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Coconut research in the country was initiated atKasaragod in the erstwhile Central Coconut ResearchStation (CCRS) by the then combined Madras Presidency.A significant step towards strengthening research in coconut,arecanut, cocoa, oil palm, cashew and spices was taken bythe Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in 1970by establishing the Central Plantation Crops Research Institute(CPCRI) by merging the two CCRS at Kasaragod (estd. in1916) and Kayangulam (estd. in 1947) and the CentralArecanut Research Station (CARS) at Vittal (estd. in 1957)along with its five regional centres at Palode, Kannara,Hirehalli, Kahikuchi and Mohitnagar. CPCRI has madesignificant contribution in the areas of research and extensionactivities on the mandate crops. With the delinking of researchon spices and cashew from CPCRI in 1986 and oil palm in1999, the Institute is concentrating on coconut, arecanut andcocoa. A large number of externally funded projects, bothnational and international are currently in progress at thisInstitute.

CPCRI: A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE

Growth Profile of Library and Information Services at CPCRI

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LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES

Information is a vital resource forResearch and Development.Information on the work being doneor work already done elsewhere helpsthe R&D community to avoidduplication/redundancy in their work.It also helps in collaborating workwith others in the field. The successof any R&D programme is based onthe right information made availableat the right time in the right manner.CPCRI Library recognised the valueof information right from its inceptionand still continues to strive forexcellence in its services throughcurrent use of informationtechnology.

CPCRI has inherited one of theoldest research bases in coconut anda rich collection of literaturepertaining to the plantation crops.The books and periodicals availableat Quilon during the scheme for theinvestigation of different diseases ofcoconut were transferred toKayangulam and a librarian was

posted in charge of the library in1958.

The libraries at the HQ andRegional Stations have obtainedbooks from the erstwhile CCRS andqualified librarians were posted intoservice in the sixties. After 1960, thelibrary had attained remarkablegrowth. The library, which wasaccommodated in a small room of theold building of CPCRI, has grown inits size to a separate building with400 m2 area. Table 1 depicts thepresent status of the collection ofvarious publications in the library atthe HQ and Regional Stations.

The number of libraryprofessionals also increased with thisgrowth from three to seven. Thelibrary used to cater to the demandsof researchers/clientele working onspices, cashew (until 1986) and oilpalm (until 1999). It has a fairly goodcollection on these crops also.

Libraries at the Research Centresare managed by non-professionals.

Table 1. Present status of collection of various publications at CPCRI Library

Station Books Back Other Publications

Volumes Reprints Pamphlets Technical Maps & Ann.Rep.Reports Atlases & Res.

Highlights

Kasaragod 7816 10437 1200 1100 500 200 4650

Kayangulam 2458 5839 600 500 250 100 2372

Vittal 4530 4449 649 549 301 149 2421

Total 14804 20725 2449 2149 1051 449 9443



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Table 2. Year wise addition of documents in library

HQ, KSD RS, KGM RS, Vittal

Year

1970 180 1560 50 80 1100 80 0 41 99 0 615 0 0 0 0

1971 108 0 62 85 88 94 0 50 50 0 198 0 0 0 0

1972 905 300 62 85 122 78 1600 50 82 0 169 639 0 0 0

1973 156 0 70 119 100 103 0 60 81 0 664 0 0 0 0

1974 67 160 121 74 225 103 0 49 76 0 306 0 0 0 0

1975 243 0 76 109 100 159 200 52 77 0 486 447 0 0 100

1976 353 0 82 102 150 258 200 55 87 0 455 625 0 0 150

1977 258 215 96 111 120 92 500 53 84 0 350 0 0 0 300

1978 327 551 93 114 25 150 0 47 97 0 113 0 0 0 0

1979 465 0 93 106 50 171 0 67 97 0 132 0 0 0 0

1980 363 1006 124 182 320 185 105 67 132 1566 164 114 0 0 50

1981 442 0 126 185 460 166 113 67 132 124 196 241 0 0 73

1982 356 127 142 239 113 108 374 87 129 110 100 188 0 0 807

1983 367 511 142 239 746 152 529 88 110 93 143 0 0 0 32

1984 472 1958 129 237 358 101 3 85 114 1135 20 345 0 0 150

1985 529 248 110 222 182 53 602 79 124 185 45 441 0 0 0

1986 272 0 114 204 58 27 2 109 124 173 29 150 0 0 1

1987 266 0 301 256 103 53 196 66 87 0 54 0 0 0 0

1988 466 0 120 112 80 23 0 62 59 19 35 0 0 0 17

1989 183 0 109 115 200 31 2 57 40 0 27 0 0 0 34

1990 270 1234 99 101 300 39 678 51 39 75 28 489 0 0 45

1991 169 0 99 101 300 25 0 46 40 0 8 0 0 0 3

1992 123 674 101 103 500 36 275 46 39 96 29 420 0 0 100

1993 98 0 107 109 150 35 0 27 36 19 29 5 0 0 1972

1994 81 488 112 94 22 25 100 28 35 8 13 0 34 18 81

1995 56 0 98 87 145 15 0 25 33 19 23 0 32 16 0

1996 29 532 99 61 146 14 0 25 18 0 18 0 31 17 0

1997 7 390 92 45 1127 10 200 25 17 0 18 345 33 11 154

1998 90 2 97 49 40 7 0 32 17 200 24 0 28 9 0

1999 74 481 70 53 100 18 0 31 16 0 9 0 25 8 0

2000 41 64 52 120 47 160 27 16 0 30 0 25 9 0

Total 7816 10437 7650 2458 5839 3822 4530 4449 4069BK - books, BV-back volumes of journals, IJ-Indian journals, FJ-Foreign journals, OP-Other Publications

