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This handbook provides thorough, up-to-date information on associations concerned with the fields of librarianship, documentation, information science and archives. The second, completely revised and considerably enlarged edition contains 633 comprehensive and updated entries from over 130 countries. Over 170 new entries documenting the latest trends and developments in the field are included, and an increase of more than 7 % in the number of associations covered. The first part lists internationally active associations in alphabetical order. In the second part, national associations are arranged by country, and listed within the countries alphabetically. The volume includes indexes of names, subjects and official organs. The entries contain the following details: Name, with abbreviation and English translation where available Address with telephone, telex, fax, eMail and URL Functionaries, members of staff Languages, Year of foundation Main field of interest and goals Structure, finances Summary of members (numbers, structure, types of membership) Membership conferences, congresses, publications Activities (e.g. legislative proceedings or educational)

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Author:   Marko Schweizer
Publisher:   De Gruyter
Imprint:   De Gruyter
Edition:   2. vollstandig uberarbeitete und erweiterte Ausgabe., 2nd completely revised and expanded Edition
Volume:   112-114
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 3.40cm , Length: 23.00cm
Weight:   0.904kg
ISBN:  

9783598218408

ISBN 10:   3598218400
Pages:   510
Publication Date:   01 January 2005
Recommended Age:   College Graduate Student
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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