A Practical Guide To Library Management

Book excerpt: Library management is not a new concept. Evolved with the inception of library, its original concept that lacked systematic procedure and scientific application has undergone a remarkable change. In this circumstance, we need such a book as it may meet the new requirements of the students and the professionals of Library Science. Though, lots of books are available on the subject, yet there is not such a single book as it may contain all issues relating to the library management. In this situation, it becomes very difficult for the students to read so many books on one subject. Hence, I decided to write such a book as it may contain all important issues in brief to facilitate the students and other readers. This book is intended to serve the important need of the present day learners and professionals of library management. An attempt has been made in this book to give the learning on almost all issues of good library management. In a nutshell, the book has been made broad-based in order to serve the needs of a wider section of students. It would be helpful to improve the achievement level of students of Library and Information Science. CONTENTS 1. Meaning of Library 2. Public Library System in India 3. Prominent Libraries in India 4. Prominent Libraries in the World 5. Role of Library 6. Academic Library: Objectives and Functions 7. College and University Library 8. National Library 9. Public Library: Importance and Functions 10. Library Profession 11. Five Laws of Library Science 12. Position and Functions of Librarian 13. Library Professionals Association 14. Ethics of American Library Association 15. Financial Sources of Library 16. Library Legislation in India 17. Library Legislation: Necessity and Importance 18. Delivery of Books Act 19. Copyright Laws 20. Library Rules 21. Reprography 22. Essentials of Library Science 23. Library Display 24. Principles of Library Management 25. Library Cooperation 26. Library Public Relations 27. Library Extension Services 28. Functions of Acquisition Section 29. Accession Register 30. Library Book Number 31. International Standard Book Number 32. Cataloguing 33. Importance of Library Catalogue 34. Book Circulation 35. Reference Section 36. Periodical Section 37. Book Maintenance Section 38. Repair and Binding of Books 39. Stock Rectification 40. Stock Verification References