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Table 4. Journals available in major subjects and crops

Crops/Subject Kasaragod Kayangulam Vittal Total

Agricultural Economics 29 1 1 31

Agricultural Statistics 14 4 9 27

Agronomy 33 6 17 56

Arecanut 6 2 4 12

Biotechnology 8 0 0 8

Cocoa 4 1 6 11

Coconut 21 8 6 35

Oil Palm 2 0 0 2

Genetics and Plant Breeding 34 2 28 64

Harvest and Post Harvest technology 18 2 1 21

Microbiology 11 15 10 36

Nematology 7 10 0 17

Pests and Diseases 51 48 27 126

Physiology and Biochemistry 39 21 14 74

Soils and Nutrition 26 9 16 51

Total 303 129 139 571

Table 3. Number of books available in major subjects and crops

Crops/Discipline Kasaragod Kayangulam Vittal Total

Plantation Crops - General 424 30 150 604

Coconut 177 18 61 256

Arecanut 26 1 29 56

Cocoa 35 1 54 90

Oil Palm 36 3 20 59

Spices 34 17 10 61

Genetics and Breeding 106 126 216 448

Biotechnology 129 0 20 149

Agronomy 170 268 225 663

Soils and Plant Nutrition 671 324 318 1313

Microbiology 119 112 59 290

Physiology and Biochemistry 736 492 364 1592

Entomology 62 578 249 889

Nematology 55 143 11 209

Pre & Post Harvest Technology 98 6 86 190

Pathology 498 684 252 1434

Agricultural Economics 504 52 91 647

Statistics 282 70 91 443

Extension 30 5 8 43

Total 4192 2930 2314 9436



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FUNCTIONS1. To develop and maintain a

modern scientific and technicallibrary devoted to plantationcrops specifically on coconut,cocoa, arecanut and its relateddisciplines.

2. To acquire and build up a widerange of publications includingbooks, monographs, treatises,reference books, journals,conference papers, proceedings,scientific and technical reports,CD-ROM and other digital media.

3. To organize the informationresources in a systematic mannerby adopting standard andeffective methods for informationstorage and retrieval.

4. To provide information services forthe user community by adoptinginformation technology techni-ques.

5. To maintain liaison with otherlocal, national and internationalinformation centres for exchangeof information.

6. To supply copies of available docu-ments in the information centre.

7. To serve as a national clearinghouse for information onmandatory crops and its alliedbranches.

INFRASTRUCTUREDEVELOPMENT

In the last quarter of the year1999, the library secured NATP fundsto the tune of Rs. 15 lakhs formodernization of the library. Utilizingthis allocation given by ICAR, thelibrary has established all facilitiesfor online and offline information

retrieval. For networking andautomation - computers and otheraccessories were installed. A CDServer with 14 bays was acquired,which made it possible tosimultaneously search multipledatabases over the Local AreaNetwork.

An inverter was installed to avoidinterruption in the lighting for thereading hall. The library was air-conditioned to avoid damage ofbooks by fungal infection. Newfurniture was also acquired.

During 2001, the institute tookup the construction of a separatebuilding to accommodate library. Awell furnished building of 400 m2area was completed by 2003. Thenew library has been provided withfacilities for adopting latestinformation retrieval techniques. OFCnetwork connection has beenestablished with connectivity to allsections of the library. The CD-ROMdatabases are made accessible toall the sections over the Local AreaNetwork. Content pages of latestjournal issues are scanned and putin the server to provide immediateaccess to the users from differentsections.

LibSys software was installed andcomplete library collection data is fedin to it. The details of librarycollection are accessible throughlibrary OPAC (Online Public AccessCatalogue). Basawa Barcode Labeleris used for barcoding of librarydocuments and circulation isautomated with the use of barcodescanners. Barcode technology isutilized for stock verification too.


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LIBRARY WORKING HOURS

Library is kept open on all workingdays from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM witha break of one hour from 1:00 PM to2:00 PM. On Sundays and otherpublic holidays, the library is keptclosed.

ORGANISATION OF LIBRARYRESOURCES

The Central Library at the Headquarters as well as the libraries ofother centres has a sizeablecollection. This includes referencebooks, current and back volumes ofresearch journals, reports,conference proceedings, annualreports of national and internationalorganizations, theses anddissertations, standards andspecifications, reprints, CD-ROMdatabases and other electronicdocuments.

BOOKS

Documents are classifiedaccording to Universal DecimalClassification, catalogued accordingto Anglo American Cataloguing Rules

II, and indexed with Library ofCongress Subject Headings with localmodifications. Library provides thecatalogue data through OPAC (OnlinePublic Access Catalogue). The cardcatalogue is also maintained.

