Draws on history, sociology, and philosophy to explain the importance of the library profession and libraries as community institutions in the modern world.
In a celebration of libraries and the dedicated people who staff them, the author argues that librarians are more important than ever, and discusses a new breed of visionary professionals who use the Web to link people and information.
Reveals the inner workings of a large public library by examining the various departments and their functions, the equipment used, and the duties of the people who work there.
Presents information about careers one can obtain in the fields of library and information science, including archivists, cataloging librarians, and library media specialists.
Offers advice for those pursuing a library and information science career, with tips on job opportunities, salary and benefits, and educational requirements.
Looks at the work done by librarians, discussing the training and education needed to do the job, the tools and equipment librarians use, and the challenges of librarianship.
