New Challenges in Librarianship, , G. Devarajan, Ess Ess Publishers' Distributors, 8170003075

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New Challenges in Librarianship

G. Devarajan (Editor)

Synopsis The challenges in any subject indicate the dynamic nature of the subject. The challengesâ€™ will be greater in subjects like interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary in scope. The librarianship underwent a number of challenges in its course of development. The changing faces of libraries, revolutionary changes in the physical forms of information sources, novel methods in information storage and retrieval, application of information technology and communication technology in libraries etc opened up a number of new challenges in the library profession. The book contains a series of learned studies in the field of discourse. The studies include SWOT analysis, digital library syndrome, intellectual property rights, avenues and problems relating to application of information technology and communication technology in library operations and services etc. The book is a well-documented one in the latest developments and new challenges in the field. The book will be a reference tool to librarians, students, researchers and teachers in Library and Information Science.

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About the author

G. Devarajan

Dr. G. Devarajan is a senior professional who has about 32 years of experience in the field of Library and Information Science. He did his M.A. (Russian Language and Literature) from the University of Kerala and M.L.I.Sc. From the University of Madras, securing First Rank with distinction. He also secured his Ph.D. In Library and Information Science from the University of Kerala. Now he is doing Post-doctoral research leading to D.Litt. in Library and Information Science in the University of Kerala. He has completed three research projects financed by the ICSSR and UGC and two research projects are in progress. Dr. Devarajan has served as the Dean, Faculty of Arts and Member of the Senate, university of Kerala. In addition to his service in various academic bodies in the University of Kerala and other universities in India, he is now serving in the various committees and commissions constituted by the Government of Kerala and other organizations in India. He is an active professional in various associations such as KLA, ILA, IATLIS, IASLIC and CITS. He has authored/edited 24books and published more than 125 research papers in the field of Library and Information Science. Presently, he is Professor & Head, Department of Library and Information Science and Director, College Development Council of Kerala, Trivandrum.

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