"Concise Dictionary of Library and Information Science 2nd edition is an international, comprehensive introduction to the vocabulary of library and information science. It is a practical day-to-day tool that will help to explain clearly and concisely over 5000 terms used in the profession. The second edition has been completely revised and approximately 2000 new terms added, mostly in the computing and telecommunications area, reflecting the growth of the Internet and its impact on the profession." "All the terms are arranged in one alphabetical sequence, but still incorporating the six themes present in the first edition: information sources, information handling, computers and telecommunications, management, research methodology, and publishing." "One of the aims is to make the dictionary a 'one-stop shop' with full definitions given for all synonymous terms and acronyms." "The authors have compiled a dictionary that will be invaluable for both students and practitioners, defining the LIS terminology used by the profession."--Jacket.