The book Library Media Connection cited as something "all librarians need to have on their shelves" is now thoroughly revised for today's 21st-century library environment. Covering both technology and library practices, the title has been a go-to text for librarians and library school students since 2002.
• Thoroughly revises and updates a popular text for LIS or LTA programs that can also be used in MLIS curricula and for four-year programs in library studies and information studies
• Provides a succinct introduction to the library industry and a practical overview of the field from seasoned practitioners
• Brings together learnings from academic, public, special, and school libraries as well as archives and historical agencies, presenting material with both depth and breadth
• Is applicable as an introduction for library funding agencies and public library trustees or boards