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Libraries in The Information Age: An Introduction and Career Exploration
Designed to introduce library and information science (LIS) students to the ever-changing world of modern libraries and information centers, Libraries in the Information Age describes the dynamic working environtment of libraries evolving to manage new formats of digital information and take advantage of the latest comunications tools. New material in this second edition includes discussion of the many emerging library trends such as internet applications, social networking tools, and other aspects of web 2.0, the growing importance of institutional repositories, digitalization of historical collection, and the library as a social and cultural gathering place. The book also offers an array of job-hunting techniques.\\r\\n\\r\\nEach chapter revolves around a pertinent topic: the history of libraries, job opportunities, managing collections, preparing materials for use, circulation, reference services, ethics in the information age, job-search basics, and the internet. Differences in libraries based on size and mission are discussed, as are the impact these factors have on job definition
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