Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-246) and index.

1.Information technology:scope and implications 2.Information technology and access to information : promises and problems 3.Data communication techniques 4.Global literature on information technology: a survey and bioliometric study 5.Library computerization in kerala: the state of the art 6.Application of information technology in the libraries of professional colleges in mangalore city 7.Access to health science information: current technology and its applications 8.Challenges for health information professionals 9.CD-ROM technology and its impact on library and information science 10.CD-ROM based information retrieval system: library applications and tips for installation 11.CD-ROM based information network for kerala university library system: an investigation into the system requirements 12.Multimedia: has the Memex appeared at last? 13.CDS/ISIS output for desktop publishing: an experiment using Xerox ventura publisher 14.Online information retrieval: techniques and services 15.From pinakes to OPACs: changing technology of library catalogues 16.Introduction to artificial intelligence 17.Expert system: a decision support system 18.Recent trends in the application of artificial intelligence in the field of library and information science

Undergraduate, Graduate and Researchers.

BA (Hons.), MA (Regular), MA (Evening).