E-raamat: Library and Information Science Research in Asia-Oceania: Theory and Practice

"This book presents evolving and emerging research and development in the field of library and information science (LIS) in diverse countries in Asia-Oceania as the region continues to develop"--

Contributed by researchers and practitioners from library and information science schools in Australia, Asia, New Zealand, and the US, the 16 articles here examine research and practical development in the field of library and information science in the Asia-Oceania region. After reviewing the theory and practice in library and information science research development in the area, they present findings from various research projects on topics such as web search and user search behaviors, information architecture, information literacy research, health information literacy, workplace experiences of information literacy, scholarly communication, and mass communication, social informatics, and children's literature. They also detail trends, educational programs, and library practices in countries in the region in terms of e-learning programs, undergraduate education, a digital archives program, library participation, and the role of partnerships in providing facilities, resources, and activities in academic libraries. Annotation ©2014 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)

Historically, the major Library and Information Science (LIS) research-producing centers of the world have largely been the universities and information institutions of North America, the United Kingdom, and Europe. This is changing with the growth of Asian economies, universities, and information industries. Library and Information Science Research in Asia-Oceania: Theory and Practice presents evolving and emerging research and development in the field of library and information science (LIS) in diverse countries in Asia-Oceania as the region continues to develop. This book is intended as a useful resource for LIS researchers, scholars, students, professionals, and practitioners, and is an appropriate text for courses in LIS. In addition, anyone interested in understanding the LIS field in the region will find this book a fascinating and enlightening read.