The library and information services in any institution have entered in a new phase. Libraries are facing new challenges posed by rapid changes in technology and ever changing needs of the users’ community. Information and Communication Technology has a profound impact on all spheres of activities in the libraries. The present book “Manual of Library and Information Services: Theoretical and Practical Approach” is a needful compilation of different theoretical and practical aspects of library and information services in electronic environment especially for agricultural and veterinary sciences students. It contains 12 chapters covering all related aspects and fulfills the required information. This book is eminently useful for Post Graduate and PhD. students, Teachers and Scientists in the field of agricultural and veterinary sciences. Practically, this book will be very useful in understanding how to retrieve information through the Internet or Internet based resources efficiently.

Bhanu Partap, Assistant Librarian, Nehru Library, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, India.