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Foundations of library and information science

Fourth edition.
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The primary purpose of this book is to describe the current LIS environment and examine some of the ever-changing forces that shape that environment and the larger society. The intent is to help prepare LIS professionals to cope with and effectively manage their many complex responsibilities.

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English
Pages
628

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Cover of: Foundations of library and information science
Foundations of library and information science
2016
in English - Fourth edition.
Cover of: Foundations of library and information science
Foundations of library and information science
2010, Neal-Schuman Publishers
in English - 3rd ed.
Cover of: Foundations of library and information science
Foundations of library and information science
2004, Neal-Schuman Publishers
in English - 2nd ed.
Cover of: Foundations of library and information science
Foundations of library and information science
2000, Neal-Schuman Publishers
in English - Updated version.

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Table of Contents

The knowledge infrastructure
From past to present : the history and mission of libraries
The library as an institution : an organizational perspective
Transforming the library : the impact and implications of technological change
Library and information science : an evolving profession
The organization of knowledge : techniques and issues
Information science : a service perspective
Information policy : stakeholders and agendas
Intellectual freedom
The values and ethics of library and information science
Appendix A. Major library and information science associations and list of additional associations
Appendix B. List of ALA-accredited programs
Appendix C. Standards for accreditation of master's programs in library and information studies
Appendix D. IFLA/UNESCO public library manifesto 1994.

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
020.973
Library of Congress
Z665.2.U6 R83 2016, Z665.2.U6R83 2016

The Physical Object

Pagination
xvii, 628 pages
Number of pages
628

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL27212325M
Internet Archive
foundationsoflib0000rubi_x0s2
ISBN 10
0838913709
ISBN 13
9780838913703
LCCN
2015024926
OCLC/WorldCat
921994696

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