| Description | An introduction to information agencies and professions, this course examines the philosophical and ethical underpinnings, roles and societal contexts, and current issues of the global information society. Students explore the role of information in society, change as reflected in paradigm shifts, the theory and processes of information transfer, and the characteristics of information professionals and professional practices. (Required) Recommended for all new MLS students in their first semester. |
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| Fay, Brendan | Bfay1@emporia.edu | 620-341-5344; 812-606-5186 (cell) | d |
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| 2013Eberhart_Whole Library Handbook | b | c | d |
| 2016Rubin_Foundations of Library and Information Science | b | c | d |
| 2010APA_Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association | b | c | d |
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Eberhart, G. M. (Ed.). (2013). The whole library handbook 5: Current data, professional advice, and curiosa about libraries and library services. Chicago, IL: American Library Association.
Rubin, R. E. (2016). Foundations of library and information science (4th ed.). Chicago, IL: Neal-Schuman.
American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.
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