Includes bibliographical references (pages 339-360) and index
Contents:
What is a library? What is a librarian : an introduction / Ken Haycock Part I. Foundations, values, and context A portable library history / Anthony Bernier Professional ethics and values in a changing world / Michael Gorman Librarians as active bystanders : centering social justice in LIS practice / Nicole A. Cooke Information seeking / Donald O. Case Careers for the information professional / Laura Townsend Kane Where can you work with an MLIS? : extending your career reach / Jean Bedord Part II. Functions and competencies A conversation on leadership : taking another look / Mary-Jo Romaniuk and Brooke E. Sheldon The new manager : what you need to know to achieve managerial success in today's libraries / Barbara B. Moran Libraries and marketing : so essential but so misunderstood / Mary-Jo Romaniuk Developing and managing library collections / Melissa A. Wong Organization and representation of information / Arlene G. Taylor and Daniel N. Joudrey Information retrieval : designing, querying, and evaluating information systems / Judith Weedman Library information technology / Win Shih and Deborah Holmes-Wong Reference service : the personal side of librarianship / David A. Tyckoson Reference librarians, online databases, and an assist from Google / Christopher C. Brown Readers advisory services : helping readers find a 'good book' / Mary K. Chelton Research / Ronald R. Powell Evaluation : an introduction to a crucial skill / Joseph R. Matthews Part III. Moving beyond boundaries LIS professionals in a global society / Barbara J. Ford Trends and issues / Ken Haycock Part IV. Appendices A. Core values of librarianship B. Code of ethics of the American Library Association C. Library bill of rights D. Freedom to read statement E. Libraries: an American value F. Sample policies: policy manual excerpts section B G. Resolution on the retention of library usage records H. School library position statements I. Competencies for information professionals J. Professional ethics guidelines K. Professional associations
