A Practical Guide to Library Management

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

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

The author belongs to the knowledge city Nalanda. He has written several educational books. Most of them are dedicated to the students and the youth of India. His books are as such:

1. Art of Conversation: Easy To Learn
2. Personality Development: A Piece of Learning
3. Etiquette & Manners: Learn Like This (Approved by the NCERT, New Delhi)
4. Dr. Rajendra Prasad: A Multi-Dimensional Statesman of India
5. Swami Vivekananda: His Teachings To All
6. Manusmriti The Greatest Knowledge: Code Of Social Conduct
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8. Learning of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam: An Impetus To The Youth and
9. Atal The Invincible: A Grand Parliamentarian
10. Teachings Of Srimad Bhagwat Purana: Deliverance Sri Pawan Dev Thakur
11. A Practical Guide To Library Management
12. Learning On Happy And Healthy Married Life: A Guide To Married Couples
13. Simple Verbs Advanced Usages: A Love For English
14. Abhinandan The Real Hero: A Story On Indian Fighter Pilot
15. Magnetize Your Manners And Enhance Your Business Personality, and
16. Teachings Of The Dalai Lama: A Sense Of Humanity.
He is an M.A. in English, Library & Information Science, and Journalism & Mass Communication. He received his education from Patna, Nalanda, Madras (Chennai), Mysore, Meerut and Delhi. Also, he made a research on English Phonetics at self-study and received a letter of appreciation from the University of London, UK.