Glossaries can be a valuable source of
terminology. Terminologies is defined as the vocabulary of specialized
technical terms used in a particular study, theory, profession, field, subject,
etc. This book is primarily a glossary of Library Science and Information
Technology terms. The terms associated with these subjects have, therefore,
been selected. This work is an attempt to meet that need .This work has been
compiled primarily for the students of librarianship who have always needed
such a book at hand during their studies , and was intended to be of more
immediate value for those preparing for their assignments, project report,
thesis etc. It is anticipated that not only will the book be useful to the
librarians of public, academic and special libraries, but it will also find a
place on the open shelves in reference libraries. This Glossary consists of
alphabetical list of terms which provide simple definitions and with some
illustrations for easy understanding of the terms. The efforts have been made to
incorporate as many terms as possible related to Library Science and
Information Technology. This book covers common terms that are very useful for
the professionals, researchers and students of Library Science. The glossary
also includes most important archival terms with specialized meanings. The book
is indispensable reference tool for researchers, students and library science
professionals.
Dr. Gurdev Singh is a Post Graduate in Economics and got his
Doctorate in Library and Information Science from University of Delhi. He is in
Library profession for the last 29 years. At present he is working as Chief
Librarian (Associate Prof. Grade) at Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce,
University of Delhi. He
has published several research papers on different aspects of Library and
Information Science in national and International journals of repute. He
attended number of national and international seminars/workshops. He was
selected as one of the participants from SAARC countries in a training programme
on computer applications in Libraries/Documentation/Information Activities
organize by SAARC Documentation Centre, New Delhi. One of his articles entitled
“Use of Libraries by faculty members of University of Delhi” was well
appreciated by library professionals of Gujarat and also the same is translated
into Gujarati by them for their use. He
has attended several orientation and refresher courses in the field of library
and information science organized by various universities from time to time.
Several students have completed MPhil, PhDs, PGDLAN and other courses related
to Library and Information Science under his guidance. He
has six books to his credit. He is a Life member of Indian Library Association
and Delhi Library Association.
Dr. Monika Sharma is a post graduate in Hindi from University
of Delhi. She completed her master degree in library and information science
(MLIS) in first division and a doctorate in Library and Information Science
from NIMS University, Rajasthan. She is library profession since last 8 years. At present she is a working at Sri
Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce (University of Delhi), Pitam Pura, Delhi.
She has published some research papers on different aspects of library and
information science in national and international reputed journals.
