Pinpoints the use of information from times
immemorial. Traces the heralding of the Information Age. Discusses new challenges that have
surfaced in the wake of ICT - digital divide, information overload, information anxiety and
information literacy. summaries the role of libraries in preICT era as a linking mechanism between
information sources arul patrons. Itkntifies m-eas libraries should address in the new ICT
environment. tresses the need for change in information managements
concluding that if this change is delayed both libraries and
society are bound to suffer
