Collection development policy (CDP) in Kerala University Library system: A Study

Libraries are the hearts and soul of educational system in general and University education in particular. Library collections are developed by librarians and library staff by buying or otherwise acquiring materials over a period, based on assessment of the information needs of the users of library. Major objectives of the study may be the department librarian's opinion about adequacy of facilities available in their departmental libraries and to examine the book selection tools and their collection development programme followed in the department. They help the institutions in achieving their aims and objectives. In University of Kerala more than 60% of the department librarians are satisfied with existing fan and proper lighting and ventilation facilities.