no particular order): Support research,
learning and teaching within the University, from within its own extensive local
resources, and from external resources. Strengthen its position as a leading research
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library by developing its heritage collections. Prioritise access to digital resources
where appropriate and practicable. Acquire, and give access to, resources in the most
appropriate and cost-effective way, with due regard to issues of format, accessibility
and durability. Develop partnerships with other institutions, locally, regionally,
nationally and internationally, to enrich the information resources available.
4. REIVIEW OF LITERATURE
There is vast difference in the academic library environment between western
countries and India, though the basic functions are same. Owing to the differences in
terms of nature of collection, financial support, infrastructure to organize and store
collection, the literature on the concept in India is presented separately. In India the
concept of collection management in academic university libraries is gaining
momentum. As the traditional academic libraries gradually shift towards digitization
of information sources and access to electronic resources in the library premises poses
new challenges in the orbit of collection management activities of academic libraries.
Literature published in this field by different authors from different regions is grouped
under as follows
The emphasis has been shifted from collection development to collection
management. Collection development is now a part of collection management.
Collection management comprises of selection, order and collection building. The
problems of collection management require serious, continuous and systematic study
and research by practitioners with a view to put forth better and alternative solutions.
Some of the studies identified in this context are listed below.
S. Seetharama(1997) remarked that collection management is a more demanding
concept which goes beyond a policy of acquiring materials, to policies on housing,
preservation, storage, weeding, and discard of stock. It emphasized on systematic
management of library’s existing collection. Wajiti A Alvi(1997) also explained the
changing phase of collection management. He emphasized the need for cooperative
collection development program. He identified its advantages which are apt to the
current library circumstances. However Naina Pandita(2007) views Collection
development as a universal, dynamic and continuous activity. It involves the users,
the library staff and subject experts. Collection management is implied as one of the
managerial function in the administration of the library management. Keeping in view
of the contemporary information environment that is characterized by print and
electronic media R.S.R. Varalakshmi(2004) has suggested a functional model.
According to this model the library operates in a hybrid information environment by
taking part in consortia and inter/intra library relations. This created an impact on the
need for new pricing policies and acquisition policies. The input for the library is in
the form of user demands for more resources. The output achieved is enhanced
information access, more coordination, increased performance and cost benefits. The
procedures adopted to achieve this output were through technical organization,
enhanced budget allocation for e-resources, proper selection process and
establishment of networks for accessing information. So the models act as a guideline
for individual libraries. Pragyan Das etal (2007) stated that “collection management
can also be defined as the organization and maintenance of library resources, starting
from collection development principle”. P.K.Mahapatra(1999) defined the concepts
more precisely and stated that “the concept of collection management signifies the
theoretical aspects of collection building as well as the managerial aspects of the use
of collection, storage, organization, circulation, information service resource
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allocation access to information and documents and other related matters. The review
of collections for preservation, storage and deselecting is a critical component of a
library’s collection management programe.”
As Internet browsing and downloading consumes a large amount of time A.
Amudha (2006) has described a model called Push Technology to access relevant
collections from the web. It is also called as webcaster or net caster. It prevents
aimless browsing. She reported some of the advantages of this technology like
automatic delivery of important news to clientele through email/ voice mail and
customize information to the user .Collection management is a tool that provides a
means to cope up effectively with limited funds, staff and space. Collection
development is considered as a part and parcel of collection management. It is well
noted in the present era that collection development is now viewed as a part of the
wider activity of collection management. It is a continuous process in the life cycle of
the library management. It is an acceptable fact that it is responsible for the makeup of
collections. Information communication technology made dramatic changes in the
services offered by libraries. This growing impact of information communication
technology compelled librarians to modify their services to serve effectively and
efficiently. It has indirectly made a greater impact on collection management policy
that formed the backbone for the existence of library collection. Studies have been
carried out in this field to observe the changes that have occurred. Collection
management policy has to incorporate some changes due to the changed environment
in academic libraries. Kumbar and Gururaj(2007) raised some issues like formulating
new selection procedures, budget allocation, license agreements problems and
evaluation criteria for electronic information resources. They have also suggested the
advantages of using electronic publishing as a complementary technology but not as a
replacement technology. S.Seetharama (1997) pointed out that collection development
and collection management was influenced by the impact of information technology.
His paper explained in detail issues like collection development policy, resource
sharing, networking, collection evaluation in the present technology driven
environment. While Sarbinder Kaur & M.P. Satija (2007) have described in detail the
changes that have occurred in an academic library collection management due to the
impact of digital environment.
5. NEED FOR THE STUDY
The success of an education system depends upon the skills and capabilities of its
teachers. It is a known fact that teachers can update their knowledge through the habit
of reading the material provided by the library. Libraries of colleges of education
supplement their parent institutes in attaining educational goals to meet the
information needs of present and future teachers. It becomes essential to ascertain the
use of libraries to find the strengths and gaps of libraries to plan for improvements in
the future.
