Encyclopedia of Libraries, Librarianship, and Information Science

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, both for good and ill. Seismic shifts are set to continue, with COVID and climate change being but two of the most significant challenges to human existence and endeavour 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. The Encyclopedia of Libraries, Librarianship, and Information Science summarizes, analyses, assesses, concludes, and forecasts through use of experts from around the globe to provide the definitive, go-to reference work in the field.