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Library science (previously termed library studies and library economy) [note 1] is an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary field that applies the practices, perspectives, and tools of management, information technology, education, and other areas to libraries; the collection, organization, preservation, and dissemination of information resources; and the political economy of information.
Library and information science (LIS) is the scientific study of issues related to libraries and the information fields. This includes academic studies regarding how library resources are used and how people interact with library systems. The organization of knowledge for efficient retrieval of relevant information is also a major research goal ...
According to the Online Dictionary for Library and Information Science, a pathfinder is "designed to lead the user through the process of researching a specific topic, or any topic in a given field or discipline, usually in a systematic, step-by-step way, making use of the best finding tools the library has to offer.
Library Literature and Information Science is a bibliographic database that indexes over 410 library and information science periodicals published internationally. It also covers books, chapters within books, library school theses, and pamphlets.
Annals of Library and Information Studies. (Pub: CSIR-NIScPR ), Formerly: Annals of Library Science.ISSN 0003-4835. (1954-) OPEN ACCESS [3] Collnet Journal of Scientrometrics and Information Management (Pub: Taru Publications, Online through Taylor and Francis) ISSN: 0973-7766 Online 2168-930X.
Library and information science stubs (5 C, 409 P) Pages in category "Library and information science" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total.
Library instruction, also called bibliographic instruction, user education and library orientation, is the process where librarians teach their patrons how to access information in libraries. It often involves instruction about research and organizational tools and methods. [ 1 ]
The goal of a school library or media center is to ensure that all members of the school community have equitable access "to books and reading, to information, and to information technology". [1] A school library or media center "uses all types of media . . . is automated, and utilizes the Internet [as well as books] for information gathering." [2]