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 ... Read morein 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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