7 - Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research

Foreword
Technological innovations in general and the revolutionary advancements in the
Information Technology field in particular have necessitated the Library and Information
Service personnel to be on their toes during the last few decades. Catering to the demands
of the patrons, especially of those in Science and Technology has been a daunting task
these days.
To be abreast with the changing environment and to meet the user demands by proper
assimilation and application of technology is what is required of the Library and
Information Services now. For this, interaction and exchange of information amongst
peers and with the trendsetters in the field is absolutely necessary. The motto of the
READIT series of conferences had been this. Forums like READIT provide an
opportunity to share our ideas and experiences. Our past experience shows that this
exercise is really a success.
Computers and Information Technology have given us this profound ‘Digital World’. As
we are wading through the ‘Digital World’ new horizons of ‘Knowledge World’ is
beckoning us. We hope READIT-2005 will equip and enlighten the Library and
Information Service professionals to migrate to the new pastures.
The Conference Proceedings brings to highlight the deliberations to a wider audience.
Also it will serve as a reference document providing an opportunity for us to learn and
evolve to meet our vision and mission needs.
M.Somasekharan
Convener, READIT-2005