
Critical Approaches to Information Technology in Librarianship
Foundations and Applications
John E. Buschman(Author)
Praeger Publishers Inc
Published on 23. August 1993
Book
Hardback
248 pages
978-0-313-28415-1 (ISBN)
Description
Constant developments in information technology are creating fundamental changes in librarianship. This book challenges the uncritical acceptance of these changes caused by technology. The volume begins by explaining the importance of a critical approach to information technology in librarianship. The first part of the book then explores the fundamental critical issues at the heart of technology in the library. Chapters in this section consider such topics as the neutrality of technology, information technology and censorship, the role of computers in education, and the sometimes critical views of scientists on technology. The second part of the volume looks more closely at issues related to the application of technology in librarianship. These chapters discuss technology and the civic role of libraries, the political apsects of electronic information, and the role of technology in the labor process. A selected bibliography concludes the work.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
531 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-313-28415-1 (9780313284151)
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Person
JOHN BUSCHMAN is Associate Professor-Librarian and Coordinator of Collection Development at Rider College. He has published numerous articles in journals such as The New England Journal of History, The Progressive Librarian, Library Quarterly, Reference Librarian, and American Libraries.
Content
Introduction: Why Do We Need a Critical Approach to Information Technology in Librarianship? Critical Approaches to Information Technology in Librarianship: Foundations The Neutrality of Technology: A Critique of Assumptions Critical Scholarship on Computers in Education: A Summary Review Censorship, Critical Theory, and New Information Technologies: Foundations of Critical Scholarship in Communications New Worlds of Computer-Mediated Work An Engineer's Critical Perspective on Technology Critical Approaches to Information Technology in Librarianship: Applications Issues in Censorship and Information Technology The Civic Role of Libraries Librarianship, Technology, and the Labor Process: Theoretical Perspectives The Politics of Electronic Information: A Reassessment Conclusion: Contexts, Analogies, and Entrepreneurial Directions in Librarianship Selected Bibliography Index