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Re-Invention of Librarianship its Multiple Facets

Author: L.S. Ramaiah

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ISBN 9788170006121
Year of Publication 2010
Binding HardBound
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Language English
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The book contains a medley of articles on various aspects of Librarianship and Information Science. The articles cover old and new topics. Subjects like the Information Culture, Library Science as a Profession, Professional Ethics, Documentation of Humanities, Stock Verification, Loss of Books, Media and Libraries, Emerging Trends in IT, Benefits of Reading etc., are some to the focal points of discussions.
Library and Information Science has gained absolute importance in the knowledge society. For human development information is as essential as the oxygen to individual survival. Lack of access to information resources is a death knell to social development and international peace. Access to information avoids ignorance, fundamentalism, wars and obstinacy. Hence provision of libraries and channels to information access in essential for the survival of Democracy.
The articles were written with a spirit to provide access to information to all people, at all places and at all times. The information divide between the urban and rural areas should vanish. Producers of all basic resources reside in rural areas. Lack of provision of information to the rural people will lead to exploitation. Information should reach the unreached in all parts of the country continuously and constantly.
The book contains only a few articles on different aspects of library and Information Science. All the articles may be useful or may not be useful to you. At least if one article or one idea in this book reaches you and found useful to you, the purpose of this book is achieved. It is hoped that the book has ample readability. The friends and foes of the author in Libraries will receive it in their libraries both for appreciation and criticism.

Acknowledgements
Introduction
1 Knowledge Culture
Creating a Desire Fro Knowledge
Bringing Knowledge to Bear
Application
Distribution
Creation
2 . The Need for Change in the Role of Public Libraries in India
Introduction
Changing India
Changing Requirements of the People
Need For Modernization of Public Libraries
Funds and Finances
Manpower
Public Libraries As Community Information Centres
Change of Attitude
Conclusion
Reference
3. Information, Libraries and Mass Media
Introduction
Oral Communication
Written Communication
Print Media
Electronic Media
Mass Media : Nature And Scope
Structure of Mass Media
Types of Mass Media
Functions of Mass Media
Libraries And Mass Media
Conclusion
Reference
4. Automation, Networking And Consortia : An Indian Developmental Perspective
Introduction
Technology
Computers And Libraries
Advantage of Automation in Libraries
Early Stages of Automation in India
NISSAT
Calibnet
Delnet
Other Initiatives
Inflibnet
Consortia
Suggestions
References
5. Role of Raja Rammohan Roy Library Foundation in Improving Knowledge Base in Rural India
Introduction
Public Library System in India
Establishment of the RRRLF
Library Legislation
National Policy for Public Libraries (NAPLIS)
Conclusion
References
6. The Dying Culture of Reading Habit in Public Libraries in India in the Digital Age: The Socio-economic and Technological Factors
Economic Factors
Sociological Factors
Technological Factors
References
7. Records and Archieves : What are They?
Introduction
Records
Archives
Special Characteristics of Archives
Classes or Records and Archives
Finding Aids
Accessibility ot Records/Archives and Their Use for Administration And Research
References
8. Computerization of Archival Holdings of Open Period in India
Introduction
Archives
Developments in the United Stages of America
Information Vendors and Web-sites
Conclusion
References
9. Index Translationum : A Bibliographical Tool of Worldwide Translations
Introduction
Index Translationum : The Early years
Sections of the Index
Collection of Material
Transliteration system
Author Index
Structure of the index Translationum
Sample of Entries
Impact of the Index
Digital Database
Conclusion
10. Agricultural Information From Generation to Utilisation by Farmers in Rural India
Introduction
Agricultural Information
Decision Making
Government and Agricultural Development
Information Communication
Observations
References
11. The Role of School Librarians as an Educator: an Overview
Introduction
Objectives/Functions of The School Library School Librarian : Role Functions and Responsibilities
References
12. Rural library Service in Andhra Pradesh
Present scene
Vavilala Report
13. Loss of Books in Libraries and Remedial Measures
Introduction
Norms on Loss of Books
Detecting the Loss
Accountability of Librarians and their Staff
Causes of Loss of Books in Libraries
Prevailing Security Arrangements in India
Vigilance in Reading Rooms
Photocopying Facilities
Orientation Programmes and Public Relation
Stock Verification
Natural and Environmental Factors
Conclusion
References
14. Library Profession and Ethics
Introduction
What is a Profession
Librarianship As a Profession
Knowledge Base of LIS Profession
Education And Training for The LIS Professionals
Professional Ethics
LIS Profession in India
Conclusion
References
15. Why Libraries are Starved of Books
16. Sources and Services in the Humanities: A Proposal for NHDC
Introduction
Definitions
Information Explosion
Humanistic Scholarship
Indian Scenario
Bibliographic Control
Conclusion
References
17. Collection of Cess Under the Public Libraries Act (1960) of A.P.
Collection and Remittance Procedure
District Level Review Committee
Defaulters in Guntur District
Payment of Interest And Waste of Public Funds
Double Standards
Hon'ble Lokayukta's Directions
Director's Letter to Chief Minister's Office
Conclusion
18. Eleven Reasons for Reading Gooks Books
Reading for Information
Reading to Understand Others
Reading to know Oneself
Reading for Fun
Reading for Ideas
Reading as Virtual Travel
Reading to Become a Part of Culture
Reading for Suspense
Reading for the Love of Beauty
Reading for Glimpses of Perfection
Reading to Develop Thinking
Writing and Conversational Skills
Conclusion
Bibliography
19. Trends in Information Technology: An Overview
Introduction
Types of Managements Information Systems
Areas of It Applications
Active Role for the Government
Widening IT Applications in India
IT And Good Governance
Conclusion
Index


L.S.Ramaiah (1937) is presently the University Librarian, Ramesh Mohan
Library, Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages Universiyt, Hyderabad. He is a
senior member of the LIS Profession. He is a life member of the I.L.A., the IASLIC
and the Academy of Library Science and Documentation (ALSD) Hyderabad . He is
Vice President of the ILA for the term 1994-96 and the convener of the SIG-H of
the IASLIC for the last several years. Mr. Ramaiah attended the 54th Congtress
of the FID held at Havana, Cuba in 1990 as a delegate of the Government of
India. He was the awardee of the prestigious Mortenson Fellowship of the
University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign, USA in 1991. He visited the University
of Aden, Yemen as consultant in 1993. Mr. Ramaiah attended several conference,
seminars and workshops at the national level and presented papers. He has
compiled and edited several bibliographies and books. Several of his papers were
published in journals and books. His bibliographies include. Noam Chomsky: a
Bibliography (1984); Communicative Language Teaching: A Bibliography Survey of
Resources (1985) ; Bibliographyof Research in Library and Information
Science(1986) ; Indian Response to T. S. Eliot: A Bibliographical Guide (1988);
Tribal Linguistics in India: A Bibliographical Survey of International Resources
(1990) ; D. H. Lawrence Studies in India: A Bibliography (1991) ; Documentation
and Bibliographic Control of the Humanities in India (1992) ; Dictionary of
Library and Information Science Quotations (1993) and International Bibliography
of Dravidian Languages and Linguistics Vol. I and II (1994-1995) . He is also
one of the editors of : Academic Libraries ; Role in the National Development
(1993) New Horizons in Library and Information Science (1994) and New Vistas in
Library and Information Science (1995). Mr. Ramaiah is currently member of the
UGC panel for Library and Information Science. member of the Research Committee
of the RRRLF. He is an active senior Professional known through out India in the
Library and Information Science Profession.

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