Theoretical and Methodological Phases in Modern Librarianship

Contents: Preface. 1. Responsibilities of modern librarians. 2. Modern library functions. 3. Library collection management. 4. Documentation of digital resources. 5. Information Technology and LIS Professionals. 6. Challenges of modern librarians. 7. Modern library management. Bibliography. Index.

"The modern library is a prime self-education centre and foundation of vast knowledge. As an information and knowledge centre the objective of modern library is to enable the users and researchers to make effective and purposeful use of the library resources.

The present publication deals with the theoretical and methodological phases in modern librarianship, which has become a more specialized and complex job, with the explosion of vast knowledge, and information material alongwith the introduction of computer technology.

The book thus focuses on the special technical functions of the library and need of proper advanced training of the library professionals and information scientists. Basically modern librarians and library professionals are supposed to possess thorough knowledge about library\'s functions and various processes of selection, procurement, organization, preservation bibliographical and documentation control, micro-filming, digitization and making available data, information and documents for the use of the patrons and library users.   

Now a days, due to rapid development of education, science and technology, the traditional concept of modern library is being redefined with the introduction to computer, CD-Rom, Internet etc. and the role of library professionals have shifted to more as information scientists.

The book will be a useful and information reading to the library professionals, interested in knowing the basic theories and methods and current trends of modern librarianship." (jacket)