An Introduction to Library Science - Scholar's Choice Edition


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Introductory Library Science and Technology


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“Introductory Library Science and Technology” provides a comprehensive examination of the fundamentals of library science and their integration with modern technological advancements. This book is designed to offer a comprehensive comprehension of both conventional library practices and contemporary innovations, rendering it an essential resource for students, professionals, and anyone interested in the changing landscape of libraries. The book is organised into several key sections that address critical subjects, including the development of digital libraries, cataloguing and classification systems, library administration principles, and collection development. The objective of each chapter is to establish a strong foundation in these areas while simultaneously emphasising the influence of emerging technologies on library operations. The utilisation of automation, integrated library systems (ILS), and emerging technologies such as blockchain, AI, and RFID are among the subjects. Real-world examples, case studies, and current research will provide readers with practical insights that illustrate the ways in which technology is transforming library services and management. The book also addresses the challenges and opportunities presented by digital advancements, providing readers with the knowledge necessary to adapt and flourish in this dynamic field. In general, this book functions as both an exhaustive reference and an introductory guide, with the objective of offering readers a well-rounded viewpoint on the intersection of technology and library science.




An Introduction to Library Science


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The library has been created by actual necessities in modern civilization. It is now a necessary unit in the social fabric. Culture must transcend the individual for it is essentially a social cumulation of experience whereby the men of each generation possess potentially at least, all that their predecessors have ever learned. Books are one social mechanism for preserving the racial memory and the library one social apparatus for transferring this to the consciousness of living individuals. Any understanding of society must include an explanation of this social element and of its function in communal life. Thus librarianship takes its place among the phenomena to be discussed in any system of social science.




Library and Information Science


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This unique annotated bibliography is a complete, up-to-date guide to sources of information on library science, covering recent books, monographs, periodicals and websites, and selected works of historical importance. In addition to compiling an invaluable list of sources, Bemis digs deeper, examining the strengths and weaknesses of key works. A boon to researchers and practitioners alike, this bibliography Includes coverage of subjects as diverse and vital as the history of librarianship, its development as a profession, the ethics of information science, cataloging, reference work, and library architecture Encompasses encyclopedias, dictionaries, directories, photographic surveys, statistical publications, and numerous electronic sources, all categorized by subject Offers appendixes detailing leading professional organizations and publishers of library and information science literature This comprehensive bibliography of English-language resources on librarianship, the only one of its kind, will prove invaluable to scholars, students, and anyone working in the field.




Introduction to Library Science


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Introduction to Information Science


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This landmark textbook takes a whole subject approach to Information Science as a discipline. Introduced by leading international scholars and offering a global perspective on the discipline, this is designed to be the standard text for students worldwide. The authors' expert narrative guides you through each of the essential building blocks of information science offering a concise introduction and expertly chosen further reading and resources. Critical topics covered include: foundations: - concepts, theories and historical perspectives - organising and retrieving information - information behaviour, domain analysis and digital literacies - technologies, digital libraries and information management - information research methods and informetrics - changing contexts: information society, publishing, e-science and digital humanities - the future of the discipline. Readership: Students of information science, information and knowledge management, librarianship, archives and records management worldwide. Students of other information-related disciplines such as museum studies, publishing, and information systems and practitioners in all of these disciplines.




Introduction to Library Science and Cataloging


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Library science refers to the application of the perspectives, practices and tools of areas such as management, education, information technology to libraries, etc. It includes the collection, organization, preservation and dissemination of information resources. Cataloging in library science refers to the process of creating metadata that represents information resources such as books, moving images, sound recordings, etc. It provides information like titles, creator names and subject terms that describe the resources by creating the bibliographic records. There are two types of cataloging, namely, descriptive cataloging and subject cataloging. This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to library science and cataloging. Different approaches, evaluations, and methodologies on this field have been included in it. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.




Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences


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The Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences, comprising of seven volumes, 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 print volumes or online. The new fourth edition, which includes 55 new entires 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.







Guide to Reference in Essential General Reference and Library Science Sources


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Ideal for public, school, and academic libraries looking to freshen up their reference collection, as well as for LIS students and instructors conducting research, this resource collects the cream of the crop sources of general reference and library science information.