Library Networking

Contents: Preface. 1. Development of networking. 2. Various networks. 3. Library network programmes. 4. Cataloguing in library. 5. Development of electronic media. 6. Technology of online services. 7. Use of computers. 8. Telecommunication in library. 9. Library network hardware. 10. Cataloguing videos is library. 11. Mini Computer and academic libraries. Index.

"Networking of libraries/information centers using computer and communication facilities became a reality in 1970\'s. Networks of all types, i.e., local, national, regional and global are operating in the world today. Though the computerization of information activities started in India in mid 60\'s, the development of computerized library networks did not gather momentum till recently.

Rapid advances made in the information technology have ushered in a number of advanced information products, technologies and services that can be conveniently harnessed by the librarian community for achieving the objective of networking. These are the computers, the vast communication network developed in the country with STD facility and the T.V. with its own national hookup via satellite and microwave links." (jacket)