The library and information work primer

• Main Author: Totterdell, Anne (Author)
• Other Authors: Hornsey, Alan, Pullen, Lyn
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: London Library Assoc. Pub. 2001
• Edition: 2nd ed
• Subjects: Library science > Vocational guidance; Library services
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• Physical Description: x, 206 pages illustrations 24 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 1856044203

This text has been written to provide a practical, educational underpinning to LIS work for a broad range of new and recent entrants to the profession, for individuals working towards UK NVQ and City and Guilds qualifications and first-year undergraduate LIS courses. The book looks at the key areas of competence necessary for the efficient and informed practice of a wide range of jobs in the LIS sector, and is linked to "Basics of Librarianship". It includes information on: functions and objectives of libraries; finance; collections; marketing and PR; the technology in libraries; staffing, development and training; cooperative systems; serving the users; the electronic library; and evaluation.