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Introduction to Librarianship (McGraw-Hill series in library education)
Introduction to Librarianship - McGraw-Hill series in library education Author:Jean Key Gates This completely revised third edition of a classic bestseller used as a text in dozens of colleges and universities covers the fundamental elements of librarianship. Part I gives a thorough historical overview, from the invention of writing to our present-day state and nationwide systems; Part II focuses on the issues of librarianship as a ... more »profession and the place of libraries in society; and Part III explores requirements of various types of libraries, trends, developments, and opportunities. Includes detailed reference and bibliographical sources for in-depth discussion of specific topics.« less