1Egerton University, P.O. Box 536, Njoro, KENYA.E-mail: MainLibrary@egerton.ac.ke; ongus@copycenter.bizland.com
2Department of Languages, Egerton University, KENYA. E-mail: constantinebu@yahoo.com
Cont.: Department of Library and Information Science, Bangalore University, Jnanabharathi Campus, Bangalore, 560 056, Karnataka State, INDIA
Stringent economic conditions, coupled with the proliferation of information have incapacitated many agricultural research libraries in developing countries. Traditional means of document delivery have slumped, causing widespread user-dissatisfaction. Consequently, Compact Disc-Read Only Memory (CD-ROM) technology continues to gain preference, especially in Africa, as an electronic means of hastening document access. The Essential Electronic Agricultural Library (TEEAL), employing CD-ROMs, is examined in relation to its potential in promoting agricultural research at Egerton University in Kenya. A critical analysis of pertinent administrative and technical issues is made with envisaged challenges in focus. Ultimately, suitable solutions for sustainability and improvement are proffered
Document Delivery, CD-ROM, Agricultural Research, Developing countries, Kenya