While classifying a book accordingto the subject content, each bookgets a Class Number and a BookNumber. Books are arranged in theshelves based on these call numbersand books of the same subject arekept together with those of relatedones coming next or just beforethem. The class number and booknumber are written on a book tag,which is pasted on the spine of thebook. Class numbers of certainfrequently referred subjects areincluded in Annexure I. Books forreference are kept in separateshelves with a prefix alphabet R inthe class number.

PERIODICALSCurrent issues of periodicals are

arranged alphabetically on periodicaldisplay-cum-storage racks. Previousissues of the year are kept in the

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cubicles of periodical display racks.Newsletters are arrangedalphabetically in a separate sequencein vertical cabinets along with backissues.

BOUND VOLUMES OF JOURNALS

The bound volumes of journals forthe previous years are arranged inthe stack room. The arrangement isalphabetical by title of the journal.Volumes of the same journal fordifferent years are arranged in theascending sequence. All journalsexcept those of popular nature arebound as per the recommendationof Library Advisory Committee. Thepopular journal issues and newsletters of general nature are disposedoff as per the guidelines of Librarycommittee with the approval of thecompetent authority.

ANNUAL REPORTS

Library has a good collection ofannual reports obtained fromagricultural and other researchinstitutions in India and abroad.These are arranged alphabetically bythe name of the institution. Three

separate sequences are followed forannual reports viz. Reports of ICARinstitutes, Reports from Indianorganizations other than ICAR andReports of other Internationalorganizations.

TECHNICAL REPORTS

A good collection of technicalreports received from both Indianand foreign organizations arearranged as per the call number in aseparate sequence. The call numbersof technical reports are prefixed withthe alphabet TR for easyidentification.

PATENTS AND STANDARDS

Patents and standards arearranged as per the call number invertical cabinets.

THESES & DISSERTATIONS

Library has a limited number ofMSc/Ph.D dissertations/theses. Mostof these titles are the workssubmitted by researchers of CPCRI.Theses and dissertations arearranged alphabetically by the nameof the scholar.

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Table 5. Some of the important journal back volumes available in the library

Journal Period

Agronomy journal 1907+

Annals of Botany 1955-98

Analyst 1960-86

Analytical Chemistry 1960-87

Annals of Applied Biology 1962-96

Methods in Enzymology 1955-94

Biochemical Journal 1962-82

Botanical Abstracts 1953-84

Botanical Gazette 1955-88

Canadian Journal of Botany 1964-67

Chromosoma 1970-84

Communication in Soil Science & Plant Analysis 1973-90

Crop Science 1963+

Euphytica 1952-93

Economic Botany 1960-94

Experimental Agriculture 1967-97

Journal of AOCS 1960-93

Journal of Experimental Botany 1960-96

Jl.of the Royal Stat. Society Series C 1984+

New Phytologist 1960-94

Nature 1953+

New Scientist 1971+

Oleagineaux 1946-96

Physiologia Plantarum 1969+

Phytopathology 1953-96

Plant Cell Reports 1982-2002

Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture 1982-2002

Plant Disease 1981-2002

Plant Physiology 1968-98

Plant Science 1985+

Plant and Soil 1949-97

Planta 1970-90

Planter 1972+

Soil Biology and Biochemistry 1980+

Soil Science 1946+

Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 1972+

Soil Science Society of America Journal 1976+

Theoretical and Applied Genetics 1968-87

Scientific American 1969+(+ indicates continued subscription)



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Electronic LibrarySection

DEPUTATION REPORTS

Deputation Reports are arrangedin a separate sequence alphabeticallyby name of author.

REPRINTS

Reprints are arranged byaccession number in verticalcabinets. These are also madeavailable online in electronic format.

MICROFILMS

The microfilms are classified andarranged separately by theiraccession number. Microfilm readersare provided to use these microfilms.The microfilms are kept in lockedshelves.

ELECTRONIC COLLECTION

The library has databasesdeveloped in-house and subscribesto different databases in varioussubjects each year. Major CD-ROMdatabases of agricultural importanceare subscribed and back issues ofthese databases are available from1970. The library also has a variety

of directories, encyclopaedias, mapsand other publications in electronicformat. The electronic collection isarranged alphabetically by title. A listof electronic collection in the libraryis provided in Annexure II.

SERVICES WE OFFER

INTERNETInternet services are provided on

all nodes of the electronic library viaVSAT (64 Kbps) connection of NIC.Readers are allowed to use theinternet from machines identified forthis purpose with proper records inthe log sheets. Readers are allowedto utilise all services available overinternet.

LIBRARY WEBPAGELibrary web page is accessible at

the site http://bioinfcpcri.org wherenecessary links are available toaccess various services offered by thelibrary. Databases, Content pages ofjournals, different proforma, studycircle papers etc. are accessible atthis site for authorised users.


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ONLINE PUBLIC ACCESSCATALOGUE (OPAC)

The library is automated with fullyintegrated multiuser library softwareworking under Windows NT. Thesoftware package provides themodules for acquisition, serialscontrol, circulation, cataloguing,OPAC etc. OPAC facility is madeavailable through the LibSyssoftware. The users can identify theclass number and locate requireddocuments. The subject or keywordsearch will help the reader to locatethe publications on a particularsubject. It also allows searchingthrough author or title of a document.From the OPAC, the reader can

identify the status of documents(whether available in the library orissued out). It allows combinationsearches by the use of Boolean logic.OPAC is also accessible on theInternet.

