Introduction to Computers for Library Professionals / Gurdev Singh.

By:

Singh, Gurdev

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Publication details: New Delhi : Ess Ess Publications, 2007.Description: 6, 412 p. : ill. ; 22 cmISBN:

9788170005100
8170005108

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

025.00285 23 SIN

Contents:

1. Introduction to Computers 2. Introduction to operating system 3. Library automation 4. Introduction to library softwares 5. Resource sharing and networking in computer environment 6. Internet and libraries 7. Use of barcode technology in library operations 8. Optical storage medium 9. Use of multimedia in libraries 10. Use of RFID technology in libraries

Summary: "Perhaps the most important aspect of computerization and information technology are bringing a change in the mindset of the library professionals who have been accustomed to work only in the manual mode. It is thus essential for all the students of library and information science and library professionals to be well versed with computer and its applications. It is necessary to train all library professionals in the basic computer usage in libraries so as to enable them to work faster and with more efficiency." "This book would also be useful for the students preparing for B.Lib.Sc. M.Lib.Sc. PGDLAN, M.Phil and other diploma and degrees courses in library and information science from various universities and institutions: It covers the syllabus of the courses related to introduction of computers. The purpose of this book is also aimed at making the library professionals computer literate. Being computer literate means, knowledge, skills and competencies to make best use of computers for their day-to-day activities in the library." "The practicing librarians will find this book useful while applying the computer technologies for automating their, libraries. This book also provides basic understanding and helps develop skills in computer applications in libraries/information centres. The author's intention in writing this book is to pass on the benefits of his own experience to those who want to use the computers for automating their libraries for providing various library services. The future belongs to the professionals having good knowledge about computers applications today. This book has been written in simple language and reader friendly style. Good number of diagrams are given to understand the concepts clearly." --Book Jacket.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
General Books	CUTN Central Library Generalia	Non-fiction	025.00285 SIN (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		43112

"Perhaps the most important aspect of computerization and information technology are bringing a change in the mindset of the library professionals who have been accustomed to work only in the manual mode. It is thus essential for all the students of library and information science and library professionals to be well versed with computer and its applications. It is necessary to train all library professionals in the basic computer usage in libraries so as to enable them to work faster and with more efficiency." "This book would also be useful for the students preparing for B.Lib.Sc. M.Lib.Sc. PGDLAN, M.Phil and other diploma and degrees courses in library and information science from various universities and institutions: It covers the syllabus of the courses related to introduction of computers. The purpose of this book is also aimed at making the library professionals computer literate. Being computer literate means, knowledge, skills and competencies to make best use of computers for their day-to-day activities in the library." "The practicing librarians will find this book useful while applying the computer technologies for automating their, libraries. This book also provides basic understanding and helps develop skills in computer applications in libraries/information centres. The author's intention in writing this book is to pass on the benefits of his own experience to those who want to use the computers for automating their libraries for providing various library services. The future belongs to the professionals having good knowledge about computers applications today. This book has been written in simple language and reader friendly style. Good number of diagrams are given to understand the concepts clearly." --Book Jacket.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [394]-408) and index.

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