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Since the second edition of this must-have book was published in late 2009, libraries have undergone profound changes, primarily linked to advances in technology. Weve seen the debut of RDA, the release of new Pew Research library and Internet use data, and the establishment of digital repositories, community MakerSpaces, and community reads programs. Of course, libraries have also been affected by the expanding use of social media. This thoroughly updated title addresses all these changes and more, bringing you up to date on the monumental shifts impacting librarianship.The book is designed to introduce LIS students to the profession, preparing them to enter an exciting and evolving world. It clarifies the changing roles and responsibilities of library professionals, new paradigms for evaluating information, and characteristics and functions of todays library personnel. Among other subjects, chapters cover preparing materials for use, circulation, reference services, ethics in the information age, Internet trends, and job search basics. References, websites, and publications at the end of every chapter point to further resources, and appendices supply information such as policies, the library bill of rights, and the Freedom to Read statement.About the AuthorDenise K. Fourie, MLS, is the lead instructor for the library/information technology distance education curriculum at Cuesta Community College, San Luis Obispo, CA.Nancy E. Loe, MLS, is librarian emerita at California Polytechnic State University, where she managed Special Collections and Archives for 30 years.
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Vânzător: Elefant.ro
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