Readings in Information Science and Information Technology

Contents: 1. Information, information science and information technology. 2. Information and knowledge management in the I.T. environment. 3. Information literacy in the digital world. 4. Sociology of information services. 5. Socio-economic factors and reading interest of students. 6. Information technology in higher education. 7. The digital divide. 8. Digital libraries. 9. Library software packages. 10. Information Technology in LIS curriculum design. 11. Parameters in qualitative research. Bibliography. Index.

The studies contained in the book represent the views of the author on various aspects on information science and information technology. The studies are significant in that they deal with contemporary issues and problems that arise in practical information management. The studies are also of academic relevance as they figure in the syllabi of library and information science course of library science schools in India. The book would prove to be of interest to students, teachers, researchers of library and information science courses at all levels and practicing librarians and information managers.