ACCESS TO DATABASES

a. Subscribed databases

The Library has a 14 bay CD-Server that is connected to LAN,which provides access to all sections.The library has a good collection ofCD-ROM databases related toAgriculture and these databases canbe accessed over CPCRI LAN throughthe CD-Server during library workinghours.

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b. Databases developed in-house

Library provides access tobibliographic and full text databasesdeveloped by the Library andBioinformatics Centre. Thesedatabases are made accessiblethrough LAN through web browsersfrom the library web site. The samewill be accessible on the Internetfrom the institute web site toauthorised users. The database,which is in CDS/ISIS, is running onWWWISIS software. This has searchoptions from various access pointslike author, title, keywords, year etc.It also allows combination search. Inaddition to online access we offeroffline search facility by supplyingthese databases in CD-ROM.

ACCESS TO ONLINE JOURNALS

The library web site is hosted inthe Internet and necessary links aremade to various online agriculturaljournals, which provide free access.Online editions of various journalssubscribed by the library also can beaccessed at this site. Permission to

access these titles are restricted byIP number or by password.

UNION CATALOGUE OFPERIODICALS

Union catalogue of journal backvolumes available at differentlibraries is essential to know theavailability of various journals foreasy access. The Union Catalogue ofperiodicals in the Headquarters,Regional Stations and ResearchCentres of CPCRI is available online.

PHOTOCOPYING SERVICES

Photocopying services are offeredto provide information to ourclientele. Services are extended freeof cost to official requests forwardedwith necessary approval of the Headof the Section/Division. Personalrequests from within the institutionand visitors are entertained at therate of Re. 1/- per page.

INTER LIBRARY LOAN (ILL)

The library is sharing its resourceswith other libraries. Library

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documents are issued on loan toother libraries against the requestfrom the concerned library. Theservices are extended to many co-operating libraries.

RESOURCE SHARING

The institute library hasestablished a resource sharingprogramme with the neighbouringICAR institutes, IISR and NRC forCashew to avoid wastefulexpenditure and to ensure efficientutilization of funds. These instituteshave decided to avoid duplicatesubscriptions and to exchangejournals required by each station. Inthis effort each library is makingavailable the content pages ofsubscribed titles over the instituteweb page immediately on receipt andthe users are given permission toaccess these pages and make theirarticle request online to theconcerned library. The required pageswill be scanned and supplied to theuser as Email attachment.

CIRCULATION

All documents in the library arebar-coded. This enablescomputerized issue and return,renewal and reservation. Allmembers are given barcodedmembership cards. The number ofdocuments issued depends on thecategory of the user. Group A officersare issued a maximum of 6documents, Group B staff membersare issued 4 documents and forGroup C and below, 2 documents.Rules and regulations for circulationof documents are provided inAnnexure III.

ANNUAL CURRENTPERIODICALS/NEWSLETTERS

LIST

List of journals/CD-ROMdatabases subscribed/received ongratis basis each year at the HQ andthe Regional Stations and ResearchCentres and those libraries co-operating in resource sharingprogramme is compiled and

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distributed. It is also made availableover the website. This helps thereaders to locate their required titleseasily.

NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGSSERVICE

A newspaper clippings serviceThe Glimpse covering the newsitems related to agriculture/plantation crops is brought out daily.

NEW ADDITION LISTAnnual list of new additions of

books in the library is brought outfor the information of readers in printand over the website.

LIBRARY ADVISORYCOMMITTEE

The Director constitutes theinstitute Library Advisory Committee(LAC) with the Head of Library as ViceChairman and members representingvarious disciplines. The Librarian-cum-Documentation Officer will be

the Convener. LAC givesrecommendations regarding variousactivities of the institute libraryincluding library purchases. It alsohas power to constitute different subcommittees for weeding out, physicalverification, purchase of equipments,furniture etc. with the approval of theDirector.

LIBRARY USER SURVEY

The progress of research dependsupon the availability of the rightinformation in the right form at theright time. Therefore, it is necessaryto understand the information needsas well as information seekingpattern of users. Hence, the libraryconducted a study to ascertain theinformation seeking behaviour of theCPCRI research workers and toidentify the problems of readers andto suggest necessary improvementof the available facilities. The reportof the study is given as Annexure V.

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Services offered on Intranet



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The Distributed Information SubCentre(Sub-DIC) under theBiotechnology Information SystemNetwork (BTISnet) programmesponsored by Department ofBiotechnology, Government of India,New Delhi, was established inDecember 2000 to provide updatedand pinpointed information in thearea of Biotechnology, especiallyrelated to plantation crops. TheBioinformatics centre at CPCRI wasinaugurated by Honourable UnionMinister for Textiles on 10th December2000. This centre has taken up thecreation of databases onbiotechnological aspects of coconut,arecanut and cocoa and providesinformation retrieval services inBiotechnology topics.

OBJECTIVES

1. Provide upto date information inthe field of biotechnology toresearchers on plantation crops .

2. Make available latest softwaresand databases in the field ofbiotechnology.

BIOINFORMATICS CENTRE

3. To conduct training to introduceavailable facilities of the centre tothe users.

4. Establish linkages with otherorganisations working on similartopics and make arrangements forsharing of information andresources.

