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Knowledge Societies and Libraries

Author: N. Laxman Rao S. Sudarshan Rao T.V. Prafulla Chandra

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ISBN 8170003539
Year of Publication 2004
Binding HardBound
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Language English
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Knowledge Society is an Enlightened Society. To create knowledge society, there is a need to collect, preserve and provide access to World's information resources with the help of network of information resources or libraries, which promote world of ideas and ceativity. The progress and sustainability of the nations is dependent on avaiability, access and adaptability of appropriate knowledge/information as a solution to the specific problems of the nations. therefore, knowledge/information managements and transfer to the society is of great importance, particularly for the developing countries like India. In light of the above issues, the present work Knowledge Societies and Libraies --------------a Festschrift in honor of Prof. A. A. N. Raju is being brought out, with scholarly contributions made by several eminent library professionals from throughout the country. This work provides information on the recent developments in various facets of Library and Information Science such as------------------Right to Information, Marketing and pricing of Information, Library Automation, Digital Libraries, Internet Services. TQM in LIS Human Resource Planning, LIS Education and Research and many more. The present volume is expected to be of immense value to the professional librarians, Students of various library and information science programmes and faculty members.

Introduction
Acknowledge ments
Contributors
Prof. A.A.N. Raju: A Profile

I.1 Right to Information : A Fundamental Right in a Democracy

I.2 Pricing of Information : Factors and Methods

I.3 Librarian -----The Supremo of Information World

I.4 Information Gathering Habits of Biological and Physical Scientists in a University Environment in India: A Case Study of Karnatak University, Dharwad

II.5 Information Services for the Academicians and Researchers: A Comparative Study of UK, USA and India

II.1 Hypertext

II.2 Searching the Web: An Evaluation of Search Engines

II.3 IT Infrastructure and Use of Electronic Media in Indian Libraries

II.4 Internet Services for Libraries

II.5 Internet : A Boon Or A Bane For Librarians

II.6 Role of Information Technology in Accessing Agricultural Information

II.7 Internet ---------Its Various Facets

III.1 Automation of Academic Libraries Problems and Issues

III.2 Computerization of Circulation System: A Program Proposal

III.3 Library Automation Circulation System

IV.1 Natural Language Interface to Database

IV.2 Micro Schedule on Physical Education A Panoramic View

IV.3 Growth of Knowledge and Structural Relations in Ranganathan's Colon Classification

IV.4 Hierarchical Retrival and Classification

V.1 Microforms and Their Impact on Five Laws of Library Science

V.2 Preservation of Non-Book Materials

V.3 Non-Book Materials Among Collage Libraries in Karnataka State

VI. 1 TQM in Library and Information Centres : A Conceptual Framework

VI.2 Qualite of Library and information Services in the Changing Information Technology Environment : An Evaluation

VI.3 Joy Committee and Quality Aspects of College Librarianship

VI.4 Human Resource Planning For Academic Libraries of Orissa

VI.5 What and How of Information Management ?

VI.6 Sustainable Manpower Development In Library and Information Centres

VII.1 Electronic Information Sources in The Digital Library Environment

VII.2 Growth Pattern of Literature in the Field of Demograpy

VII.3 Scientometric Portrait of L. L. Narayana

VIII.1 Library Movement in Dakshina Kannada District of Karnataka State, (India). Since Independence

VIII.2 The State of Public Library Services in India; Achievements And Failures

VIII.3 Developing Rural Libraries As Rural Information Centers

VIII.4 Humanities Collections in Select Public Libraries in India

IX .1 Libraries of Teacher's Training Colleges in Orissa: A Study

IX .2 Challenges Before The University Libraries in The New Economic Environment

IX.3 Library Support Services to Distance Learners in India

X.1 Designing Curriculum for Handling Archival Documents in University Libraries

X.2 Continuing Education Programmes (CEPs) for Agricultural Librarians

X.3 Specialistion in LIS Education : Changing Trends and Current Perspectives

X.4 LIS Education and Research in west Bengal: An Overview

X.5 Library Science: A Subject As Well As A Profession

X.6 continuing Professional Education for the Staff in the Zilla Granthalaya Samsthas (ZGSs) In Andhara Pradesh

Index

N. Laxman Rao is presently working as Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Osmania University. He did M.Lib. Sc. From Benaras Hindu University and Masters Degree in Information Managemet from the University of Sheffield (UK), L. L. B. (OU). He obtained Ph. D. In Library and Information Science from Osmania University. He was Head, DLIS (1993-95). He is presently President of IATLIS and life member of ILA, IATLIS, SIS, AGLIS, ALSD, and APLA. He is associated with distance education programmes of both Indira Gandhi National Open University and Dr.B. R. Ambedkar Open University as Editor, Counselor and Course Writer, He has edited 7 books and published 48 articles in books and journals.

S. Sudarshan Rao, M. A., M. L. I.Sc. Ph. D. In .LIS (OU) is presently Chairman, Board of Studies in Library and Information Science. He was also Head, DLIS, Osmania University during 2001-2003. He served the British Library, Hyderabad, Collage of Social Work, CESS and MVSR Ecnineering Collage. He has edited 5 books and published 50 articles in professional journals. Presently, he is the General Secretary of IATLIS and Member, Editorial Board of ILA Bulletin. He is a Life Member of ILA, IATLIS, IASLIC, ALSD and APLA. He is associated with the Destance Education Programmes of Dr. B. R.Ambedkar Open University and also IGNOU as Course Material Writer and Counselor.

T. V. Prafulla Chandra is the senior Editor at NISC, Hyderabad. He did M.L.I.Sc. And Master of Communication and Journalism (MCJ) from Osmania University and secured first Rank and received three gold medals. He has edited 2 books and contributed 6 articles to national journals of repute.

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