Librarianship: An Introduction
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Every profession needs an introductory text to its core body of knowledge. This definitive textbook is the most up-to-date introduction to the profession of librarianship for students and new entrants to the profession available. It is also the first to give a complete overview of all aspects of professional librarianship in the 21st century, and to offer authoritative analysis of modern libraries and librarianship. Key areas covered include:
libraries and information services: evolution or revolution?
information resources and services
information organization and access
library and Information users and society
library technologies
library and information management
LIS education and training.
Each chapter in this user-friendly text features clear learning aims and objectives and a list of revision questions to test and consolidate knowledge and understanding.
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: Mapping onto course content for library and information studies in the US, UK and Australasia, this textbook also supports CILIP's Body of Knowledge and provides a single source of introductory explanations of library and information concepts for students. It is also the quintessential primer for new professionals.
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G. G. Chowdhury, Paul F. Burton, David McMenemy, Alan Poulter
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- Contributor: G. G. Chowdhury
- Imprint: Facet Publishing
- ISBN13: 9781856046176
- Number of Pages: 320
- Packaged Dimensions: 156x234mm
- Packaged Weight: 235
- Format: Paperback
- Publisher: Facet Publishing
- Release Date: 2007-12-20
- Binding: Paperback / softback
- Biography: G. G. Chowdhury, Paul F. Burton, David McMenemy, Alan Poulter
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