Libraries are not the exception to the influence of modern technologies which has converted the functional activities in all walks of life. Various institutions, organizations, business centers, banks etc. have gone into total change in its functioning due to technological change in the world. The book Role of Information Technology in Library looks into application of technologies in libraries in terms of its management, library staff, study and training methods, development of library collection, use of electronic resources like CD-Rams, internet usage and assessment of computerized system for the betterment and speedy modernized library services.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Lokesh Sharma
Dr. Lokesh Sharma is Librarian, Ramjas College, University of Delhi8 and Resource Person cum Counsellor of the IGNOU Regional Centre at Raj Guru College of Applied Sciences, Delhi University. He has also served in the Delhi University Library System from 1976 to 1995 after obtaining B. Lib. Sc. And Doc. Degree in first class and ‘Gold Medal’ for securing first position in the order of merit of first divisioners in 1975-76 from University of Rajasthan, Jaipur. In 1981 he obtained his M.A. degree in Sociology from University of ? Rajasthan and later in 1983-94 completed his Post-Graduation in Lib. And Inf. Sc. From University of Delhi and stood second in the University in the order of merit of first divisioners. In 1984 F.A.O., U.N. awarded “Bronze Medal†for participation in essay competition on ‘AGRIS’ In 1993 he was awarded doctorate degree on ‘Organizational Management in Academic Libraries with special reference to Colleges and Universities in Delhi’ by University of Rajasthan, Jaipur. He has to his credit five research articles in addition to presentation of papers in Seminars and Conferences on ‘Organisational Management’ and ‘Library Automation’. The first book entitled ‘Psychological Perspectives of Library Professionals’ was published in 1992 by Sahitya Kendra Prakashan, Delhi and the second ‘Library Management : An Organisational Perspective’ has been published by Sat Sai Printographers, Delhi in 2003. He is life member of Indian Red Cross Society and Indian Library Association. He is also executive member of the IT Edge, Ramjas College, University off Delhi, Delhi.
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