IT for Librarians (Paperback)

This book provides a comprehensive account of Information Technology (IT) applications in libraries. It will enable the students of Library and Information Science to understand the IT options appropriate for modern libraries and they will be able to manage libraries and provide services efficiently by adopting suitable IT tools and techniques. Library and Information Science syllabi of many universities in India have been taken care of while deciding the content of this book. Spread in 10 chapters, the book discusses: Overview of IT. Computer hardware and software. Application programs like MS Word, Power Point and MS Excel Library automation and library automation software Overview of the existing communication systems and networks Internet search techniques Important database management systems Online information systems Keyboard shortcuts