Includes Bibliography and Index

Management:meaning, definition, functions--principles--application--levels--schools of thought--organization structure of Library--Acquistion section--Technical section--circulation section--periodical section--Reference section--collection development--stock verification--loss of books--weeding of library resources--preservation and conservation--library finance--PERT--CPM--Human resource management--selection and recruitment of library staff--de;egation and decision making--Education, training and development--Job evaluation--performance appraisal--interpersonal relations--leadership--motivation--Library building--Library commitee--Library rules and regulations--library statistics--annual report--performance evaluation of LIS centres--TQM--Marketing of Library and Information services