Library Science And Technology

Download or read book Library Science And Technology written by Dr. Sachin J. Shastri and published by Academic Guru Publishing House. This book was released on 2024-04-13 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Library Science & Technology" is an expansive discipline comprising the examination, administration, and implementation of a wide range of methodologies, standards, and technologies within the context of information centers and libraries. It addresses how to efficiently satisfy user needs by organizing, preserving, retrieving, and disseminating information resources—both digital and physical. This book delves into fundamental aspects, including the ethical foundations and historical development of librarianship, in addition to intricate techniques for organizing and retrieving information, including classification systems as well as metadata standards. Furthermore, in the era of digital libraries and rapidly advancing technologies, a thorough grasp of library management and administration is essential. This includes handling strategic planning, budgeting, as well as personnel management in addition to issues such as digital preservation as well as electronic resource management. Encouraging users to become information literate via individualized training and user-centered services is equally important.