Introduction to Library Science

Author: Huang Zongzhong (Editor)
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Publish Date: 1988-03-01
Features: Introduction to Library Science systematically outlines the fundamental theories and basic knowledge of library science. It does not provide detailed discussions on the technical methods of library science, making it an introductory textbook. Since 1959, the author has consistently taught the basic theories of library science to undergraduate students. Starting in 1979, the author began admitting graduate students specializing in "Basic Theories of Library Science." During this process, the author conducted some investigations into libraries both domestically and internationally, compiled lecture notes, and wrote dozens of papers. This book was produced on this foundation, with its materials also accumulated over a long period. Some of the viewpoints in the book have been elaborated in related papers and are widely known to readers. This book systematically summarizes the author's viewpoints in a comprehensive manner, aiming to provide readers who are about to engage in the library profession with a thorough foundation in library science.