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Henry James: A Bibliography of Criticism, 1975-1981

Literature & Fiction

Budd, John M.

United States

Greenwood

The purpose of this book is to examine the library and the librarian as they communicate with their raison d'etre, the user. Drawing from several literatures--those of communication, information theory, philosophy and linguistics--John M. Budd furthers the discussion of the communication process as it relates to libraries and librarians. Also investigated are various models, which are designed to describe a number of aspects of the communications process. The utility of these models in studying the library is covered extensively. This is especially useful in trying to determine dysfunction regarding the use of libraries and access to information. Noise, a particularly disruptive force, is investigated, including a look at how libraries and librarians create noise.
Budd reviews some of the ways various schools of thought look at libraries, information and communication. He then focuses on information, its relationship to the library, and its rate of growth. The dynamics of communications as a process is discussed and examined vis-a-vis the library.

The Library and Its Users: The Communication Process (Contributions in Librarianship and Information Science)

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Praeger

Is higher education in crisis? There are certainly some serious problems facing colleges and universities today. This book examines the internal and external problems facing higher education and offers some specific recommendations-addressing such issues as tenure, curriculum, administration, and funding-that are necessary for the fullest realization of purpose. There has always been a pressing need for intellectual integrity. Faculty and administrators must be honest and truthful and must embrace a unifying purpose that applies to all of higher education. Teaching, learning, and inquiry should come first on every campus. Moreover, these actions should be accomplished through a search for knowledge and truth in just institutions.

Higher Education's Purpose: Intellectual and Social Progress

Education & Teaching

Higher & Continuing Education

University Press of America

Knowledge and Knowing in Library and Information Science: A Philosophical Framework

The intellectual history of library and information (LIS) is long and complex (and in some important ways, mirrors that of the social sciences generally.) Philosophy and practice in modern science established a way of thinking that has been, and remains influential in LIS. That way of thinking has been addressed and reinforced throughout the last four centuries. "Knowledge and Knowing in Library and Information Science" critiques those ways of thinking, presents an intellectual history demonstrating how present thought and practice in library and information science and information reached its present state, and also proposes a conceptual framework to guide future thinking and action.

Philosophy

Scarecrow Press

This landmark work traces the heritage of thought, from the beginnings of modern science in the seventeenth century, until today, that has influenced the profession of library and information science.

How should LIS envision its young adult users? Now showcasing an even more rigorous debate about the theory and practice of YA librarianship than its first edition, this "provocative presentation of diverse viewpoints by leaders in the field" (Catholic Library World) has been updated and expanded to incorporate recent advances in critical youth studies. A comprehensive, evidence-based treatment that offers LIS instructors, students, and practitioners a valuable tool for aligning YA services to more fully reflect our diverse populations of young people, this collection delves deeply into such topics as
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<li>the historical roots for current theories and practice;</li>
<li>how intellectual freedom, storytelling, library collections, and other service topics can connect with the library's notion and vision of young adults;</li>
<li>diverse YA identities, including critical race theory;</li>
<li>competing perspectives on young adults' rights in libraries;</li>
<li>envisaging YA librarianship from a teen-centered perspective;</li>
<li>youth identities and the school library; and</li>
<li>moving beyond coaching to copilot with young adults.</li>
</ul>
The broad range of topics and arguments in this volume invites and challenges readers to see critical theory as a means to effect true transformations in young adult services.

Transforming Young Adult Services

Bernier, Anthony

Reference

ALA Neal-Schuman

The Changing Academic Library is a revision of Budd s The Academic Library: Its Context, Its Purpose, and Its Operation. This book has been completely updated and revised to reflect the dynamic states of higher education and academic libraries. It presents a critical examination of major issues facing colleges and universities and the unique challenges that their libraries must come to grips with. Current practice is reviewed, but it is examined in the broader context of educational needs, scholarly communication, politics and economics, technology, and the nature of complex organizations. The book may be used as a text in library and information science courses, as well as an introduction for new professionals and academic administrators.

The Changing Academic Library: Operations, Culture, Environments (Acrl Publications in Librarianship)

Amer Library Assn.

The Changing Academic Library, Second Edition, number 65 in the ACRL Publications in Librarianship (PIL) series, is a completely revised, enhanced, and updated edition of John Budd s The Changing Academic Library (PIL # 56, 2005). This book has been completely updated and revised to reflect the dynamic states of higher education and academic libraries. It presents a critical examination of major issues facing colleges and universities and the unique challenges that their libraries must come to grips with. Current practice is reviewed, but it is examined in the broader context of educational needs, scholarly communication, politics and economics, technology, and the nature of complex organizations. The book may be used as a text in library and information science courses, as well as an introduction for new professionals and academic administrators.

The Changing Academic Library: Operations, Culture, Environments (ACRL Publications in Librarianship)

This book addresses some of the most pressing issues in library and information science. It offers informed insight and perspectives on six essential and timely questions facing the profession:What is information?What is information literacy?What roles do academic libraries play in higher education today? How can we effectively educate librarians?What are the ethical and moral bases of the library and information professions?What is the future of librarianship?Written by John M. Budd, one of librarianship’s most-respected educators and the author of twelve previous books, and copublished with Beta Phi Mu, the International Honor Society for librarianship, this is sure to become one of profession’s most talked-about books.

Six Issues Facing Libraries Today: Critical Perspectives (Beta Phi Mu Scholars Series)

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

The Library as Forum in the Social Media Age

How do individuals in our country converse about thorny political matters? We know that these kinds of discussions can be fraught, but there are ways that the conversations can be thoughtful and civil. In this book, ways to ensure civil conversations are explored deeply. A major thrust of the book is that the library (writ large) can be the locus for informed conversations, typified by evidence and truth. We begin with a description of the library--what it is, what purposes it can serve, what contributions it can make to civil discourse. As we will see, the theme of liberty runs throughout the commentary.Another chapter explores what discourse is, how discourse theory can inform civil conversations, and what kinds of discursive practices achieve the goal of civility. This is, admittedly, a tall order, but it is absolutely necessary to fulfill the promise of the book. The chapter further presents examples of topics that are components of political conversations today, as well as substantive sources that can inform those conversations. The final chapter returns to the library. The spirit and substance of providing a venue for civil conversation are discussed at some length. The conclusion presents how the library can be the exemplar for civil conversation. The audience for the book is not limited to librarians, but extends to all who are interested in, and committed to, reasoned discussion of the political issues that divide us today. Examples of topics of conversation conclude the last chapter. The purpose is to illustrate just how the fraught topics can be discussed in a civil and considered manner. The ultimate purpose of the book is to present a realistic manner by which political conversations can take place, fostered by libraries.

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Henry James: A Bibliography of Criticism, 1975-1981

The Library and Its Users: The Communication Process (Contributions in Librarianship and Information Science)

Higher Education's Purpose: Intellectual and Social Progress

Knowledge and Knowing in Library and Information Science: A Philosophical Framework

Knowledge and Knowing in Library and Information Science: A Philosophical Framework

Transforming Young Adult Services

The Changing Academic Library: Operations, Culture, Environments (Acrl Publications in Librarianship)

The Changing Academic Library: Operations, Culture, Environments (ACRL Publications in Librarianship)

Six Issues Facing Libraries Today: Critical Perspectives (Beta Phi Mu Scholars Series)

The Library as Forum in the Social Media Age