Critical Approaches to Information Technology in Librarianship: Foundations and Applications Contributor(s): Buschman, John (Editor) |
|
ISBN: 0313284156 ISBN-13: 9780313284151 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $92.10 Product Type: Hardcover Published: August 1993 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science - General |
Dewey: 027.073 |
LCCN: 93017866 |
Series: Contributions in Librarianship & Information Science |
Physical Information: 0.56" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.14 lbs) 248 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Constant developments in information technology are creating fundamental changes in librarianship. This book challenges the uncritical acceptance of these changes caused by technology. The volume begins by explaining the importance of a critical approach to information technology in librarianship. The first part of the book then explores the fundamental critical issues at the heart of technology in the library. Chapters in this section consider such topics as the neutrality of technology, information technology and censorship, the role of computers in education, and the sometimes critical views of scientists on technology. The second part of the volume looks more closely at issues related to the application of technology in librarianship. These chapters discuss technology and the civic role of libraries, the political apsects of electronic information, and the role of technology in the labor process. A selected bibliography concludes the work. |