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6. ANALYSIS OF THE STUDY
Table 1 shows the intake of Autonomous engineering colleges affiliated to jntuk
INTAKE OF AUTONOMOUS ENGINEERING COLLEGES AFFILIATED TO JNTUK
COLLEGE NAME
CODE
B.TECH
M.TECH
TOTAL
Aditya institute of technology and mgmt, tekkali
ADIT
840
156
996
Gudlavalleru engineering college, gudlavalleru
Godavari institute of engg. And technology,
rajahmundry
G M R institute of technology, rajam
Gayathri vidya parishad coll. Of engineering,
visakhapatnam
Lakireddy balireddy college of engineering
GDLV
1140
168
1308
GIER
780
162
942
GMRI
780
126
906
GVPE
1200
216
1416
LBCE
780
90
870
M V G R college of engineering, vizianagaram
Prasad v potluri siddhartha instt of technology,
vijayawada
QIS college of engg. And technology, ongole
Swarnandhra coll. Of engg and technology,
narsapuram
Shri vishnu engg. College for women, bhimavaram
MVRG
900
90
990
PPSV
660
90
750
QISE
1020
162
1182
SWRN
840
90
930
VISW
720
126
846
V R siddhartha engineering college, vijayawada
VRSE
1140
198
1338
Table 2 shows the Year wise establishment of the autonomous engineering colleges affiliated
to jntuk
Aditya institute of technology and mgmt, tekkali
ADIT
YEAR OF
ESTABLISHMENT
2001
Gudlavalleru engineering college, gudlavalleru
GDLV
1998
Godavari institute of engg. And technology, rajahmundry
GIER
1998
G M R institute of technology, rajam
GMRI
1997
Gayathri vidya parishad coll. Of engineering, visakhapatnam
GVPE
1996
Lakireddy balireddy college of engineering
LBCE
1998
M V G R college of engineerng, vizianagaram
MVRG
1997
Prasad v potluri siddhartha instt of technology, vijayawada
PPSV
1998
QIS college of engg. And technology, ongole
QISE
1998
Swarnandhra coll. Of engg and technology, narsapuram
SWRN
2001
Shri vishnu engg. College for women, bhimavaram
V R siddhartha engineering college, vijayawada
VISW
VRSE
2001
1977
COLLEGE NAME
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Figure 1 shows in the circle Diagram Year wise Establishment of autonomous engineering
colleges affiliated to jntuk
Table 3 collection of books in autonomous engineering college libraries affiliated to jntuk
Aditya institute of technology and mgmt, tekkali
ADIT
TOTAL
BOOKS
42495
Gudlavalleru engineering college, gudlavalleru
GDLV
50723
Godavari institute of engg. And technology, rajahmundry
GIER
51969
G M R institute of technology, rajam
GMRI
58327
Gayathri vidya parishad coll. Of engineering, visakhapatnam
GVPE
43544
Lakireddy balireddy college of engineering
LBCE
50653
M V G R college of engineerng, vizianagaram
MVRG
48374
Prasad v potluri siddhartha instt of technology, vijayawada
PPSV
37950
QIS college of engg. And technology, ongole
QISE
41597
Swarnandhra coll. Of engg and technology, narsapuram
SWRN
35007
Shri vishnu engg. College for women, bhimavaram
VISW
51957
V R siddhartha engineering college, vijayawada
VRSE
75785
Total Books
588381
COLLEGE NAME
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Figure-2 shows in the circle Diagram Total Books in autonomous engineering college
Libraries in the affiliated to jntuk
Table 4 Collection of Titles in autonomous engineering college libraries affiliated to jntuk
COLLECTION OF TITLES IN AUTONOMOUS ENGINEERING COLLEGE LIBRARIES
AFFILIATED TO JNTUK
COLLEGE NAME
CODE
TITLES
Aditya institute of technology and mgmt, tekkali
ADIT
7405
Gudlavalleru engineering college, gudlavalleru
GDLV
12232
Godavari institute of engg. And technology, rajahmundry
GIER
10478
G M R institute of technology, rajam
GMRI
15865
Gayathri vidya parishad coll. Of engineering, visakhapatnam
GVPE
9930
Lakireddy balireddy college of engineering
LBCE
12899
M V G R college of engineerng, vizianagaram
MVRG
15978
Prasad v potluri siddhartha instt of technology, vijayawada
PPSV
7672
QIS college of engg. And technology, ongole
QISE
9369
Swarnandhra coll. Of engg and technology, narsapuram
SWRN
5252
Shri vishnu engg. College for women, bhimavaram
VISW
7685
V R siddhartha engineering college, vijayawada
VRSE
17385
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Figure 3 shows collection of Titles in autonomous engineering college libraries
affiliated to jntuk
Table 5 collection of national journals in autonomous engineering college libraries affiliated
to jntuk
COLLECTION OF NATIONAL JOURNALS IN AUTONOMOUS ENGINEERING
COLLEGE LIBRARIES AFFILIATED TO JNTUK
NATIONAL
CODE
COLLEGE NAME
JOURNALS
Aditya institute of technology and mgmt, tekkali
ADIT
42
Gudlavalleru engineering college, gudlavalleru
GDLV
116
Godavari institute of engg. And technology, rajahmundry
GIER
198
G M R institute of technology, rajam
GMRI
81
