Standards for teachers college libraries in the state of Karnataka

Abstract

<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height: 115%;font-family:" times="" new="" roman";mso-fareast-font-family:"times="" roman";="" mso-ansi-language:en-us;mso-fareast-language:en-us;mso-bidi-language:ar-sa"="" lang="EN-US">Emphasizes the role of standards In the development of library services and traces the development of standard for library services In India. It points out how the existing norms do not cover various aspects of library services and also do not help teachers college libraries in Karnataka or elsewhere in India. Realistic minimum standards for teachers college libraries In Karnataka based on their current situation, immediate need and the resources available, covering the objectives of the lib<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">rary, collection, organization of materials, staff, services, faculties, administration, and budget are formulated and presented. It also discusses the question of financial resources essential to implement the proposed standards and suggests alternate ways of funding.</span></span>