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

Fourie, Denise K.; Loe, Nancy E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1610698649 ISBN 13: 9781610698641

Publisher: Libraries Unlimited, 2016

Synopsis

The book Library Media Connection cited as something "all librarians need to have on their shelves" is now thoroughly revised for today's 21st-century library environment. Covering both technology and library practices, the title has been a go-to text for librarians and library school students since 2002.

· Thoroughly revises and updates a popular text for LIS or LTA programs that can also be used in MLIS curricula and for four-year programs in library studies and information studies

· Provides a succinct introduction to the library industry and a practical overview of the field from seasoned practitioners

· Brings together learnings from academic, public, special, and school libraries as well as archives and historical agencies, presenting material with both depth and breadth

· Is applicable as an introduction for library funding agencies and public library trustees or boards

About this title

About the Author:

Denise K. Fourie, MLS, is the lead instructor for the library/information technology distance education curriculum at Cuesta Community College, San Luis Obispo, CA.

Nancy E. Loe, MLS, is librarian emerita at California Polytechnic State University, where she managed Special Collections and Archives for 30 years.

Review:

"These chapters are useful for anyone interested in a career in libraries but unfamiliar with the many different roles and tasks." - VOYA

About this edition

• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1610698649
• ISBN 13: 9781610698641
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 368