Library and information science trends and research : Asia-Oceania / edited by Amanda Spink, Diljit Singh.
This book brings together a range of chapters about the trends in education and research in the field of library and information science (LIS) in the Asia-Oceania region of the world. Why a book about LIS in the Asia-Oceania region? One key reason for a book on the topic is the huge growth of the fi...
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| Access Note: | Access to electronic resources restricted to Simmons University students, faculty and staff. |
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Bingley, U.K. :
Emerald,
2012.
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| Series: | Library and information science (New York, N.Y. : Online) ;
v. 2. |
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| Summary: | This book brings together a range of chapters about the trends in education and research in the field of library and information science (LIS) in the Asia-Oceania region of the world. Why a book about LIS in the Asia-Oceania region? One key reason for a book on the topic is the huge growth of the field in terms of students and schools particularly in Asia. Information behaviour and libraries and information services are often embedded within an individuals everyday social and life processes. Information is an important part of the human condition and critical to the development of the Asia-Oceania region. |
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| Item Description: | Includes index. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xx, 335 pages) : illustrations. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781780524719 1780524714 1780524706 9781780524702 1280120517 9781280120510 |
| ISSN: | 1876-0562 ; |
| Access: | Access to electronic resources restricted to Simmons University students, faculty and staff. |