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Singh, D.K., & Nazim, M. Impact of information technology and role of libraries in the age of information and knowledge societies, 2008. In 6th International CALIBER-2008,Allahabad, India,28-29 February and 1st March 2008.INFLIBNET Centre. pp.28-34. (Published) [Conference Paper].

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Author(s): Singh, D. K.
Nazim, Mohammad
Title: Impact of information technology and role of libraries in the age of information and knowledge societies
Subjects: L. Information technology and library technology
Date: 2008
Abstract: Information technology is currently taking center stage and transformed the whole world into a global village with a global economy, which is increasingly dependant on the creative management and distribution of information. The enormous advantages it has in easing the delivery of information around the world. The paper discusses the impact of information technology and role of libraries in the age of knowledge and information societies. It also highlights the problems faced by the Library & Information Service (LIS) sector in India and achievements over the years using modern information technologies.
Conference: 6th International CALIBER-2008
Conference Date: 28-29 February and 1st March 2008
Location: Allahabad, India
Starting page: 28
Ending page: 34
Publisher: INFLIBNET Centre
Keywords: ICT, information technology, library sevices, knowledge management
Country: India
Type: Conference Paper
Rights: http://eprints.rclis.org/copyright/



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