This is a treatise on Information Science and Information Technology. Science of Information, Information sources, electronic sources, information access tools, reference service, user education, user studies, bibliographical organization and control, information services, information systems and products are presented in the context of information and communication technology. This book has been intended for students in Library and Information Science, teachers and practicing librarians and scientific community in general.
Dr. G. Devarajan 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).
Mr. Joseph Kurien Pulikutheil is a senior Library professional with experience spanning over 35 years in library field. He has retired as Chief Librarian from the Centre for Development Studies Trivandrum, which is one of the leading research centers in the country in Development Science. He has contributed a number of articles in the Indian and foreign journals. His articles about collection building published in Acquisition librarian (volume 15, 2003) is acclaimed to be a significant contribution by the professionals in the field. He is a social activist endeavoring for the advancement of the nation and the humanity in general.
