Libraries in the Information Age: An Introduction and Career Exploration

by Denise K. Fourie

The book Library Media Connection cited as something "all librarians need to have on their shelves" is now thoroughly revised for today's 21st-century library environment. Covering both technology and library practices, the title has been a go-to text for librarians and library school students since 2002.

• Thoroughly revises and updates a popular text for LIS or LTA programs that can also be used in MLIS curricula and for four-year programs in library studies and information studies

• Provides a succinct introduction to the library industry and a practical overview of the field from seasoned practitioners

• Brings together learnings from academic, public, special, and school libraries as well as archives and historical agencies, presenting material with both depth and breadth

• Is applicable as an introduction for library funding agencies and public library trustees or boards

Genres: Nonfiction, School, Read For School, Reference, Library Science

365 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 18, 2002

Reviews

[Judie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good introductory book on Information and Library Science, this text book touches on all aspects of ILS and presents topics in a straightforward, fundamental style. If you’re studying ILS this book is a well written and interesting read.

[Debbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

High level overview of librarianship, the evolving library, and the changing role of the paraprofessional.

[Anna Richey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Surprisingly well-written and interesting for a textbook.

[Kat · Rating 5 out of 5]

I originally started reading this in pursuit of my bachelor's in library science degree but ended up reading ahead out of fun. It was thrilling to discover new concepts in the field of librarianship. I am sure my inner nerd is showing, but I do not care! It introduces base level introduction to the history of libraries and a brief overview of the breakdown, and fundamentals of current operations.

[Myrnyll Rhoidz · Rating 4 out of 5]

I want to read this whole book as part of my MLIS.

[Bree READERISFP · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting read that I had to read for class.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very useful and practical information; I used this book a lot while completing my ePortfolio for my MLIS.


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[Rhonda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this for the Introduction to Libraries class I took. It was a bit outdated but the teacher definitely made up for it with different online tools.

[L.T. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fairly solid for a textbook, but it definitely needs to be updated.