An Introduction to Library and Information Work

List of contents

1. The functions and structure of the principal types of library and information service within the UK 2. Recruitment, supervision, education and training 3. Library co-operation in the UK 4. The stock of libraries 5. Services to users 6. Information technology in the library - Alan Hornsey 7. The management perspective - Jane Gill 8. The international perspective.

About the author

Anne Totterdell, Jane Gill, Alan Hornsey

Summary

Introduces support staff, paraprofessionals and LIS students to the workplace. Informing the reader of the developments in the field, this text provides an educational underpinning to library and information work across various sectors. It is useful for paraprofessional training and as a professional education reader for the non-professional.

Product details

• Authors: Anne Totterdell
• Publisher: Facet Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.09.2005
• EAN: 9781856045575
• ISBN: 978-1-85604-557-5
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 235 mm x 13 mm
• Weight: 350 g
• Series: Facet Publications (All Titles
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Book trade, library system