Authors:Jashu Patel, Krishan Kumar,
Publisher: Greenwood
Keywords: librarianship, asian, guides, india, libraries
Number of Pages: 280
Published: 2001-02-28
List price: $115.00
ISBN-10: 0313294232
ISBN-13: 9780313294235

This guide provides the historical background of traditional and modern libraries and librarianship in India. It focuses, chapter by chapter, on various types of libraries including national libraries, academic libraries, school libraries, and special libraries. It also covers the state of bibliographic control and services, professional organizations, library education, and automation.From ancient through medieval and modern India to the end of the 20th century, this book offers detailed description of the development of libraries and related activities in the field of librarianship. This is

Author: Joan M. Benedetti
Publisher: The Scarecrow Press, Inc.
Keywords: librarianship, libraries, museum, art
Number of Pages: 312
Published: 2007-04-02
List price: $49.50
ISBN-10: 0810859211
ISBN-13: 9780810859210

This introduction to the field of art museum librarianship and its diverse settings addresses the topics of leadership, reader services, automation, security, cataloging, space planning, collection development, visual resources, ephemera, special collections, archives, fundraising, public relations, volunteers and interns, professional development, and solo librarianship. Art Museum Libraries and Librarianship, the first publication of its kind, includes a bibliography, an index, and over 90 black and white images of art museums, their libraries, and items from their collections.

Author: Carol Tatian
Publisher: Music Library Association
Keywords: librarianship, music, careers
Number of Pages: 81
Published: 1991-01
List price: $29.00
ISBN-10: 0914954415
ISBN-13: 9780914954415

Topics addressed include the unique aspects of music librarianship, the growth and diversity of the profession, a profile of persons planning to enter the field, and the question of longevity and stability of practitioners of the profession.

Authors:William Miller, Stephen D. Rockwood,
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Keywords: librarianship, college
Number of Pages: 290
Published: 1995-06-13
List price: $52.80
ISBN-10: 0810813831
ISBN-13: 9780810813830

A good introduction to a variety of topics handled by college librarians on a daily basis....This volume should be useful to library school students and others who may wish to obtain greater knowledge of the real issues faced by college librarians.

Author: J. H. Bowma
Publisher: Ashgate Publishing
Keywords: work, information, librarianship, british
Number of Pages: 554
Published: 2007-02-01
List price: $134.95
ISBN-10: 0754647781
ISBN-13: 9780754647782

This important reference volume covers developments in aspects of British library and information work during the five year period 2001-2005. Over forty contributors, all of whom are experts in their subject, provide an overview of their field along with extensive further references which act as a starting point for further research. The book provides a comprehensive record of library and information management during the past five years and will be essential reading for all scholars, library professionals and students.

Authors:Steven Bell, John Shank,
Publisher: ALA Editions
Keywords: design, librarianship, academic
Number of Pages: 200
Published: 2009-01-30
List price: $55.00
ISBN-10: 0838909396
ISBN-13: 9780838909393

Author: Michael Gorman
Publisher: American Library Association
Keywords: century, librarianship, values, enduring
Number of Pages: 200
Published: 2000-06-09
List price: $35.00
ISBN-10: 0838907857
ISBN-13: 9780838907856

A discussion of the core values that are the backbone of the library profession. Defining the role of both library and librarian, Michael Goreman presents the bedrock principles underlying the profession and, in turn, underlying democracy.