Contents: Preface. 1. Application of technology in libraries. 2. Technology and library management. 3. Effects of technology on library staff. 4. Instruction and training of library staff. 5. Management data from automated systems. 6. Automated systems in collection management. 7. Collection management and electronic resources. 8. Library-vendor relationships. 9. The use of CD-ROM. 10. Alternative access modes. 11. Document access and delivery system. 12. General trends in user services. 13. Libraries and the internet. 14. Evaluation of automated systems. 15. Artificial intelligence and expert systems. Index.

From the Preface: "Libraries are not the exception to the influence of modern technologies which has converted the functional activities in all walks of life. Various institutions, organisations, business centres, banks etc. have gone into total change in its functioning due to technological change in the world.

The book Role of Information Technology in Library looks into application of technologies in libraries in terms of its management, library staff, study and training methods, development of library collection, use of electronic resources like CD-Rams, internet usage and assessment of computerised system for the betterment and speedy modernised library services."