Introduction to Librarianship

by Jean Key Gates

This completely revised third edition of a classic bestseller used as a text in dozens of colleges and universities covers the fundamental elements of librarianship. Part I gives a thorough historical overview, from the invention of writing to our present-day state and nationwide systems; Part II focuses on the issues of librarianship as a profession and the place of libraries in society; and Part III explores requirements of various types of libraries, trends, developments, and opportunities. Includes detailed reference and bibliographical sources for in-depth discussion of specific topics.

240 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1976

Reviews

[Brette · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great historical context, but fairly out of date in other areas