viii cataloguing is explained in Chapter IV. The concept of 'reference' is presented in Chapter V. The pro cedures involved in the library routine are enumerat ed in the final chapter. Specimen card forms and an exhaustive glossary of technical terms enrich the book. The majority of the works without the aid of which this book could not have been published are listed in the selected bibliography appended. The reader whose intellectual curiosity has been stimu lated may profitably refer to any or all of them. For granting permission to publish this book the author is deeply grateful to the authorities of the University of Madras, especially to Dr. A. L. Mudaliar, the distinguished Vice-Chancellor, who has continued to inspire him ever since he came into contact with him. Sincere thanks are due to Dr. D. B. Krishna Rao, Professor of Library Science for his encouragement and lively interest. The author is indebted to Mr. P. Gangadhara Rao, M. A. (Minns.), B.SC. (Hons.), Dip. Lib.Sc.. Reader in Library Science for his kind Foreword. The author desires to express his gratitude to Mr. C. E. Rama chandran, M.A., M.Litt., for reading the manuscript with great care and to Mr. S. P. Namasivayam for correcting the proofs patiently. Appreciation is expressed to the Publishers Messrs. Annai Nilayam, for their kind co-operation throughout the entire period of preparation of this volume. Constructive criticisms are always welcome and thankfully received. Madras, May 30, 1969 A. Thirumalaimuthuswamy
