LibrarySpeak A glossary of terms in librarianship and information management (International Edition)

LibrarySpeak is an up-to-date international glossary of librarianship and information management terms. It defines and explains essential terminology of library collections, as well as key terms in IT and related areas which impact library operations.

LibrarySpeak provides simple definitions for all the terms required by professional and paraprofessional library workers. Comprehensive definitions can be found in other sources, but LibrarySpeak provides an accessible and convenient quick reference.

This international edition consolidates earlier North American and Australasian editions of LibrarySpeak into one volume. It contains over 2000 words, phrases, acronyms, and national and international organisations and programs which everyone in the library world needs to know.

This is a reference Glossary of Terms in Librarianship and Information Management book should be in the hands of every library student, every library and library classroom should have at least one copy.