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Introduction to librarianship

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  • "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 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."
  • "The purpose of Introduction to Librarianship is to set forth some of the most fundamental elements of librarianship in sufficient detail to help the student acquire a foundation of historical background, an understanding of major library objectives, services, and needs, and an appreciation of librarianship as a profession and a career which will prepare him for- an support- the complex and specialized concepts and problems with which he will deal in later courses, studies, and investigations."

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  • "Introduction to librarianship"
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