Comparative studies in information and library science published in the
past ten years have reflected a broad spectrum of backgrounds,
interests, and issues. But until now, services between different
countries have never been gathered or organized into a single source. As
demand from researchers, students, directors, and practitioners for
literature in this field continues to grow, the need for a focused book
on international and comparative librarianship has become more evident.
Authors Yan Quan Liu and Xiaojun Cheng address this gap as it pertains
to Asian nations. This contributed volume, International and Comparative
Studies in Information and Library Science: A Focus on the United States
and Asian Countries, addresses such issues as research methodologies,
information policy, professional education, information organization, as
well as school, academic, and public libraries. The book also features a
comprehensive bibliography of related articles, books, proceedings, and
other publications in both English and Chinese. In addition, this volume
features four appendixes that include lists of the curriculum, journal
titles, conferences, and websites relating to international and
comparative librarianship available at the time of publication.