Textbook of Information Science

$44.10

$49.00

In stock

Free & Quick Delivery Worldwide

Textbook of Information Science is an up to date work on different aspects of documentation and information science. Starting with the definition, of documentation and information science, the book makes a detailed study of National Information System for Science and Technology. The author considers that the user is paramount in the library and information centre. According to him Library Service is essentially as intellectual service. Hear the reader (user), the document (information) and the Librarian (Service provider) meet and the reader (user) is paramount. Document (information) and Librarian (Service Provider) are there for the service of the reader (user). It points out the emerging issues like copyright, emergence of Library network, marketing Library and Information service, Public Relations, etc. The chapter of Information Consolidation and Repackaging of Data and Information will help information professional in analysis, synthesis and repackaging of information.

Also discusses the Library transformation process and developments which lead to the establishment of Virtual libraries. Traces the history and development of Internet. Explains the prerequisites for an access to the Internet world. Different types of Internet connections, addresses and the facilities offered by various types of service providers in India are discussed. Explains the services available on it. Highlights the status of the internet in India. It describes current and added responsibilities of Library and Information professionals in the emergence of digital collections. Issues relating to the emerging information society are also highlighted. The main recommendations of Information Technology Action Plan is given at the end of the book. The present text ensures that the entire syllabi B.L.L.Sc/M.L.I.Sc. of all the major Indian Universities are covered.

The book is designed for students, information professional and teachers in Library Science who are keen to update their knowledge of available and future library technologies.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR P.S. Kawatra

Dr. P.S. KAWATRA did his B. Sc. and secured first class first in postgraduate degree course in Library & Information Science from Nagpur University in 1969. He also received his M. A. in Sociology from Bhopal University (1972) and M. Lib Sc. from Panjab University (1974). He has been awarded Ph. D. in Library & Information science from University of Rajasthan, Jaipur (1989). He has worked in several responsible positions, such as Librarian, durga Mhagvidyalaya (Post -Graduate College), Raipur; Technical Teacher's Training Institute, Bhopal; Regional College of Education, Bhubaneswar and Ajmer and Reference and Information Offecer, British Council Library, New Delhi. Presently he is Deputy Librarion i the Devision of Library, /documentation and Information, National Council of Educational Research and Training. New Delhi. He is the author of Fundamentals of Documentation (Third Edition)and Bibrary User Studies and the Editor of Comparetive and Intemational Librarianship. Dictionary of Library Science, World Encyclopedia of Library and Iformation Science Education (in three volumes) and The Library and Information Studies Handbook.