Introduction computers library professionals von singh gurdev (2 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: New. pp. 6 + 412 Illus.

Hardbound. Zustand: As New. New. Contents Preface. 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. Bibliography. Index. Computers are the most important tools for library automation. With the help of computers one can gather store generate manipulate process communicate evaluate information and data with high speed and accuracy. The purpose of this book is to help the library professionals who are interested in knowing the practical ways to use computer technology to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of various library operations. The primary objective of the book is to facilitate clear understanding of the subject. 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 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 what 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. 412 pp.…