Gayathri vidya parishad coll. Of engineering, visakhapatnam
GVPE
141
Lakireddy balireddy college of engineering
LBCE
152
M V G R college of engineerng, vizianagaram
MVRG
125
Prasad v potluri siddhartha instt of technology, vijayawada
PPSV
105
QIS college of engg. And technology, ongole
QISE
181
Swarnandhra coll. Of engg and technology, narsapuram
SWRN
106
Shri vishnu engg. College for women, bhimavaram
VISW
142
V R siddhartha engineering college, vijayawada
VRSE
160
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Figure 4 Shows collection of national journals in autonomous engineering college libraries
affiliated to jntuk
Table 6 collection of national journals in autonomous engineering college libraries affiliated
to jntuk
COLLECTION OF INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS IN AUTONOMOUS ENGINEERING
COLLEGE LIBRARIES AFFILIATED TO JNTUK
INTER
COLLEGE NAME
CODE
NATIONAL
JOURNALS
Aditya institute of technology and mgmt, tekkali
ADIT
16
Gudlavalleru engineering college, gudlavalleru
GDLV
12
Godavari institute of engg. And technology, rajahmundry
GIER
15
G M R institute of technology, rajam
GMRI
11
Gayathri vidya parishad coll. Of engineering, visakhapatnam
GVPE
63
Lakireddy balireddy college of engineering
LBCE
24
M V G R college of engineerng, vizianagaram
MVRG
11
Prasad v potluri siddhartha instt of technology, vijayawada
PPSV
13
QIS college of engg. And technology, ongole
QISE
22
Swarnandhra coll. Of engg and technology, narsapuram
SWRN
82
Shri vishnu engg. College for women, bhimavaram
VISW
16
V R siddhartha engineering college, vijayawada
VRSE
22
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Figure 5 Shows collection of International journals in autonomous engineering college
libraries affiliated to jntuk
Table 7 collection of Non Book materials in autonomous engineering college libraries
affiliated to jntuk
COLLECTION OF IN AUTONOMOUS ENGINEERING COLLEGE LIBRARIES
AFFILIATED TO JNTUK
NON-BOOK
CODE
COLLEGE NAME
MATERIALS
Aditya institute of technology and mgmt, tekkali
ADIT
3149
Gudlavalleru engineering college, gudlavalleru
Godavari institute of engg. And technology,
rajahmundry
G M R institute of technology, rajam
Gayathri vidya parishad coll. Of engineering,
visakhapatnam
Lakireddy balireddy college of engineering
GDLV
6529
GIER
609
GMRI
6716
GVPE
3210
LBCE
10853
M V G R college of engineerng, vizianagaram
Prasad v potluri siddhartha instt of technology,
vijayawada
QIS college of engg. And technology, ongole
Swarnandhra coll. Of engg and technology,
narsapuram
Shri vishnu engg. College for women, bhimavaram
MVRG
2430
PPSV
3433
QISE
2931
SWRN
2580
VISW
4250
V R siddhartha engineering college, vijayawada
VRSE
3500
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Figure 6 Shows collection of Non Book materials in autonomous engineering college
libraries affiliated to jntuk
Table 8 collection of Back volumes in autonomous engineering college libraries affiliated to
jntuk
COLLECTION OF BACK VOLUMES IN AUTONOMOUS ENGINEERING
COLLEGE LIBRARIES AFFILIATED TO JNTUK
COLLEGE NAME
CODE
BACK
VOLUMES
Aditya institute of technology and mgmt, tekkali
ADIT
1234
Gudlavalleru engineering college, gudlavalleru
GDLV
1494
Godavari institute of engg. And technology, rajahmundry
GIER
400
G M R institute of technology, rajam
Gayathri vidya parishad coll. Of engineering,
visakhapatnam
Lakireddy balireddy college of engineering
GMRI
980
GVPE
1987
LBCE
1002
M V G R college of engineerng, vizianagaram
MVRG
740
Prasad v potluri siddhartha instt of technology, vijayawada
PPSV
455
QIS college of engg. And technology, ongole
QISE
1007
Swarnandhra coll. Of engg and technology, narsapuram
SWRN
463
Shri vishnu engg. College for women, bhimavaram
VISW
1167
V R siddhartha engineering college, vijayawada
VRSE
3000
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Figure 7 collection of Back volumes in autonomous engineering college libraries affiliated to
jntuk
7. CONCLUSION
Improve collection and development system will ultimately improve the reading
Books, Titles, Journals, Non Book materials, Back Volumes which will increase the
knowledge depth of the students and researchers. the recent technological advances
have been helped to access published information. Apart from this there is valuable
information unpublished, and it needs to be tapped. Library Books is one of the tool
kits for libraries to survive in the present circumstance. The goal of Engineering
College library is to fulfil the teaching learning, scholarly and research needs of the
users. Based on result of analysis and finding of data, the conclusion was drawn.
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