Each book in this series has been written to provide in -depth knowledge of the basics of Library and Information Science and is in accordance with the B.Lib.Sc. syllabus of major Indian universities imparting the said course. To make this work more comprehensible for the students, the books under this series have been written in Question-Answer format and the language used is very simple, easy and understandable. This series has been divided into six parts, each of which is dedicated to one basic aspect of library and information science. The present series consists of six books in all, its first part deals with Learn Library and Society, second is Learn Library Management, third is Learn Library Classification (Theory), fourth being Learn Library Classification (Theory), fifth, Learn Reference Services, Information Services and Their Sources and the last and sixth book is Learn Computer Basics and its Application in Libraries. This gives a comprehensive and complete coverage to almost all the syllabi of most of the Indian universities imparting Bachelors' Degree in Library and Information Science (B. Lib. Sc.). It is hoped that this book shall find its place with anyone who is interested to know and learn more about the basics of library and information science. Not only the students, but the teachers of library and information science can derive equal benefit from this series. The books are equally suited to librarianship, library science students and library staff seeking to upgrade their skills.
Learn Library and Society
Rs. 250
Additional information
| ISBN | 8170004462 |
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| Year of Publication | 2005 |
| Binding | PaperBack |
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| Language | English |
1. Library, Its Growth and Development and Role in Modern Society
History and Development of Libraries; Role of Libraries in Changing Societies.
2. Types of Libraries and their Functions
Different Types of Libraries: Public, Academic and Special Libraries.
3. Five Laws of Library Science
Five Fundamental Laws of Library Science and their Implications in Libraries.
4. Library Movement
Library Movement in India, National Policy on Planning of Library Information Science (NAPLIS) ; Library Movement in UK & USA.
5. National Library System of India
National Library of India, Kolkata: Its Structure and Functioning.
6. Library Legislation
Library Legislation in India; Public Library Act in Different States in India; Model Library Act.
7. Resource Sharing and Resource Sharing Networks
Library Co-operation; Library Networks: CALIBNET, DELNET and INFLIBNET.
8. User Education and User Studies
User Education and Methods of User Studies; Role of Information Technology in User Education.
9. Library Profession and Library Association
Ethics of Librarianship; Professional Associations: ILA, IASLIC, ALA, LA-UK, ASLIB, FID & IFLA.
10. Activities of UGC and UNESCO
Role of UGC in Library Services; UNESCO Role in Library Services;
11. Miscellaneous
Important Information System & Networks : AGRIS, INIS, NISSAT, INSDOC, DESIDOC, NASSDOC; Freedom of Access of Information, Universal Access of Publication (UAP), Copy Rights, Data Centre, Information Analysis Centre (IAC) and Information Dissemination Centre (IDC).