Perspectives, Insights & Priorities 17 Leaders Speak Freely of Librarianship

This collection brings together some of the premier minds of library and information science in North America to reflect on where the field has been, where it is now, and most importantly, where it is going in the new century. The diverse backgrounds and areas of specialization of the contributors creates a panoramic view of the library world, addressing such diverse topics as the library needs of children, library services on Native American reservations, and the status of current professional organizations. This volume serves to illuminate the past and forecast the future of one of the most integral social institutions in our society.Horrocks, Norman is the author of 'Perspectives, Insights & Priorities 17 Leaders Speak Freely of Librarianship', published 2005 under ISBN 9780810853553 and ISBN 0810853558.