Introduction to the library and information professions /
Roger C. Greer, Robert J. Grover, and Susan G. Fowler.
- Second edition.
- x, 197 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages [189]-193) and index.
Introduction : purpose and objectives of this book -- Creation, diffusion, and utilization of knowledge -- The role of professionals as change agents -- The science supporting the information professions -- Information transfer in the information professions -- The cycle of professional service -- The information infrastructure -- The processes and functions of information professionals -- The infrastructure of the information professions -- Trends and issues -- Appendix A. Professional organizations -- Appendix B. Professional journals.
9781610691574 (pbk.)
2012051395
Information science--Philosophy. Library science--Philosophy. Information services. Information policy. Information society. Knowledge, Theory of. Learning and scholarship.