Information is the essential commodity for studying, teaching, research and extension activities. The present study makes an attempt to know the use of information resources and services by the teachers/scientists, research scholars and post graduate students in the veterinary colleges of Karnataka State. Questionnaire method was adopted to collect the data from the academic community along with observation and informal interviews. The study aimed at identifying the adequacy of library resources and services, purpose and frequency of using library resources. Tests like mean value and percentage method were adopted to verify the results. Further attempt was also made to highlight the findings of the study and suggestions given based on the analysis and interpretations of the study.

Key words: Information resources; Services; Veterinary education; Veterinary libraries.