Sustainable Development and Fund Generation–A Study among Library Professionals Working in Select Higher Education Institutions in and around Chennai

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Authors

  • S. Gopalakrishnan
     National Institute of Fashion Technology, Taramani, Chennai - 600113, Tamil Nadu ,IN
  • T. M. Kalpana
     Indian Statistical Insitute, Taramani, Chennai - 600113, Tamil Nadu ,IN

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15613/sijrs/2015/v2i2/114287

Keywords:

Fund Generation, LIS Professionals, Sustainable Development.

Abstract

Libraries are evolving itself according to the technologically changing scenario. A library and Information Science (LIS) professional are aware of modern technologies but finds it difficult to implement due to financial constraints. This study focused on adaptability of sustainable development, need for fund generation, awareness, implementation strategies, its advantages and disadvantages with specific reference to implementation in libraries. 60 questionnaires were distributed among library professionals working in select higher educational institutions in and around Chennai. It is found that more significance was given to raise the fund through sustainable development. The study, envisages that sustainable development and fund generation should be popularized more among LIS professionals due to decrease in funds and increase in recurring cost (83% of the respondents) of the library.

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Published

2015-12-01

Issue

Volume 2, Issue 2, July-December 2015

Section

Library and Information Science

 

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