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Greer, Roger C., 1928-

Introduction to the library and information professions / Roger C. Greer, Robert J. Grover, and Susan G. Fowler. - Second edition. - x, 197 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages [189]-193) and index.

Introduction : purpose and objectives of this book -- Creation, diffusion, and utilization of knowledge -- The role of professionals as change agents -- The science supporting the information professions -- Information transfer in the information professions -- The cycle of professional service -- The information infrastructure -- The processes and functions of information professionals -- The infrastructure of the information professions -- Trends and issues -- Appendix A. Professional organizations -- Appendix B. Professional journals.

ISBN: 9781610691574 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2012051395

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Library Science..........Information science--Philosophy.
Library science--Philosophy.
Information services.
Information policy.
Information society.
Knowledge, Theory of.
Learning and scholarship.

LC Class. No.: Z665 / .G825 2013

Dewey Class. No.: 020 / GRI