Foundations of Library and Information Science, Third Edition - Softcover

Richard Rubin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1555706908 ISBN 13: 9781555706906

Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 2010

Synopsis

To meet the evolving needs of a dynamic profession, the new edition of Richard Rubin s best-selling text has been streamlined using feedback from faculty, students, and an outstanding Editorial Board: Kendra Albright, SLIS, University of South Carolina; Joseph Janes, The Information School, University of Washington; Michele Cloonan, GSLIS, Simmons College; and Michael Stephens, GSLIS, Dominican University. Rubin observes in his preface, 'Our profession demands constant growth, continuous learning, and very open minds.' Accordingly, this meticulous revision of his landmark text includes a completely fresh discussion of the most current issues and key technological developments in the field. Rubin explores the ever-growing impact of the World Wide Web, the impact of blogs, wikis, and social networks on services, electronic publication including e-books, digital libraries, digital preservation, mass digitization, and digital repositories, and Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR). His unique insights into these technologies and their impact on library services, policies, and legal standards are all part of why this book forms the essential foundation one needs to succeed as an information professional. Rubin integrates contemporary coverage with a detailed and accessible account of the fundamental principles of information science and technology, information policy, intellectual organization, and ethical issues and principles across all types of libraries: public, academic, school, and special.

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Review

"...an exhaustive, in-depth reference and resource for library and information science professionals....A top-notch curriculum or self-study aid for anyone interested in any of a wide variety of information science professions, Foundations of Library and Information Science especially recommended for college library collections." --Midwest Book Review, July, 2010

"Rick Rubin's perspective of LIS is positivistic, pragmatic, broad, optimistic, and forward looking." --Michelle Cloonan, Graduate School of Library and Information Science, Simmons College

"It's currently the best available text... The most comprehensive overview of LIS as an introductory text. Dr. Rubin has taken a complex and wide-ranging profession and made it accessible" --Kendra Albright, School of Library and Information Science, University of South Carolina

"Many people come to the library and information professions after working in the field for a while, but many don't, so there's no common language or experience to draw upon. For some of you reading this, this will be your first exposure to our world and professional culture. Let me reassure you that you're in very capable hands." --From the foreword by Joseph Janes, The Information School, University of Washington

It's currently the best available text... The most comprehensive overview of LIS as an introductory text. Dr. Rubin has taken a complex and wide-ranging profession and made it accessible --Kendra Albright, School of Library and Information Science, University of South Carolina
"This is a valuable textbook for introductory library and information science courses...The index enables the practicing librarian to use this work as a resource for additional and updated information on aspects of librarianship in a manner that suits the novice." --ARBA Online

"Rubin... introduces library and information science students and new professionals to the field. This edition has been reorganized, revised, and updated to reflect the current state of the field, including new information on the internet, blogs, wikis, and social networks, as well as electronic publishing like e-books and digital libraries and the development of Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records." --SciTech Book News, October 2010

"This text is an exemplary introduction for students entering the profession, a handbook for continuing professional development, a research tool for those pursuing topics and issues further, and a key resource placing library and information science developments in context. It will be sought after and well used library and information science students and others." --The Australian Library Journal, May 2011

Many people come to the library and information professions after working in the field for a while, but many don't, so there's no common language or experience to draw upon. For some of you reading this, this will be your first exposure to our world and professional culture. Let me reassure you that you're in very capable hands. --From the foreword by Joseph Janes, The Information School, University of Washington

From Booklist

This revision of Rubin’s classic text provides a revitalized discussion of the current issues and emerging technological developments in the field. Rubin explores the growing impact of the Internet, the digital divide, blogging, wikis and social-networking services, electronic publishing, and the development of Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR). The impact of these developments on library services, policies, and legal standards and Rubin’s analysis of that impact form the basis for learning how to become an information professional. Ten chapters cover topics like the library as institution, information science, information policy, and the values and ethics of library and information science. Highly selected readings conclude each chapter. Rubin has provided a very useful text for those studying library and information science. --Susan Awe

Edition details

• Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1555706908
• ISBN 13: 9781555706906
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 471