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Author:

Greer, Roger C., 1928-

Title:

Introduction to the library and information professions / Roger C. Greer, Robert J. Grover, and Susan G. Fowler.

Edition:

Second edition.

Publisher:

Libraries Unlimitedan imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC,

Copyright Date:

2013

Description:

x, 197 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Subject:

Information science--Philosophy.
Library science--Philosophy.
Information services.
Information policy.
Information society.
Knowledge, Theory of.
Learning and scholarship.

Other Authors:

Grover, Robert, 1942-
Fowler, Susan G., 1958-

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [189]-193) and index.

Contents:

Introduction : purpose and objectives of this book -- Creation, diffusion, and utilization of knowledge -- The role of professionals as change agents -- The science supporting the information professions -- Information transfer in the information professions -- The cycle of professional service -- The information infrastructure -- The processes and functions of information professionals -- The infrastructure of the information professions -- Trends and issues -- Appendix A. Professional organizations -- Appendix B. Professional journals.

ISBN:

1610691571 (pbk.)
9781610691574 (pbk.)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)810111242

LCCN:

2012051395

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)