Business/Industrial Librarianship : M.LISc. Elective Paper

Contents: I. Indian industry: 1. Industry in India. 2. Industrial policy. 3. Industry and the plan. II. Industrial organisations: 4. Important heavy industry organisations. 5. Important small scale industry organisations: Appendices: i. List of research organisations with industry application. ii. Subject-wise industrial organisations. III. Industrial library: 6. Industrial library : concept and history. 7. Organisation of a special library. 8. Special collection. IV. Industrial information: 9. Industrial information in India: an overview. 10. Industrial information systems and services. 11. Industrial information sources in India. Appendices: i. Short list of information sources for business/industry. ii. Industrial Information System in Russia. V. Users: 12. User needs and services. VI. Staff: 13. Staff. Index.

"This book is targeted to students of M.LISc who would like to offer \'Business\' or \'Industrial Librarianship\' an an \'elective\'. It will also help the practicing librarians to pick-up some useful tips or in broadening their knowledge.

The book provides a comprehensive picture of Indian industry in terms of history, industrial policy and its growth.

A detailed account of industries both heavy and small scale is provided.

Discusses the concept, role, components, organisation and management of industrial libraries and their resources.

Provides a detailed account of industrial information in India, information systems, information sources and services.

It also carries lists of industrial organisations, information sources, etc.

This book will be of help to practicing librarians equally to that of students of library and information science." (jacket)