Teaching Learning Library and Information Services : A Manual

Contents Preface. 1. Library and its set up. 2. Library automation. 3. Knowing internet for library management. 4. Application of internet in library services. 5. Re orientation of library services in the internet age. 6. Information and library networks in India. 7. Digital libraries. 8. Acquisition of library materials. 9. Processing of books. 10. Audio visual and non book materials. 11. Service to readers. 12. Periodicals. 13. Binding. 14. Stock verification loss of books and weeding. 15. Preservation and maintenance of library collections. 16. Internet a tool for cataloguers. 17. Electronic journals and electronic books. Annexure 1. Eleven important documents regarding librarians and libraries. Index. The developments in information technology are changing the way people communicate locate retrieve and use information. Libraries and information centres have been embracing these challenges posed by this new scenario more profoundly and are using IT services devices and electronic products. Use of computers linking with networks and internet digitization of material and handling audio visual material etc. are now important components in transforming traditional organizational structures into new institutional entities. This manual has been planned to achieve all these goals. The various functions and day to day jobs to be performed have been explained in how to do step by step with specimen of letters and essential notes comprehensive guidance about automation of the library and use of internet web sites and net working has been provided. Important documents pertaining to up gradation pay scales ACP Scheme important court decisions in favour of library staff and latest government of India norms for determining the strength of library staff have been appended. The library and information science students teachers practitioners and all those who are interested in libraries may find this manual useful. 358 pp.…