The book focuses on the technical, organizational and policy aspects of library automation, emphasizing the information/policy needed by librarians for informed decisions on automated systems and network services, to maximize the positive effects of these technologies on library organizations. The book introduces all aspects of library automation and networking in detail. This book appraises library and information professionals in order to develop their level of competency and understanding of the changes in technology so that they can advocate for adopting the same to make improvement in the services of library and information centers.