Bruce A. Shuman

Issues for Libraries and Information Science in the Internet Age

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Are libraries destined for extinction as more people turn to the Web for their information needs? Or will the role of libraries expand to bridge the gap between information haves and have-nots? How will censorship issues, information overload, and archiving affect libraries in years to come? The immense changes brought by the Internet pose many questions and dilemmas for today's librarians, challenging many fundamental beliefs and practices. This timely work addresses a number of major critical issues facing libraries and our society. Join author Bruce Shuman to explore the challenges and possible solutions in this lively and thought-provoking discussion. A fascinating read for anyone working in the information industry-from library managers and practitioners to faculty and students of library and information science. It is also of interest to researchers and Internet users.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury 3PL
• Seitenzahl: 248
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juni 2001
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 365g
• ISBN-13: 9781563088056
• ISBN-10: 1563088053
• Artikelnr.: 21591293

Autorenporträt

BRUCE A. SHUMAN is Adjunct Professor, Texas Woman's University, School of Library & Information Science, Denton.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface Chapter 1: Ecce Internet! Capabilities Chapter 2: Cavet Internet!
Potholes,Hazard Lights, and Glare Ice on the Information Superhighway
Chapter 3: Libraries and the Internet: Collaboration or Competition?
Chapter 4: Netizenship: Legal and Ethical Aspects of the Internet Chapter
5: Internet Resources for Librarians Chapter 6: Preserving the Past:
Anticipating the Future