This unique annotated bibliography is a complete, up-to-date guide to sources of information on library and information science.
Far from just compiling a simple list of sources, author Michael Bemis digs deeper, examining the strengths and weaknesses of key works and covers recent books, monographs, periodicals and websites, and selected works of historical importance.
A boon to researchers and practitioners alike, this bibliography:

• Includes coverage of subjects as diverse and vital as the history of librarianship, its development as a profession, the ethics of information science, cataloguing, reference work, and library architecture
• Encompasses encyclopaedias, dictionaries, directories, photographic surveys, statistical publications, and numerous electronic sources, all categorized by subject
• Offers appendixes detailing leading professional organizations and publishers of library and information science literature.

Readership: LIS scholars, students, and anyone working in the field.

About the Author

Michael F Bemis has written reference book reviews for American Reference Books Annual, Library Journal, Reference and User Services Quarterly, and other professional publications. He reviews book proposals for Praeger Press and is a member of the National Book Critics Circle. He recently completed a two-year term as chair of the Materials Reviewing Committee of ALA's Reference and User Services Association (RUSA).

Reviews

"Every librarian takes on new responsibilities for which no previous experience is adequate for the unfamiliar task at hand. In these situations what is often needed is a source that gives step-by-step directions with examples, templates, and outlines. Library and Information Science: A Guide to Key Literature and Sources addresses this individual need and fills this particular niche in the professional literature."

-- Journal of Academic Libraries

"As a research starter on a topic in librarianship, I'd say this will be useful for many, especially beginners and librarians in the field who may not have extensive access to LIS sources. For me, I'd keep it on my shelf to check on things now and then as part of keeping up or for my areas of interest. This is one I am suggesting for librarians to at least look over."

-- The Itinerant Librarian Blog



Book Information
ISBN 9781783300020
Author Michael F. Bemis
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Facet Publishing
Publisher Facet Publishing
Weight(grams) 245g
Dimensions(mm) 253mm * 179mm * 17mm