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 of libraries. The significant subjects include Economics of information, information services in various types of libraries, user education, library software packages, scientific productivity studies sociology of information digital divide etc. A useful reference book for students, researchers, teachers and peer groups in the field of library and information science.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR G Devarajan
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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