World Guide to Library, Archive, and Information Science Associations

Marko Schweizer

ISBN 10: 3598218400 / ISBN 13: 9783598218408

Verlag: De Gruyter Saur, Mercury Learning And Information Jan 2005, 2005

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This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware 512 pp. Englisch.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9783598218408

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: World Guide to Library, Archive, and Information Science Associations
• Verlag: De Gruyter Saur, Mercury Learning And Information Jan 2005
• Veröffentlichungsdatum: 2005
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 3598218400
• ISBN-13: 9783598218408
• Bindung: Buch
• Ausgabe: 2. Auflage
• Zustand: Neu

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Inhaltsangabe

This handbook provides thorough, up-to-date information on associations concerned with the fields of librarianship, documentation, information science and archives. The second, completely revised and considerably enlarged edition contains 633 comprehensive and updated entries from over 130 countries. Over 170 new entries documenting the latest trends and developments in the field are included, and an increase of more than 7 % in the number of associations covered. The first part lists internationally active associations in alphabetical order. In the second part, national associations are arranged by country, and listed within the countries alphabetically. The volume includes indexes of names, subjects and official organs. The entries contain the following details: Name, with abbreviation and English translation where available Address with telephone, telex, fax, eMail and URL Functionaries, members of staff Languages, Year of foundation Main field of interest and goals Structure, finances Summary of members (numbers, structure, types of membership) Membership conferences, congresses, publications Activities (e.g. legislative proceedings or educational)