Libraries in the Information Age: An Introduction and Career Exploration

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Summary: Libraries in the Information Age: An Introduction and Career
Review: Written for students and other interested in an overview of modern libraries and information centers, this text is especially useful for students beginning a course of study as a library/media technician in a community college curriculum, and for graduate library and information school students. It can also be used in continuing education courses for staff and as a reference. The text begins by examining the role of libraries in the electronic information era, then discusses job opportunities in library and information center settings, and details collections, processing, circulation, and reference activities. Resource sharing, ethics, and job hunting are also examined.