Publisher's Synopsis
Libraries have always been places for exploration and discovery through the use of shared resources. Now, as well as books, we have new materials and devices. Libraries are already experimenting with maker spaces, including 3D printers and other gadgets that would be beyond the reach of most individuals. The transformation from an industrial to a knowledge economy and society are underway. In the knowledge economy, the knowledge of people and organizations-their intellectual capital assets-are the primary factors of production and the source of wealth. This is in contrast to other kinds of capital that fueled the industrial and the agricultural economies. Librarians have understood the knowledge society as one characterized by an increased focus on digital resources and an expanded use of virtual channels to deliver those resources. However, the nature of the knowledge society and economy is far more expansive than a digital environment. A knowledge society is one in which all members of a society engage in knowledge transactions-in the business environment, in the social sphere, in civic activities, and in everyday environmental actions. This view of the knowledge society presents new opportunities for librarians to leverage their intellectual capital. This compilation profiles the intellectual capital assets of librarians, considers how they align with professional competencies, and presents use cases that illustrate the value of these assets. This Book, Theory and Developments in Library and Information Science, presents different facets or aspects of Library and Information Science (LIS) from a theoretical and philosophical perspective. It begins with the presentation of different attitudes towards LIS and the divergence between LIS as a knowledge producing and knowledge utilizing area. It goes on to discuss the different labels for the discipline, its institutional affiliations and some technology driven paradigms. Libraries worldwide play an essential role in supporting development through equitable access to quality assured information. Library services, technology tools, collection formats and community needs are diverse and continue to evolve at a rapid pace. Technology will continue to feature, providing people access to devices and software that would otherwise be unaffordable; library staff will not be behind a desk, they will be engaging with users and providing expertise face-to-face and online, and they will be delivering programs and activities, both direct and through partnerships, tailored to suit the local community. Libraries will continue to connect users to information and ideas, but they will play an even greater role in bringing people together. Libraries have always been places for exploration and discovery through the use of shared resources. Now, as well as books, we have new materials and devices. Libraries are already experimenting with maker spaces, including 3D printers and other gadgets that would be beyond the reach of most individuals. The transformation from an industrial to a knowledge economy and society are underway. In the knowledge economy, the knowledge of people and organizations-their intellectual capital assets-are the primary factors of production and the source of wealth. This is in contrast to other kinds of capital that fueled the industrial and the agricultural economies. Librarians have understood the knowledge society as one characterized by an increased focus on digital resources and an expanded use of virtual channels to deliver those resources. However, the nature of the knowledge society and economy is far more expansive than a digital environment. A knowledge society is one in which all members of a society engage in knowledge transactions-in the business environment, in the social sphere, in civic activities, and in everyday environmental actions. This view of the knowledge society presents new opportunities for librarians to leverage their intellectual capital. This compilation profiles the intellectual capital assets of librarians, considers how they align with professional competencies, and presents use cases that illustrate the value of these assets. This Book, Theory and Developments in Library and Information Science, presents different facets or aspects of Library and Information Science (LIS) from a theoretical and philosophical perspective. It begins with the presentation of different attitudes towards LIS and the divergence between LIS as a knowledge producing and knowledge utilizing area. It goes on to discuss the different labels for the discipline, its institutional affiliations and some technology driven paradigms. Libraries worldwide play an essential role in supporting development through equitable access to quality assured information. Library services, technology tools, collection formats and community needs are diverse and continue to evolve at a rapid pace. Technology will continue to feature, providing people access to devices and software that would otherwise be unaffordable; library staff will not be behind a desk, they will be engaging with users and providing expertise face-to-face and online, and they will be delivering programs and activities, both direct and through partnerships, tailored to suit the local community. Libraries will continue to connect users to information and ideas, but they will play an even greater role in bringing people together. Libraries have always been places for exploration and discovery through the use of shared resources. Now, as well as books, we have new materials and devices. Libraries are already experimenting with maker spaces, including 3D printers and other gadgets that would be beyond the reach of most individuals. The transformation from an industrial to a knowledge economy and society are underway. In the knowledge economy, the knowledge of people and organizations-their intellectual capital assets-are the primary factors of production and the source of wealth. This is in contrast to other kinds of capital that fueled the industrial and the agricultural economies. Librarians have understood the knowledge society as one characterized by an increased focus on digital resources and an expanded use of virtual channels to deliver those resources. However, the nature of the knowledge society and economy is far more expansive than a digital environment. A knowledge society is one in which all members of a society engage in knowledge transactions-in the business environment, in the social sphere, in civic activities, and in everyday environmental actions. This view of the knowledge society presents new opportunities for librarians to leverage their intellectual capital. This compilation profiles the intellectual capital assets of librarians, considers how they align with professional competencies, and presents use cases that illustrate the value of these assets. This Book, Theory and Developments in Library and Information Science, presents different facets or aspects of Library and Information Science (LIS) from a theoretical and philosophical perspective. It begins with the presentation of different attitudes towards LIS and the divergence between LIS as a knowledge producing and knowledge utilizing area. It goes on to discuss the different labels for the discipline, its institutional affiliations and some technology driven paradigms. Libraries worldwide play an essential role in supporting development through equitable access to quality assured information. Library services, technology tools, collection formats and community needs are diverse and continue to evolve at a rapid pace. Technology will continue to feature, providing people access to devices and software that would otherwise be unaffordable; library staff will not be behind a desk, they will be engaging with users and providing expertise face-to-face and online, and they will be delivering programs and activities, both direct and through partnerships, tailored to suit the local community. Libraries will continue to connect users to information and ideas, but they will play an even greater role in bringing people together. Libraries have always been places for exploration and discovery through the use of shared resources. Now, as well as books, we have new materials and devices. Libraries are already experimenting with maker spaces, including 3D printers and other gadgets that would be beyond the reach of most individuals. The transformation from an industrial to a knowledge economy and society are underway. In the knowledge economy, the knowledge of people and organizations-their intellectual capital assets-are the primary factors of production and the source of wealth. This is in contrast to other kinds of capital that fueled the industrial and the agricultural economies. Librarians have understood the knowledge society as one characterized by an increased focus on digital resources and an expanded use of virtual channels to deliver those resources. However, the nature of the knowledge society and economy is far more expansive than a digital environment. A knowledge society is one in which all members of a society engage in knowledge transactions-in the business environment, in the social sphere, in civic activities, and in everyday environmental actions. This view of the knowledge society presents new opportunities for librarians to leverage their intellectual capital. This compilation profiles the intellectual capital assets of librarians, considers how they align with professional competencies, and presents use cases that illustrate the value of these assets. This Book, Theory and Developments in Library and Information Science, presents different facets or aspects of Library and Information Science (LIS) from a theoretical and philosophical perspective. It begins with the presentation of different attitudes towards LIS and the divergence between LIS as a knowledge producing and knowledge utilizing area. It goes on