5. Develop bibliographical data-bases, gene databanks andmolecular data banks related toplantation crops.

FACILITIESHardwares* IBM Web Server* Pentium IV Computers* Scanners, LaserJet and InkJet

Printers* Internet connection via VSAT with

OFC* Databases and softwares for

biotechnology related worksSoftwares* Windows NT/XP/2000, Linux 8.0* MS Office XP* Trend PC-Cillin 2000* Norton Antivirus 2002

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* Reference Manager 9.5* Adobe Acrobat 5.0* ABBYY Fine Reader Professional* WINISIS* WWWISIS* Arlequin* Phylip* NTSYS* RAPDistance etc.

Communication FacilitiesInternet connectivity through

VSAT and Optical Fibre Cabling.

Services* Survey and collection of literature

in the field of biotechnology ofplantation crops

* Collect information related tobiotechnology of plantation cropsand make them available offlineand online

* Acquire databases and softwaresrelevant to the subject field for theuse of research workers

* Conduct training on topics relatedto computer application inbiotechnology and informationretrieval

* Develop various databases ofinterest to research workers ofbiotechnology

ACHIEVEMENTSDatabases

The development of coconutgermplasm database has been takenup and the work is in progress.Coconut germplasm collected atCPCRI is being characterized usingmolecular markers (RAPD, AFLP) andthe data generated is beingincorporated into the database.

The centre continued to surveyand collect literature in the field ofBiotechnology of Plantation Crops

and updated the CoconutBiotechnology Database. The Centrehas developed a database ofpublished literature on coconut andthe development of database onarecanut literature is in progress.

Tissue Culture ProtocolsDifferent protocols for molecular

biology and tissue culture studies ofcoconut, arecanut, cocoa and oilpalm were digitised for easy access.

WebsiteA website has been designed and

all the databases developed by thecentre are hosted on the internet.The website also provides access tovarious molecular biology and tissueculture protocols of coconut,arecanut and cocoa.

TrainingThe centre conducts training

programmes on bioinformatics toprovide awareness and to impartnecessary skills in the application ofbioinformatics tools and techniquesin research. The details of thetraining programmes are announcedin advance in the website anddifferent organizations are informedabout the training programmes. Thetraining programmes include a blendof lectures, demonstrations, handson practice and discussions.

A Training programme onBioinformatics in Biological Researchwas organized during 1st to 14th ofAugust 2002 with the objective ofimparting latest knowledge onapplication of molecular techniques,biocomputing, biostatistics andinformation retrieval in biologicalresearch. Ten participants from variousinstitutes attended the training.



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Annexure I

Class numbers of frequently referred subjects

Subject Class No.

Agriculture 631

Agricultural Engineering 620

Agricultural Extension 374:63

Arecanut 634.613

Biochemistry 577

Biotechnology/Tissue culture 578.085.23

Chemistry 546

Coconut 634.616

Computers 681.14

Economics 330

Entomology 595.7

Library Science 25

Food Processing 664

Genetics/Molecular Biology 575

Horticulture 635

Microbiology 576.8

Oil Palm 634.614

Physiology 581.1

Plant Pathology 632

Soil Science 631.4

Irrigation 631.6

Soils & Nutrition 631.8

Statistics 310.17


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Annexure II

Digital Library Collection

Sl. No. Database/Publications1 AgEconCD 1973 20022 Agricola 1970 20023 Agris 1975 20024 Agronomy Journal 1907 19435 Akhila Vijnana Kosham6 Arecanut Expert7 CAB HortCD 1973 20028 CAB PestCD 1973 20029 CGIR Handbook of Agricultural Engineering10 Cocoa Expert11 Coconut Descriptor12 CPCRI Publications13 Current Science 200314 Database on Coconut Biotechnology15 Database on Indian Coconut Literature16 Database on Root (wilt) Disease17 Electronic Brochure18 E-manual of Coconut Cultivation19 Encyclopaedia of Indian Horticulture20 Encyclopaedia of Indian Literature21 Encylopaedia Britannica22 Indian Science Abstracts 1990 -199923 Integrated Pest Management24 Manorama Knowledge Adventure25 Maps of India26 Naalikeram27 NISC Discover 1948 200028 Oleagineaux 1972 197429 Patents Made Easy30 Plant GeneCD 1973-200331 Plantation Research & Development 1994 199932 Soil CD 1973 200233 Tropag & Rural CD 1975 - 200234 VB Script Masters Handbook



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Annexure III

Ph.D Theses at CPCRI

Centre Author Title Year

Abraham, K. J. Effect of palm density and levels of NPK 1978fertilizers on yield and quality of coconut

Nambiar, M.C. Morphological and cytological investigations 1979in the genus Curcuma

Singh, Ram Keshwar Economics of arecanut cultivation in 1982Jalpaiguri District, West Bengal

Singh, Vijay Physiological and biochemical basis of 1983resistance in cashewnut kernels againststored product insects

Sundararaju, P Studies on the burrowing nematode of 1984arecanut

Bopaiah, B. M. Microbiological studies in relation to high 1988density multispecies cropping system incoconut

Ravindran Nayar, P. N. Studies on black pepper (P. nigrum) and 1990some of its wild relatives

Sanal Kumar, R. In vitro interaction of Thielaviopsis paradoxa, 1990Kasaragod with mycoflora of coconut root zone

Gopalasundaram, P Studies on sorghum based intercropping 1992systems as influenced by irrigation regimes,plant population and nitrogen levels

Kochu Babu, M Investigations on spear rot complex of oil 1993palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.)

