An Introduction to Library and Information Science {In Accordance with C.B.S.E. Syllabus} For Class XI

The book has been planned keeping in view the requirement of XIth standard CBSE students accordingly. The information conceived in the chapters provides a framework to ease the anxiety due to newly introduced subject to the young scholars. The concepts of Library and Information Science are ranging from historical aspects to information technology perspectives. The book will provide a closer dialogue with the concepts as well as practice and enrich the students’ knowledge. The broader concepts such as Library and Society, the Trinity of Library, Types of Libraries, Five Laws of Library Science, Digital Libraries and Virtual Libraries, Library Classification, Library Cataloguing, Forms and Types of Library Catalogues, Online Public Access Catalogue, Information Sources, Reference Sources, Introducing Computer in Library, Automatic Identification Techniques And Application In Libraries, and Library Automation Software are discussed. The chapters are able to provide insight into the intricate concepts leading to the developed modern techniques of Library and Information science. The concepts extend the Understanding Dewey Decimal Classification Practical, Understanding Colon Classification Practical, and Cataloguing Practice: Basic Rules in the form of appendices. The presentation has been accentuating easy understanding and learning, the book will impel the learners to seek more in the subject.