Critical Approaches to Information Technology in Librarianship: Foundations and Applications - Couverture rigide

Buschman, John E.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0313284156 ISBN 13 : 9780313284151

Editeur : Praeger Publishers Inc, 1993

Synopsis

Constant developments in information technology are creating fundamental changes in librarianship. This book challenges the uncritical acceptance of these changes caused by technology. The volume begins by explaining the importance of a critical approach to information technology in librarianship. The first part of the book then explores the fundamental critical issues at the heart of technology in the library. Chapters in this section consider such topics as the neutrality of technology, information technology and censorship, the role of computers in education, and the sometimes critical views of scientists on technology. The second part of the volume looks more closely at issues related to the application of technology in librarianship. These chapters discuss technology and the civic role of libraries, the political apsects of electronic information, and the role of technology in the labor process. A selected bibliography concludes the work.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

JOHN BUSCHMAN is Associate Professor-Librarian and Coordinator of Collection Development at Rider College. He has published numerous articles in journals such as The New England Journal of History, The Progressive Librarian, Library Quarterly, Reference Librarian, and American Libraries.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Praeger Publishers Inc
• Date d'édition: 1993
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0313284156
• ISBN 13: 9780313284151
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 248
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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