Many libraries currently have a book selection which contains principles
applicable to non-book materials. However, to realistically cover all media
included in the collection of the resource center, revision and expansion of an
existing policy or adoption of a new one is essential. For both protection and
guidance the statement of policy governing selection must have the sanction of
the administration of the institution and of its official controlling body.
Perusal of officially adopted statements of other libraries will facilitate the
preparation of materials selection policies. These may be general or specific in
their coverage. As a rule, they clarify the philosophy and objectives of
materials selection and identify both the legal, official entity and the
personnel responsible selection and identify criteria for evaluation.
Preface
1. Multimedia Library and Online Catalogues
2. Multimedia Cataloguing
3. Multimedia Catalogue and the Computer
4. Online cataloguing Systems
5. Information Retrieval in Online Cataloguing
6. Online Technical Support Systems
7. Managing the Catalogue Department
8. Copy Cataloguing
9. Cataloguing Technologies
10. Analytical Cataloguing
11. Rules for the Compilation of the Catalogue
V. C. Malavya has had a brilliant academic career. In 1964 he took Post
Graduate degree and was awarded the university distinction. He developed keen
insight into the Library Information System and also concerned with functions of
the library development. He has written many books on Library Management,
Library education and several papers on Information Services. Malavya has
contributed more than forty research papers and articles to reputed journals and
has guided research work at the doctorate level.
