{"product_id":"9798216198017","title":"Academic Libraries An Introduction","description":"\u003ch3\u003eLibrary and Information Science Text Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eAcademic Libraries\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAn Introduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNora J. Bird | Michael A. Crumpton\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage Arts \u0026amp; Disciplines \/ Library \u0026amp; Information Science \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA new text for academic librarianship courses written for today's complex library environment.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcademic libraries are the heart of academic communities and embrace their university or colleges' missions in complex, diverse, and dynamic circumstances. This text captures the essence of that complexity, demonstrates academic libraries' value, and provides a comprehensive resource for students and professional librarians. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe text's eight parts give LIS students a thorough overview of how academic libraries work:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e· The Academic Environment\u003cbr\u003e· Administration\u003cbr\u003e· Library Spaces\u003cbr\u003e· Scholarly Communication and Resources\u003cbr\u003e· Research, Outreach, and Instruction \u003cbr\u003e· Technology\u003cbr\u003e· Promoting the Library\u003cbr\u003e· Other Trends and Perspectives\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by contributors experienced in both teaching academic librarianship and working in academic libraries, this text is reflective of changes within higher education, the library profession, and the expectations of stakeholders. Chapters include case studies and discussion questions written by the book's editors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNora J. Bird\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, is Associate Professor of Information Studies at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro, USA.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael A. Crumpton\u003c\/b\u003e, MLS, SHRM-SCP, is Professor and Dean for the University Libraries at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e03 September 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Libraries Unlimited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9798216198017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e384\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.68\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51965831315596,"sku":"9798216198017","price":67.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_f8221505-789a-4c7f-bd0e-a7553167ccff.jpg?v=1786071310","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9798216198017","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}