In a world that has become more visually oriented, our education and information infrastructure must develop techniques to incorporate these changes. Information technology, through the melding of computer technology with communications, digital imaging, and full motion video and sound, can be a powerful ally to improve education and thus improving skills for gainful employment. As is obvious from the name of the title, this book puts light on a variety of core issues on contemporary scenario of information technology. Major topics elaborately treated here are: introduction; accounting system; information technology scenario; data validation; integrated data dictionary; current trends; cooperative programmes; and practice of information science etc.