Seymour Lubetzky - by Elaine Svenonius & Seymour Lubetzky (Hardcover)

About the Book

Seymour Lubetzky ranks among the greatest minds in library science. His groundbreaking works devoted to the problem of modern cataloging in the 20th century place him with Antonio Panizzi and Charles Cutter. Now, for the first time, Lubetzky's works are being published as a collection, which includes a complete reproduction of his three most influential titles: Cataloging Rules and Principles, Code of Cataloging Rules, and Principles of Cataloging, as well as periodical articles. The selections included in this book are presented in chronological order so that the development of Lubetzky's thought can be followed from his first writings on cataloging problems in the late thirties and early forties to writings in the following decades that consolidate and reiterate his philosophical and methodological stances. The book includes an introduction by the editors, relating to the major events in Lubetzky's writing career, as well as a comprehensive bibliography of his works. An absolute must-have for faculty and students of library and information science, cataloging professionals, and librarians.

Book Synopsis

Seymour Lubetzky ranks among the greatest minds in library science. His groundbreaking works devoted to the problem of modern cataloging in the 20th century place him with Antonio Panizzi and Charles Cutter. Now, for the first time, Lubetzky's works are being published as a collection, which includes a complete reproduction of his three most influential titles: Cataloging Rules and Principles, Code of Cataloging Rules, and Principles of Cataloging, as well as periodical articles. The selections included in this book are presented in chronological order so that the development of Lubetzky's thought can be followed from his first writings on cataloging problems in the late thirties and early forties to writings in the following decades that consolidate and reiterate his philosophical and methodological stances. The book includes an introduction by the editors, relating to the major events in Lubetzky's writing career, as well as a comprehensive bibliography of his works. An absolute must-have for faculty and students of library and information science, cataloging professionals, and librarians.

Review Quotes

?A wonderful addition for cataloging professionals, students, and faculty of library and information science, and librarians.?-Library Journal

?Elaine Svenonius and Dorothy McGarry deserve our thanks and praise for the work they have done in assembling this indispensable volume.?-Cataloging and Classification Quarterly

?I think this is a milestone publication, a refreshing read for all involved with teaching, learning and practising cataloguing, and an encouragement to those concerned with thinking honestly about the principles as well as the nitty gritty of access provision for information in the electronic age.?-Australian Library Journal

?This book is living proof that theory needs to form the strong skeleton of practice, because any practice that is not grounded in theory is destined to fall short of its function. Highly recommended.?-Technicalities

?This volume is of major importance for much more than its historical value....There is not time-warp here: The skill and clarity of Lubetzky's views, his expression of them and his emphasis on objectives and principles, make his writings a useful model in any current re-thinking of access provision by author and title.?-Australian Library Journal

"A wonderful addition for cataloging professionals, students, and faculty of library and information science, and librarians."-Library Journal

"Elaine Svenonius and Dorothy McGarry deserve our thanks and praise for the work they have done in assembling this indispensable volume."-Cataloging and Classification Quarterly

"I think this is a milestone publication, a refreshing read for all involved with teaching, learning and practising cataloguing, and an encouragement to those concerned with thinking honestly about the principles as well as the nitty gritty of access provision for information in the electronic age."-Australian Library Journal

"This book is living proof that theory needs to form the strong skeleton of practice, because any practice that is not grounded in theory is destined to fall short of its function. Highly recommended."-Technicalities

"This volume is of major importance for much more than its historical value....There is not time-warp here: The skill and clarity of Lubetzky's views, his expression of them and his emphasis on objectives and principles, make his writings a useful model in any current re-thinking of access provision by author and title."-Australian Library Journal

About the Author

ELAINE SVENONIUS is Professor Emerita, School of Education and Information Studies, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

DOROTHY MCGARRY is Professor Emerita, UCLA Library.