Contents: 1. Concepts and definitions. 2. Global and Indian scenario of networks. 3. University education in India. 4. Development of University libraries. 5. Resource sharing: the necessity. 6. Netwoking of the University libraries. 7. Epilogue. Bibliography. Abbreviations and acronyms. Index.

"This book has seven chapters. They cover the development of University education, University libraries and different models of computer networks, the advantages and benefits of resource sharing among the University libraries. The book discusses about a local information grid to the Universities at a level which is essential for an effective working of the network such as the INFLIBNET at all India level. The book contains an abundant data and statistics which are useful to teachers and scholars. It is a useful addition to all libraries who have plans to modernise in the years to come." (jacket)