Foundations of library and information science /

The primary purpose of this book is to describe the current LIS environment and examine some of the ever-changing forces that shape that environment and the larger society. The intent is to help prepare LIS professionals to cope with and effectively manage their many complex responsibilities.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Rubin, Richard, 1949- (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Chicago : ALA Neal-Schuman, an imprint of the American Library Association, 2016.
Edition:	Fourth edition.
Subjects:	Information science > United States. Library science > United States. Library science > United States. Information science > United States. Information science. Library science. United States. Biblioteks- och informationsvetenskap.

Table of Contents:

The knowledge infrastructure
From past to present : the history and mission of libraries
The library as an institution : an organizational perspective
Transforming the library : the impact and implications of technological change
Library and information science : an evolving profession
The organization of knowledge : techniques and issues
Information science : a service perspective
Information policy : stakeholders and agendas
Intellectual freedom
The values and ethics of library and information science
Appendix A. Major library and information science associations and list of additional associations
Appendix B. List of ALA-accredited programs
Appendix C. Standards for accreditation of master's programs in library and information studies
Appendix D. IFLA/UNESCO public library manifesto 1994.