Kasturi Bal, K. V. Evaluation of coconut germplasm for drought 1993tolerance

Nirmal Babu, K In vitro studies in Zingiber officinale Rosc. 1997

Maheshwarappa, H. P. Agronomic investigations on kacholam and 1997arrow root grown as intercrop in coconutgarden

Moosa, H Biocontrol of Phytophthora palmivora (Butl.), 2002the causal organism of bud rot disease ofcoconut palm

Sushama Devi, C.K. A quantitative analysis of Indian research 2002output on spices since 1970

Raghavan, V. On certain aspects of the biology of Arecanut 1957(Areca catechu Linn) and the utilization of theby-products in industry

Veena Gariyali Studies on the physiology and 1975Vittal neuroendocrine control of reproduction in the

short-tailed bandicoot rat, Nesokia indica

Radhakrishnan Nair, C. P. Investigations on insect pest of cacao in 1981Kerala with special reference to the mealybug


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Centre Author Title Year

Abdul Khader, K. B. Effect of depth of irrigation based on 1983cumulative pan evaporation, mulching anddrip irrigation with fertilizer levels on growthand yield of arecanut (Areca catechu Linn.)

Khandige Shama Bhat Plant interactions in a mixed crop community 1983of arecanut (Areca catechu L.) and cocoa(Theobroma cacoa L.)

Chandramohanan, R. Colletotrichum species on cocoa in South India 1983Kumaran, P. M. Genetical stuides in cashew (Anacardium 1985

occidentale L.)Vittal Mariamma Daniel Investigations on root and stem borers of 1991

cashew (Anacardium occidentale Linnaeus)Saraswathy, N. Studies on Phytophthora spp. of arecanut and 1993

arecanut based cropping systemsChowdappa, P. Phytophthora causing black pod disease of 1995

cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) in South India.Jose, C. T. Non-parametric inference on structural 1999

changes in regressionYadhukumar, N. Efficacy of drip irrigation and graded nitrogen, 2001

phosphorus and potassium on the productivityof cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.)

Robert Cecil, S. Mineral nutrition of the coconut palm in 1981health and disease with special emphasis oncalcium and magnesium

Abraham, V. A. Biology, bionomics and control of coconut 1981cockchafer, Leucopholis coneophora

Mathew George Investigation on the association of bacteria 1983in the root (wilt) disease of coconut

Ravikumar, K. Studies on the physiological changes in 1984coconut plants infected with Radopholussimilis

Kayangu- Sosamma Varghese, K. Studies on the burrowing nematode of coconut 1984lam Sundararaju, P. Studies on the burrowing nematode of arecanut 1984

Surbamanian, S. Bioconversion of aquatic weeds for utilization 1987in aquaculture

Geetha S. Menon Studies on the biology, pathogencity and 1991biocontrol of different populations ofRadopholus similis

Jasy Thomas Host specificity, pathogenicity and 1991morphological variations in the populations ofburrowing nematode infesting plantation crops

Jacob, P. M. Studies on the reaction of coconut genotypes 1995to root (wilt) disease



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Annexure IV

LIBRARY RULES ANDREGULATIONS

A) General1. The library is primarily intended

for the use of Scientific andTechnical Staff of the Institute.However, outsiders will be allowedto avail the use of the library forreference purpose only, at thediscretion of the Director/Head/Librarian-cum-DocumentationOfficer.

2. Personal effects (like umbrella,briefcases, books etc.) are notallowed into the library and shallbe left at the property counter.

3. All readers should sign the Libraryregister for proper records.

4. Silence shall be observed strictly.

5. Smoking is strictly prohibited inthe Library.

B) Circulation of documents1. Books/Bound volumes will be

issued only against Library IDcards for a period of one monthfor books and two weeks for boundvolumes.

2. Loose issues of journals are alsoissued against the library ID cardsfor overnight use after 04:30 PM.

3. Reference books and rare booksshall not be issued out of theLibrary.

4. Staff members shall not lendbooks on their own to others.

5. Any publication on loan can berecalled at any time by the

Librarian-cum-DocumentationOfficer.

6. Any publication lost by a readerduring the period he had it onloan, shall be replaced or its valuepaid by the reader. In the case ofrare books, loose issues andbound volumes of periodicals,which are difficult to replace, thevalue shall be fixed by the Directoras per the recommendation of theLibrarian-cum-DocumentationOfficer.

7. Outstation loans shall be for amaximum period of one month.

8. Issue of duplicate cards in lieu oflost ones will be made againstpayment of a penalty of Rs. 20/-(Rupees Twenty only).

9. The Library ID Cards are nottransferable.

10. Books can be reserved byfurnishing the particulars of thebook (title, author, call no etc.) ina requisition slip. No book can berenewed more than twice.

C) Guidelines for supply of xeroxcopies

1. The Photocopying Machine in thelibrary will be mainly used for thework concerned withdocumentat ion/ informationservices in the library.

2. Requests for Xerox copies must beforwarded through the Division/Section Heads.

3. Requests for copies of articles etc.from research and other agencies


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outside CPCRI will be entertainedat the rate of Re. 1/- per page.

