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100 1 _aRubin, Richard E.,
245 1 0 _aFoundations of library and information science /
_cRichard E. Rubin and Rachel G. Rubin ; foreword by Camila A. Alire.
250 _aFifth edition.
300 _a1 online resource
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 0 _aThe 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.
520 _a"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"--
650 0 _aLibrary science
_zUnited States.
650 0 _aInformation science
_zUnited States.
700 1 _aRubin, Rachel G.,
700 1 _aAlire, Camila A.,
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