Library Role in Society

This book covers the following areas: Unit 1: Information: Definition characteristics nature   Value and use.   Information Society Vs Knowledge Society Communication–DefinitionComponents; Communication models. Information Transfer Cycle Channels of Communication;  Barriers to Communication  Unit 2: Role of libraries in society Types of libraries – National public academic special– Functions & Services  Unit 3: Five laws of library science and their implications Library Movement in Andhra Pradesh Unit 4: Library legislation: Need  Library legislation in India – an overview  Detailed study of AP Public Library Act  Intellectual property Rights – an overview;  Role of    WIPO; Indian Copy Right Act Unit 5: LIS Profession and Professional ethics  Professional associations and their role   LIS Education in India