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New Challenges In Librarianship

Author: G. Devarajan

Rs. 550

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ISBN 8170003075
Year of Publication 2001
Binding HardBound
Pages
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Language English
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The challenges in any subject indicate the dynamic nature of the subject. The challenges will be greater in subjects like interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary in scope. The librarianship underwent a number of challenges in its course of development. The changes in the physical forms of information sources, novel methods in information storage and retrieval, application of information technology and communication technology in libraries etc opened up a number of new challenges in the library profession. The book contains a series of learned studies in the field of discourse. The studies include include SWOT analysis, digital library syndrome, intellectual property rights, avenues and problems relating to application of information technology in library operations and services etc. The book is a well-documented one in the latest developments and new challenges tool to librarians, students, researchers and teachers in Library and Information Science.

Preface
1. Professional Librarianship in Kerala: A Critical Study by SWOT Analysis-----------Prof. M. N. Ramakrishan
2. Digital Revolution Syndrome and Libraries-------------Prof.C. A. Agustine
3. New Challenges and Opportunities for Knowledge Management in India-----------Dr. V. Sivaraman
4. Access to Information: Challenges and Solutions--------------K. Ravindran
5. Librarian's Metamorphosis at the ways of Information----------R. Raman Nair
6. Changing Face of Libraries----------------Shynu S Ray, Shibu S Ray
7. Internet: Avenues and Challenges--------------Dr. G. Devarajan
8. Challenges of Information professionals in the Changing Environment---------Dr. M. D. Baby
9. Impact of Modern Technologies on the Information needs and Use Pattern of Oncologists---------M.Chandrakumaran Nair
10. New challenges of cataloguing ---------------Dineshan K., M. Prameswaran
11. Pattern of Librarianship among the different dimensions of Librarians Attitudes Towards Information Technology--------Dr. K. P. Somanathan Nair
12. Meaningful Library and Information Science Education: A vision in the Next Millennium----------Dr. S. Humayoon Kabir
13. Library and Information Science Education in the I. T Era-------------------Dr. G. Devarajan
14. Hybrid library and Metamorphosis of librarians to Knowledge Engineers ---------Adarsh N Gokul , K. S. Ambili
15. Intellectual Property Right -------------Dr. S. Rajendran
Bibliography
Index

Dr. G. Devarajan did his 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 University of Keala.
He is doing Post-Doctoral research in Library and Information Science in the
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,
University 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, IASLI ,IATLI 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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