CONTENTS:-
I. Library as a social institution:
1. Social foundation of libraries.
2. Historical foundation of libraries.
3. Role of libraries in formal and non formal education.
II. Types of libraries:
4. National libraries.
5. Public libraries.
6. University libraries.
7. College libraries.
8. School libraries.
9. Special libraries.
III. Normative principles:
10. Normative principles and five laws of library science.
IV. Development of libraries:
11. Development of libraries in UK and USA.
12. Development of libraries in India.
V. Laws relating to libraries:
13. Library legislation: need and essential features.
14. Library legislation in India.
15. The press and registration of books act 1867.
16. Delivery of books and newspapers: public libraries act, 1954.
17. Intellectual property rights.
VI. Public relations and extension activities:
18. Library resource sharing and networking.
19. Public relations.
20. Extension services.
21. Outreach activities.
22. Developing library websites.
VII. Library and information profession:
23. Library and information profession.
24. Philosophy of librarianship.
25. Professional ethics.
26. Library associations in India, UK and USA.
27. Library and information science education in India.
VIII. Promotes of Library and information services:
28. International organizations FID, IFLA and UNESCO.
29. Role of Governmental Agencies NISSAT, NASSDOC, INSDOC, DESIDOC, UGC and RRRLF.
