Great Readings
This document consists of great books or articles on Library and Information Studies. Some are here because there is a course covering the same material; some are just great books that you should read at some point in your career.
Once you have made it through most of the curriculum, knowing whether a book is worth your time will become easier. Or, if you are struggling in one of the courses, perhaps reading a book on the subject will help.
General and Foundations
| Name | Author(s) |
|---|---|
| The Atlas of New Librarianship | David Lankes |
| The Librarian's Career Guidebook | Priscilla K. Shontz (editor) |
Digital Libraries and Technology
| Name | Author(s) |
|---|---|
| Exploring Digital Libraries: Foundations, Practice, Prospects | Karen Calhoun |
| Understanding Digital Libraries | Michael Lesk (free PDF available via author site or archives) |
Archives and Preservation
| Name | Author(s) |
|---|---|
| Modern Archives Administration and Records Management | Various (free SAA reader) |
| Preserving Digital Materials | Ross Harvey |
User Services and Ethics
| Name | Author(s) |
|---|---|
| Information Services Today: An Introduction | Sandra Hirsh (editor) |
| The Accidental Librarian | Pamela H. MacKellar |