Information Services Today: An Introduction

Information Services Today: An Introduction

This essential overview of what it means to be a library and information professional today provides a broad overview of the transformation of libraries as information organizations, why these organizations are more important today than ever before, the technological influence on how we provide information resources and services in todayâ€™s digital and global environment, and the various career opportunities available for information professionals.

The book begins with a historical overview of libraries and their transformation as information and technology hubs within their communities. It also covers the various specializations within the field emphasizing the exciting yet complex roles and opportunities for information professionals. With that foundation in place, it presents how libraries serve different kinds of communities, highlighting the unique needs of users across all ages and how libraries fulfill those needs through a variety of services, and addresses key issues facing information organizations as they meet user needs in the Digital Age. The book then concludes with career management strategies to guide library and information science professionals in building not only vibrant careers but vibrant information organizations for the future as well.

Country	USA
Binding	Kindle Edition
EISBN	9781442239593
Format	Kindle eBook
Label	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Manufacturer	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
NumberOfPages	516
PublicationDate	2015-03-19
Publisher	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ReleaseDate	2015-04-16
Studio	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

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