Libraries in the Information Age: An Introduction and Career Exploration

by Denise K. Fourie, David R. Dowell

Designed to introduce LIS students to the ever-changing world of modern libraries and information centers, this text provides an important overview of libraries in the era of electronic information. It helps students build necessary core knowledge in such areas as electronic dissemination of information, the impact of the Internet on libraries, the changing responsibilities of library professionals, the new paradigm for evaluating information, and characteristics and functions of today's library personnel. Each chapter revolves around a pertinent the history of libraries, job opportunities, collections, preparing materials for use, circulation, reference service, ethics in the information age, job search basics, and the Internet. References and relevant books, Web sites, and publications at the end of every chapter point to further resources. Additional information―such as policies, the library bill of rights, the code of ethics, and the freedom to read statement―is supplied in the appendixes.

Genres: Nonfiction, School, Read For School, Reference, Library Science

304 pages, Hardcover

First published April 18, 2002

Reviews

[Judie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good introductory book on Information and Library Science, this text book touches on all aspects of ILS and presents topics in a straightforward, fundamental style. If you’re studying ILS this book is a well written and interesting read.

[Debbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

High level overview of librarianship, the evolving library, and the changing role of the paraprofessional.

[Anna Richey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Surprisingly well-written and interesting for a textbook.

[Kat · Rating 5 out of 5]

I originally started reading this in pursuit of my bachelor's in library science degree but ended up reading ahead out of fun. It was thrilling to discover new concepts in the field of librarianship. I am sure my inner nerd is showing, but I do not care! It introduces base level introduction to the history of libraries and a brief overview of the breakdown, and fundamentals of current operations.

[Myrnyll Rhoidz · Rating 4 out of 5]

I want to read this whole book as part of my MLIS.

[Bree READERISFP · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting read that I had to read for class.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very useful and practical information; I used this book a lot while completing my ePortfolio for my MLIS.


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[Rhonda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this for the Introduction to Libraries class I took. It was a bit outdated but the teacher definitely made up for it with different online tools.

[L.T. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fairly solid for a textbook, but it definitely needs to be updated.