Foundations of library and information science / Richard E. Rubin and Rachel G. Rubin ; foreword by Camila A. Alire.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rubin, Richard E. 1949- author.

Rubin, Rachel G., author.

Contributor:

Alire, Camila A., writer of foreword.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Library science--United States.

Library science.

Information science--United States.

Information science.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvii, 628 pages)

Edition:

Fifth edition.

Place of Publication:

Chicago : ALA Neal-Schuman, 2020.

Summary:

"Much has happened since the last edition of this benchmark text was published. Today's LIS professionals are experiencing both excitement and trepidation as sweeping societal, technological, political, and economic changes affect our users and institutions and transform our discipline. We are increasingly part of a sophisticated infrastructure: the boundaries of knowledge creation, acquisition, organization, dissemination, use, and evaluation are rapidly blurring, creating new challenges. Similarly, we are also part of a changing environment: an aging population, a ubiquitous and evolving internet, the proliferation of social media and mobile devices, significant financial stresses on public institutions, and changing information policies affecting creators and distributors of knowledge. The profession demands constant growth, continuous learning, and open minds, and the new edition of Rubin's book offers a firm foundation of knowledge and guidance for LIS students and professionals alike"--Publisher's description.

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 technology

Library and information science : an evolving profession

The organization of knowledge : techniques and issues

Information science : a service perspective

Information policy and legislation : 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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from resource home page (EbscoHost, viewed February 17, 2020).

Other Format:

Print version: Rubin, Richard E., 1949- Foundations of library and information science.

ISBN:

9780838947579

0838947573

9780838947555

0838947557

OCLC:

1140351969