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Facet Publishing Foundations of Library and Information Science 2020 Edition by Richard E. Rubin
Foreword byCamila A. AlireIn thefifth edition of this classic textbook, Richard E. Rubin and new co-authorRachel G. Rubin provide a foundational text for LIS students and professionalswhile taking into account the numerous societal, technological, political, andeconomic changes affecting library and information institutions, their usersand the discipline as a whole. Foundations of Library and Information Science effectivelyprepares LIS students and professionals for an increasingly nuanced set ofresponsibilities. The new edition explores: the history and mission of libraries from past to present,including the history of service to African Americanscritical contemporary social issues such as services to marginalisedcommunities, tribal libraries, and immigrantsthe rise of e-government and the crucial role of politicaladvocacydigital devices, social networking, digital publishing, e-books,virtual reality, and other technologyforces shaping the future of libraries, including Future Readylibraries, and sustainability as a core value of librarianshipthe values and ethics of the profession, with new coverage of civicengagement, combatting fake news, the importance of social justice, andthe role of critical librarianshipknowledge infrastructure and organization, including ResourceDescription and Access (RDA), linked data, and the Library Research Modelthe significance of the digital divide and policy issues related tobroadband access and net neutralityintellectual freedom, legal issues, and copyright-related topicscontemporary issues in LIS education such as the ongoing tensionsbetween information science and library sciencethe changing character of collections and services including therole of digital libraries, preservation, and the digital humanities.Readership: The book is anessential resource for both aspiring library and information sciencepractitioners and those already established in the field. It will also be ofinterest to students of other information sciences, including information andknowledge management, librarianship, publishing and museum studies.