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The paper assessed growth trend of "Library and Information and Science" (LIS) literature based on the output of research publications indexed in the Science Citation Index, Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) and Arts & Humanities Citation Index (A&HCI) during the period from 1975 to 2012. An overall total of 311,886 records were retrieved on LIS including all forms of literature. The records were categorized under 23 types of documents. A scientometric assessment of the status of research papers is presented in the study by way of analyzing some of the features of publications of the study period;Year-wise distribution of publications on LIS , Form-wise distribution, Language-wise distribution, Annual output of publications, Geographical distribution, Subject dispersion, Institutional distribution, Sources preferred for publishing, Indian contribution to LIS, etc. The paper has given special emphasis for Indian LIS research output. The study certainly be useful to subject experts, analysts, scholars and policy makers for drafting effective policies on the basis of inferences drawn in this paper.

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The paper provides the brief background of the National Agricultural Research System (NARS) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). It elaborates the National Agricultural Technology Project (NATP) and the components of the National Agricultural Innovation Project (NAIP) with special reference to the Component-I under which all the important and most innovative web-based projects, i.e., KrishiPrabha, CeRA, and e-Granth falls. The overview of these projects including objectives and deliverables has been highlighted especially keeping in view of the current scenario of the NARS institutions. It further elaborates the rationale, mission and objectives of the projects, the methodologies, and work programs. It also shows the directions and outcomes of the projects. The long term positive deliverables of the projects have also been projected.

In the digital era, libraries have been acquiring and subscribing to various types of digital resources. Each e-resource possesses distinct formats and search requirements, offers multiple access and authentication methods, and involves complex licensing agreements. Therefore, effectively managing these diverse e-resources necessitates a system that simplifies the processes of acquisition, access, and organization. An Electronic Resource Management System (ERMS) presents a potential solution for centralizing these operations. Numerous open source and commercial ERMS solutions are available and utilized in libraries worldwide. Nevertheless, numerous studies have revealed that libraries face financial constraints as well as limitations in terms of ICT infrastructure. An ideal solution should be both cost-effective and require minimal ICT infrastructure. Koha is one such software that has gained popularity in library automation, making it a viable option for managing e-resources. This study explores the implementation of Koha, version 22.11, for managing a library's e-resources. The study aims to investigate the existing features and functionalities of Koha in the context of libraries.