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Library and Information Studies in the Digital Age

Author: G. Devarajan

Rs. 650

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ISBN 8170004594
Year of Publication 2006
Binding HardBound
Pages
Edition
Language English

This book is a collection of selected studies that highlight the application of information technology in the scientific management of collection, organization and dissemination of information in the various types to libraries. The significant subject include Economics of information, information services in various types of libraries, user education, library software packages, scientific productivity studies sociology of information digital devide etc. A useful reference book for students, researchers, teachers and peer groups in the field of library and information science.

Preface
Prof. K. A. Isaac: A Doyen of Library Science
1. Economics of Information and knowledge-----Prof. C. A. Augustine
2. Continuing Professional Development of LIS Teachers: A Strategy---------K. P. Vijayakumar
3. Role of Hrijan Welfare Libraries among Rural Women --------Dr.S. S. Jagnayak
4. Academic status of Librarians in the Universities in Kerala: An Analytical study---------Dr. Dineshan Koovakkai
5. Bibliometric Analysis of the Journal AMBIO-----------B. Mini Devi
6. Emerging Technologies for Hi-Tech Libraries-----------Dr. M. Bavakutty, Dr. Mohammed Haneefa K.
7. User Education in college libraries of Kerala in the IT era: An analytical Study--------Dr. Ambili K. S., Dr. Adarsh N. Gokul
8. Library and Information Science Literature in Malayalam-------------Dimple Gopi
9. Library Management Software in India: A comparative assessment of leading packages-------------K. Ravindran Asari
10. Nitya Archives: Digital Library software using CDS/ISIS----------K. H. Hussain
11. Digitization of indigenous materials: Problems and solutions in the context of Kerala University --------Dr. R. Raman Nair
12. Sociology of Information and rural Information Services---------Dr. G. Devarajan
13. Bridging the Digital divide--------------Dr. G. Devarajan
14. Scienctific productivity o Agricultural Scientists: A Scientometric Study--------------Sarala. K. R.
15. Organisation and Utilisation of Media libraries --------Shibu M Das

 


Dr. G. Devaajan 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).