Human beings seem to have an innate need to organise. The need to organise large amounts of knowledge and information led to the development of classifications schemes and other organisational tools. Rapid changes in the way information is generated and a 1st ed. viii+264p., Tables.

As per the dictionary meaning a 'Catalogue' is a complete, usually alphabetical list of items, often with details. In case of libraries, catalogue is a list of all the books or resources of a library. Every library professional and student must be aware o 1st ed. viii+286p.

The present age is very aptly termed as information/knowledge age. Computers have revolutionised the work culture of modern day world. In the field of library profession, computers have made a big headway. The growth in number and variety of devices for b 1st ed. viii+278p., Illustrations, Tables.

Libraries have always been amongst the most important providers of information in higher education. They have acted as storehouses of written or printed material, and it has been their job to collect it, preserve it, and make it accessible. These traditio 1st ed. vii+270p., vii+275p., vii+278p., vii+263p., vii+285p., Figures; Glossary; References; Bibliography; Index; 23cm.

It is remarkable to note that reference librarianship--the professional specialty that has reference service as its focus--had its origins in the second half of the nineteenth century, partially in response to one of that era's most important accomplishme 1st ed. vi+270p., 23cm.

Management in yore days was overburdened with paper work. The growth in number and variety of devices for business data processing e.g., accounting machines, punched card equipment, computers etc., is a direct result of the need for systems and procedures 1st ed. vi+275p., 23 cm.