Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science: Volume 12 - Inquiry
Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science: Volume 12 - Inquiry

Author: Allen Kent

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1971-09-01

Total Pages: 1644

ISBN-13: 9780824720124

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"The Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science provides an outstanding resource in 33 published volumes with 2 helpful indexes. This thorough reference set--written by 1300 eminent, international experts--offers librarians, information/computer scientists, bibliographers, documentalists, systems analysts, and students, convenient access to the techniques and tools of both library and information science. Impeccably researched, cross referenced, alphabetized by subject, and generously illustrated, the Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science integrates the essential theoretical and practical information accumulating in this rapidly growing field."

Collaboration in International and Comparative Librarianship
Collaboration in International and Comparative Librarianship

Author: Chakraborty, Susmita

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2013-07-31

Total Pages: 406

ISBN-13: 1466643668

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With the introduction of the Bologna Process, the emphasis on the importance of international librarianship and its activity between governmental or non-governmental institutions, organizations, and groups of nations has continued to grow. Collaboration in International and Comparative Librarianship highlights the importance of international librarianship in governmental and non-governmental institutions, organizations, and groups in order to promote, develop, and maintain librarianship and the library profession around the world. This publication is essential for graduate students, researchers, teachers, and LIS administrators in the field of library science.

International and Comparative Librarianship
International and Comparative Librarianship

Author: Peter Johan Lor

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

Published: 2019-06-17

Total Pages: 949

ISBN-13: 3110267993

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Based on his extensive experience in international librarianship, Peter Johan Lor, South Africa's first National Librarian and a former Secretary General of the IFLA, has written the first comprehensive and systematic overview of international and comparative librarianship. His book provides a conceptual framework and methodological guidelines for the field and covers the full range of international relations among libraries and information services, with particular attention to the international political economy of information, the international diffusion of innovations and policy in library and information services, LIS development and international aid. It concludes with a discussion of the practical relevance and future of international and comparative studies in LIS. See a short interview with Peter Lor on his work https://www.ifla.org/node/92590

Collaboration and the Academic Library
Collaboration and the Academic Library

Author: Jeremy Atkinson

Publisher: Chandos Publishing

Published: 2018-02-01

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 0081022883

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Collaboration and the Academic Library: Internal and External, Local and Regional, National and International explores the considerable change that has affected universities and academic libraries in recent years. Given this complex and important context, it is clear that the academic library increasingly needs to operate in partnership with its users and other professionals and organizations to be successful in meeting the needs of its clientele. Academic librarians need to work closely with client groups so that services are relevant, and close partnerships with other professionals need to be forged to provide seamless services for users. The book looks at all aspects of collaboration affecting academic libraries, both internally and externally, to help the reader understand future directions for collaborative activities in a complex and difficult working environment. - Considers collaboration issues affecting academic libraries - Covers both internal and external collaboration - Provides readers with direction for collaborative activities - Shows how academic librarians can work with client groups to keep services relevant

The Public Library Service
The Public Library Service

Author: International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions. Section of Public Libraries

Publisher: NBD Biblion Publishers

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 9783598218279

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The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the global voice of the information profession. The series IFLA Publications deals with many of the means through which libraries, information centres, and information professionals worldwide can formulate their goals, exert their influence as a group, protect their interests, and find solutions to global problems.