What these volumes provide is in order to know the total development of information science in the country,it will be worthwhile to have the literature from different areas at one place keeping in view the needs of information community.And this is the raison d?etre of this Handbook of Libraries,Archives and Information Centres in India .

What these volumes provide is in order to know the total development of information science in the country,it will be worthwhile to have the literature from different areas at one place keeping in view the needs of information community.And this is the raison d?etre of this Handbook of Libraries,Archives and Information Centres in India .

This handbook provides thorough, up-to-date information on associations concerned with the fields of librarianship, documentation, information science and archives. The second, completely revised and considerably enlarged edition contains 633 comprehensive and updated entries from over 130 countries. Over 170 new entries documenting the latest trends and developments in the field are included, and an increase of more than 7 % in the number of associations covered. The first part lists internationally active associations in alphabetical order. In the second part, national associations are arranged by country, and listed within the countries alphabetically. The volume includes indexes of names, subjects and official organs. The entries contain the following details: Name, with abbreviation and English translation where available Address with telephone, telex, fax, eMail and URL Functionaries, members of staff Languages, Year of foundation Main field of interest and goals Structure, finances Summary of members (numbers, structure, types of membership) Membership conferences, congresses, publications Activities (e.g. legislative proceedings or educational)

"This book examines the application of tools and techniques in Libraries, Archives and Museums (LAM)'s literacy with an aim to improve skills and competency in achieving civic engagement and social justice and promoting social inclusion and civic participation"--