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Government information sources for economic development: A case study of Institute of Economic Growth Library, India

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Abstract:
Government information sources are disseminated through print statistical and electronic
serials in India. During the last two decades demand for government information has been increasing
rapidly with the use of government information becoming widespread in the social sciences,
especially economic development and development planning. The federal government and its states
have established a number of statistical agencies to meet the requirements for these sources. E-serials
and online databases are also gaining prominence in conducting research. A number of governmental
agencies such as the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI), and the Central
Statistical Organisation and Registrar General of India are involved in collection, processing and
dissemination of data through government information sources. This paper presents a case study of
the Institute of Economic Growth (IEG), an autonomous, multidisciplinary centre for advanced
research and training in economics and related fields. The IEG library contains a specialized
collection for the social sciences and government publications, with an emphasis on development and
planning. This unique collection comprises a complete set of Census of India reports from 1872, and
3200 statistical serials, mostly annuals from the federal government and its states. It has a large
collection of government publications, annual reports and research papers on the various aspects of
Indian economic development, including e-resources such as the National Sample Survey Reports, epublications
of Census of India, the Reserve Bank of India etc. The author has examined the
acquisition and use of collection at the IEG Library with special reference to government publications.
The survey was made by the IEG Library to uncover the importance and use of government
information sources. The paper has also taken on issues related to implementation of freedom of
information, delays in the printing of government documents, ways to find electronic versions, and the
use of subject specialists in making government publications and e-publications accessible.

Keywords: Government information sources, Statistical serials, e-serials, Government publications,
India

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IFLA WLIC 2013

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Singapore : International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions., 2013

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IFLA WLIC 2013, Submitted on: July 2, 2013

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