INFORMATION SOURCES, SERVICES AND SYSTEMS

INFORMATION SOURCES, SERVICES AND SYSTEMS
Author: GURDEV SINGH
Publisher: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
Total Pages: 532
Release: 2013-01-10
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 8120346394

Reference and information services are considered an important activity of a modern library. This comprehensive and student-friendly book discusses in detail different types of information and reference sources and services, such as encyclopaedias, directories, yearbooks, dictionaries, geographical sources, biographical sources, statistical sources and handbooks. The book is organised into four parts. Part I deals with various types of information sources such as documentary and non-documentary sources. Part II discusses different types of reference services, organisation of reference section and the role of the librarian in the digital age. Part III describes the wide range of information service such as Current Awareness Service (CAS) and Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI). Part IV provides an overview of important information systems such as National Information System for Science and Technology (NISSAT) and International System for Agricultural Science and Technology (AGRIS). The book is intended for the undergraduate and postgraduate students of library science. Besides, it will also be very useful for librarians, information scientists, and information professionals. Salient Features Deals with both theoretical and practical aspects of information sources and services. Discusses various types of information sources and services keeping in view the latest trends and developments in the field. Presents the concepts related to information sources and services in a systematic and accessible way.

A Comprehensive English-Hindi Dictionary

A Comprehensive English-Hindi Dictionary
Author: Raghu Vira
Publisher:
Total Pages: 755
Release: 2009
Genre: English language
ISBN: 9788177420869

Supplementary volume to Comprehensive English-Hindi dictionary of governmental & educational words & phrases--.

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Publisher: Kitabghar Prakashan
Total Pages: 130
Release:
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Reference Service

Reference Service
Author: Krishan Kumar
Publisher: Vikas Publishing House
Total Pages: 460
Release: 2009-11-01
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780706986426

The Fifth edition has been thoroughly revised and updated keeping in view the new developments and appearance of new significant reference sources. Some new readings have also been added to bring further readings. This work not only describes the various aspects of reference service such as functions, methods, principles theories, practices, problems, but also provides an overview of available significant reference books, dictionaries, encyclopedias, yearbooks, bibliographies, union catalogues, almanacs, directories, etc.

India and Europe

India and Europe
Author: Wilhelm Halbfass
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass
Total Pages: 623
Release: 2017-01-01
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 8120807367

This book explores the intellectual encounter of India and the West from pre-Alexandrian antiquity until the present. It examines India's role in European philosophical thought, as well as the reception of European philosophy in Indian t