Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management)

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Public Libraries - their Role in the New Information Age


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1 Dept. of Library and Information Science, University of Calcutta, 87/1,College Street, Asutosh Building, Kolkata - 96, India
2 Dept. of Library and Information Science, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India
     

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The role of the public libraries in the field of media and information technologies has been discussed. The intellectual foundation on which the public library rests is depicted. The new and changing role of the public libraries, in a society dominated by the progress of technology, is analyzed.

Keywords

Public Libraries, Communication, Info-Wall, Browsing Tool, Fast Track, Search Tool, Information Society, UNESCO, Information Switchboard, Digital Technology, Electronic Information.
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About The Authors

Swapna Banerjee
Dept. of Library and Information Science, University of Calcutta, 87/1,College Street, Asutosh Building, Kolkata - 96
India

Bhubaneswar Chakrabarty
Dept. of Library and Information Science, University of Calcutta, Kolkata
India


Notifications

  • Cannon (Robert E). International network of public libraries. Vol. 6, The Scarecrow Press, 1999.

  • Council on Library Resources - Public libraries, communities and technology. Washington D.C., Council on Library Resources, 1996.

  • Oder (Norman). Online resources emerge. Library Journal. Nov.15; 1996; p74-76.

  • St. Lifer (Evan). Network: new roles, same mission. Library Journal. Nov. 15; 1996; p26- 30.


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Authors

Swapna Banerjee
Dept. of Library and Information Science, University of Calcutta, 87/1,College Street, Asutosh Building, Kolkata - 96, India
Bhubaneswar Chakrabarty
Dept. of Library and Information Science, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India

Abstract


The role of the public libraries in the field of media and information technologies has been discussed. The intellectual foundation on which the public library rests is depicted. The new and changing role of the public libraries, in a society dominated by the progress of technology, is analyzed.

Keywords


Public Libraries, Communication, Info-Wall, Browsing Tool, Fast Track, Search Tool, Information Society, UNESCO, Information Switchboard, Digital Technology, Electronic Information.

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