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Library Computerisation in India

Author: G. Devarajan A. Rahelamma

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ISBN 8170001196
Year of Publication 1989
Binding HardBound
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Language English
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The present work--- is an indepth study by experts from the fields of Library & Information Sciences or Computer Science---- is an attempt to (i) determine the factors that are at work against adoption of computers by Indian Libraries, (ii) emphasize the need for adoption of computers in the changing information environment, (iii) present a vivid picture of Indian Scenario of computer application, and (iv) discuss the areas, operation and services in which computer application is essential . Computers have tremendous capacity to revolutionize Library operation and services. But in our country, except a few exceptions, libraries continue with the traditional methods that are mostly manual, slow and cumbersome. It is a happy sing during the current decade there has been growing recognition on the part of the policy makers and political leaders that information is an essential resource for socio-economic development and that the proper conservation, organization and communication of this resource in the Library through latest technology is essential. Computerization of Library and information operations and services has thus become an accepted policy for implementation before the nation entered the 21st Century. It is hoped that the work will succeed in bringing computer awareness among Library and information scientists.

Introduction

Prof. K. A. Isaac: The celebrated leader of Library Profession in Kerala

List of contributors

Computers and Libraries: Revolution and Strategies for survival

Computers in Libraries: Indian Scenario

Computer-based Library and Information Services in Kerala: A State of -the -Art

Computers in Information storage and Retrieval

System Analysis: a Prelude to Library Automation

Computers in Libraries: Areas of Application in Social Science Research Libraries

Modernisation of University and College Libraries in India: New Challenges

Databases in Information Retrieval

Role of Thesaurus in Computer-based Information storage and Retrieval

On-line Information system and Services

Standardisation of Record Format for the Interchange of Machine- Readable Bibliographical Information

Application Software Packages for Libraries

Economics of Computerisation in Indian Libraries

Bibliography
Index

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).


A. V. RAHELAMMA (b. 1941) is presently Deputy Librarian for the Documentation and Information Services Division of the Kerala University Library, Trivandrum . She did B. Sc. in Zoolgy with an M. A. in Engilesh Literature. She took her B. Lib. Sc. degree from the M. Lib. Sc. degree from the University of Mysore in 1980. She has about 27 years of service in the profession and has produced several research papers and subject bibliographies. She has acquired special training in Reprography and Computer Application. Smt. Rahelamma is now the Vice President of the Kerala Library Association.

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