Librarianship

An Introduction

von Paul F. Burton, David Mcmenemy, G. G. Chowdhury

320 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Every profession needs an introductory text to its core body of knowledge. This definitive textbook is the most up-to-date introduction to the profession of librarianship for students and new entrants to the profession available. It is also the first to give a complete overview of all aspects of professional librarianship in the 21st century, and to offer authoritative analysis of modern libraries and librarianship. Key areas covered include:libraries and information services: evolution or revolution? information resources and services information organization and access library and Information users and society library technologies library and information management LIS education and training. Each chapter in this user-friendly text features clear learning aims and objectives and a list of revision questions to test and consolidate knowledge and understanding. Readership: Mapping onto course content for library and information studies in the US, UK and Australasia, this textbook also supports CILIP's Body of Knowledge and provides a single source of introductory explanations of library and information concepts for students. It is also the quintessential primer for new professionals.

• Reihe: Facet Publishing
• ISBN: 9781856046176
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 20.12.2007
• Größe: 23 x 156 mm
• Verlag: Facet Publishing - IPSUK