Synopsis Library and information science has endeavoured down through the ages to the present time to fulfil the needs of library users. Due to enormous increase in users and changing times, libraries are facing intense pressure and expectation of users. The main aim of modern libraries is to provide ready access to acquire the required information at a faster rate. The present book evaluates the development, issues and trends in library science down from its inception to the modern times. Besides teachers and students of library science, librarians and general readers also will find this book highly useful.