4. Requests for xerox copies ofarticles from Regional Stationsand Research Centres are to beforwarded through the Head/Scientist-in-charge respectivelyand the copies will be madeavailable to the libraries of theconcerned stations/centres.

D) Loan of current journals(Loose issues) for overnightuse

1. All current journals will be issuedto the staff members for overnightuse, subject to the terms andconditions stipulated below.However, latest issues of thejournals will be issued afterdisplaying it in the library for a

period of one week.

2. Overnight issues will be made inthe library (Periodical section)between 4.45 PM. and 5.00 PM onall working days on producing theLibrary ID card.

3. Journals issued for overnight usemust be returned the next workingday by 9.30 am.

4. It will be the responsibility of thereader to keep the journal cleanand tidy and protect from dog-earing of the issue.

5. If the journal issued is misusedor lost, the borrower has toreplace the same or pay the entirecost of the journal volume, in casethe particular journal issue couldnot be purchased separately.

Publications

1. Annotated bibliography of coconutin India (1936-76). Compiled byM. Divakaran Pillai, E.V.V.Bhaskara Rao and C.P. MamooKoya. (1976) CPCRI, Kasaragod.270 p.

2. Annotated bibliography of coconutin India 1977-90. Compiled by D.Kamalavijayan and M.P RameshKumar (1991). CPCRI, Kasaragod.314 p.

Annexure V

3. Bibliography on cashew(Anacardium occidentale L.).Compiled by M. Divakaran Pillaiand R.R. Haveri (1979). CPCRI,Kasaragod. 92 p.

4. CD-ROM Database on CoconutLiterarature

5. CD-ROM Database on CoconutBiotechnology

6. CD-ROM Database on Root (Wilt)Literature



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Library User Study

The study was planned with thefollowing objectives and a structuredquestionnaire was distributed to thelibrary users and data collected tostudy the library utilizationbehaviour.1. To document and analyze the

selected characteristics ofresearchers

2. To find out the library utilizationbehaviour of the researchers

3. To find out the differences, if any,between male and femaleresearchers with regard to theirlibrary utilization behaviour

4. To find out the relationship ofselected characteristics of theresearchers with their libraryutilization behaviour

5. To identify the constraints, if any,and to elucidate suggestionsendorsed by the researchers forthe betterment/improvement ofthe CPCRI library

In the light of the objectives,characteristics viz, age, education,professional experience, nature ofprojects, sources of ideas,membership in journals andpublication behaviour as independentvariables and library utilizationbehaviour as dependent variable

Annexure VI

were selected. These variables aregrouped into various categories andrating was assigned to each category.

The library utilization behaviourwas conceptualized based on visitinghabit, consultation habit, readinghabit, borrowing habit, internet useand CD-ROM use. Accordingly,scores were assigned to eachcomponent of the library utilizationbehaviour. Based on the scoresobtained, the respondents weregrouped into categories as low,medium and high.

From the observations, it wasinferred that the institute libraryusers as a whole were dominated bythe young age category between 23-34 years and had low to mediumprofessional experience of less than20 years. The study showed thatirrespective of gender, allrespondents depend on publicationsas one of the main sources of ideas.A distinctive variation exists betweenmen and women in the libraryreading habit and library borrowinghabit. The study showed thepreference of the readers for printmedia over electronic media. Manyreaders made remarks about lack ofspace and proper lighting, which willbe taken care by the construction ofthe new building.


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Annexure VIII

Planwise Funds and Expenditure for Library

Period Non-plan Plan

1992-1993 813,022 282,5921993-1994 15,921 1,841,4751994-1995 8,842 1,648,3951995-1996 2,560 1,841,7481996-1997 592,682 641,5711997-1998 291,848 946,2811998-1999 2,314 1,390,8401999-2000 225,693 999,7682000-2001 1,275,258 899,3092001-2002 2,417,518 282,2382002-2003 415,636 2,267,097

Annexure VII

Library Advisory Committee

Chairmen

Chairman Period

Dr. K.V. Ahmed Bavappa 01.05.1970 - 22.01.1977Dr. M.C. Nambiar 23.01.1977 - 17.07.1977Dr. N.M. Nayar 18.07.1977 - 08.02.1982Dr. K.V. Ahmed Bavappa 09.02.1982 - 31.03.1987Dr. M.K. Nair 01.04.1987 - 31.08.1997Dr. K.U.K. Nampoothiri 01.09.1997 - 31.12.2000Dr. V. Rajagopal 01.01.2001 - continuing

Vice-Chairman PeriodDr. R.D. Iyer 1976-1987Mr. Jacob Mathew 1988-1991Dr. V. Rajagopal 1992-1993Dr. K.K.N Nambiar 1993-1998Dr. V.A. Parthasarathy 1998-2002Dr. George V. Thomas 2002-continuing

