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Library Automation Seema Sharma, Lovely Professional University

Notes Unit 13: Computerization in Information Services

CONTENTS
Objectives
Introduction

13.1 Areas and Application of Information Technology to Library Services
13.1.1 Library House Keeping Operation
13.1.2 Library Administrations

13.1.3 Application of IT to Library Services
13.2 Impact of IT on Libraries
13.2.1 Impact on Techniques
13.2.2 Computerization for Libraries
13.2.3 Scientific Electronic Publishing

13.2.4 Acquisition of Published Electronic Documents
13.3 The Internet
13.4 The Virtual Library

13.5 Summary
13.6 Keywords
13.7 Review Questions
13.8 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, you will be able to:

Explore the Areas and Application of Information Technology to Library Services
Discuss the Impact of IT on Libraries
Explain the Meaning and Use of Internet
Discuss the Virtual Library

Introduction

Computer technology in libraries has revolutionised the concept of rapid and accurate
information services. Technology encompasses in its ambit – acquisition, processing, storage,
and dissemination of various types of information via computers and telecommunication.
Information technology [IT] has become pervasive in all walks of life. IT has bridged minds
over miles. Changing technology is driving the next wave of economic growth. In order to reap
the benefits of the technology, we have to not only apply new technology but also new thinking.
Data are the basic building blocks of the information economy and knowledge-based business.
This data was received by the user in forms of words, numbers, sounds, and images. This data is

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