Library and Information Science in Digital Age

Contents: Preface. 1 Microfiche technology for libraries. 2. Trends in resource sharing. 3. Control systems and information technology. 4. Computer output alternatives and documentation. 5. Library and information science in India. 6. Librarian and librarianship. 7. Software and system selection: major issues. 8. New technology and research methodology. 9. Training perspective. 10. Recent trends in documentation and information technology. Appendix. Glossary. Bibliography. Index.

"The present age is very aptly called the age of information technology. In fact IT has revolutionized every aspect of life. As such library education cannot remain aloof and unchanged.

This book compiles some crucial recent developments in library and information science in the present age. Hopefully, this will cast new light on the subjects. And students, academics and professionals in the field will benefit from this." (jacket)