This comprehensive and exclusive work is meant to serve as an essential guide as well as a study tool for all aspirants of Master of Library and Information Science (M.Lib.Sc.). This book aims to help the students appearing for the M.Lib.Sc. examinations of all major universities in the country. The guide, published in two volumes, encompasses all recent and up-to-date topics being taught.
Care has been taken to include the syllabi of all major universities undertaking this course so that every aspirant manages to derive the maximum benefit from this work. This book would prove to be a valuable asset for all professionals and even for the teachers of the subject.
VOLUME-I
Preface
Introduction
Fundamentals of Library and Information Science
Concept and Perception
Evolution of Libraries through the Ages
Library Culture
Library Science Branches
Structural Set-up of Libraries
Library Maintenance
Library Staff
Management of Libraries and Information Centres
Classification Methods
Circulation Process
Cataloguing Procedure
Library Material Selection and Acquisition
Preservation and Conservation of Library Material
Information Systems and Managment
Information Knowledge and Communication
Social Science Information System
Business Information System
Health Science Information System
Information Sources, Systems and Services
VOLUME-II
Fundamentals of Information and Communication Technologies
Scientometrics and Information
Information Analysis, Repackaging and Consolidation Theory and Practice
Information Storage and Retrieval System
Information Literacy: Application in LIS
User Studies and User Education
Automation in Libraries
Marketing of Library and Information Products and Services
Network of Libraries
Public Library System and Services
Academic Library System
User Studies and User Education
Library Science Laws
Education and Training
Technical Writing
Research Methodology
Riyazuddin Khan, a senior librarian, is a respected name in the field of library and information science. He has a long experience of twenty five years in the library profession. Currently, he is associated with Dyal Singh Public Library, New Delhi as Deputy Librarian.
Pankaj Kumar Singh, a veteran in the discipline of library and information science, is a seasoned author. Mr. Singh has a rich experience of working for around a quaerter of a century, in his domain. Currently he is In-Charge at Dyal Singh Public Library, New Delhi. He has two publications to his credit.
