S. Parthasarathy ¹, A. Neelameghan ¹

Affiliations
1 Documentation Research and Training Centre, Bangalore 560003, IN

Abstract

The factors contributing to the increasing demand for specialised manpower for developing, operating, and managing information systems and services are discussed. The development of NISSAT, NIC, R and D in Industries require adequate manpower in the information area. A training programme in M Sc in Information Science is suggested. The objectives, course of studies, duration, syllabus, and admission requirements are outlined.

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S. Parthasarathy ¹

Affiliations
1 Institute of Information Studies, Madras-600 005, IN

Abstract

The use of microcomputers by libraries for housekeeping operations and information retrieval is now possible and economical. The hardware is now manufactured in India and available at affordable prices. But the application software packages are not readily available. Before automation is introduced, a proper evaluation of library's requirements, the software features needed and the hardware capabilities for implementing the software, has to be made. A suitable set of guidelines and criteria will be helpful for choosing a system.

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S. Parthasarathy ¹, A. Neelameghan ²

Affiliations
1 Institute of Information Studies, 25, Peyalwar Koil Street, Triplicane, Madras 600 005, IN
2 Documentation Research and Training Center, Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile, Mysore Road, Bangalore 560 059, IN

Abstract

Discusses the variety of innovations that have been developing in the sector of information technology. Delineates the areas in which IT has impact on library and information systems and services, the consequent need for fe-formulation of the modules for courses in information science, with particular reference to the Indian context. Presents a status-report on curriculum developments in information studies at the international and national levels. Present a model curriculum for information studies for under-graduate courses as well as for Post-graduate courses.

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S. Parthasarathy ¹

Affiliations
1 Institute of Information Studies, Madras, IN

Abstract

When I joined the career of librarianship. in 1940, during the War time, Ranganathan had already done most of his fundamental work. He had already postulated the Five Laws of Library Science, developed the second edition of the Colon Classification, published the Classified Catalogue Code, and Library Administration, the Theory of Library Catalogue, and the Prolegomena to Library Classification.

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