Development of libraries in new India

This book contains contributions from over 50 experienced librarians in India which relate to various aspects of library science, including its development since India’s independence. There are essays on the functions of libraries, Indian university libraries, their problems, the concept of librarianship, the role of public libraries, their problems, the need for library legislation, libraries in the ancient and medieval period, agricultural libraries, medical libraries, services provided by libraries, and the training of library staff. Also included is a list of books and journals on library sciences published in English in different countries.