Rubin, Richard E., <br/><br/>
Foundations of library and information science / 
Richard E. Rubin and Rachel G. Rubin ; foreword by Camila A. Alire. 
 - Fifth edition. 
 - 1 online resource 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>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 technology -- 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. 
<br/><br/> "This edition has been designed to respond to the many changes occurring in the LIS field and provides a firm foundation of knowledge and guidance for LIS students and professionals alike"-- 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780838947579 9780838947555 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Library science--United States.<br/>Information science--United States.
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>020.973 RUB