The Portable MLIS : Insights from the Experts
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MLIS competencies for professional librarians
The Portable MLIS provides a comprehensive introduction to the competencies required for professional librarianship, making it a valuable resource for both new students and those in the field looking to update their knowledge. The book covers a range of areas including information organization, reference services, and collection development, with insights from experts in each field. It is a must-read for anyone interested in pursuing a career in library science or for those who want to gain a better understanding of the profession.
The Portable MLIS : Insights from the Experts
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ISBN: 9781591585473
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Date of Publication: 2008-07-30
Format: Paperback
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Experts in several fields of library and information science have provided introductions to their areas of expertise. This foundation to the profession covers the competencies needed by professional librarians and can serve as both introduction to the new student and an update to the veteran. Typically, interested laypeople and students are introduced to the knowledge, skills, and abilities of professional librarians piecemeal or through introductory or core courses. Unlike other fields (e.g., business administration, management), there is no published broad overview of the profession. Almost peculiarly, the basic foundation course in LIS education is about information in context, or libraries and their mission, but not about the competencies of professional librarians as a foundation for future courses. This book fills that gap, whether as an introduction to the profession or as a response to the question What does a librarian do? Here, experts in several fields of library and information science provide introductions to their areas of expertise, covering the competencies needed by professional librarians. Accessible and comprehensive, The Portable MLIS can serve as both an introduction for the new student and an update for the veteran.
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