Foundations of library and information science /

"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"--

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Main Authors: Rubin, Richard, 1949- (Author)
Group Author: Rubin, Rachel G. (writer of foreword.); Alire, Camila A.
Published: ALA Neal-Schuman,
Publisher Address: Chicago :
Publication Dates: 2020.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Edition: Fifth edition.
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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"--
Carrier Form: xv, 627 pages : illustrations, forms ; 26 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9780838947449 (paperback) :
0838947441 (paperback)
9780838947555 (electronic publication)
0838947557 (electronic publication)
9780838947562 (kindle)
0838947565 (kindle)
9780838947579 (electronic book)
0838947573 (electronic book)
Index Number: Z665
CLC: G259.712
Call Number: G259.712/R896/5th ed.
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.