Abstract

Author(s): Shubhrangshu Kumar Mistri*

This paper discusses about periodicals procurement procedure in the university library of University of North Bengal. The data has been collected from the periodical section of university library of University of North Bengal. The periodical section is mainly dealt with the subscription of Indian and Foreign print/online journals, databases, magazines, etc. This paper also deals with different aspects – selection of periodicals, renewal or discontinuation of existing periodicals, mode of subscription, selection of vendor or supplier, approval of library committee, budget allocation, ordering, payment process, receiving and claiming process of supplied and non-supplied periodicals.