Advances in Librarianship - by Elizabeth a Chapman (Hardcover)

About the Book

An essential reference source for developments in the field of libraries and library science. All areas of public, college, university, primary and secondary schools, and special libraries are given up-to-date, critical analysis by experts engaged in the practice of librarianship, in teaching, and in research.

Book Synopsis

An essential reference source for developments in the field of libraries and library science. All areas of public, college, university, primary and secondary schools, and special libraries are given up-to-date, critical analysis by experts engaged in the practice of librarianship, in teaching, and in research.

Review Quotes

PRAISE FOR THE SERIES
"Through the years this series has proven an important barometer of the profession-its concerns and values. The challenge, therefore, is for subsequent volumes to live up to expectations. In this case, these expectations have been met....The essays are all well written, scholarly, and very readable, without the unevenness often found in this type of work....Extensive bibliographies conclude each section and provide readers with excellent citations for furthering their reading. This work should appeal to librarians in libraries at many different professional levels.
It is a credit to the continuing series."
-Marjorie Bloss in AMERICAN REFERENCE BOOKS ANNUAL

PRAISE FOR THE SERIES
"Through the years this series has proven an important barometer of the profession-its concerns and values. The challenge, therefore, is for subsequent volumes to live up to expectations. In this case, these expectations have been met....The essays are all well written, scholarly, and very readable, without the unevenness often found in this type of work....Extensive bibliographies conclude each section and provide readers with excellent citations for furthering their reading. This work should appeal to librarians in libraries at many different professional levels.
It is a credit to the continuing series."
-Marjorie Bloss in AMERICAN REFERENCE BOOKS ANNUAL