Foundations of Library and Information Science

This was a required text for a class, so I wasn't expecting much, but I was very happily surprised. I understand that there's a new version of the text coming out; whether this version or the next, I would say that it's a must-have for people starting off in the LIS field. Well written, great information, and lots of ways to get more information if you're interested. Rubin shows a real grasp of the material and communicates it well.

"The preface of this book states that it is 'a guide to playing matchmaker between teens (and tweens) and reading.' It is designed to help librarians promote voluntary and free-choice reading, develop programs and promotions that will get young adults' attention, and build relationships that reflect teen interests and culture. This book is part of Neal-Schuman's Teens @ the Library Series." (summary by South Texas Library System) Here's what the book covers: Chapter 1 Using Fiction to Connect Teens with Books and Libraries *The Many Faces of Fiction for Teens *The Evolution of Teen Realism *Trend Setters: Groundbreaking Authors, Titles, Genres, and Forms *Graphic Novels Come of Age *Making Fiction Connections: Key Ideas Chapter 2 Using Popular Nonfiction to Connect Teens with Books and Libraries *Why Nonfiction Matters *The Hot Stuff: What's Being Published *The High Interest Nonfiction Collection *Magazines, the Great Equalizer *Nonfiction and Reluctant Readers *Nonfiction Reading Connections: Key Ideas Chapter 3 Using Booktalking to Connect Teens with Books and Libraries *Techniques and Strategies for Booktalking *Reading, the Key *Finding a Hook *Repetition *Try the First Person (or try a prop) *Preparation, Feedback, Evaluation *Don't Forget Nonfiction *Booktalking on the Fly *Booktalking Connections: Key Ideas Chapter 4 YA Using Book Promotion to Connect Teens with Books and Libraries *Showing Off your Collections *Display! Display! Display! *Offline: Book Discussion Groups & Contests *Online: Webpages, Listservs and Reading Promotion *Book Promotion Connections: Key Ideas Chapter 5 Using School Resources to Connect Teens with Books and Reading *The School Library Media Center: Key Player in Reading Achievement *"Is it on the AR List?" Computer-Based Reading Promotion *The Problem of Grade Levels *Library Cooperation to Create a Community of Readers *School Reading Connections for Students: Key Ideas Chapter 6 Using Training and Online Resources to Connect Teens with Books and Reading *The Changing Face of Reader's Advisory to Young Adults *Training to Work with Teen Readers *The Reader's Advisory Database *Making Technology Your Partner in Doing Teen Readers Advisory *Training and Online Resources in Teen RA: Key Ideas Chapter 7 Developing a Personal Reader's Advisory Strategy, A Key Tool for Helping Connect Teens with Books and Libraries *Developing a Personal Reader's Advisory Strategy *Building Your Readers' Advisory Competency: *Techniques for Working with Teen Readers *Advising YA Readers: A Challenging Collaboration *Making Teen Reading Connections: Taking up the Challenge *Asking Teens about Your Collections *A Personal Reader's Advisory Strategy for Working with Teens: Key Elements

Now in an updated and expanded second edition, Foundations Of Library And Information Science by Richard E. Rubin (Director and Professor at the School of Library and Information Science at Kent State University) continues to be an impressive, "reader friendly", comprehensive introduction to American and Canadian library and information studies programs. Foundations Of Library And Information Science explores practice of librarianship, the development of information science, the growth of technologies, evolut-ion in policy, the intellectual organization of institutions, the mission of libraries from past to present, and ethical aspects/principles between information providers and their clients. This significantly revised edition also includes new coverage of metadata, information architecture, UCITA, digital libraries, the Patriot Act, digital rights management, and other critical issues directly affecting access to and use of library-based information. Foundations Of Library And Information Science continues to be an indispensable addition to professional and academic Library Science reference collections and supplemental reading lists.

This is a very detailed book on every thing under the sun, of the discipline of LIS. And making it so comprehensive is a natural bore (as many reviewers feel). One is reminded of the foundations which J. H. Shera wrote, or which S. R. Ranganthan published, and focused only on one branch, and probably they were successfull as writers and made interesting reading for all. The contents of Rubin's book, is holdall: Ch. 1 The information infrastructure : libraries in context 1 Ch. 2 Information science : a service perspective 31 Ch. 3 Redefining the library : the impacts and implications of technological change 79 Ch. 4 Information policy : stakeholders and agendas 121 Ch. 5 Information policy as library policy : intellectual freedom 179 Ch. 6 Information organization : issues and techniques 217 Ch. 7 From past to present : the library's mission and its values 259 Ch. 8 Ethics and standards : professional practices in library and information science 323 Ch. 9 The library as institution : an organizational view 361 Ch. 10 Librarianship : an evolving profession 437 App. A Major periodicals, indexes, encyclopedias, and dictionaries in library and information science 527 App. B Summary of major library and information science associations and list of additional associations 537 App. C Accredited master's programs in library and information science in the United States and Canada 545 App. D ACM code of ethics and professional conduct 551 App. E SCIP code of ethics for CI professionals 561 To circumvent this "bore" tag, the author would best present the foundations as a series, using the taxonomy of the LIS literature--to present one facet at a time or one concept at a time. There is no question on restricting to theoretical foundations. This is not the issue. A text book can focus either on theory or practicum. Whatever one does, the book has to be readable and digestable. The bottomline is over dozes are better avoided.

Foundations of Library and Information Science was the assigned text for my first class in an MLS graduate program. The breadth of material covered is extensive. No textbook will ever hold one's interest like a novel, but this one came pretty close. I found myself reading late into the night to find out what the author had to reveal next. This book will definitely be on my shelf as a ready reference throughout my course of study.