The original edition of this book gained popularity as a required work for LIS because it uniquely provided a broad, accessible overview of the core curricular areas and foundations for the library profession.
Importantly, it also covers the required competencies of professional librarians, laying a firm foundation fo.
What distinguishes the book as an introduction to the work of professional librarians is that it\'s not just about information in context or about libraries and their mission.
The original edition of this book gained popularity as a required work for LIS because it uniquely provided a broad, accessible overview of the core curricular areas and foundations for the library profession