Vice-Chairmen



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Annexure IX

Centre Name Designation Period of ServiceFrom To

Kasaragod Raghavendra Rao Librarian 1970 1972Haveri R.R Librarian 1977 1980Mamookoya Librarian 1975 1976Kamalavijayan D Librarian 1981 1993Ramesh Kumar M.P Librarian 1983 ContinuingVaradaraj V Sr. Lib. Asst. 1980 1987Azghar Sherif Sr. Lib. Asst. 1979 1981Mrs. Shobha K Asst. Librarian 1988 continuingMrs. Sushama Devi C.K. Sr. Lib. Asst. 1985 2002Humayoon Kabir Sr. Lib. Asst. 1984 1984Raghuram M Sr. Lib. Asst. 1982 1984Aloka Saikia Tech. Asst. 1983 1984Paniker K.K.R. Clerk 1979 1981Jayaram Naik Clerk 1983 1984Surendran P.K Clerk 1983 1988Kunji Palu K Clerk 1988 1990Premavally A Clerk 1989 1989Visalakshi K.S Clerk 1991 1992Manoharan Pillai P.G Clerk 1990 1991Ramadas K Clerk 1994 1998Narayan Naik Clerk 1998 1998Kunhiraman M.V Clerk 1994 1994Ramoola Pereira Jr. Steno 1990 1992Ravindran K Jr. Steno 1992 1993Narayanani K Jr. Steno 1992 1995Gangayya A Jr. Clerk 1994 1994Narayana Naik P Jr. Clerk 1998 1998Prema Pillai Jr. Clerk 1994 1998Seena Naik Jr. Clerk 1983 1983Ahmed C.H Lib. Attender 1970 1986Koraga K Lib. Attender 1985 1986Krishnankutty K Lib. Attender 1986 1987Krishnan K.P Lib. Attender 1984 1987

2002 ContinuingAmbu P Lib. Attender 1992 1998Nambiar M.P.G Lib. Attender 1989 1989Damodaran B Lib. Attender 1989 1989Kumaran K Lib. Attender 1995 2002Chithralekha K Lib. Attender 1990 1992Moosa Manikfan K.A. Lib. Attender 1988 1992Purandara Shetty U Lib. Attender 1988 1993Raman K.S Lib. Attender 1993 1993Ratnakaran P.K Lib. Attender 1992 1993Govindan Nair P.T Lib. Attender 2000 Continuing

Kayangulam Divakaran Pillai Librarian 1970 1991Tajuddin S. Tech. Officer 1990 Continuing

Vittal Sheriff P.A. Sr. Lib Asst. 1972 1976Haveri R. R. Sr. Lib Asst. 1976 1978Ramakrishnan S.S. Sr. Lib Asst. 1992 1993Ramachandra Reddy N Librarian 1979 1983Tajuddin S. Librarian 1980 1991Meenakshi Patil Librarian 1993 Continuing

List of Library staff since 1970 in different centres


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Dr. T. Madhan Mohan, Director, Bioniformatics Dvision, DBT releasing theCD-ROM Database on Coconut Biotechnology

CPCRI, Kasaragod



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CENTRAL PLANTATION CROPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE(Indian Council of Agricultural Research)

Kasaragod 671 124, Kerala, IndiaCPCRI



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Published by:

Dr. V. RajagopalDirectorCentral Plantation Crops Research InstituteKasaragod - 671 124, Kerala

Tel. No. : 04994 - 232 974, 232 893, 232 894, 232 895, 232 896Grams : RESEARCH KasaragodFax : 04994 - 232322E mail : [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] : www.cpcri.nic.in, http://bioinfcpcri.org

Compiled and edited by:

M.P. Ramesh KumarK. ShobhaGeorge V. Thomas

Word Processing, design and layout:

K.U. Mujib Rahiman

Photo credits:

K. Shyama Prasad

Correct citation:

CPCRI, 2003 Growth Profile of library and information servicesat CPCRI, Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kasaragod, India

October 2003

Printed at: Niseema Printers and Publishers, Kochi - 18. Ph : 2403760



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PREFACE

Information is a vital resource and an essential inputfor research and development. Over the years therehas been an exponential growth in information. Besides,the developments in the field of information andcommunication technology have resulted in informationsources based on computers and digital media. A wellequipped information centre is an essential part of anyR&D organisation.

The library and information services at CentralPlantation Crops Research Institute is in its thirty-thirdyear of existence. During the span of more than threedecades, the library has grown in size to earn thereputation of having the largest collection of plantationcrops literature in the country in crops like Coconut,Arecanut, Cocoa, Cashew, Oil palm, Spices etc. NATPfunding and sanctioning of Bioinformatics Centre by DBTfurther added new dimensions to the development offacilities in the library. It has just been shifted to anelegant and spacious newly constructed building withample facilities. At this juncture, we feel it appropriateto bring out a brochure highlighting the achievementsof the library and the services rendered by it.

A sincere attempt has been made to present thelibrary in its historical perspective and trace its growthover the years in terms of the collection of literatureand infrastructure development in the backdrop oftechnological advances in this field. I hope this brochurewill serve as a useful guide for accessing informationservices provided by this centre.

Dr. V. RajagopalKasaragod Director30.09.2003

CONTENTS

Page No.

Historical perspective 1

Library and information services 2

Organisation of library resources 6

Services offered 9

Library user survey 13

Bioinformatics centre 14

Annexures

I - Class numbers of frequentlyreferred subjects 17

II - Digital library collection 18

III - Ph.D theses 19

IV - Library rules and regulations 21

V - Publications 22

VI - Library user study 23

VII - Library advisory committee 24

VIII - Plan wise funds andexpenditure for library 24

IX - List of library staff 25

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