Libraries in the Information Age: An Introduction and Career Exploration (Library and Information Science Text) - Softcover

Fourie, Denise K.; Dowell Ph.D., David R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1591584345 ISBN 13: 9781591584346

Publisher: Libraries Unlimited, 2009

Synopsis

Designed to introduce LIS students to the ever-changing world of modern libraries and information centers, this text provides an important overview of libraries in the era of electronic information. It helps students build necessary core knowledge in such areas as electronic dissemination of information, the impact of the Internet on libraries, the changing responsibilities of library professionals, the new paradigm for evaluating information, and characteristics and functions of today's library personnel. Each chapter revolves around a pertinent topic: the history of libraries, job opportunities, collections, preparing materials for use, circulation, reference service, ethics in the information age, job search basics, and the Internet. References and relevant books, Web sites, and publications at the end of every chapter point to further resources. Additional information―such as policies, the library bill of rights, the code of ethics, and the freedom to read statement-is supplied in the appendixes.

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About the Author

DENISE K. FOURIE is reference librarian and instructor of library and information technology at Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, California. She has written several highly acclaimed books and essays in the field of library science.

DAVID R. DOWELL is director of learning resources at Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, California. He previously served as library director of Pasadena City College and is the author of several critically acclaimed books. He has received a number of honors and awards, including the John Cotton Dana Library Public Relations Special Award.Corporate Author.

Reviews

Designed as a text for LTA and graduate courses, this second edition includes an expanded section on ethics as well as a thorough updating to reflect recent trends and technologies such as Web 2.0. With an emphasis on public services, this is a basic and thorough overview of today’s libraries that will serve well as an introductory-level text. Although readers’-advisory services are clearly described in the sections on public libraries, they are never named, and the term readers’ advisory is not in the index. Despite this oversight, a solid text that is recommended for LIS libraries and professional development collections. --Jessica Moyer

Edition details

• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1591584345
• ISBN 13: 9781591584346
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 324