Library and Information Science Research in Asia-Oceania: Theory and Practice
- ISBN-10
- 1466651598
- ISBN-13
- 9781466651593
- Category
- Language Arts & Disciplines
- Pages
- 372
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014-02-28
- Publisher
- IGI Global
- Authors
- Du, Jia Tina
Description
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.
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