| Description |
1 online resource : illustrations |
| 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 and legislation : stakeholders and agendas -- Intellectual freedom -- The values and ethics of library and information science -- Appendix A. Major library and information science associations and additional associations -- Appendix B. ALA-accredited programs in the United States and Canada -- Appendix C. Standards for accreditation of master's programs in library and information studies -- Appendix D. IFLA/UNESCO public library manifesto 1994 |
| Summary |
"Much has happened since the last edition of this benchmark text was published. Today's LIS professionals are experiencing both excitement and trepidation as sweeping societal, technological, political, and economic changes affect our users and institutions and transform our discipline. We are increasingly part of a sophisticated infrastructure: the boundaries of knowledge creation, acquisition, organization, dissemination, use, and evaluation are rapidly blurring, creating new challenges. Similarly, we are also part of a changing environment: an aging population, a ubiquitous and evolving internet, the proliferation of social media and mobile devices, significant financial stresses on public institutions, and changing information policies affecting creators and distributors of knowledge. The profession demands constant growth, continuous learning, and open minds, and the new edition of Rubin's book offers a firm foundation of knowledge and guidance for LIS students and professionals alike"--Publisher's description |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (ProQuest Ebook Central, viewed January 25, 2023) |
| Subject |
Library science -- United States.
|
|
Information science -- United States
|
|
Information science
|
|
Library science
|
|
United States
|
| Form |
Electronic book
|
| Author |
Rubin, Rachel G., author.
|
|
Alire, Camila A., writer of foreword.
|
| LC no. |
2020000777 |
| ISBN |
9780838947579 |
|
0838947573 |
|
9780838947555 |
|
0838947557 |
|
9780838947562 |
|
0838947565 |
|
