Greer, Roger C.,  1928- <br/><br/>
Introduction to the library and information professions  [electronic resource] / 
Roger C. Greer, Robert J. Grover, Susan G. Fowler. 
 - Westport, Conn. :  Libraries Unlimited,  2007. 
 - 1 online resource (ix, 194 p.) :  ill. 
<br/><br/> Description based on print version record. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. [189]-191) and index. 
<br/><br/>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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780313095801 (electronic bk.) 0313095809 (electronic bk.) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Information science--Philosophy.<br/>Library science--Philosophy.<br/>Information services.<br/>Information policy.<br/>Information society.<br/>Knowledge, Theory of.<br/>Learning and scholarship.<br/>Sciences de l'information--Philosophie.<br/>Bibliothéconomie--Philosophie.<br/>Documentation, Services de.<br/>Information--Politique gouvernementale.<br/>Société informatisée.<br/>Connaissance, Théorie de la.<br/>Savoir et érudition.
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Electronic books.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>Z665  / .G825 2007eb 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>020