The management of a library means, in simple terms, efficient and effective
management of information resources, machinery, men and money to meet the
objectives of the library. It is important to note that libraries are basically
paternalistic, service oriented and not-for-profit organizations. As a matter of
fact, it is that part of management which is called service management.
Libraries have grown with times in the social, cultural, scientific and
technological environments in which they have been developing and operating.
Modern libraries are not merely storehouses of knowledge and information, but
are also live and active institutions involved in a vital service to society.
This book presents an in