This collection brings together some of the premier minds of library and information science in North America to reflect on where the field has been, where it is now, and most importantly, where it is going in the new century. The diverse backgrounds and areas of specialization of the contributors creates a panoramic view of the library world, addressing such diverse topics as the library needs of children, library services on Native American reservations, and the status of current professional organizations. This volume serves to illuminate the past and forecast the future of one of the most integral social institutions in our society.…mehr
This collection brings together some of the premier minds of library and information science in North America to reflect on where the field has been, where it is now, and most importantly, where it is going in the new century. The diverse backgrounds and areas of specialization of the contributors creates a panoramic view of the library world, addressing such diverse topics as the library needs of children, library services on Native American reservations, and the status of current professional organizations. This volume serves to illuminate the past and forecast the future of one of the most integral social institutions in our society.
Norman Horrocks is Professor Emeritus, School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS), Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Editorial Consultant and Series Editor for Scarecrow Press, and Contributing Editor for "Library Journal". He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (UK) and an Associate of the Library Association of Australia. In 2004, he was awarded Honorary Membership in the American Library Association, the association's highest award.
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Part 1 Foreword Part 2 From Oral Tradition to Electronic: Accessing and Disseminating Information Part 3 The Library Professional Part 4 Election 2004: The Library Fails Again Part 5 Reflections on Librarianship: Values, Ethics, and Practice Part 6 Serving Young Adults in Libraries: A Professional Life's Work Part 7 Libraries: The Best Public Value Part 8 A Virtuous Profession Part 9 Librarians: Our Reach is Global and Our Touch is Local Part 10 Library Values in a Changing World Part 11 Librarianship: Intersecting Perspectives for the Academy and from the Field Part 12 Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old Boss: A Personal View of Librarianship Part 13 The Fog of My Career: Some Reflections and Lessons Learned Part 14 Social Justice as a Context for a Career in Librarianship Part 15 Philosophy Begins in Wonder and Ends in Performance Part 16 Reflections on a Passion Part 17 Why Do Libraries Matter in the 21st Century? Part 18 The More Things Chance, The More Things Remain the Same Part 19 About the Contributors
Part 1 Foreword Part 2 From Oral Tradition to Electronic: Accessing and Disseminating Information Part 3 The Library Professional Part 4 Election 2004: The Library Fails Again Part 5 Reflections on Librarianship: Values, Ethics, and Practice Part 6 Serving Young Adults in Libraries: A Professional Life's Work Part 7 Libraries: The Best Public Value Part 8 A Virtuous Profession Part 9 Librarians: Our Reach is Global and Our Touch is Local Part 10 Library Values in a Changing World Part 11 Librarianship: Intersecting Perspectives for the Academy and from the Field Part 12 Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old Boss: A Personal View of Librarianship Part 13 The Fog of My Career: Some Reflections and Lessons Learned Part 14 Social Justice as a Context for a Career in Librarianship Part 15 Philosophy Begins in Wonder and Ends in Performance Part 16 Reflections on a Passion Part 17 Why Do Libraries Matter in the 21st Century? Part 18 The More Things Chance, The More Things Remain the Same Part 19 About the Contributors
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