Foundations of library and information science / Richard E. Rubin and Rachel G. Rubin ; foreword by Camila A. Alire.

Author/creator Rubin, Richard, 1949- author.
Other author Rubin, Rachel G., author.
Other author Alire, Camila A., writer of foreword.
Format Book
EditionFifth edition.
PublicationChicago : ALA Neal-Schuman, 2020.
Copyright Date©2020
Descriptionxv, 627 pages : illustration ; 26 cm
Subjects
Library science--United States.
Information science--United States.

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.
Abstract "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"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Issued in other formOnline version: Rubin, Richard, 1949- Foundations of library and information science. Fifth edition Chicago : ALA Neal-Schuman, 2020. 9780838947555
LCCN 2020000776
ISBN9780838947449 paperback
ISBN0838947441 paperback
ISBNelectronic publication
ISBNkindle electronic book
ISBNelectronic book

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