This comprehensive series is aimed at helping the aspirants preparing for the competitive and Entrance examinations like UGC NET/JRF, SET/SLET, DSSSB, JKSSB, SSC, PSC, DUET in the field of Library and Information Science.

This book would go a long way in helping the aspirants and enabling them in acquiring detailed understanding of the subject which is required for qualifying various competitive examinations and eventually landing with their dream job.   The book covers almost all dimensions of the subject as per the latest curriculum consisting of eight units – Library and Society, Library Management: Principles and Practice, Knowledge Organization, Information sources and International Standard, Information Services, Systems and Organisations, Information Technology and Library Automation, Information & Communication and Research Methodology.   At the end of every chapter objective questions including previous year questions of all India competitive examinations, NTA NET and SET/SLET pertaining to chapter theme along with solutions have been provided for comprehensive understanding.

Best effort has been made to provide true, authentic, error free and up-to-date content saving the precious time of the aspirants in this world of competition.

Unit-I ‘Library and Society’ is divided into 13 chapters.  Every chapter provides a crystal-clear understanding of the topic, which includes everything about S. R. Ranganathan, Laws of Library Science, Types of Libraries, Various Professional Associations both National and International, Detailed knowledge about National bodies like NTA, NAAC and UGC.  It also explains about the development of Library Education in India and history of Emergence of Libraries in India.  Unit also offers about various Committees and Commissions on Libraries in India, Library Legislation and Model Acts in Indian States. Other useful acts like The Press and Registration of Books Act and Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act.  The unit provides detailed information about LIS Profession and Ethics used to in according to the Library System. Other topics including Library Public Relations and Extension Activities, SRELS are other highlights of what this book offers.