In this book the information society is explored in the light of the economic and social pressures which are placed upon information gatherers and keepers. It puts into context the role of the librarian as an information provider and takes a look at the nature of the information profession. By William Saffady. The third edition of this title is not just for student or novice librarians - it is also designed to acquaint everyone in information science with the latest technological innovations and their library applications. Even veteran technical services librarians find that once they have mastered one area of information technology, developers have upgraded that very software, hardware, system or procedure.
Technology can be as frustrating as it is helpful and requires continual study.
Chapter 7 includes an extensive, revised discussion of information products of interest to librarians. Edited by Tony McSean. The aim in compiling this second edition has been to pull together into a single volume information about who sells what to the UK library and information world. It has been designed to serve two purposes. The criteria for inclusion has been that the organization has shown a strong interest in selling into the library and information market during the past 18 months.