Rubin, Richard E. 1949- creator author. Rubin, Rachel G. author. Alire, Camila A. writer of foreword. text bibliography ilu Chicago, IL ALA Neal-Schuman 2020 Fifth edition. monographic eng

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xv, 627 pages : 26 cm "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"-- 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. Richard E. Rubin and Rachel G. Rubin ; foreword by Camila A. Alire. Includes bibliographical references and index. n-us--- Library science United States Information science United States Z665.2.U6 R83 2020 020.973 Rubin, Richard, 1949- Chicago : ALA Neal-Schuman, 2020. Fifth edition (DLC) 2020000777 9780838947449 2020000776 DLC 200110 20220414175358.0 21381884 eng