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Information Technology (IT) is the boon of the present century. It gives
accessibility to information at finger tips. There have been discussions on
Information highways' and Super highways' among professionals in high-tech
libraries. All these technological developments in information transfer
emphasise the fact that Universal availability of information is no more an
utopian concept. The promising and diversified possibilities of information
technology have reduced the space and time between people, country, continent
and ultimately have led to the emerging concepts global society and global
village. Application of IT in libraries in developed countries is rapid and
dynamic. But its application in libraries in developing countries is relatively
slow due to several interrelated socio-economic and cultural factors.
Considering the significance of IT in libraries, CITS makes an attempt in this
book to highlight its application particularly in libraries in India. Though
much literature is available on the subject, there are very few volumes which
take stock of the impact of IT in different fields. From this point of view,
this is the first book of its kind published in India surveying comprehensively
the major developments in IT and the extent of their application in India. The
eighteen wel-doumented papers contributed by experts provide a panoramic view of
almost all facets of IT. The state-of the art reports and case studies provide
the true picture of the IT scenario in India.
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Preface
Contributors
1. Information Technology : Scope and Implications----Prof. K. A. Isaac.
2.Information Technology and Access to Information: Promises and
Problems----Dr. a. Amudhavalli
3. Data Communication Techniques -----M. Vargheese
4. Global literature on Information Technology: A Survey and Bibliometric
Study-----Dr G. Devarajan
5. Library Computerization in Kerala: The State of the Art. ------P. Joshi
George
6. Application of Information Technology in the Libraries of Professional
colleges in Mangalore City ---Prof. A. K. Bardol
7. Access to Health Science Information: Current Technology and its
Applications----M. Chandra Kumaran Nair
8. Challenges for Health Information Professionals in India --------P.
Prasanna Kumari
9. CD-ROM Technology and its Impact on Library and Information
Science----Dr. M. A Gopinath
10. CD-ROM Based Information Retrieval System: Library Applications and Tips
for Installation----S. Humayoon Kabir
11. CD-ROM Based Information Network for the Kerala University Library
System: An Investigation into the system Requirements ----P. R. Saleena
12.Multimedia: Has the Memex Appeared at Last? ---K. P. Vijayakumar
13. CDS/ISIS Output for Desktop Publishing: An Experiment using Xerox Ventura
Publisher ----K. H. Hussain, K. Ravindran & K,. Sankara Pillai
14. On-Line Information Retrival: Techniques and Services-----Dr. R.S.R.
Varalekshmy
15. From Pinakes to OPACs: Changing Technology of Library
Catalogues--------K. K. Lalitha Bai
16. Introduction to Artificial Intelligence ---------Dr. A. R. D Prasad
17. Expert System: A Decision Support System---------Dr. Manorama Srinath &
A. Bhagavathi
18. Recent Trends in the Application of Artificial Intelligence in the field
of Library and Information Science --------Pillai Sushama
Dr. G. Devaajan did his B.Sc. (Botany), B. Lib. Sc., M. A. (Russian Language
& Literature) from the University of Kerala. He secured M. L.I.S. Degree from
the University of Madras securing First Rank with distinction. He secured his
Ph.D. Degree in Library and Information. Science from the University of Keala.
He is doing Post-Doctoral research in Library and Information Science in the
University of Kerala. He has completed two research projects financed by the
ICSSR and UGC. He worked in Kerala University Library and centre for Development
Studies Library in various professional capacities from 1973 onwards until he
joined as Lecturer in the department of Library and Information Science,
University of Kerala in 1983. He has about 23 years professional experience in
the teaching and Library field. Dr. Devarajan has already authored 15 books and
85 research papers in the field of Library and information science. Dr.
Devarajan is an active member of several professional bodies in India. He was
general secretary and President of the Kerala Library Association for several
terms. He is a life member of KLA, KUTA, ILA, IASLI ,IATLI and CITS Presently he
is the Head of the Department of Library and Information Science, University of
Kerala and the Secretary of the Centre for Information and Technology Studies (CITS).
