Growth and development of the library concept-Library in modern society-Library as a disseminator of information-The public library as an educator-University library: the sun around which teaching and research resolve-College library: the plushing heart to quicken activities-School library: the hub of instructional programme-Special libraries: the power houses for generating information-National libraries: the reservoirs of nation's literary products-Development of library services in modern India: plans and proposals-British public libraries: a wonder of legislation - Public libraries in U.S.A-Library legislation: a critical appreciation-Five laws: implications and impact on universe of subjects- Scientific method in library science-Co-operation and resource sharing- Public relations for libraries-Extension services of public and university libraries-National libraries: INDIA, U.K, U.S.A, RUSSIA -Professionalization: criticisms dilemmas and proposals-Academic status for librarians: psychological and sociological foundations-National libraries associations: U.S.A, U.K, India -Library activities of UNESCO,FID,IFLA,INSDOC&SSDOC-Censorship and copyright-Library, computer and paperless society-Library and Mass Media of communication-Procedures, distributors and consumers of knowledge in modern society-Library buildings- Index