Knowledge Society And Future Library Technology

Introduction

As is well-known, public libraries have developed historically in tandem with the industrial society, and their formation is mostly based on enlightenment ideals of freedom of expression and of universal access to information and works of imagination. Article 19 in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights from 1948 is an eloquent and unique expression of these ideals stating that “everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.”

The present volume is expected to be of immense value to the professional librarians, students of various library and information science programmes and faculty members.

Contents

Computer Searches • Key Word Searches • The Information Age and Society • Preparation of Information Materials • Electronic Serials • Print-Based Serials • Information Needs • Reference Sources • Discussing with People • Books as—Hidden Treasures.