(Ebook) Introduction to Technical Services by G. Edward Evans, Sheila S. Intner, Jean Weihs ISBN 9781591588887, 9781591588894, 159158888X, 1591588898

(Ebook) Introduction to Technical Services by G. Edward Evans, Sheila S. Intner, Jean Weihs ISBN 9781591588887, 9781591588894, 159158888X, 1591588898

Used in library schools worldwide, this is the classic text for gaining a thorough understanding of library technical services. Updated and expanded, this eighth edition covers all aspects of the field, from acquisition to managing the cataloging department. The authors have placed emphasis on automation as it affects technical services. Complete with helpful illustrations, statistical data, and study guide questions, this text is a must for LIS students.Used in library schools worldwide, this standard provides students with a thorough understanding of technical services. Updated and expanded, the book covers all aspects of the field--from acquisitions to managing the cataloging department--with new emphasis on sections and new material covering E-resources and media, metadata, outsourcing, quality management, and the impact of consortia on the work of technical services. Complete with helpful illustrations, statistics, and study guide questions, this text is a must for library and information science students!