Synopsis With the advent of the electronic information era, the old concept of a library being only a storehouse of books has now changed. Libraries are now busy in finding ways and means of exploiting the communication technology at their disposal to access their own and other library catalogues, CD-ROM databases and other resources. Computer networks are expected to play an increasingly important role in the libraries for resource sharing and management. The present book contains valuable relevant information on latest developments in the field and modern tools and techniques being used in modern libraries. It will prove ideal and dependable reference tool for librarians, academics students and researchers alike.