Libraries in the Information Age An Introduction and Career Exploration, 2nd Edition

Name: Libraries in the Information Age An Introduction and Career Exploration, 2nd Edition
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ISBN: 9781591584346

ISBN-10: 1591584345

ISBN-13: 9781591584346

Edition: 2nd 2009 (Revised)

Authors: Denise K. Fourie, David R. Dowell

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Designed to introduce library and information science (LIS) students to the ever-changing world of modern libraries and information centers, Libraries in the Information Age describes the dynamic working environment of libraries evolving to manage new formats of digital information and take advantage of the latest communications tools. New material in this second edition includes discussion of the many emerging library trends such as Internet applications, social networking tools, and other aspects of Web 2.0, the growing importance of institutional repositories, digitization of historical collections, and the library as a social and cultural gathering place. The book also offers an array…

Book details

List price: $50.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: ABC-CLIO, LLC
Publication date: 9/23/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 308
Size: 6.75" wide x 9.75" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.496
Language: English



List of Figures


Preface


Acknowledgments



Redefining the Role of Libraries



A Brief History of Libraries



Types of Library Job Opportunities



Collections



Preparing Materials for Use



Circulation



Reference Service



Ethics in the Information Age



Job Search: Basics



Evolving Library Services



Library and Information Studies Education and Human Resource Utilization a Statement of Policy



Library Bill of Rights



Code of Ethics of the American Library Association



The Freedom to Read Statement


Index