Encyclopedia of Libraries, Librarianship, and Information Science
- 1st Edition - November 20, 2024
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Editors: David Baker, Lucy Ellis
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 6 8 9 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 6 9 0 - 1
Encyclopedia of Libraries, Librarianship, and Information Science, Four Volume Set is the definitive, essential, state-of-the-art reference work in this field. The last 40 years… Read more
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Encyclopedia of Libraries, Librarianship, and Information Science, Four Volume Set is the definitive, essential, state-of-the-art reference work in this field. The last 40 years have seen a revolution in the way in which information and knowledge has been created, stored, disseminated, and exploited. Seismic shifts are set to continue, with COVID and climate change being but two of the most significant challenges to human existence and endeavor at the present time. The crucial role of library and information services has been recognized and revitalized during the recent pandemic.
This reference is ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students, plus teaching staff and librarians who have an interest in this field. Coverage includes:, Types of Libraries, Information Media, AI, Informatics, Metadata, Collection Management and Development, Operation and Management, Information Access/Freedom, and Copyright/Intellectual Property.
- Provides a single source for key information in library and information science, and is the only publication of its type in the field
- Fully comprehensive, current, and truly global in coverage
- Incorporates proven forecasting techniques (e.g., Delphi)
- Underpinned by interdisciplinary approaches
- introduces new chapter templates to ensure content consistency
Social Science under and post grad students, Researchers and Professionals in Social Science
1. Libraries - Foundations
2. Resources and Communication
3. Information and Knowledge
4. Management and Development
5. LIS Education & Research
6. Libraries, Information & Society
2. Resources and Communication
3. Information and Knowledge
4. Management and Development
5. LIS Education & Research
6. Libraries, Information & Society
- Edition: 1
- Published: November 20, 2024
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Language: English
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David Baker
Professor David Baker has published widely in the field of Library and Information Studies, with eighteen monographs and over 100 articles to his credit. He has spoken worldwide at numerous conferences, led workshops and seminars. His other key professional interest and expertise has been in the field of human resources, where he has also been active in major national projects.
Affiliations and expertise
Emeritus Professor of Strategic Information Management, University of St Mark & St John, UKLE
Lucy Ellis
Lucy Ellis is a consultant and research associate within higher education. Her background is as a lecturer, research scientist and project development consultant. With Professor David Baker she is Editor-in-Chief for the Elsevier Major Reference Work ‘Encyclopaedia of Libraries, Librarianship, and Information Science’ and Chandos-Elsevier Series Editor for ‘Digital Information Review’ and the ‘Advances in Information’ series. Recent books in this series include Libraries, Digital Information and COVID: Practical Applications and Approaches to Challenge and Change and Future Directions in Digital Information: Predictions, Practice and Participation. She is a reviewer for Information and Learning Sciences (Wiley), Journal of British Institute of Organ Studies, British Academy grants scheme and the publisher Palgrave. Following a PhD in Experimental Phonetics she worked as a Senior Lecturer and programme leader at Plymouth Marjon University and as a project development consultant. She holds an Honorary Research Fellowship with the College of Humanities at Exeter University.
Affiliations and expertise
Independent Consultant, UKRead Encyclopedia of Libraries, Librarianship, and Information Science on ScienceDirect