| Issues for Libraries and Information Science in the Internet Age Contributor(s): Shuman, Bruce A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1563088053 ISBN-13: 9781563088056 Publisher: Libraries Unlimited OUR PRICE: $62.37 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2001 Annotation: Are libraries destined for extinction as more people turn to the Web for their information needs? Or will the role of libraries expand to bridge the gap between information haves and have-nots? How will censorship issues, information overload, and archiving affect libraries in years to come? The immense changes brought by the Internet pose many questions and dilemmas for today's librarians, challenging many fundamental beliefs and practices. This timely work addresses a number of major critical issues facing libraries and our society. Join author Bruce Shuman to explore the challenges and possible solutions in this lively and thought-provoking discussion. A fascinating read for anyone working in the information industry-from library managers and practitioners to faculty and students of library and information science. It is also of interest to researchers and Internet users. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science - General - Computers | Internet - General |
| Dewey: 022.042 |
| LCCN: 2001522576 |
| Physical Information: 0.71" H x 6.23" W x 9.29" (1.02 lbs) 227 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Are libraries destined for extinction as more people turn to the Web for their information needs? Or will the role of libraries expand to bridge the gap between information haves and have-nots? How will censorship issues, information overload, and archiving affect libraries in years to come? The immense changes brought by the Internet pose many questions and dilemmas for today's librarians, challenging many fundamental beliefs and practices. This timely work addresses a number of major critical issues facing libraries and our society. Join author Bruce Shuman to explore the challenges and possible solutions in this lively and thought-provoking discussion. A fascinating read for anyone working in the information industry-from library managers and practitioners to faculty and students of library and information science. It is also of interest to researchers and Internet users. |