Encyclopedia of library and information sciences / encyclopedia edited by John D. McDonald and Michael Levine-Clark.

Format:

• Book

Contributor:

• McDonald, John D., Editor.
• Levine-Clark, Michael, Editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Information science--Encyclopedias.
• Library science--Encyclopedias.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (6106 pages) : illustrations.

Edition:

Fourth edition

Other Title:

• Encyclopaedia of library and information sciences
• Library and information sciences

Place of Publication:

Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, 2018.

Summary:

"The Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences, now in its fourth edition, compiles the contributions of major researchers and practitioners and explores the cultural institutions of more than 30 countries. This major reference presents over 550 entries extensively reviewed for accuracy in seven volumes and an online addition. The new fourth edition, which includes 55 new entries and 60 revised entries, continues to reflect the growing convergence among the disciplines that influence information and the cultural record, with coverage of the latest topics as well as classic articles of historical and theoretical importance."--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

• volume 1. From academic libraries to : Careers and education in records and information management
• volume 2. From cataloging to: Engineering literatures and their uses
• volume 3. From epistemology to: Information retrieval experimentation
• volume 4. From information retrieval protocols: Z39.50 and search and retrieve via URL To : Library publishing initiatives: North America
• volume 5. From library science in the United States : Early history To : Philosophy of science
• volume 6. From : Physical sciences and mathematics literature and their uses To: Special librarianship
• volume 7. From special libraries To : Zoological park and aquarium libraries and archives.

Notes:

• Includes index.
• Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

• 0-367-57010-6
• 1-000-03154-3
• 1-4665-5260-3

OCLC:

1071960654