Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science (2nd edition)

The first edition of this title started publication as long ago as 1968. Issued gradually over the next 15 or so years it eventually ran to 33 volumes and was completed by author and subject indexes. Dekker then embarked on the release of a series of supplements these continuing to appear regularly until recently and taking the entire set to over 70 volumes. One of Dekker's leading titles and for long under the very capable editorial stewardship of Allen Kent this encyclopedia in deep‐blue covers still graces the shelves of many major research libraries and collections serving institutions teaching library...