Synopses & Reviews
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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...the book would certainly be suitable as an introductory textbook for those taking paraprofessional qualifications in the USA, providing a useful overview of the main activities undertaken by libraries and the library profession.Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems
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This is a well-documented volume with a bibliography of resources at the end of each section. Four appendices include the library bill of rights and the ALA's code of ethics, an author/title index, and subject index. As an excellent resource for library students, university faculty teaching an introductory course would do well to include this volume as a textbook. Highly Recommended.The Book Report
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...the book would certainly be suitable as an introductory textbook for those taking paraprofessional qualifications in the USA, providing a useful overview of the main activities undertaken by libraries and the library profession.Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems
Synopsis
Introduces LIS students to the ever-changing world of modern libraries and information centers by providing an important overview of libraries in the era of electronic information.
Synopsis
Introduces LIS students to the ever-changing world of modern libraries and information centers by providing an important overview of libraries in the era of electronic information.
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.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: A Brief History of Libraries
Chapter 3: Types of Library Job Opportunities
Chapter 4: Library Collections
Chapter 5: Preparing Materials for Use
Chapter 6: Circulation and Access to Materials
Chapter 7: Reference Services
Chapter 8: Ethics in the Information Age
Chapter 9: Job Search Basics
Chapter 10: Impact of the Internet