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Our Enduring Values: Librarianship in the 21st Century
Michael Gorman
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Description for Our Enduring Values: Librarianship in the 21st Century
Paperback. A discussion of the core values that are the backbone of the library profession. Defining the role of both library and librarian, Michael Goreman presents the bedrock principles underlying the profession and, in turn, underlying democracy. Num Pages: 188 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 295.
A veteran of four decades of library service and one of today's leading library thinkers, Michael Gorman opens a discussion on library values--those that are rooted in historical perspective and those that can adapt to changing times. This provocative book takes you through the principles of eight core values as it considers the questions on the minds of most librarians today, including:
•What is the role of the library today?
•What is librarianship in the 21st Century?
•What do patrons and communities want from their libraries?
•Will libraries be strengthened or destroyed by new and changing technology?
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A veteran of four decades of library service and one of today's leading library thinkers, Michael Gorman opens a discussion on library values--those that are rooted in historical perspective and those that can adapt to changing times. This provocative book takes you through the principles of eight core values as it considers the questions on the minds of most librarians today, including:
•What is the role of the library today?
•What is librarianship in the 21st Century?
•What do patrons and communities want from their libraries?
•Will libraries be strengthened or destroyed by new and changing technology?
... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
American Library Association
Number of pages
188
Condition
New
Number of Pages
188
Place of Publication
Chicago, IL, United States
ISBN
9780838907856
SKU
V9780838907856
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Ref
99-1
About Michael Gorman
Michael E. Gorman, PhD, is a professor at the University of Virginia, where he has taught such classes as ""Scientific and Technological Thinking"" and ""Social Implications of Nanotechnology."" From 2000-2003, he was Chair of the Division of Technology, Culture, and Communication. He is also Associate Editor of the Journal of Psychology of Science and Technology.
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