Description
INTRODUCTION TO LIBRARY SCIENCE
Book summary
This manual offers an updated and synthetic overview of Library Science, designed for those beginning their studies in the field. Developed from the authors' teaching experience, the book combines the classic foundations of the discipline with the most recent transformations brought about by new technologies within the framework of the Information Society. Its outline structure facilitates comprehension and study, providing the reader with an essential extract of the main existing manuals, complemented by the most current regulations, concepts, and trends that every student should know.
What is it about?
The work addresses the evolution and current state of Library Science, starting from traditional content to incorporate the latest knowledge. The authors have conceived the topics as study outlines that gather the essentials of reference manuals, updated with contributions that have emerged in recent years. The book responds to the need to adapt library services, spaces, and tasks to the impact of new technologies, presenting the new regulations, guidelines, and approaches that are transforming the profession. In this way, the student will find a tool that allows them to understand both the fundamental principles and the contemporary challenges of libraries.
Main topics
- Historical and conceptual foundations of Library and Information Science.
- Organization and management of libraries: services, spaces, and collections.
- Technical processes: cataloging, classification, and information retrieval.
- Impact of new technologies on library work and the Information Society.
- New regulations, standards, and professional trends for the adaptation of library services.
Who is it recommended for?
It is primarily aimed at university students starting degrees in Library Science, Documentation, or Information Science. It is also useful for professionals in the sector looking for a concise and updated reference work, or for anyone interested in understanding the foundations and recent evolution of libraries and their management.
What this book contributes
- A complete and structured vision of Library Science, from its classic bases to digital transformations.
- Synthetic and clear study material, designed to facilitate the assimilation of complex content.
- Updating of knowledge with the most recent regulations, concepts, and trends in the library field.
- A practical tool for understanding the impact of new technologies on library services and spaces.
Technical specifications
- Author: HERRERA MORILLAS, J.L.
- Publisher: ABECEDARIO
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Libraries and Information Science
- Collection: Various
- Binding: Paperback
- Date of publication: July 2006
- Number of pages: 540
- Weight: 777 g
Editorial review
This manual stands out for its pedagogical approach, a result of the authors' teaching experience, which manages to synthesize the essential knowledge of Library Science without losing depth. Its main value lies in the updating of classic content with the trends and regulations arising from technological impact, a crucial aspect for the training of future professionals. It is a solid and accessible reference work, ideal as a starting point for the study of the discipline and as a reference work for those who need an integrative view of the changes in the library field.