Critical Approaches to Information Technology in Librarianship: Foundations and Applications Buschman, John

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.

DOI: 10.1336/0313284156 Mouse over the Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to learn more about this book or related books published by Greenwood Publishing Group. Visit the Greenwood Publishing Group page for this title: http://www.greenwood.com/catalog/BTN%252f.aspx

Critical Approaches to Information Technology in Librarianship: Foundations and Applications Series: Contributions in Librarianship and Information Science Hardback, 248 pages, $96.95 Copyright ©1993, Greenwood Press ISBN: 0-313-28415-6 DOI: 10.1336/0313284156

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