Foundations of library and information science /

Rubin, Richard E., 1949-

Foundations of library and information science / Richard E. Rubin. - Fourth edition. - Chicago : ALA Neal-Schuman, an imprint of the American Library Association, c2016. - xvii, 628 pages ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The knowledge infrastructure -- From past to present : the history and mission of libraries -- The library as an institution : an organizational perspective -- Transforming the library : the impact and implications of technological change -- Library and information science : an evolving profession -- The organization of knowledge : techniques and issues -- Information science : a service perspective -- Information policy : stakeholders and agendas -- Intellectual freedom -- The values and ethics of library and information science -- Appendix A. Major library and information science associations and list of additional associations -- Appendix B. List of ALA-accredited programs -- Appendix C. Standards for accreditation of master's programs in library and information studies -- Appendix D. IFLA/UNESCO public library manifesto 1994.

9780838913703 (paper)

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