Foundations of library and information science
By: Richard E. Rubin
Edition: Fourth edition.
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 628
ISBN-13: 9780838913703
Subjects: Information science; Library science
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The knowledge infrastructure; title: From past to present : the history and mission of libraries; title: The library as an institution : an organizational perspective; title: Transforming the library : the impact and implications of technological change; title: Library and information science : an evolving profession; title: The organization of knowledge : techniques and issues; title: Information science : a service perspective; title: Information policy : stakeholders and agendas; title: Intellectual freedom; title: The values and ethics of library and information science; title: Appendix A. Major library and information science associations and list of additional associations; title: Appendix B. List of ALA-accredited programs; title: Appendix C. Standards for accreditation of master's programs in library and information studies; title: Appendix D. IFLA/UNESCO public library manifesto 1994.