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9781591584346

Libraries in the Information Age

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    9781591584346

  • ISBN10:

    1591584345

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2009-09-23
  • Publisher: Libraries Unltd Inc
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Summary

Designed to introduce library and information science (LIS) students to the ever-changing world of modern libraries and information centers, Libraries in the Information Age describes the dynamic working environment of libraries evolving to manage new formats of digital information and take advantage of the latest communications tools. New material in this second edition includes discussion of the many emerging library trends such as Internet applications, social networking tools, and other aspects of Web 2.0, the growing importance of institutional repositories, digitization of historical collections, and the library as a social and cultural gathering place. The book also offers an array of job-hunting techniques.

Table of Contents

List of Figuresp. ix
Prefacep. xi
Acknowledgmentsp. xiii
Redefining the Role of Librariesp. 1
A Brief History of Librariesp. 15
Types of Library Job Opportunitiesp. 39
Collectionsp. 97
Preparing Materials for Usep. 113
Circulationp. 145
Reference Servicep. 175
Ethics in the Information Agep. 195
Job Search: Basicsp. 245
Evolving Library Servicesp. 265
Library and Information Studies Education and Human Resource Utilization a Statement of Policyp. 283
Library Bill of Rightsp. 295
Code of Ethics of the American Library Associationp. 297
The Freedom to Read Statementp. 299
Indexp. 303
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