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March 29, 2010 (New York, NY) — As author Richard E. Rubin states in his preface, “The boundaries of library and information science (LIS) continue to expand, the issues proliferate and grow in complexity, and the challenges we face are serious and relentless….Our profession demands constant growth, continuous learning, and open minds.” The newest edition of the most widely used introductory textbook in LIS programs, Foundations of Library and Information Science, Third Edition, to be published by Neal-Schuman on May 10, 2010, has been extensively reorganized, revised, and updated to respond to the current library and information science environment and to help prepare LIS professionals to cope with and effectively accomplish their many complex responsibilities.
Rubin, Director and Professor of Library and Information Science at Kent State University, organizes the book into ten streamlined chapters that reflect feedback from faculty, students, and a distinguished Editorial Board. Following an introduction to the major forces that shape and support today’s LIS environment, Rubin provides the historical foundations of libraries as institutions and the evolution and development of library and information science as a profession. Next, he examines the intellectual organization of libraries and discusses the organizational systems that make today’s myriad forms of information available, including classification systems, subject headings, thesauri, databases, and catalogs. He then explores contemporary public, school, academic, and special libraries, including their internal functions and the major organizational issues that they face.
Rubin then shifts the focus to technology and its effects on service and user-interaction. He includes brand new coverage dedicated to the ever-growing impact of the Web, blogs, wikis, and social networks, as well as electronic publications including e-books, digital libraries, digital preservation, mass digitization, digital repositories, and Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR). Rubin concludes with an examination of several critical philosophical and policy issues that affect contemporary library and information science. His analysis brings readers up-to-date on information policy and the legal environment in which libraries and other information institutions operate, including the ways in which government, business, industry, public institutions, LIS professionals, and citizens all impact how information will be disseminated and who will disseminate it. Rubin also explains key policies related to intellectual freedom and access, as well as important ethical principles and codes.
In 1999, the Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology observed that: “Just as Victorian travelers once carried their Baedekers, MLIS students will now carry their Rubins,” and, so too, will this new edition be carried by a new class of students ready to enter this dynamic profession. Faculty and practitioners familiar with Rubin’s earlier work will note that this revision was guided by an editorial board with expertise in every area of this rapidly growing field. The editorial board includes conservation expert Michele Cloonan, Dean and Professor, GSLIS, Simmons College; founding Director of the Internet Public Library Joseph Janes, now Associate Professor, The Information School, University of Washington; Kendra Albright, Associate Professor, SLIS, University of South Carolina, a leader in information users and their social contexts; and technology guru Michael Stephens, Assistant Professor, GSLIS, Dominican University. Rubin consulted closely with these board members to ensure this foundational text continues to meet the needs of the next generation of library and information science professionals.
Foundations of Library and Information Science, Third Edition
ISBN: 978-1-55570-690-6. 2010. 6 x 9. 500pp. $75.00.
About the Author
Richard E. Rubin is Director and Professor at the School of Library and Information Science at Kent State University. He has spoken and presented workshops throughout the United States. Dr. Rubin has been active in professional associations on the national and local level, most recently serving as Chair of the American Library Association’s Committee on Accreditation. Dr. Rubin is the author of numerous publications, including three books from Neal-Schuman Publishers, Human Resource Management in Libraries: Theory and Practice (1991), Hiring Library Employees (1994) and Foundations of Library and Information Science (1998).
About Neal-Schuman Publishers
Neal-Schuman Publishers is a leading publisher of professional books for librarians, archivists and knowledge managers. Founded in 1976, Neal-Schuman Publishers is based in New York City, with offices in London, UK.
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The Tech Set’s 10 Books + 10 Wikis + 10 Podcasts Are Packed with Practical Instructions and Advice in an Accessible Style from These Sought-After Experts:
Marshall Breeding
Sean Robinson
Cliff Landis
Jason Griffey
Lauren Pressley
Steve Lawson
Robin M. Hastings
Sarah Houghton-Jan
Kelly Czarnecki
Connie Crosby
April 1, 2010 (New York, NY)- The Tech Set, Neal-Schuman Publishers’ groundbreaking new library technology series, simplifies the process of learning and applying ten technology tools. Written by librarians, for librarians, the series guarantees that there’s no lost time translating techniques to fit public, academic, school, and special library settings. Michael Stephens, Assistant Professor at the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at Dominican University and author of the prominent “Tame the Web” blog praises The Tech Set as, “Ten volumes of current thinking and best practice for a wide range of library-related tech trends. Editor Ellyssa Kroski has assembled a Who’s Who of notable experts…. The titles are well-researched, clearly explained by a cadre of library technologists, offering tips and tricks for diving into blogging, gaming, video production, and more. This set will be a valued addition to any librarian’s toolkit for planning emerging technologies.”
