Library and information science, or library or information studies, is
the combination of information science and library science. Its function
is to design and develop knowledge-organization systems. It uses tools
of management and information technology to organize, collect,
disseminate and preserve information resources. A primary aspect of this
domain is the organization of information to serve the specific needs of
readers. It is also concerned with the acquisition, evaluation and
application of information by users within and outside libraries. Some
of the significant areas of study in this discipline are interactive
information retrieval, scholarly communication, bibliometrics, digital
literacy, etc. This book aims to shed light on some of the unexplored
aspects of library and information science. While understanding the
long-term perspectives of the topics, it makes an effort in highlighting
their impacts as a modern tool for the growth of this field. This
textbook is appropriate for those seeking detailed information in this
area.