Mittal R.L. Library Administration: Theory and Practice

New Delhi: Ess Ess Publications, 2008. — 689 p.This book has been enjoying the patronage of its readers in the Indian subcontinent for the last forty one years. An American library scientist, while reviewing the book has termed it as 'The Professional Bible for Indian Librarians.' Since then, the book has been growing in both its size and content. The book carries a foreword by late Dr. S.R. Ranganathan, who stated "The present book gives a comprehensive account of the organization and administration of a library."ForewordPlace and Purpose of a Library
Philosophy of Librarianship
Library in Education
Ethics of Librarianship
Theory of Library Administration and Management
Library Administration functions and principles
Library Authority and Library Committee
Personnel Administration in Libraries
Library Financing, Budgeting and Accounting
Technical Services
Book Selection and Acquisition
Processing Work
Maintenance Services
Maintenance Work
Book Binding and Preservation of Library Materials
Care and Repair of Books, Building and Equipment
Stock Verification and Shelf Rectification
Readers' Services
Reference Service
Periodicals' Work
Circulation Work
Library Rules and Regulations
Charging and Discharging Methods
Effective Use of Library Reading Materials
General Office functions, records and Reports
General Office functions
Library Records
Annual Reports
Library Statistics
Library Surveys
Bibliographical References