Introduction to the Library and Information Professions

Subjects:

• Library & Information Science » Management & Administration -- General
• Library & Information Science » Issues & Trends

Reviews:

• [A] comprehensive introduction to the funtions of information professionals based on models of commincation theory who have the responsibility of diagnosing the information needs of their clietns and patrons using information transfer theory....An ideal and highly recommended addition to academic and community library staff development reference collections, and for college/university Library Science curriculums and supplemental reading lists.
  —Midwest Book Review/Library Bookwatch February 2008

Table of Contents:

• Table of Contents
• Chapter 1: Introduction: Purpose And Objectives Of This Book
• Chapter 2: Creation, Diffusion and Utilization of Knowledge
• Chapter 3: The Role of Professionals as Change Agents
• Chapter 4: The Science Supporting the Information Professions
• Chapter 5: Information Transfer in the Information Professions
• Chapter 6: The Cycle of Professional Service
• Chapter 7: The Information Infrastructure
• Chapter 8: The Processes and Functions of Information Professionals
• Chapter 9: The Infrastructure of the Information Professions
• Chapter 10: Trends and Issues
• Bibliography

PDF Catalogs:
LU Academic Library Spring 2008.pdf	LU Public Library Spring 2008.pdf
LU Textbook Catalog Fall 2007.pdf

PDF Brochures:

LU Textbook Spring 2008.pdf