TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to develop and demonstrate a performance‐based allocation model for university libraries in India.Design/methodology/approach– Using economic models with weighted values, a system of allocating funds to university library departments is illustrated.Findings– The paper finds that many university libraries in India struggle to continue their existing operations and services due to financial problems. Careful budgeting and most appropriate use of financial resources is essential to solve the existing financial problems.Originality/value– The model takes into account efficiency and equity considerations, which can assist the library in allocating its budget in a transparent and fair manner.
VL  - 19
IS  - 3
SN  - 0888-045X
DO  - 10.1108/08880450610682527
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/08880450610682527
AU  - Sudarsan P.K.
PY  - 2006
Y1  - 2006/01/01
TI  - A resource allocation model for university libraries in India
T2  - The Bottom Line
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 103
EP  - 110
Y2  - 2024/04/16
ER  -