Library and information sciences

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This book delves into the evolution, trends, and research within library and information sciences (LIS) in the digital era. It features contributions from LIS experts, educators, and theorists, many of whom have engaged with China, incorporating insights from their experiences. Readers will uncover common LIS challenges faced by China and the global community. The text begins by addressing the opportunities and challenges in library and information literacy, emphasizing the pivotal role of librarians in shaping future education in this field. It then explores trends in LIS education, particularly through the lens of the iSchool movement and its implementation at Syracuse University. The book examines information seeking and retrieval, showcasing how visual data mining can reveal relationships and patterns in social media Q&A interactions, along with a case study on user behavior on multimedia websites. Additionally, it highlights the necessity of establishing an academic accreditation framework for scientific datasets, investigates the link between bibliometrics and university rankings, and chronicles the development of East Asian Libraries in North America. Overall, the book provides valuable insights into the dynamic landscape of LIS, including the electronic dissemination of information, the Internet's influence on libraries, evolving librarian responsibilities, new evaluation paradigms, and the roles of contemporary librar