Foundations of library and information science / Richard E. Rubin.

Author/creator Rubin, Richard, 1949- author.
Format Electronic
EditionFourth edition.
PublicationChicago : ALA Neal-Schuman, an imprint of the American Library Association, 2016.
Description1 online resource.
Supplemental ContentEBSCOhost
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 noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Source of descriptionDescription based on online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed December 12, 2017).
Genre/formElectronic books.
ISBN9780838913727 (electronic bk.)
ISBN0838913725 (electronic bk.)
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