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Information Technology in Libraries

Author: G. Devarajan

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ISBN 8170002583
Year of Publication 1999
Binding HardBound
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Language English
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Application of Information Technology in developed countries is rapid and dynamic. But its application in libraries developing countries is relatively slow due to number of interrelated socioeconomic factors. The attributes of information technology will trigger a new wave of economic growth stimulating the development of a society which is conscious of information and its use. It is indeed the avenues of information technology that should be used to the maximum possible extent in libraries and information centres to make use of information in an effective and efficient manner. The application of information technology in librarie, especially in the Third World countries like India is imperative for sustainable development in all spheres of human activities The objective of this book is to throw light on the application of information technology in libraries and information services in India in the present day information environment. The volume contains well documented information relating to Information, Information Science, Information Technology, Literature on Information Tchnology, Information Search, Library Software Packages, Digital Libraries, Internet Services, Role of Information Technology in Dissemination of Information at the Grass-root Level and Information Technology and LIS curriculum design.

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Dr. G. Devaajan did hes 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 Univesity of Keala. He is doing Post-Doctoral research in Librariy and Information Science inthe 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, Uneversity 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, IASLIC,IATLIC 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).

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