Foundations of Library and Information Science, Third Edition
This revision of Rubin’s classic text provides a revitalized discussion of the current issues and emerging technological developments in the field. Rubin explores the growing impact of the Internet, the digital divide, blogging, wikis and social-networking services, electronic publishing, and the development of Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR). The impact of these developments on library services, policies, and legal standards and Rubin’s analysis of that impact form the basis for learning how to become an information professional. Ten chapters cover topics like the library as institution, information science, information policy, and the values and ethics of library and information science. Highly selected readings conclude each chapter. Rubin has provided a very useful text for those studying library and information science. --Susan Awe