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Foundations of library and information science / Richard E. Rubin and Rachel G. Rubin ; foreword by Camila A. Alire.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Chicago, IL : ALA Neal-Schuman; 2020.Edition: Fifth editionDescription: xv, 627 pages : 26 cmISBN:
  • 9780838947449
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Online version:: Foundations of library and information science.DDC classification:
  • 020.973 23
LOC classification:
  • Z665.2.U6 R83 2020
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 technology -- 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.
Summary: "This edition has been designed to respond to the many changes occurring in the LIS field and provides a firm foundation of knowledge and guidance for LIS students and professionals alike"--
Item type: Books
Holdings
Current library Collection Call number Vol info Status Date due Barcode
Judith Thomas Library General Stacks Books Z 665.2 .U6 R83 2020 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) AUA26067 Available AUA26067

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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 technology -- 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.

"This edition has been designed to respond to the many changes occurring in the LIS field and provides a firm foundation of knowledge and guidance for LIS students and professionals alike"--