Ebook: Opportunities in Library and Information Science

Preface; Acknowledgments; 1. Evolution of Libraries; Information professionals and what they do; Historical note; Development of information science; Libraries today; Number of libraries in the United States; 2. Information Professionals on the Job; Responsibilities of information professionals; Specialization of work by type of institution; Specialization by professional function; Specialization by type of material; Production of media; Information science; Opportunities for information professionals in other settings; Work of support staff; Information society.