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Spanning all types of libraries, from public to academic, school, and special, this book illuminates the major facets of library and information science for aspiring professionals as well as those already practicing in the field.

Richard E. Rubin's book has served as the authoritative introductory text for generations of library and information science practitioners, with each new edition taking in its stride the myriad societal, technological, political, and economic changes affecting our users and institutions and transforming our discipline. Rubin teams up with his daughter, Rachel G. Rubin, a rising star in the library field in her own right, for the fifth edition. Spanning all types of libraries, from public to academic, school, and special, it illuminates the major facets of LIS for students as well as current professionals. Continuing its tradition of excellence, this text addresses

The Preface notes that the fifth edition (2020) places emphasis throughout on social justice, services to underserved communities, privacy and intellectual freedom, the shift in focus from library collections to library services, and disinformation and fake news.

Amazon.comFind in a libraryAll sellers »_OC_InitNavbar({"child_node":[{"title":"My library","url":" =114584440181414684107\u0026source=gbs_lp_bookshelf_list","id":"my_library","collapsed":true},{"title":"My History","url":"","id":"my_history","collapsed":true},{"title":"Books on Google Play","url":" ","id":"ebookstore","collapsed":true}],"highlighted_node_id":""});Foundations of Library and Information ScienceRichard RubinFacet Publishing, 2015 - Information science - 648 pages 7 ReviewsReviews aren't verified, but Google checks for and removes fake content when it's identified1. The knowledge infrastructure: This chapter provides a broad overview and context for the ensuing chapters examining the infrastructure's characteristics: the devices, networks, processes, and institutions that comprise it. The interrelationship of LAMs (Libraries, Archives and Museums) is also explored; 2. From past to present: the history and mission of libraries: This chapter examines the character of libraries through time with specific emphasis on their many and varied missions; 3. The library as an institution: This chapter examines contemporary libraries, their types (public, academic, schools and special), their functions, and some of the major organizational issues and challenges that they face; 4. Transforming the library: the Impact and implications of technological change: This chapter deals with one of the biggest areas of change in our field. The chapter addresses topic through both a historical and current lens. Special attention is paid to the growth of digital content and its impact on library services; 5. Library and information science: an evolving profession: This chapter reviews the evolution and development of the profession. The contemporary American library and information professional is a product of more than a hundred years of growth and change. The current role of LIS professionals and the professional tensions that they experience are best understood when placed in the context of the historical development of library and information science education and the profession. Current issues are also addressed including the nature of the LIS labor force, gender and minority representation, and recruitment; 6. The organization of knowledge: This chapter discusses the organizational systems that make knowledge, in all its myriad forms, available. In spite of the vast quantities of disparate materials, our classification systems, subject headings, thesauri, databases, and powerful catalogs have enabled LIS professionals to offer effective service for many years. The chapter also addresses the impact of the dramatic increases in digital content and the evolution of the traditional catalog to the "Next Generation Catalog"; 7. Information science: a service perspective: This chapter focuses on the nature of information science as a field of study, calling special attention to those aspects of the discipline that inform the work of LIS professionals.; 8. Information policy: stakeholders and agendas: This chapter discusses the more general aspects of information policy and the legal environment in which libraries and other information institutions operate. Government, business, industry, public institutions, LIS professionals, and citizens all are stakeholders in trying to shape how information will be disseminated and who will disseminate it; 9. Intellectual freedom: This chapter focuses on libraries. Intellectual Freedom is a central value of librarianship and this chapter examines the key policies that affect equitable and open access to knowledge resources. The factors that promote or discourage censorship are addressed; 10. The values and ethics of library and information science: This chapter examines the many ethical ramifications of working in the field. Ethical principles, codes, and situations are reviewed and the values that undergird our profession are examined. (EDITOR). What people are saying - Write a reviewUser ratings5 stars14 stars23 stars22 stars21 star0Reviews aren't verified, but Google checks for and removes fake content when it's identifiedLibraryThing ReviewUser Review - Noeshia - LibraryThingThis is a nice introductory textbook. In the history chapter I learned about a librarian of history whose name I am sure that I want to use for game characters in the future. Oh, and the information is good. Read full review

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A six week online course about the foundations of library science, designed to meet the requirements of the Library Support Staff Certification. This course covers introductory information on library missions, types of libraries, areas and departments, professional values and ethics, library governance, funding, library cooperation, diversity in user needs, resources, and a services, marketing, outreach, professional development and professional associations.

A six week online course about the foundations of library science, designed to meet the requirements of the Library Support Staff Certification. This course covers introductory information on library missions, types of libraries, areas and departments, professional values and ethics, library governance, funding, library cooperation, diversity in user needs, resources, and a services, marketing, outreach, professional development and professional associations. Students will complete an annotated bibliography assignment that requires selecting, evaluating and annotating a variety of sources on a student selected topic. At the end of the course students will complete an annotated bibliography on a topic relevant to their library, which will includes 10 sources in a variety of formats that can be used to explain the topic to library staff and users and/or implement changes.

Although the discipline of library and information science does not lack textbooks, it lacks a current general introduction to the many facets of the field, and this book fills that need. According to the preface, "The primary purpose of Foundations of Library and Information Science is to explain the current information environment to students of library and information science and practitioners who are grappling with these issues, so that further study and practice will be informed by a realistic picture of the still developing information society" (p. vii). Rubin should be praised for providing an excellent overview of library and information science that should be a positive benefit not only to students, but also to practicing... 2b1af7f3a8