Contents: Vol. I: Handbook of Library Science: Preface. 1. Cataloguing technologies. 2. The database online cataloguing. 3. The catalogue department. 4. Subject retrieval in online catalogues. 5. Groundwork for OPAC design. 6. The WLN cataloguing services. 7. Subject indexing. 8. Future OPAC design. 9. The search for theoretical foundations. 10. Information for development. 11. The contemporary trend of thought. 12. The modern theme : basis for reconceptualization. Bibliography. Index.

Vol. II: Manual of Library and Information: Preface. 1. Foundations and development of modern library. 2. Organization of the library. 3. Selection process in practice. 4. Acquisitions. 5. Serials. 6. Audiovisual materials. 7. Binding. 8. Preservation environment. 9. Physical dimensions of preservation. 10. Service to readers. 11. Challenges for library professionals in India in the new millennium. Bibliography. Index.

Vol. III: Managing Library Information Systems: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. The management perspective. 3. Management. 4. The cataloguing technologies. 5. Managing library information system. 6. Information needs assessment. 7. Fiscal management. 8. Deselection. 9. Evaluation. 10. Preservation management. 11. Library automation. 12. Total quality management. Bibliography. Index.

Vol. IV: Management and Development of Public Library: Preface. 1. Public library service: a profile. 2. A role and purpose of the public library. 3. Public library services in India. 4. The legal and financial framework. 5. Library legislation in India. 6. Collection development. 7. Public libraries and resource sharing. 8. Needs of the users. 9. Public libraries and public finances in India. 10. Public libraries and access to information. 11. Libraries and information services in India. 12. The management and marketing of public libraries. 13. Movement in Andhra Pradesh. 14. Public libraries today. 15. Library and information services within the UK. 16. Human resources in public libraries. 17. Order in the classification scheme. 18. Word-based approaches to retrieval. 19. Dewey decimal classification. 20. Controlled indexing language. 21. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.

Vol. V: Library Automation and Information Technology: Preface. 1. Information technology in the library. 2. Information technology. 3. Information society. 4. Planning for information technology. 5. The internets. 6. The internet and the world wide web. 7. Libraries technology and users. 8. Digital libraries. 9. The impact on library services. 10. Growth of information technology in India. 11. Impact of information technology on libraries and researchers. 12. Weblogs: their use and application in science and technology libraries. Appendix. Bibliography. Index.