CiNii Books - The portable MLIS : insights from the experts

In this update of the ideal introduction to the library profession, the core competencies of professional librarians are presented in 14 essays supplemented with foundational principles and context. The original edition of this book gained popularity as a required work for LIS because it uniquely provided a broad, accessible overview of the core curricular areas and foundations for the library profession. What distinguishes the book as an introduction to the work of professional librarians is that it's not just about information in context or about libraries and their mission. Importantly, it also covers the required competencies of professional librarians, laying a firm foundation for future courses. In this second edition, each chapter has been revised and updated to take into account current thinking and references. As with the first edition, the book is organized around the foundations of the profession and key functional areas. Questions such as how to think like a librarian and how to facilitate community development are specifically and explicitly addressed. In compiling the book, the editors sought out the leading thinkers, educators, and practitioners in each core area as chapter authors. Each of the contributors provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with their respective area of expertise, discusses current and emerging applications, and explores trends and issues.

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CONTENTS Preface Mary-Jo Romaniuk 1. What is a Library? What is a Librarian: An Introduction Ken Haycock PART I: FOUNDATIONS, VALUES, AND CONTEXT 2. A Portable Library History Anthony Bernier 3. Professional Ethics and Values in a Changing World Michael Gorman 4. Librarians as Active Bystanders: Centering Social Justice in LIS Practice Nicole A. Cooke 5. Information Seeking Donald O. Case 6. Careers for the Information Professional Laura Townsend Kane 7. Where Can You Work with an MLIS? Extending Your Career Reach Jean Bedord PART II: FUNCTIONS AND COMPETENCIES 8. A Conversation on Leadership: Taking Another Look Mary-Jo Romaniuk and Brooke E. Sheldon 9. The New Manager: What You Need to Know to Achieve Managerial Success in Today's Libraries Barbara B. Moran 10. Libraries and Marketing: So Essential But So Misunderstood Mary-Jo Romaniuk 11. Developing and Managing Library Collections Melissa A. Wong 12. Organization and Representation of Information Arlene G. Taylor and Daniel N. Joudrey 13. Information Retrieval: Designing, Querying, and Evaluating Information Systems Judith Weedman 14. Library Information Technology Win Shih and Deborah Holmes-Wong 15. Reference Service: The Personal Side of Librarianship David A. Tyckoson 16. Reference Librarians, Online Databases, and an Assist from Google Christopher C. Brown 17. Readers Advisory Services: Helping Readers Find a "Good Book" Mary K. Chelton 18. Research Ron Powell 19. Evaluation: An Introduction to a Crucial Skill Joseph R. Matthews PART III: MOVING BEYOND BOUNDARIES 20. LIS Professionals in a Global Society Barbara J. Ford 21. Issues and Trends Ken Haycock PART IV: APPENDICES A. Core Values of Librarianship. B. Code of Ethics. C. Library Bill of Rights. D. Freedom to Read Statement. E. Students' Bill of Information Rights. F. Libraries: An American Value. G. National Information Services. H. Retention of Library Usage Records. I. School Library Position Statements. J. Competencies for Information Professionals. K. Competencies for Teacher-librarians. L. Professional Associations. About the Editors and Contributors Index

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