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Second-Hand Knowledge
Reading Research and Librarianship
The Myth of the Electronic Library
Librarians develop myths to explain themselves to society and to generate support for their profession. Since the last quarter of the 19th century, the prevailing myth has been the …
Librarianship and Legitimacy
The decade prior to World War II was a time of intense introspection on the part of librarians. There was considerable controversy over whether librarianship constituted a science …
Innovation and the Library
Today's rapidly evolving information-based society demands that public libraries implement planned, proactive, and innovative change to meet patron needs. Rapid, widespread, and …
Books and Libraries in Camp and Battle
The Impact of Emerging Technologies on Reference Service and Bibliographic Instruction
Information technologies are having a profound impact on the ways libraries are providing traditional services. This book identifies emerging technologies and assesses their impact …
From Documentation to Information Science
As fast-paced technical changes are transforming the field of information science, this book explores in depth the early stages of the field through the history of the American …
Missionaries of the Book
The Politics of an Emerging Profession
Wiegand examines the development of ALA from 1876 to 1917 in this masterful tale. He looks at the issues that existed during those years, the conflicts, and the changing …
Academic Libraries
At the end of the 20th century, college and university libraries face enormous challenges and opportunities. As campuses move into the information age, the mission and role of the …
Diversity in Libraries
Since the mid 1980s academic libraries have established minority residency programs in an effort to increase the representation of librarians of color in their institutions. Now …