Development of Collections in the Libraries

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Development of Collections in the Libraries consists of useful and informative papers, substantially based on the research findings of reputed authorities in the field. Divided in two sections, section A of the book is devoted to the specialised topic of government publications and their collection, origin and purpose of government publications, collection development policies, history and development of government publishing and depository system. Section B contains problems related to acquisition viz. serial acquisition, blanket order system, microforms, future aspects of library acquisition in view of latest techniques introduced in the library and information profession. This volume will prove useful for advanced students of library and information science, teachers and scholars. The professional librarians and policy planners will also find the volume useful.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Khalid K Faruqi

Khalid Kamal Faruqi is a very senior member in library profession having more than three decades of experience in practical librarianship and teaching of library and information science. He has worked in different capacities like University Archivist, University Librarian in Dr. Zakir Husain Library, Jamia Millia Islamia and currently he is the University Librarian at Hamdard University, New Delhi. He has also been associated with the teaching programme of library and information science since 1986. Dr. Faruqi is the life member of almost all the leading professional bodies in India like ILA, IASLIS and Association of Indian archivist. He has attended a number of conferences and seminars and contributed in articles and books. He has authored, compiled and edited more than half a dozen outstanding books.