Transformation of LIS education, libraries and information services for knowledge society : essays in honour of Prof. Jagtar Singh

This book contains over fifty papers from fourteen countries, including India, contributed by various luminaries of the field of Library Science in honor of Professor Jagtar Singh. This two volume set contains valuable contributions from renowned scholars on various topics such as: Knowledge Management and Organization; Library Networks, Mobile Networks and Web Technologies; E-Resources, Open Access and E-Learning; Digital Librarianship and Informatics; Modernization of Libraries and Information Services; Media and Information Literacy; LIS Education and Research; and Professional Competencies and Skills. Perceptions about the life and work of Professor Jagtar Singh are arranged alphabetically by the forenames of the authors who shared anecdotal accounts about him. Also included are select photographs reflecting professional engagements and accomplishments of the professor. [Subject: Library Science]

Volume 1. Section I. Knowledge, management and organization -- Section II. Library networks, mobile networks and web technologies -- Section III. E-resources, open access and e-learning -- Section IV. Digital librarianship and informatics -- Section V. Modernization of libraries and information services -- Section VI. Media and information literacy -- Volume 2. Section VII. LIS education and research -- Section VIII. Professional competencies and skills -- Section IX. Thus spake the friends, peers and students of Dr. Jagtar Singh.