International librarianship
Subtitle: a basic guide to global knowledge access
By: Robert D. Stueart.
Series: Libraries and librarianship--an international perspective -- no. 2
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Lanham, Md
Language: eng
Number of pages: 247
ISBN-13: 9780810858763
Subjects: International librarianship; Comparative librarianship; Library science -- Societies, etc; Bibliographical services; Information services; Information policy
Description: During the past 50 years, the study of "international librarianship"--Global, universal, or comparative -- has increasingly become an essential element in understanding the importance of information and knowledge in the global setting. Over this period of time, many attempts have been made to evaluate the similarities and differences in information structures, staffing, and services in various areas of the world with the ultimate intention of providing timely and accurate information to seekers in the greater international arena. -- Back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Trends and issues in international librarianship; title: International library associations and networks of library and information organizations; title: National library associations; title: Governmental and nongovernmental organizations and foundations; title: National libraries and bibliographic services; title: Information policy.