The Tech Set, to be co-published with the prestigious Library and Information Technology Association (LITA, a division of the American Library Association) on March 31, 2010, is edited by Ellyssa Kroski, one of today’s leading authorities on library technology. Each practical, start-to-finish primer is devoted to a specific emerging library technology, ranging from microblogging to mobile communication to library camps.
Designed to aid both the novice and the more seasoned professional, The Tech Set follows a clear and concise five-step approach that makes learning and implementing each new technology simple and effective. The authors begin with guidance for integrating a social networking technology with current library services and practical tips for learning new skills while simultaneously attending to day-to-day tasks. Then, the authors provide a basic “recipe” for how to effectively apply, launch, and use the technology in a library, and offer a number of more advanced project ideas that build on this foundation. They cover all of the key planning and implementation steps and include
sample timelines and outlines that can be replicated for immediate use. Next, The Tech Set’ s authors introduce the essential, innovative social marketing strategies that will ensure each new service attracts and satisfies users, helps increase library visibility, and boosts community presence. The authors also provide established best practices to help libraries eliminate research time and quickly make the most of each tool’s specific benefits. The Tech Set’s authors conclude with proven methods for measuring results and documenting successful outcomes that can be shared
with library administrators and stakeholders, attract more users, and secure additional funding.
In addition to ten books, the series also includes ten author podcasts and ten regularly updated Tech Set wikis (located at www.techset.wetpaint.com) that are packed with more advice, samples, new studies, instructional videos, and further recommended resources and reading. Plus, the wiki’s interactive forum allows readers to share advice and tips with their professional peers and to communicate with the Tech Set authors themselves.
Michelle Frisque, LITA president and Head of Information Systems at Galter Health Sciences Library, Northwestern University, deems The Tech Set, “…a must have series. This series will answer almost any question a librarian can have about such emerging technologies as mobile computing, next generation catalogs, gaming, microblogging and so much more.” Unparalleled in scope, ease, and expertise, The Tech Set is an invaluable investment that provides any library, large or small, with all of the tools it needs to continue to remain relevant and thrive in today’s
increasingly digital information environment.
The TECH SET includes a book, wiki and podcast for each of these authors and their topics:
1. Next-Gen Library Catalogs
by Marshall Breeding
2. Mobile Technology and Libraries
by Jason Griffey
3. Microblogging and Lifestreaming in
Libraries
by Robin Hastings
4. Library Videos and Webcasts
by Sean Robinson
5. Wikis for Libraries
by Lauren Pressley
6. Technology Training in Libraries
by Sarah Houghton-Jan
7. A Social Networking Primer for Librarians
by Cliff Landis
8. Library Camps and Unconferences
by Steve Lawson
9. Gaming in Libraries
by Kelly Czarnecki
10. Effective Blogging for Libraries
by Connie Crosby
THE TECH SET – Volumes 1 -10
ISBN: 978-1-55570-714-9
2010 . 6×9. 10 books, 10 wikis, 10 podcasts.
$550 list; $385 pre-publication.
About the Editor
Ellyssa Kroski is an Information Services Technologist at Barnard College as well as a writer, educator, international conference speaker, blogger (at iLibrarian) and a Library Journal “Stacking the Tech” columnist. She is an adjunct faculty member teaching emerging technologies at Long Island University, Pratt Institute, and San Jose State University. She is the author of Web 2.0 for Library and Information Professionals (Neal-Schuman 2008).
About Neal-Schuman Publishers
Founded in 1976, Neal-Schuman Publishers is based in New York City with offices in London, UK. Neal-Schuman is a leading publisher of professional and academic titles in all areas of library and information studies.
Available: Podcasts, Ellyssa Kroski’s photo and author photos, TECH SET interior and cover art.
Contact Kathryn Suarez
suarez.kathryn@neal-schuman.com
100 William Street, Suite 2004
New York, NY 10038
212-925-8650
www.neal-schuman.com
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