Public Libraries - their Role in the New Information Age

Authors

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

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2004/v41i2/44480

Keywords:

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

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.

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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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How to Cite

Banerjee, S., & Chakrabarty, B. (2014). Public Libraries - their Role in the New Information Age. Journal of Information and Knowledge, 41(2), 223–227. https://doi.org/10.17821/srels/2004/v41i2/44480

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Volume 41, Issue 2, June 2004

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Received 2014-01-03
Accepted 2014-01-03