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Authors
Affiliations
1 Dept. of Library and Information Science, University of Calcutta, 87/1,College Street, Asutosh Building, Kolkata - 96, IN
2 Dept. of Library and Information Science, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, IN
Source
Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 41, No 2 (2004), Pagination: 223-227
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.
References
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- 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.
