Foundations of library and information science / Richard E. Rubin.
| Author/creator | Rubin, Richard, 1949- author. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | Fourth edition. |
| Publication | Chicago : ALA Neal-Schuman, an imprint of the American Library Association, 2016. |
| Description | 1 online resource. |
| Supplemental Content | EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| 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 technological change -- 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. |
| Abstract | The primary purpose of this book is to describe the current LIS environment and examine some of the ever-changing forces that shape that environment and the larger society. The intent is to help prepare LIS professionals to cope with and effectively manage their many complex responsibilities. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Source of description | Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed December 12, 2017). |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9780838913727 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | 0838913725 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | 9780838913734 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | 0838913733 (electronic bk.) |
| Stock number | EA0ABA1C-DB88-435A-B0E3-99A25C32465D OverDrive, Inc. http://www.overdrive.com |
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