Encyclopedia of library and information sciences

Author(s)

• Bates, Marcia J.
• Maack, Mary Niles

Bibliographic Information

Encyclopedia of library and information sciences

CRC Press, c2010

3rd ed. / Marcia J. Bates, editor-in-chief ; Mary Niles Maack, associate editor

• : set : hardback
• v. 1
• v. 2
• v. 3
• v. 4
• v. 5
• v. 6
• v. 7

Other Title

Encyclopedia of library and information science

Note

Rev. ed. of: Encyclopedia of library and information science / edited by Miriam A. Drake. 2nd ed. c2003

Includes bibliographical references and index

Vol. 1. Academic-Catalogs -- v. 2. CD-ROM-Domain -- v. 3. Dublin-Information literacy -- v. 4. Information management-Lesbian -- v. 5. Libraries-Organizational -- v. 6. Pacific-Sociology -- v. 7. Software-Zoological

Description and Table of Contents

Volume

v. 6 ISBN 9780849396724

Description

Rev. ed. of: Encyclopedia of library and information science / edited by Miriam A. Drake. 2nd ed. c2003

Volume

: set : hardback ISBN 9780849397127

Description

Available in print or as an online subscription, this third edition of the Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences reflects the growing convergence among the several disciplines that concern themselves with information and the cultural record. Covered are archives, museum studies, informatics, information systems, knowledge management, records management, document and genre theory, bibliography, and social studies of information, in addition to library and information science. It addresses these related disciplines in a way that demonstrates the unities across the fields while also recognizing their uniquely distinguishing characteristics. Composed of the contributions of major researchers and practitioners and exploring the cultural institutions of more than 30 countries, this major reference presents hundreds of entries extensively reviewed for accuracy. Containing more than 70 percent new material, this edition also includes classic articles of historical or theoretical importance from prior editions. Also Available Online This Taylor & Francis encyclopedia is also available through online subscription, offering a variety of extra benefits for researchers, students, and librarians, including: Citation tracking and alerts Active reference linking Saved searches and marked lists HTML and PDF format options Contact Taylor and Francis for more information or to inquire about subscription options and print/online combination packages. US: (Tel) 1.888.318.2367; (E-mail) [e-mail] International: (Tel) [phone]; (E-mail) [e-mail]

Table of Contents

Information Disciplines and Professions General Disciplines Disciplinary Specialties Cognate Disciplines Career Options and Education Concepts, Theories, Ideas Key Concepts Theories, Models, and Ideas Research Areas Cross-Disciplinary Specialties Research Specialties Institutions Generic Institutions Institution Types Named Institutions Ancillary Cultural Institutions Collections Systems and Networks Information Systems Network and Technology Elements Literatures, Genres, and Documents Literatures Generic Resources Named ResourcesI nformation organization tools Specific standards Projects Laws Professional Services and Activities Appraisal and Acquisition of Resources Institutional Management and Finance Organization and Description of Resources Resource Management User Services People Using Cultural Resources General Population Groups Subject Areas Organizations National Cultural Institutions and Resources History

by "Nielsen BookData"

• NCID: BB00724646
• ISBN:
  • 9780849397127
  • 9780849397080
  • 9780849397059
  • 9780849397042
  • 9780849396748
  • 9780849396731
  • 9780849396724
  • 9780849396694
• LCCN: 2009040251
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Boca Raton
• Pages/Volumes: 7 v. (lxxxix, 5742, 64 p.)
• Size: 29 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : Z1006
  • DC22 : 020/.3
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Library science -- Encyclopedias
  • LCSH : Information science -- Encyclopedias