Role of Agricultural Libraries in Digital Environment


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Authors

  • M. Trinath Aditya Educational Institutions
  • B. Niranjan Aditya Educational Institutions

Keywords:

Agricultural Library, Digital Library, CERA, Krishikosh, IDEAL

Abstract

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) encourages e-Learning to promote the use of e-Resource in the Agriculture Sector. The financial aid provided by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is a good initiative for strengthening and developing Agricultural Libraries. Agricultural Libraries play a vital role in disseminating information and knowledge to researchers, extension workers and farmers to increase crop productivity and self-sufficiency in the agriculture sector. In the Digital Age, the advances digital technologies offer immense opportunities for Agricultural Libraries to expand their networking and services to reach out to their targeted group effectively. This paper examines the different initiatives made by ICAR and other organizations and suggests recommendations to strengthen Agricultural Libraries in the digital environment

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Submitted

01-11-2024

Published

30-12-2021

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 2 (2021): Knowledge Management for Agricultural Librarians and Information Professional

Section

Articles

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How to Cite

M. Trinath, & B. Niranjan. (2021). Role of Agricultural Libraries in Digital Environment. Journal of Agricultural Extension Management, 22(2), 259. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/JAEM/article/view/159331